Speakers: Jamie Wigand, Director, Membership & Communications, Credit Union National Association. Katrin Madayag-Ard, Member Activity Specialist, CUNA
Could you describe a time that your CUNA Councils membership helped you?
Jamie Wigand: My CUNA council's membership has benefited me in several ways, one being just all the data and resources at my fingertips. Um, every time I have a question, there's an answer I can find either in the resource library or in the general online community. Being able to ask my peers, uh, you know, direct questions has been absolutely invaluable.
Katrin Madayag-Ard: CUNA Council's membership helped me meet others in my management area and grow my career.
What would you tell a colleague considering joining CUNA Councils?
Katrin Madayag-Ard: The most important thing to me about being a council member is the opportunity to meet others in my field.
Jamie Wigand: Whenever I have an opportunity to sing about CUNA councils, I certainly do. I let all of my colleagues and co workers know to join, um, and really to just get involved, to get the most out of your membership, volunteer, join a committee, go to the events and really make the most out of all of the benefits at your fingertips.
What three words describe your experience as a Councils member?
Jamie Wigand: The three words that I would use to describe my experience as a council member would be community resources and events, The events are great.
