Speaking for myself, I agree with NCUA Chairman Norm D'Amours' statements that Mike Welch chose to ridicule. In Welch's March 8 publisher's column, "D'Amours' last hurrah should be his last," Welch strongly criticized, mocked, and launched a personal petty attack on D'Amours for his astute observation that the national boards are made up of paid credit union staff. I'm surprised Welch didn't think through his comments before he played to his audience, paid credit union professionals. I am a volunteer. When I attend credit union meetings, I need to come in early or make up the hours elsewhere in the week. When I attend a credit union conference, I use my vacation. Volunteering means that I give up time from my personal life. When Welch states that the entire CUNA board is made up of unpaid volunteers, he is being disingenuous. How many of these "volunteers" took vacation time so they could come to this conference? I'll bet they are being paid for being there by their employers. I remain concerned about the long term viability of the credit union movement. Without member involvement, a credit union is just a bank. Mocking someone's message doesn't make it less true. Alan Merriam, Chairman Supervisory Committee Star One FCU
I agree with D'Amours
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