Credit Union Partners in Education (CU-PIE)
“LIVE YOUR FINANCIAL DREAM”
Annual Speech Competition
On Thursday, April 20, 2017, the Credit Union Partners in Education (CU-PIE) hosted their annual speech competition. Representatives from various Sacramento-Greater Region credit unions write and present a speech based on a theme, which this year was “Live Your Financial Dream”. Seven presenters made it to the final competition, each employing different techniques to relay the importance of having a financial plan. The speakers also touched on how credit unions help their members obtain financial well-being.
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2017 First Place Winner
Gina Richardson, Golden 1 Credit Union
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2nd Place Winner
Anthony Plowden, Golden 1 Credit Union
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3rd Place Tie
Christina Mason, SAFE Credit Union
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3rd Place Tie
Tyler Chew, SAFE Credit Union
Honorable Mentions
Alex Bauler
Tom Kuang
Javier Huerta
2017 Judges
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Alana Golden, Director for Education and Outreach, California Department of Business Oversight
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Mark Klinkert, Vice President of Education, California/Nevada Credit Union League
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Joey Waldrop, DTM, Toastmasters
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Event Master of Ceremonies
Kevin Smith-Fagan, KVIE Public Television
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CU-PIE Chair
Elise Schexnayder
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2016 First Place Winner Kara Johnson, SAFE Credit Union (right)
2015 First Place Winner Kayshia Tagumasi (left), SAFE Credit Union
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The annual event gives future leaders a forum to share original ideas and to remind credit unions of the shared heritage of improving the well-being of our communities.
CU-PIE is a non-profit organization which has been actively supporting financial literacy for more than 20 years. Members of CU-PIE consist of credit union employees and volunteers. CU-PIE offers financial institutions, non-profits, community leaders and other professionals the necessary training and resources to help them successfully deliver financial literacy presentations to youth and adults in our community. CU-PIE partners with United Way and the Bank On California program to conduct training sessions for various organizations assisting residents in managing their finances.
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Speech Competition, circa 1960
Credit Unions: To join CU-PIE or learn more about opportunities on the Executive Committee, contact Carrie Featherston or Elise Schexnayder.
Elise Schexnayder • Financial Education Coordinator SAFE Credit Union • Community Banking (916) 971-2530