Legislative & Regulatory Conference Day 1
February 14, 2012
Des Moines, IA
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Local Time
Tuition: $219
Registration is $399 per attendee or $369 each for multiple attendees from the same credit union. To receive the multiple attendee discount, all registrations must be processed in the same order.
Small CU Discounts: CUs between $10 million and $14.9 million in assets receive a 25% discount by entering promotion code 0925IACU, CU's between $5 million and $9.9 million in assets receive a 50% discount by entering 0950IACU, and CU's with less than $4.9million in assets receive a 75% discount by using code 0975IACU on the “Complete Checkout” page. Only one discount applies.
SEMINAR OVERVIEWJoin us for the Legislative & Regulatory Issues Conference to learn about the most pressing topics, how you can advocate for credit unions, and listen to lawmakers and regulatory experts speak on a variety of topics.
Schedule:
Tuesday: Legislative Issues
8:30- 9:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
President's Welcome
Governor's Welcome and Address
League Legislative Update
State Legislative Panel
1:00- 4:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: 2012 Elections- Today's Issues and Tomorrow's Ramifications
Member Engagement Plan: Building a base of credit union advocates
Field of Dreams: Observations from Iowa's Major League Reporters
Legislative Insights from CUNA
5:00- 7:00 p.m.
Legislative Reception
Hosted by credit unions contributing to the Legislative Fund
Of related interest: Legislative & Regulatory Conference Day 2 (Des Moines, IA)
TOPICS & OBJECTIVES
- League Legislative Update
- State Legislative Panel
- 2012 Elections- Today's Issues and Tomorrow's Ramifications
- Legislative Insights from CUNA
- Member Engagement Plan: Building a base of credit union advocates
Affiliation with CUNA/League is required for attendance.
LOCATION
EMBASSY SUITES ON THE RIVER DES MOINES101 East Locust StDes Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 244-1700
Room rates: $142 per night for single/double occupancy*
Hotel Reservation Deadline: January 16, 2012
* Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to this date, so make your reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call for reservations and reference "CUNA" or "Credit Union National Association."
INSTRUCTORS
Patrick S. Jury
 Patrick was named president and chief executive officer of the Iowa Credit Union League in 2006. He also serves as the Chairman of AMC. In addition, he represents credit unions on the executive committee and board of directors of SHAZAM, Inc., the states EFT organization for financial institutions. Jury earned a masters degree in public administration from Drake University, is a graduate of the Institute for Organizational Management Program at Stanford University and has achieved the Certified Association Executive Designation (CAE) from the American Society of Association Executives. Jury is the past president of the Iowa Society of Association Executives and serves as a director for CUNA Strategic Services.
Justin Hupfer
 Justin is CEO of the government and public affairs consulting firm PolicyWorks LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Iowa Credit Union League. He is responsible for the overall operations, business development and achievement of client objectives for PolicyWorks. Justin also oversees PolicyWorks' provision of government affairs services for the League and previously served as the League's vice president of government affairs. Prior to joining the League in 2000, he worked on the Republican caucus staff in the Iowa House.
Lynzey Tharp
 As director of government affairs, Lynzey leads the state and federal government affairs efforts for the Iowa Credit Union League. In this role, Lynzey is responsible for managing political action fundraising and implementing strategic advocacy campaigns to advance credit union legislative priorities. She also assists with other client needs at the statehouse.
Prior to joining PolicyWorks, Lynzey worked for the Iowa Finance Authority as a Program Specialist in the clean water division. Her previous experience also includes working in the office of Governor Tom Vilsack and in the Iowa Senate as clerk to Senator Joe Bolkcom.
Emily Caropreso
Emily is the director of public affairs & marketing at the Iowa Credit Union League. In this role, Emily coordinates media relations, legislative advocacy, social media, as well as provides support for community outreach, marketing and ICUL subsidiary companies. Her previous experience includes public relations for Meredith Corporation, GuideOne Insurance and the hospital industry. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and Iowa Society of Association Executives.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This conference is beneficial for credit union directors interested in learning about the most pressing topics in the current regulatory environment.
CANCELLATIONS
The last day for cancellations was February 6, 2012. Substitutions are accepted anytime prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. Simply fax event and contact information, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing. Cancellation fees do not apply for free or complimentary programs.
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