credit union news article nov 2012
TRANSCRIPT
Credit Union News / December 201210
James said: “Arriving earlier than most of the delegates, I tagged alongwith the WOCCU Young Credit Union People (WYCUP) programme for aday of ice breaking. This is the �rst time I had realised how much of atruly international movement ours is. I looked around and saw delegatesfrom all over the world: the US, the Caribbean, Canada, Ireland, Brazil,Afghanistan, Malawi, Kenya, Australia… and more! I have to say that I wastruly humbled to be sitting alongside this group of people – the futureleaders of our movement.”
One of the highlights of the conference for James was meeting MahirMomand, Chief Executive of the IIFC Group, the national association ofcredit unions in Afghanistan.
James explained: “Many people in Afghanistan are struggling �nanciallyand socially, so credit unions are helping them get back on their feet byfollowing full Sharia Law banking methods. The way they operate isrevolutionary, as loans are not allowed within Sharia law, so credit unionswill buy the product the member requires and sell it back to them at ahigher price, thus generating pro�t for the members. Mahir tells ofstruggling times in his native country, but I have never seen anotherhuman being smile as much as this man. He loves what he does and isproud of his credit union heritage.”
Following a suggestion from James, ABCUL is looking into thefeasibility of an Under 35s Network that would host its own eventsseparately and alongside existing ABCUL conferences as well as providinga separate online space for discussion, information sharing and planning.Before we go further, we need to know what level of interest there is inthis so, if you are under 35, please visithttps://s.zoomerang.com/s/ABCULUnder35sNetwork to let us knowyour thoughts, and/or encourage any younger sta� or volunteers to dothe same.
FEATURE
JAMES MARSHALL, the Marketing Manager from Plane Saver Credit Union, was inspired by his experience at theWorld Credit Union Conference in Gdansk earlier this year. He now wants to help set up an Under 35s Network forcredit union volunteers and sta� from ABCUL credit unions.
Project Director
Competitive Salary
The Association of British Credit Unions, along with its newly formedsubsidiary company, Cornerstone Mutual Services is seeking to hire aProject Director to oversee their Shared Business Model project.
The project will see the collaboration of several credit unionbusinesses, plan, design and implement products and services for theirmembers. Having created a shared vision of collaboration amongst itsmembers, the Association needs you to capture a joined up approachfor members’ products and services enabling better quality, higheconomies of scale and a generic approach for our end users.
Are you someone that can demonstrate strong leadership skills anddelivering results within a complex, multi streamed project? Thenplease contact [email protected] with your CV,stating your current salary details. ABCUL head o�ce is based inManchester but we will consider �exible arrangements for beinglocated elsewhere within Britain. Experience within the FinancialServices industry is preferred.
Calling all Talented Leaders
The Association of British Credit Unions, along with its newly formedsubsidiary company, Cornerstone Mutual Services is wanting to attract alltalented leaders within our sector and those external but aware of oursector to be part of the credit unions’ new journey in working towards aShared Business Model approach to services and products.
Can you see yourself in�uencing and working together with creditunions to design and implement products and services that produce higheconomies of scale, e�ective and e�cient processes and a bettercustomer experience for anyone using credit unions? If you are and youwant a new challenge/development in your career then we want to hearfrom you.
The Shared Business Model project presents new opportunities for theright people. Vacancies vary in part time to full time, employee toseconded contractors. There is �exibility for those wanting to work out ofthe head o�ce in Manchester to home based positions.
Interested? Then send your details and your experiences to date ofmaking a di�erence to: [email protected].
Gdansk inspiration for under 35s
WYCUP networking session at World Credit Union Conference 2012 in Gdansk.