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Professional Development Morning Conference

  • Marriott St. Louis West 660 Maryville Centre Drive St. Louis, MO, 63141 United States (map)
Blueprint

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Join us on Thursday, May 16, for a half-day professional development conference. Two speakers will share stories about facing challenges, finding balance, and living life to its fullest potential. We guarantee a hot, delicious breakfast and inspiring messages while you network with your credit union peers. We’ll wrap up the morning with a boxed lunch so you can get out the door and back to your day.

Andy Janning - Cancer, COVID, and 2 Good Dogs: Inspiration from the worst best years of my life

Andy gives a lighthearted and powerful look at the best lessons he has learned about servant leadership over the past few years and how they can be applied to credit union leaders at all levels. When his wife Karla was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, Andy thought that would be the toughest test that he and his family would ever face. But then the pandemic hit, along with another near-fatal health challenge, and that's when his family knew that nothing would be the same again.

In this heartwarming, funny, and powerful keynote, Andy relates what he learned about navigating a marriage, life, and career turned inside out almost overnight.

You'll leave with practical lessons you can use when the world stops making sense, wisdom to help you find peace during life's trials...and maybe an urge to get yourself a couple of good dogs of your own.

Dan Meers - TAKE OFF THE MASK - IS YOUR LIFE STORY WORTH TELLING?

It’s been said that if you ask a man about his occupation, you will find out how he pays his bills, but if you ask a man about his preoccupation, then you will discover the passion of his life.

Dan Meers has a rather unique occupation. For over 25 years, he has paid his bills by working as “KC Wolf,” the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Dan’s preoccupation, what he is truly passionate about is encouraging others to strive for the best in life and to enjoy it each and every step along the way. Dan believes that your life is like a Coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you will only get to spend it one time, so spend it wisely.

During this presentation, Dan shares some of the valuable lessons he’s learned during his long career as a professional mascot. Whether at home, work or in the community, Dan challenges his audience to live each day to the fullest by wisely investing in their lives and not just spending them.

This Event is for CU Professionals Only

Only $75 per person!


Agenda for the day:

8:30 am—Doors Open

8:45 - 9:10 am—Breakfast & Networking

9:10 - 9:30 am —Welcome & Introductions

9:30 - 10:30 am — Andy Janning

10:45 - 11:45 am — Dan Meers

noon — Boxed Lunches


Thank you to our sponsors!

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