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One Hour QuickBite Teleconference

Cell Phones: Our Future Wallets

June 16, 2010

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CST

$99.00 per telephone line

Keeping pace with business and technology trends is a challenge today.  We will share how WOCCU is using advanced technology to “leap frog” over traditional credit union building steps in emerging countries, enabling credit unions to serve people previously unserved by financial institutions. PDAs become branch offices, POS systems turn corner shops into ATMs and software turns cell phones into cash in hand.  Learn from the experiences of credit unions in Latin America and Africa how to capitalize on technology to reduce expenses and perhaps reach new markets in your state. 

Speaker: Steve Schaeffer is a Manager within the Technical Services Department for the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU).  In pursuit of its vision to improve people's lives through credit unions, the mission of World Council of Credit Unions is to be the world's leading advocate, platform, development agency and good governance model for credit unions.

In his travels throughout the world, Steve provides WOCCU field offices and credit unions with support on their information technology needs.  He is currently working on projects involved with establishing shared branching internationally, reaching rural credit union members through POS and mobile phone technology, networking rural credit unions in Africa and South America and creating the first credit union owned ATM network in Bolivia.

Prior to joining the World Council in 2003, Steve worked for CUNA Mutual Group and Metavante Corporation in information technology related fields.  Steve holds a Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.  He is fluent in both English and Spanish.  Steve and his wife, Jamie, have three children and reside in Madison, WI.

What You Get For Your Investment:

• 1 hour training session via teleconference that provides a convenient way to train staff.

• No travel expenses or time away from the office which means you save money in your training budget.

Get Connected: It’s as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
It’s easy and very convenient for you to participate. Here’s how it works…

1. Fill out the information below and submit registration.

2. Prior to the teleconference, you will receive telephone dial-in procedures and PIN number along with handout materials.

3. On the day of the conference gather all the attendees for a mid-morning QuickBite by placing your telephone on speakerphone, distribute copies of the handout material, and enjoy this educational snack!  Questions are welcomed and encouraged!

Cancellation/Payment Policy: Substitutions are always welcome. No-shows and cancellations received five days or less prior to the event will be invoiced for the full registration fee. Please do not send payment; your credit union will be billed. Password information and materials will be e-mailed 48 hours prior to the session.