mike wlechDATELINE JUNE 11, 1990: Credit unions have been around for a long time.

That's good. So have the people who manage them and set policy. That's also good, but it could turn into a major problem for the future if we veterans don't start paying more attention to the need for new blood, young blood!

If you've ever heard me speak, you already know one of my strongest cries to action is to get more young people involved in credit unions, at all levels. I don't urge getting youth involved just because I think it would be nice to see a few towheads among the sea of gray in most CU audiences. I plead for it because I want to see what we have worked so hard to build be around long after we pass the batons of leadership.

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