PEEWAUKEE, Wis. — Taking action to halt the "graying membership" problem, the Wisconsin Credit Union League announced last week it is offering free registrations to CU members who bring staffers or directors "35 or younger" to the trade group's annual convention next month.
In another move to address the broad industry concern over aging membership, the trade group said its May 9-12 convention in Milwaukee will be geared to "youth professionals" with numerous sessions aimed at young people including a keynote speech by the former chairman of Harley Davidson Co.
Moreover, the exhibit hall "will display items like BMX bikes and skateboard equipment," with a professional riding team from BMX putting on a show of flips and jumps for attendees, said the league.
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