DCUC Concludes its Annual Conference

Heather Penney, Senior Resident Fellow, urges attendees and guests to cultivate their inner hero during Friday’s morning session at the DCUC 2024 Annual Conference. Photo provided by Alexander Aleman.

​ST. PETERSBURG, FL – On Friday, August 16, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) officially concluded its 2024 Annual Conference. Throughout this year’s conference, attendees and guests were a part of valuable discussions and heard from several influential speakers including military and industry leaders.

​“I’m very pleased with the outcome of this year’s conference,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO. “We had some incredible speakers with us this week who shared valuable insights not only from within the credit union industry but also from the military and veteran perspectives. We’ve received great feedback on the discussions hosted during our general sessions as well as the networking opportunities made available to our members and guests.”
 
Hernandez continued, stating “For seven people putting on a conference of this size, I’m very proud of our team. Receiving positive feedback and hearing that our members truly value this experience reaffirms DCUC’s mission to champion credit unions dedicated to the financial prosperity of servicemembers and veterans.”
 
DCUC’s final session featured keynote speaker, Heather Penney, and her thought-provoking presentation, “9/11 and Everyday Heroes.” During the morning session, Penney urged attendees and guests to cultivate their inner hero not just in times of crisis but as part of their everyday lives. Penney also reflected on her distinguished military career including two combat tours flying the F-16 and recalled the heroism displayed by those who served on a pivotal day in history, September 11, 2001. Penney’s presentation left DCUC’s audience inspired by emphasizing that just as the heroic members did on Flight 93, we, too, can help others embrace becoming everyday heroes.
 
In addition to this year’s incredible speakers and discussions, DCUC’s conference also featured its sixth class of Crashers. This year’s enthusiastic group of young professionals shared their takeaways from the DCUC Annual Conference experience and DCUC Difference. Hear more from DCUC Crashers here.
 
Next year, DCUC will host its 2025 Annual Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California, from Tuesday, July 29 to Friday, August 1.