Meet the candidates running for election to the 2019 NCBA CLUSA Board of Directors
Election results will be announced at NCBA CLUSA’s Annual Business Meeting & Virtual Town Hall on May 7, 2019 in Washington, DC.
NCBA CLUSA is pleased to announce the candidates running to fill five seats on the 2019 Board of Directors: Paul Bradley, Erbin Crowell, Diane Gasaway, Anya Irons, Jerry McGeorge and Deb Trocha.
The online election will open on March 25 and close on April 26; during this period, NCBA CLUSA members in good standing will be able to cast their votes. Your participation helps us set the strategic vision for the organization, ensuring that NCBA CLUSA remains a dynamic voice in the cooperative space.
To make #WaterForAll a reality, communities must come together to actively govern this precious natural resource.
On World Water Day, stories of access and #WaterForAllIn many regions around the world, water is a scarce resource. Managing this natural resource takes a combination of community governance, transparency and accountability.
Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, flanked by USAID Administrator Mark Green, speak to the press about the President’s FY2020 budget. [photo: U.S. Department of State Official Blog]
Congress should reject budget proposal and support development strategies that workLast week, NCBA CLUSA raised concerns about the USDA budget, in particular the proposed elimination of the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program. This week, USAID released its equally concerning detailed budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2020.
Our theme for 2019 is “Power in Purpose: Building the Next Economy” and submissions should reflect that focus.
There’s still time to shape IMPACT 2019 – Submit a conference session or panel by March 25NCBA CLUSA is seeking proposals for conference sessions and panels through March 25 for the 2019 Co-op IMPACT Conference. This is your opportunity to discuss innovations and share best practices in governance, communication, community involvement, education and cooperation among cooperatives.
The April 1 event will spur discussion around creating an enabling policy environment for cooperative development.New regional cooperative policy roundtable series kicks off in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania next monthNCBA CLUSA, the Cooperative Development Foundation and local partner Keystone Development Center will host the first in a series of regional cooperative policy roundtables in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania next month.
Richard Ensweiler is the retired president and CEO of Cornerstone Credit Union League.Cooperative Hall of Fame spotlight: Richard L. EnsweilerRichard Ensweiler’s legendary, 50 year career in cooperative finance began in college, where he planned to score a career in basketball coaching. Instead, he took a summer job at State Central Credit Union. Soon, he was a management trainee headed for the top position at Harley Davidson Credit Union.