Birmingham, 7 October 2009
CUNA Mutual is delighted to continue supporting the UK Development Education Programme for the 6th year running. The International development education programme fits with CUNA Mutual’s objectives to support the growth of Credit Unions worldwide.
Since the launch of the UK programme in 2004, over 180 participants from all over the globe have graduated.
Marlene Shiels, Programme Director said “The DEUK Programme is one of the most important Credit Union educational courses in the UK Credit Union Calendar. This programme provides students with the ability to learn more about how to develop credit unions of all shapes and sizes, and also provides access to world-class speakers from all parts of the British and International credit union system. After 5 very intensive learning days graduates are ready to become ambassadors for credit unions and ready to communicate how credit unions can be part of and help develop all parts of the community. Furthermore, on graduation, students gain access to like-minded Development Educators who have graduated from programmes in the USA, Australia, Asia and the Philippines, of which there are over 1,000 active DE’s at this time.
DEUK is now looking forward to its 7th year. With over 180 graduates from around the world in the first six years, much of the success of the programme can be directly attributed to its constant supporters including CUNA Mutual Europe. CMG Europe has supported over 18 graduates to attend all six of the programmes to date and continues to provide support for Development Education not only in the UK but beyond. 2010 will see CMG continue to support; not only of the DEUK programme, but enabling graduates to attend other Credit Union Development Education programmes around the world to continue their learning and development of credit unions.”
CUNA Mutual Group extends our congratulations and thanks to the 2009 graduates
| Mike Walsh | No 1 Copperpot Credit Union | |
| Leish Andrew | No 1 Copperpot Credit Union | |
| Lynda Chadderton | No 1 Copperpot Credit Union | |
| Suha Naffa-Spencer | Castle and Minster Credit Union | |
| Pauline Leach | Calderdale Credit Union | |
| Geoff Brown | Castle and Minster Credit Union | |
| Frances Burns | Calderdale Credit Union | |
| Martin Logan | Voyager Credit Union | |
| Alfred Williams | Wolverhamption Credit Union | |
| Robert Lovesey | Plane Savers Credit Union | |
| Andrea Shelly | Plane Savers Credit Union | |
| Christine Loughlin | Partners Credit Union | |
| Robert Kelly | West of Scotland NHS Credit Union | |
| Joanne Todd | Northeast Families Federal Credit Union, USA | |
| Kathy Chartier | Members Credit Union Connecticut, USA | |
| Jackie Weir | St Machar Credit Union | |
| Heather Webster | Grampian Credit Union | |
| Maryann Smith | Capital Credit Union | |
| Chris Bell | Capital Credit Union | |
| Carol Baker | North Somerset Credit Union | |
| Anne Fannan | Motherwell and District Credit Union | |
| Anne Schneider | Policy Action Europe | |
| Margaret Bond | Kingdom Credit Union | |
| Alex Wyllie | Scotwest Credit Union | |
| Andrew Young | Borough and Parish Credit Union | |
| Mike Barry | Blackpool Credit Union | |
| Anne Bennette | Yoker Credit Union | |
| Mike McGowan | Leeds Credit Union |
Paul Walsh, CEO CUNA Mutual Group who presented at the programme said “The Development Education programme is an excellent example of the Credit Union Difference. By sharing experiences and learning, Credit Unions put their co-operative values into practice, ensuring the movement grows from strength to strength. CUNA Mutual Group looks forward to supporting DEUK for many years to come. The remarkable success over the first 6 years shows that a real difference is being made. Congratulations to the latest graduates who will go back to their Credit Unions re-invigorated, motivated and with a worldwide network of fellow Development Educators to support their invaluable work, delivering products and services that improve the lives of their members, their families and their communities”