Description
Expect to see all the things you love about Convention: high-profile speakers, training for all roles within the credit union, tons of networking and the latest innovations from vendors. Plus, you'll discover opportunities to learn, grow and connect with the Credit Union Movement at the state's largest annual gathering of Wisconsin credit union professionals at the League Annual Convention & Expo!
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HYPE applications now open! Helping Young Professionals Engage is a scholarship opportunity for up to 20 Wisconsin YPs to attend The League Convention & Expo with complimentary registration fees and hotel accommodations. to find out more - applications due by Friday, March 21.
Keynote Speakers
Sharon McMahon | "America’s Government Teacher" and Host of Here's Where It Gets Interesting
Brandi Stankovic, Ed. D. | Organizational change expert, motivational speaker, artist and mommy
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WCULAF Golf Scramble | May 7 - 9:00 am Registration | 10:00 am Shotgun Start
Join us for the 2025 WCULAF Golf Scramble.
Be sure to stop by the registration table for all the details of your day on the course.
Your personal contribution benefits WCULAF (Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund), the credit unions’ state-level political action committee (PAC) sponsored by The League.
A financially strong WCULAF enhances credit unions’ presence and influence in Madison. WCULAF supports credit union friendly and strategically important candidates of both political parties, putting aside partisan politics and focusing on what’s best for Wisconsin’s credit unions. Champions of our Movement help promote positive credit union legislation, push back regulatory overreach, and protect credit unions from bank attacks, or potentially harmful legislation.
*Corporate contributions are NOT permitted. All contributions must be individual, personal donations, are strictly voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not tax deductible. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. The League must meet all state reporting requirements.
Trappers Turn Golf Course is located at 2955 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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WCULAF Bowl | May 7 - 12:30 pm Registration | 1:30 - 3:30 pm Bowling
Lets Bowl! Join us for bowling at Tom Foolery Adventure Park! As an added opportunity to support WCULAF you can bring a team or we will find one for you. Lots of laughs with "strikingly" good company, there's no time to spare to join this fun event!
Your personal contribution benefits WCULAF (Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund), the credit unions’ state-level political action committee (PAC) sponsored by The League.
A financially strong WCULAF enhances credit unions’ presence and influence in Madison. WCULAF supports credit union friendly and strategically important candidates of both political parties, putting aside partisan politics and focusing on what’s best for Wisconsin’s credit unions. Champions of our Movement help promote positive credit union legislation, push back regulatory overreach, and protect credit unions from bank attacks, or potentially harmful legislation.
*Corporate contributions are NOT permitted. All contributions must be individual, personal donations, are strictly voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Contributions are not tax deductible. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. The League must meet all state reporting requirements.
Tom Foolery Adventure Park is located at 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
Speakers
Sarah Wainscott
President & CEO | The League
For fifteen years, Sarah has served The League through various advocacy roles, culminating in the start of her tenure as President & CEO in January 2025. Her experience and expertise include lobbying, grassroots advocacy, political fundraising, and serving as Wisconsin credit unions' spokesperson on policy with legislators and regulators in Madison & Washington, D.C.
In Sarah's time at The League, she has established reliable and strategic key relationships with influential policymakers that have helped elevate credit unions' impact. She has helped pass bills updating credit union statutes, requiring financial literacy credits for high school graduation, and permitting prize-linked-savings programs while also preventing the introduction or serious consideration of harmful proposals. Notably, she also developed the annual Wisconsin Credit Union Scorecard into a preeminent and persuasive resource on the power of The Credit Union Movement in Wisconsin. As a result of these tireless advocacy efforts, public support for Wisconsin's credit unions has grown by 19% since 2010.
Sarah is an Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists' board member and serves on the Inaugural Advocacy Committee for the American Association of Credit Union Leagues. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and communication arts and a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Brandi Stankovic
Ed. D. | Organizational change expert, motivational speaker, artist and mommy
Dr. Brandi Stankovic is an organizational change expert, motivational speaker, artist and mommy who inspires firms globally with her models of leadership, engagement, and award-winning education. Dr. Stankovic is a trusted advisor and strategic planning facilitator who guides CEOs and Boards on risk appetite, organizational health, profitability and growth. Dr. Stankovic is the coauthor of The Strategic MVP, a book of 52 growth and leadership tools and the host of the energizing podcast, The Strategic Hotbox, designed to help executives reach their greatest potential.
Dr. Stankovic is a director and cofounder of CU Pride, industry organization serving LGBTQ+ community and allies. She also serves on the CMN Hospitals Credit Unions for Kids advisory group, HRD Network Board, and is a Development Educator CUDE and I-CUDE. Dr. Stankovic volunteers for the World Council of Credit Unions, helping advance young executives and women in leadership across the globe. Dr. Stankovic received her Bachelors in Finance and Economics at University of Nevada, TESOL and Teaching Practice Certificate from the College of Teachers in the United Kingdom, Masters of Business Administration from the University of San Diego and Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University.
Sharon McMahon
"America’s Government Teacher" and Host of Here's Where It Gets Interesting
#1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and host of the chart-topping podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon McMahon is redefining how we communicate by turning confusion into clarity, inspiring change, and teaching others how to take action by doing the next needed thing. A former high school government and law teacher, Sharon became known as "America’s Government Teacher" during the 2020 election for her viral efforts to combat political misinformation. Her knack for breaking down complex topics with clarity, humor, and a steadfast commitment to facts has attracted a community of over one and a half a million followers—affectionately called the “Governerds.”
Sharon’s newsletter, The Preamble, is one of the largest publications on Substack, providing historical context and non-partisan insights to help readers navigate today’s political landscape. Her debut book, The Small and the Mighty, has been celebrated as one of 2024's top reads by Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Goodreads, highlighting the unsung heroes who shaped America.
Beyond education, Sharon leads philanthropic initiatives that have raised over $11 million to address critical needs, from medical debt relief to disaster recovery. She inspires audiences with a message of hope: history shows us that even small actions can create powerful change.