2023 Executive Readiness Summit
December 04, 2023 | 2 Comments |
2023 Executive Readiness Summt
December 04, 2023 | 0 Comments |2023 Executive Readiness Summt - 2023-11-8 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: GWLN
meeting_location of Meeting: Richland, Washington, US
Sponsor of Meeting: HAPO Community Credit Union, Co-op Solutions, PSCU, eLeadership Academy, TruStage
Meeting Topic: Women Steer Your Ship Toward Leadership
Number of Attendees: 50+
Bay Area GWLN Sister Society - Session # 3 Tying it all together - Making Change an Action
October 12, 2023 | 0 Comments |
Bay Area GWLN Sister Society - Session # 3 Tying it all together - Making Change an Action - 2023-10-11 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Bay Area Sister Society
meeting_location of Meeting: San Mateo Credit Union 350 Convention Way Redwood City, CA 94603
Sponsor of Meeting: San Mateo Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Developing a Mindset for Change
Speakers: Celeste Jonson
Number of Attendees: 32
Community Charity Supported: GWLN
Dollars or Resources Donated: $1
Malawi Sister Society-Chapter 1 Career Talk
October 02, 2023 | 0 Comments |on 29th September, Malawi Sister Society- Chapter 1 held a career talk to girls at Malawi Defence Secondary School in Form 3 and 4. Three women with careers in Marketing, Administration and Finance addressed the girls by encouraged them to work hard and study hard in order to realize their dream. They were told to be careful with the peer pressure that can lead them into making wrong decisions. We also gave out prizes (SACCO souvenirs) to those who answered the questions correct after presentations. We also encouraged them to start saving with the SACCOs because that's the only way they can grow with good financial decisions and safe way of keeping their pocket money instead of keeping them in their suitcases. 40 girls attended the function.
Malawi Sister Society Annual Conference
October 02, 2023 | 0 Comments |Malawi Sister Society convened our annual conference on 23rd September, 2023 in Salima District under the theme Empowered Woman:Breaking Barriers.
Our Guest Speaker Towera Jalakasi, the founder of Khathikhathi brand under Naturals Limited, inspired the ladies with her career journey as a successful entrepreneur. She encouraged ladies to support one another in developing our career journeys. She also emphasized that women have potential in growing our businesses and upgrading ourselves despite challenges along the way. Women need to be consistent in what we do, to be committed, get connected and network, learn from others and improve on our shortcomings. Women should also accept to start small and build on it to greatness.
Other speakers also told their life journeys and how to balance up work/Life. Ladies also discussed how to sustain the Sister Society and make it strong. Women agreed to strengthen the Chapter Sister Societies so that we have a strong Malawi Sister Society by effectively communicating and sensitizing other women to come on board.
The conference was attended by 66 women and 6 men.
Our Guest Speaker Towera Jalakasi, the founder of Khathikhathi brand under Naturals Limited, inspired the ladies with her career journey as a successful entrepreneur. She encouraged ladies to support one another in developing our career journeys. She also emphasized that women have potential in growing our businesses and upgrading ourselves despite challenges along the way. Women need to be consistent in what we do, to be committed, get connected and network, learn from others and improve on our shortcomings. Women should also accept to start small and build on it to greatness.
Other speakers also told their life journeys and how to balance up work/Life. Ladies also discussed how to sustain the Sister Society and make it strong. Women agreed to strengthen the Chapter Sister Societies so that we have a strong Malawi Sister Society by effectively communicating and sensitizing other women to come on board.
The conference was attended by 66 women and 6 men.
Arizona Sister Society Event - Casa Grande, Arizona
September 07, 2023 | 0 Comments |The Southern Arizona and Phoenix sister societies met in Casa Grande to enjoy a networking event on Wednesday, September 6, 2023! Fifteen attendees enjoyed breakfast courtesy of PSCU and were hosted by Pinal County Federal Credit Union. The group discussed GWLN resources and membership, as well as effective communication. Then attendees completed personalized gift cards to local educators and delivered two beautiful gift baskets donated by Hughes Federal Credit Union, and $375 in gift cards with the principal at a local high school. The morning wrapped up with a sister society tradition of a giving meal, in which attendees surprised a server with a $1000 tip!
Joint Virtual Session - Phoenix and Southern Cities Sister Society
June 21, 2023 | 0 Comments |Joint Virtual Session - Phoenix and Southern Cities Sister Society - 2023-6-21 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Phoenix and Southern Cities (joint virtual session)
meeting_location of Meeting: Zoom
Sponsor of Meeting: GoWest Association
Meeting Topic: Building on the theme for this year of DEI+B, today we took a deep dive into I for Inclusion. The event included a presentation from two DEI champions at local credit unions followed by small group breakout sessions to discuss more focused topics such as inclusion gaps related to age, gender, unconscious biases, and cultural awareness.
