During his first visit to the US, Manuel Bolaños (CEO, FEDEAC, pictured at right) attended the Alabama Credit Union League's Annual Meeting in Destin, FL. The two credit union entities have been partnered through WOCCU's International Partnerships program since July of 2006.
The partnership allows for direct credit union-to-credit union relationships. Currently, there are five Alabama credit unions working in conjunction with five Costa Rican credit unions. The partnership provides a way to share information and develop strategies in areas of cooperation between the credit unions.
In an address to the ACUL's board of directors, Mr. Bolaños boasted the many advantages and opportunities that the partnership has provided them.
In Pensacola, FL, Mr. Bolaños toured the Pen Air Federal Credit Union (an Associate Member of the ACUL). The tour was proceeded by a discussion of credit union operations led by John Davis, CEO of PenAir Federal Credit Union. Victor Corro, International Partnerships manager, WOCCU, and Corinne Hodges, ACUL representative.
The partnership has also led to the awareness of the importance of advocacy and lobbying, which has allowed the FEDEAC to hire a lobbyist who has been crucial to the credit union industry in Costa Rica.
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