I read with interest the Editor's Column in the Nov. 3 issue where you discussed the issue of whether credit union board members should now be unpaid. I agree this is a subject that should be openly and vigorously discussed and would like to share my experience with you and your readers.

I began my credit union involvement as an unpaid credit union director 30 years ago in Australia on the board of-wait for it-Credit Union for Bank Employees. I was a board member in Australia for 23 years before

moving to live in the United States six years ago.

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