In partnership with the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) young professionals summit, the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s CREW invites young professionals across the country to join a town hall session, Commitment to Change: Credit Unions Unite Against Racism on Thursday, August 6 at 2 p.m. CDT. A critical system partner, the AACUC brings credit unions together through education, conversations, and investments in creating positive systemic impact for racial equity. As a leader of this effort, President and CEO of AACUC, Renee Sattiewhite, will join us to facilitate this discussion surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in our industry. The panel and open discussion format of this town hall will serve as a forum for meaningful conversation – providing credit union young professionals a platform to share experiences and insights with regards to leading change. Register today* *Event registration is limited, so please register early to ensure your spot. Event Details: Thursday, August 6 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. CDT Facilitator: Renee Sattiewhite, President & CEO of AACUC Panelists*: Latonya Allen, Loan Manager, GPO FCU Troy Brandon Jr., Business Specialist, BECU Dohnia Dorman, VP/Portfolio Manager, Enterprise Agility, Suncoast Credit Union Ben Hering, Director of Engagement, Minnesota Credit Union Network Staci Hering, Director of Engagement, Illinois Credit Union League Opal Tomasheveska, Sr. Manager Multicultural Business Strategy, CUNA Mutual Group *Further panelist updates to be announced! I am writing you all today to provide an update on the past few weeks as we as an industry continue our response to the death of George Floyd and civil unrest. We are committed to cooperatively leverage our unique business model to serve all people, and instigate real and positive change in our communities.
As Minnesota grieves and processes the events of the past month, I am proud to see our credit unions step-up and help assist. We have witnessed credit unions all over the state help with clean-up efforts and supply donations; revisiting of DE&I policies; having discussions with staff; and reaching out to members. The Minnesota Credit Union Network itself has had thoughtful conversations with our own staff, our credit union CEOs, and fellow League colleagues, as we work to build a long-term response to difficult challenges. MnCUN has signed onto the CU DEI Collective pledge for a commitment to change. We are supporting the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) and joining with Leagues across the country to help fund scholarships through AACUC’s Commitment to Change Fund. We will also continue to support initiatives like the Global Women’s Leadership Network to help ensure diverse voices are heard and represented in credit unions. Systemic racism will not go away overnight, but will need a commitment to change from many and multiple issues addressed. Input and dialog with each other and with the African American community is an important initial step - to both understand these issues and explore how our values and the credit union model positions us as an active participant in the solution. I look forward to partnering with credit unions to continue these important discussions. |
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