2007 National Youth Involvement Board
Annual Conference

TOPICS

Preliminary schedule and information, subject to change.

TUESDAY, JULY 31

Pre-Conference Workshop
(Separate registration required. See Pre-Conference Workshop)

Young Member Gallery
You are the artists at the opening session
Hmmm. What would the ideal young member look like? What about the not-so-perfect young member? In this fun and fast-paced session, teams will compete to create their portraits. Literally. Your team will explore artistic answers to questions like: What makes a young member "perfect?" What mistakes does the not-so perfect member make? The portraits you create will be examined--and adapted--throughout the conference. We'll provide art supplies and some young adults for inspiration. Artistic talent not required. Creativity, humor and ability to wow the judges (conference sponsors) recommended. Texas-style beverages sponsored by Texas Dow Employees Credit Union.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

Conference weaver LeAnn Achtenberg starts the day with networking and launches the morning session.

"Authenticititude" is the New Real
Michael Wood, vice president, Teenage Research Unlimited
TRU is the only full-service marketing-research firm dedicated solely to understanding teens—not an easy subject! Learn from their research that tracks teen trends, lifestyles, attitudes, media, and products. Get attuned to what's on teens' minds and what's in their hearts. Know what teens are doing now and what they're thinking about doing next. This presentation will use the music, visuals and voices of teens to tell their story. Small groups will discuss the information and brainstorm how it can be used back on the job to better deliver financial education and to create financial products and services targeted to teenagers.

Networking box lunch
Cold lunch, hot topics. Pick a question to discuss such as "what incentives work to get teens to save?" or "how do I get a partnership with a school started?" Results will be shared on the NYIB Web site.

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS, PICK 1.

How to Become a Skilled NEFE HSFPP Teacher/Advocate
John Parfrey, Director, NEFE High School Financial Planning Program®, Katherine Bastian, NEFE fellow, and a team of credit union users
More than 700 credit unions in 28 states brought the NEFE high school program to more than 460,000 students in the past. The new, 2007 edition promises to be even bigger and better with the most extensive revision in its history. Opportunities for guest teachers abound in this version, and instructor materials have never been clearer and easier for credit unions to use. This workshop will show you the key areas that lend themselves to guest-teaching opportunities. We’ll show you all the tricks to teaching the new program effectively and in ways guaranteed to engage students. Finally, you’ll learn how to promote use of the HSFPP by your community’s schools and organizations.

Innovative Ways to Reach Out to Youth
A team of credit union marketers and business developers
Learn what innovative credit unions are doing to develop products and services that appeal to young members. What does it take for your credit union to move from the "impossible ideas" to the possible solutions for member problems?

Awards dinner and auction
Sponsored by Texas Dow Employees Credit Union
Silent auction, live auction, 50/50 drawing, awards, plus food and fun! This special dinner event spotlights the outstanding achievements of individuals in the NYIB network. Auction benefits the NYIB Scholarship Fund. Business attire suggested.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS, PICK 2.

If youth are important—tell me (your CEO) why!!!
John Uchida, CUDE, President, Space Age Federal Credit Union, and Ron Miller, CUDE, President, Edison Credit Union
Hear from a couple of CEO's exactly what will convince senior management at your credit union to develop new—and different—youth products and services, increase resources, and position youth membership as a key goal in your strategic plan. Learn how to:

• Speak the language "understood" by senior management.
• Address the "hot buttons" in each department, including Operations, Lending, and Marketing.
• Prepare a plan that will convince your management team that a focus on youth is beneficial to your credit union's future.

Marketing and Business Development best practices
A team of creative credit unions will describe ideas that have helped them grow youth membership, increase savings, and build the ideal future member.

Presentations with Pizzazz!!
Sheryl Hogle, Youth Advisor and Loan Officer, Howmet Credit Union
Put zing in your youth presentations and events. Attract youth with your theme and keep their attention with the integrated aspects. Learn how to take a presentation from start to finish and keep a running theme that youth will relate to. Have a Prison Party, a CSI event, a Pirates of the Credit Union day, or a of a time. It begins with an idea that filters down to every aspect of the presentation, including marketing, décor, props, snacks, and content. You will leave with specific examples that you can incorporate into your elementary through high school presentations and events.

Running a Successful Student Branch
Patty Browne, CUDE, Community Relations Manager, Arlington Virginia Federal Credit Union
How can you grow your student branches? How do you evaluative your efforts with students and teachers? What are creative ways to keep students motivated? Who can help you market the branch? Why do you need to maintain a professional image and how do you do it? Discuss these questions and more. (This session won’t specifically cover the steps to opening a student branch, as that varies based on your school district and state. Suggested pre-reading: visit
http://mcul.cusiteonline.com/family_involvement/ and click on Credit Union School Branch Handbook.)

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS, PICK 1.

Get Busy with JA’s BizKid$
Jamie Hammond, Executive Producer, Bizkid$ and Darrell Anthony Luzzo, PhD, Senior Vice President, Education, JA WorldwideTM
BIZKID$ is a fun, half-hour PBS television series on entrepreneurship and financial literacy that will teach and entertain millions of elementary and middle school kids how to make and manage their money while inspiring them to learn their passions. The 13-episode series launches with a customized curriculum for each episode this fall as kids start school. View program clips and learn how you can get kids in your community involved. American's credit unions are the exclusive underwriters of this project developed by Junior Achievement Worldwide and the producers of Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

Get ready for Generation Ñ
Alida Helgerman, Manager of Marketing, Border FCU and Angelica Reyes, Community Outreach Manager, Bay Federal CU
Join these credit unions to discuss Latino youth, their thoughts about money, their choices about how it is managed, and their growing importance as members. Learn how they have worked successfully with bicultural, bilingual youth in their communities. Teaching materials will be shared as well as examples from a financial literacy camp.

Teaching 101
Chris Shannon, Financial Literacy Specialist/Youth Workforce Program Manager, Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board

"How can I keep the buggers attention for more than 3 minutes? How do I deal with students who refuse to pay attention? How do they learn anyway? Why can’t I get a teacher to return my phone calls? I am providing critical life skills, yet the school won’t consider letting me in unless I can reference their content standards—why?"

This session will provide answers and tips for new classroom instructors. Learning theory and content standards will be covered and related to the educator’s bottom line.

Regional Meetings and Elections
Don’t know what region you’re in? Visit www.nyib.org and click on "CONTACT US" to see a map.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

Annual Meeting Breakfast
(Ticketed event. No additional charge, but you must register for this meeting.)

NCUA and Youth
Joann Johnson, Chairman, National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Learn how NCUA supports youth financial literacy.

"Teens Talk! Straight from their lips…"
How do they learn about money? What products do they use? Why don’t they have a spending plan? So many questions. Such informative answers. Watch a live focus group with a gaggle of teens and then have a chance to ask your own questions.

Closing remarks, prize drawings and preview of Las Vegas 2008.