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Time to Talk Turkey on ‘Volunteer’ Boards: Editor/Publisher's Column

Im very much what you see is what you get. I feel the need to forewarn bosses that I will always be honest with them, and occasionally more honest than I should be for self-preservation. Im respectful about it and always do it for the right reasons, but there you...

By Sarah Snell Cooke | Updated on July 03, 2013
I’m very much what you see is what you get. I feel the need to forewarn bosses that I will always be honest with them, and occasionally more honest than I should be for self-preservation. I’m respectful about it and always do it for the right reasons, but there you have it.

I can’t abide phonies, laughable mission and vision statements, people who try too hard to look smart and credit union “volunteers” that aren’t.

More on Board Director Pay:                      Part One – Surprised to Learn Volunteers Paid         Part Two – Liability, Demands Make Pay Necessary

I’ve written several times in favor of paying credit union board members. I believe it could help recruit board members, as well as provide the proverbial stick and carrot for some who need it so credit unions can justify removing underperforming board members.

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