CUES Board Chair Workshop | Credit Union Seminar

Strengthen Your Skills as a Board or Committee Chair

Effective board leadership goes far beyond setting agendas and casting tie-breaking votes. It’s about driving meaningful discussions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring good governance. CUES Board Chair Workshop is designed to equip current and aspiring board and committee chairs with the skills and insights needed to lead with confidence and effectiveness.

This hands-on, interactive workshop will guide participants through key governance principles, leadership best practices, and actionable strategies to enhance board effectiveness. This session blends lecture, group work, and real-world practice to help you develop the skills that truly make a difference in board leadership.

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand and apply the fundamentals of good governance in your leadership role.
Identify and develop the superpowers of an effective board or committee chair.
Model and practice the behaviors and skills that distinguish exceptional board leadership.
Craft a personalized action plan to enhance your effectiveness, whether you are a sitting chair or preparing to take on the role.

Enhance Your Experience!

Consider joining us for the CUES Director Development Seminar before this workshop for even more valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Important Note: This workshop is independent of the CUES Director Development Seminar—separate registration is required.

Register now to take your board leadership to the next level!

We are currently working on the agenda for this workshop. Below is a sample agenda for reference. Please check back later for more information.

Breakfast & Registration
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Session
8:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Networking Break
9:45 – 10:00 a.m.

Session
10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Session
12:45 – 2:00 p.m.

Networking Break
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Session
2:15 – 3:30 p.m.

We are currently working to secure speakers for this workshop. Please check back later for more information.

Hotel

Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
310 South England Street
Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185
800.261.9530

The CUES discounted rate at Williamsburg Lodge, Autopgraph Collection is $219 per night for single/double occupancy. The discounted CUES rate will expire when the block is full or on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, whichever happens first. The group rate will be made available three (3) days (September 9-11, 2025) before the meeting dates and three (3) days (September 21-23, 2025) after the meeting dates if the hotel is selling rooms and subject to availability for the same room type.

Please make your hotel reservations prior to Tuesday, August 26, 2025, online or by calling the hotel at 800.261.9530 and mentioning CUES Director Seminars 2025. The hotel may accept reservations after August 26th; however, room rates and availability are not guaranteed, so early reservations are recommended. A credit card is required to hold the reservation.

*Remember that all hotel arrangements are strictly between you and the hotel. In the event you are unable to make the seminar (e.g. your flight is canceled), you are responsible for calling the hotel to cancel your room reservation.

Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. The hotel’s policy requires a credit card swipe and authorization upon check-in.

Air Travel

The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is 18.5 miles from the hotel and the Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 45 miles from the hotel.

Ground Transportation

A variety of ground transportation options are available at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, including shuttles, taxis, and ride-share services.

CUES has negotiated a discount when you book with Enterprise and National for this meeting. You can take advantage of our discounted rates by booking online using the below links. Be sure to reference account number OSMB44A when making all reservations.

Enterprise Reservations | National Reservations

We also invite you to enroll in the Emerald Club loyalty program. As an Emerald Club member, you can bypass the counter and choose your own vehicle, earn free rental days, receive arrival & return alerts, receive e-receipts, and maximize benefits while still enjoying our CUES corporate discount. Click here to enroll in Emerald Club (Emerald Club benefits applicable to both Enterprise & National reservations).

Parking

The hotel offers self-parking for $20 per day for registered hotel guests. Parking charges are subject to change and are subject to applicable taxes.

FAQ

What does my registration fee include?

Your registration fee includes:

All educational sessions and materials
Breakfast & Lunch
Refreshment breaks

What is CUES’ cancellation policy?

ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. (cues@cues.org)

Prior to 60 days – full refund
31-60 days before start of event – 50% refund
0-30 days before start of event – no refunds or credits for future events given

Due to financial obligations incurred by CUES, no refunds or credits will be issued on cancellation requests less than 30 days prior to the start of the event. Substitute attendees are welcome, subject to eligibility.

CUES reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances, and will refund fees if the event is rescheduled or location is changed and you are unable to attend.

I’ve registered; where can I get more information?

Right here! It contains everything you need to know about attend this event, including:

Where to stay
What airport to fly into, and other transportation information
When to arrive
What to pack
Spouse/guest information, if applicable

INFO SHEET

I have special dietary, mobility, or accessibility needs; can you accommodate me?

The comfort and well-being of our attendees is of utmost importance to us; we will make every effort to make sure you are comfortable at our events!

Please email events@cues.org as soon as you know you’re attending a CUES event. Be sure to include your name, credit union, the CUES event you are registered for, and everything we need to know to accommodate your request.

We’ll be in touch with any questions we have, and let you know how we can help.

What should I wear?

Plan on business casual attire. We suggest you bring a sweater or jacket along in case you find the meeting room temperature chilly.

What is available for my guest?

Meal Plan Option (separate registration required):

Your companion is welcome to join you for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon break.

The cost for the meal plan is $165. A badge is required for these meal functions.

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