Fourth Quarter 2008
Shake, Rattle & Roll at 2009 Annual Convention
The League's 79th Annual Convention is set for April 
16 - 18, 2009 at the Hilton Chicago. The theme is "Shake, Rattle and Roll."
Registration materials will be sent to credit unions during January and are available online. Go to the League's Web site and click on the convention logo to access the materials.
The convention will begin with the Delegates’ Meeting, which will be held on Thursday, April 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (please note this meeting is starting 30 minutes earlier than usual). The Exhibit Hall Grand Opening will follow at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy exploring everything Chicago has to offer on Thursday evening as no formal events are scheduled.
On Friday morning during the Keynote and Awards Ceremony, watch your peers win accolades for their accomplishments for the past year, then listen to motivational speaker, Al Masocco, who will incorporate the history of rock and roll into his dynamic presentation.
The first set of education sessions will be held on Friday morning, and the second set of sessions will be held on Friday afternoon. A final set of education sessions is scheduled for Saturday morning. The CUES luncheon will feature Chaz Allen of the “Little Known Facts” radio program. Don't miss the closing session, where artist Sam Glenn presents a “Kick in the Attitude.”
The always popular Chairman’s Reception will be held on Friday evening in the Grand Ballroom. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and do the twist on the dance floor to the sound of a 19-piece orchestra.
A list of registered vendors are also listed on the League’s Web site. Be sure to check the website before coming to Convention so you are able to see all the vendors on your list. The Exhibit Hall will be open on late Thursday afternoon and during the day on Friday.
“We look forward to extending a warm welcome and inspiring you to ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ at this year’s Convention,” said Annual Convention Committee Chairman, Tootie Holmes.