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NCOFCU 2015 Nashville, TN. Conference Recap

The National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions Inc (NCOFCU) just concluded its 2015 conference. It was attended by a record breaking 240 firefighters, staff and guests.

 Wednesday night’s Welcome Reception was a hit with our special (look alike) guest Dolly Parton. She welcomed everyone to Nashville, posed for pictures and sang a few songs, great time welcoming old friends and meeting new ones.

 The conference was opened by NCOFCU Board Chairman Michael R. Tobler, CEO Albany Firemens FCU, who introduced Bonnie Sensing CEO Nashville Firefighters CU, host credit union. She then introduced retired Chief, Charles M. Vance for the invocation followed by Fire Chief Rick White and Fred Robinson President Tennessee CUL.

 Chairman Michael Tobler then presented a “Thank You” plaque to Bonnie Sensing for hosting the conference. Francis Reed CEO of Firefighters CU received “Letter of Appreciation” for being a founding board member. Clint Hartmann retiring CEO Houston Texas Fire fighters FCU received NCOFCU’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his outstanding service to NCOFCU and the credit union industry.  

 Tim Harrington, CPA spoke on Enlightened Leadership followed by a very notable line up of speakers over the next 2 days, Michael Lozoff ESQ, Shutts & Bowen, Murray Halperin President, Biz-Lending, Prescott Ford Managing Director, First Empire, Steven Rick Chief Economist, CUNA Mutual Group, Myra Toeppe Director D-3, NCUA, Jeff Carpenter CUNA, and Leo Vaulin CEO, CU-South.

 Thursday afternoon exhibitors had their opportunity to meet and great the attendees and award prizes for visiting their booths.

 Our Friday night closing dinner at the Wildhorse Saloon gave everyone a chance to feel the Nashville vibe. Attendees danced, ate and drank the night away while wild horses ran across the ceiling.

 This year we went country next year we are going West to Denver, CO! Reserve the dates September 28th – October 1st, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver.

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