Speakers: Ayrton Lopez from OneAZ Credit Union and Rosanna Ramirez from Vantage West Credit Union
Number of Attendees: 30
The Bay Area Sister Society - Session # 1 Managing Transitions: Women leading change with Claire Laughlin, Claire Laughlin Consulting
May 18, 2023 | 0 Comments |The Bay Area Sister Society - Session # 1 Managing Transitions: Women leading change with Claire Laughlin, Claire Laughlin Consulting - 2023-5-18 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Bay Area Sister Society
meeting_location of Meeting: Virtual
Sponsor of Meeting: KeyPoint Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Women Leading Change, Managing Transitions
Speakers: Claire Laughlin
Number of Attendees: 30
Community Charity Supported: GWLN
Dollars or Resources Donated: $150
Meeting Minutes: Click Here To Download
The Bay Area Sister Society - Session # 1 Managing Transitions: Women leading change with Claire Laughlin, Claire Laughlin Consulting
May 18, 2023 | 0 Comments |The Bay Area Sister Society - Session # 1 Managing Transitions: Women leading change with Claire Laughlin, Claire Laughlin Consulting - 2023-5-18 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Bay Area Sister Society
meeting_location of Meeting: Virtual
Sponsor of Meeting: KeyPoint Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Women Leading Change, Managing Transitions
Speakers: Claire Laughlin
Number of Attendees: 30
Community Charity Supported: GWLN
Dollars or Resources Donated: $150
Meeting Minutes: Click Here To Download
Recap: Central Valley Sister Society - The Big Jump
May 11, 2023 | 0 Comments |Over 80 supporters gathered to hear words of wisdom and insights from our esteemed panelist.
Panelists included:
Elizabeth (Beth) Dooley President & CEO, EECU
Geri LaChance President & CEO, SESLOC Federal Credit Union
Emily Morton CEO, Central Valley Firefighters Credit Union
Stephanie Sievers CEO, AltaOne Federal Credit Union
Southern Arizona Sister Society - Spring Networking Event 4/19/23
April 20, 2023 | 0 Comments |Sister Society Chapter: Southern Arizona, USA
Meeting Location: Pima Federal Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Spring Networking, Female Empowerment at All Ages
Number of Attendees: 14 attendees
Participating Organizations: Four credit unions (Hughes FCU, Pima FCU, Vantage West CU, and Pinal County FCU), payments CUSO PSCU, and the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. Attendees were provided with cookies and had the opportunity to complete a recipe for success card.
Meeting Location: Pima Federal Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Spring Networking, Female Empowerment at All Ages
Number of Attendees: 14 attendees
Participating Organizations: Four credit unions (Hughes FCU, Pima FCU, Vantage West CU, and Pinal County FCU), payments CUSO PSCU, and the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. Attendees were provided with cookies and had the opportunity to complete a recipe for success card.
Alaska Sister Society Launch - May 18th @ Noon
April 11, 2023 | 0 Comments |Introduction to the Global Women's Leadership Network's newest Sister Society in Alaska with Susan Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates. The topic will be Stand Up, Raise Your Hand and Get Involved. GWLN's Passion for Purpose. Agenda | 49th ACUL Conference
Phoenix Sister Society Meeting
March 29, 2023 | 0 Comments |Phoenix Sister Society Meeting - 2023-3-29 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Phoenix, Arizona
meeting_location of Meeting: TruWest Credit Union | 1667 N Priest Dr. | Tempe, AZ | 85281
Sponsor of Meeting: TruWest Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Speakers: Sue Mitchell from Mitchell Stankovic & Associates and a panel from OneAZ Credit Union
Number of Attendees: 45
Community Charity Supported: YWCA
Dollars or Resources Donated: 210 lbs of supplies for the Bundles of Love program and $100 gift card
2023 Global Women's Leadership Network - Forum @WCUC 2023 in Vancouver, Canada
March 29, 2023 | 0 Comments |2023 Global Women's Leadership Network - Forum @WCUC 2023 in Vancouver, Canada - 2023-7-23 Recap
meeting_location of Meeting: Vancouver Convention Centre - Level 1. Room: 109 / 110
Meeting Topic: Global Women's Leadership Network
Number of Attendees: 400
2023 Global Women's Leadership Network - Forum @WCUC 2023 in Vancouver, Canada
March 29, 2023 | 0 Comments |2023 Global Women's Leadership Network - Forum @WCUC 2023 in Vancouver, Canada - 2023-7-23 Recap
Meeting Minutes: Click Here To Download
Central Valley Sister Society: Leadership Presence in Communication
December 12, 2022 | 0 Comments |Sister Society Chapter: Central Valley California
meeting_location of Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom and Bakersfield CA at Valley Strong Credit Union Headquarters)
Sponsor of Meeting: Valley Strong Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Leadership Presence in Communication
Speakers: LaQuita Cleare of Clear Communication Academy
Number of Attendees: 25
Community Charity Supported: N/A
Dollars or Resources Donated: N/A
Arizona Sister Society Giving Breakfast Meeting
December 06, 2022 | 0 Comments |The Phoenix and Southern Arizona Sister Societies partnered for our annual giving breakfast meeting at a locally owned cafe in Chandler, Arizona. The team collected $1200 in cash to gift to our server, a single mom recently laid off with two children. It was heartwarming to see the reaction from such a worthy, hard-working person. The group let her know they represent women in leadership at local credit unions who are invested in community enrichment. The group also began mapping out 2023 networking activities.
