We hear all the time about the virtue of our unpaid, credit union board members. In fact many people don't even say board members, they say unpaid "volunteers."

What does one think of when they hear the word volunteer? I think of selflessness, dedication, and admiration, that is volunteers who give their time for little reward should be admired.

So why do I think credit unions need to start paying their volunteer directors? It's just one more modernizing move credit unions can make to ensure survival.

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