The Grape Social Media Squish

I am a firm believer that movies contain powerful messages, some which can go unnoticed for years. Yes, even unforgivable films like Gigli and Daredevil (sorry Ben) can contain a meaningful message. As a practicing martial artist, I constantly look to the “holy grail” of martial arts films for guidance and in 1984, not 2010, the world was given The Karate Kid.

Cracking The "QR" Code

In 1994 a Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave created a barcode that would become one of the most popular types of two-dimensional barcodes. Although its common use for many years would be only to track parts in vehicle manufacturing, QR codes are now being used in many innovative ways. What ways might you ask? Let's check out what has been going on in the QR code world.

 

CUMA: Part Deux!

Calling all nominations for the 2009 C.U.M.A.- Credit Union Movie of the Year Award. Last year Larissa Walkiw, spokesperson for Commonwealth CU’s Young & Free campaign, won the very first C.U.M.A. with The Difference Between Banks and Credit Unions – Part One . Who will be the winner this year? Who will take the coveted C.U.M.A. home? Blog back with the link to your nomination- to do this post a comment to this article and include a link to the video you are nominating. You can nominate any credit union film you have seen this year- it doesn't even have to be from your credit union. Feel free to nominate more than one. We will have an online vote next week. The winner will be announced Tuesday July 21 at the SCMS Alumni & Student Scholarship Auction & Networking Dinner. The deadline for nominations is July 17, 2009. The only rules are:

• The video is no longer than 5 minutes.
• It must have premiered between July 2008 and now
• It promotes the credit union industry in a positive way
• It is uploaded to a public viewing site: Such as YouTube or a public credit union website.

Invest in the Future

It’s time to rethink strategies and find innovative solutions to today’s challenges. Seeking ways to maximize the return on how time and money are spent is crucial. Southwest CUNA Management School (SCMS) is an environment where applied knowledge and networking are structured to help students find innovative and sound strategies to help position their credit unions forward.

This is the year to seriously consider enrolling yourself or key staff in SCMS — the place to connect with professionals dedicated to the future, an industry think tank.

- Credit union focused curriculum

- Networking opportunities
- Awesome faculty
- Student participation 

Two innovative credit union communication tools students initiated over the last year:

YouTube Video (Bank vs. CU Novella) - Kudos Alex Rascon, (SCMS Class of 2010 president, GECU)

This blog, CU Grow - Thank you James Robert Lay and Natasha Melugin (SCMS Cl of 2009) for your vision, commitment, heart and passion!

- Opportunity to be part of shaping the future of credit unions!

The school is intense. Less than 80% of a first year class make it to graduation. Successful completion of the school is something to take pride in. A three-year commitment, this summer's session is from July 12-22.

SCMS offers professional and personal development opportunity, providing a strong base for credit union leadership. Take the challenge. Make the commitment. Enroll today!

Did You Know? Now That You Do- How Will This Affect Your Credit Union?

Very interesting video on change and where the world is going. Now that you do know, how does this affect your credit union? Do you know? Blog back and tell us how!