Phoenix Sister Society Happy Hour and Networking
November 16, 2022 | 1 Comments |Phoenix Sister Society Happy Hour and Networking - 2022-11-15 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Phoenix, Arizona
meeting_location of Meeting: Desert Financial Credit Union | 148 N 48th St Phoenix, AZ
Sponsor of Meeting: Desert Financial Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Holiday happy hour and networking mixer
Number of Attendees: 40
Community Charity Supported: Sojourner Center
Dollars or Resources Donated: 6 boxes of non-perishable food and $200
Southern California Sister Society-Investment/Asset Protection in Turbulent Times
November 14, 2022 | 0 Comments |Southern California Sister Society-Investment/Asset Protection in Turbulent Times - 2022-11-9 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Southern California
meeting_location of Meeting: Zoom
Sponsor of Meeting: Kinecta Wealth Management
Meeting Topic: Investment/Asset Protection in Turbulent Times
Speakers: Sophie Antal-Gilbert & Chad Balcom
Number of Attendees: 30
Community Charity Supported: N/A
Dollars or Resources Donated: N/A
Southern Arizona Sister Society Meeting
November 09, 2022 | 0 Comments |Southern Arizona Sister Society Meeting - 2022-11-9 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Southern Arizona
meeting_location of Meeting: Hughes Federal Credit Union, 971 W. Wetmore Rd, Tucson, AZ
Sponsor of Meeting: PSCU
Meeting Topic: Wellness & Non-Profit Impact
Speakers: Stacey Spink
Number of Attendees: 23
Community Charity Supported: Gabriel's Angels
Happy International Credit Union Day from the San Francisco Bay Area Sister Society on 10/20/2022!
October 20, 2022 | 1 Comments |Sister Society Chapter: San Fracisco Bay Area (Northern CA)
Meeting Location: Virtual
Attendees: We had 38 attendees for our event.
Speakers: Diana Dykstra (President & CEO of CCUL) and Deborah Donnelly (Sr. Program Manager Organizational Development at BECU)
Topics: Update from WCUC, what's happening with GWLN, focus for GWLN for the coming year, how to leverage talent, being bold, harnessing your talent, and owning what you do.
Meeting Location: Virtual
Attendees: We had 38 attendees for our event.
Speakers: Diana Dykstra (President & CEO of CCUL) and Deborah Donnelly (Sr. Program Manager Organizational Development at BECU)
Topics: Update from WCUC, what's happening with GWLN, focus for GWLN for the coming year, how to leverage talent, being bold, harnessing your talent, and owning what you do.
Phoenix Sister Society Meeting
October 20, 2022 | 0 Comments |Phoenix Sister Society Meeting - 2022-10-13 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Phoenix, Arizona
meeting_location of Meeting: Virtual
Sponsor of Meeting: GoWest Association
Meeting Topic: Last week the Phoenix Sister Society had a great virtual session with 42 local credit union leaders. Teresa Freeborn presented an overview of GWLN, the benefits of membership, and what we are doing to Bridge the Gap and Cathy Graham (EVP at Desert Financial CU) shared a leadership journey and challenged everyone to strive for self-leadership. Being around this group of driven female leaders in Phoenix is inspiring! Can't wait for the next one!
Speakers: Teresa Freeborn (GWLN chair) and Cathy Graham (EVP at Desert Financial CU)
Number of Attendees: 42
Florida Sister Society Meeting
September 16, 2022 | 0 Comments |Florida Sister Society Meeting - 2022-9-15 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Florida
meeting_location of Meeting: Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens
Sponsor of Meeting: Multiple Vendors
Meeting Topic: Carol's experience in Africa with CUs
Speakers: Carol Schillios
Number of Attendees: 57
Community Charity Supported: Hispanic HR Organization
Dollars or Resources Donated: $1200
Phoenix Sister Society Meeting
August 15, 2022 | 0 Comments |Phoenix Sister Society Meeting - 2022-8-11 Recap
Sister Society Chapter: Phoenix, Arizona
meeting_location of Meeting: TruWest Credit Union | 1667 N Priest Dr. | Tempe, AZ | 85281
Sponsor of Meeting: TruWest Credit Union
Meeting Topic: Breakout and networking sessions on topics of Hiring and Retaining Top Talent, Leading Hybrid Teams, and Leadership and Growth for the New Generation
Number of Attendees: 43
Community Charity Supported: Save the Family
Dollars or Resources Donated: $90 donations and 7 boxes of food
