Special Events



8th Annual NAFCU Friends Golf Tournament/Awards
Benefiting NAFCU’s Political Administrative Fund
Harborside International Golf Center
Tuesday, July 20 | Buses depart hotel at 7:30 a.m. | Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Register BY JULY 2 to reserve a space.
Join your colleagues for a round of golf at the exceptional Harborside International Golf Center. The center’s two courses, Port & Starboard, were designed by renowned architect Dick Nugent, to bring this great tradition of links golf to Chicago.

Harborside is conveniently located just 16 minutes from the downtown loop area and no other course in the area combines the scenic exterior with sculpted fairways and manicured greens that make Harborside the finest choice for locals and travelers to enjoy traditional links golf.

Add the 8th Annual NAFCU Friends Golf Tournament to your registration and all of the proceeds will benefit NAFCU’s Political Administrative Fund, which supports NAFCU’s grassroots and political activities, ensuring that the credit union message continues to be heard in Washington, D.C.

Registration for the golf tournament is $225 and rentals are available for $40. Greens fee and cart for 18 holes, breakfast, lunch, beverages, tax, gratuity and transfers are all included. Add this to your registration or call NAFCU’s Member Service Center at 800-344-5580.

You can attend the golf tournament even if you can’t attend the conference! Call NAFCU’s Member Service Center at 800-344-5580 to register today!


Lake Michigan Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago
Benefiting NAFCU's Political Administrative Fund
Navy Pier
Thursday, July 22 | Boarding begins at 5:45 p.m. | Cruise will be 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Join your friends aboard the magnificent Spirit of Chicago for a relaxing cruise on beautiful Lake Michigan. The all-inclusive package includes two complimentary drinks, appetizers, a buffet style dinner and dessert. All proceeds benefit NAFCU’s Political Administrative Fund.

The Spirit of Chicago offers climate-controlled and open air decks from which you will be able to see the best of Chicago’s skyline. You’ll take in some of Chicago’s most famous architecture including Soldier Field, the Willis (Sears) Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and the John Hancock Building.

Registration for the cruise is $150. You can add this special event to your registration when you register now. Space is limited. For more information, please contact Katie Marisic, NAFCU’s associate director of political affairs, at kmarisic@nafcu.org, or at 1-800-336-4644, ext. 218.


Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Wrigley Field | Friday, July 23 | 1:20 p.m.
Register today for NAFCU’s 43rd Annual Conference & Exhibition and secure this incredible opportunity to see the Chicago Cubs take on their biggest rival, the St. Louis Cardinals! Tickets are first come first served and extra ticket sales are limited! First buses will depart from Navy Pier at 12:00 noon.

Built in 1914, Chicago’s famous Wrigley Field will be playing host to Major League Baseball for the 97th season in 2010. Originally known as Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park. It has been the site of such historic moments as Babe Ruth's "called shot" and the famous pitching duel between Jim "Hippo" Vaughn and the Reds' Fred Toney who both threw no-hitters for nine innings before Cincinnati's Jim Thorpe (of Olympic fame) drove in the only run in the 10th inning.

Register today to secure your tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Each delegate will be able to purchase two additional tickets when registering for the conference. Each delegate registration, spouse/guest program and social events only package includes one ticket to the game. There will be no refunds for rain delays or cancellations.


Annual Exhibition
Wednesday, July 21 – Friday, July 23
At the most highly regarded credit union tradeshow in the country, NAFCU’s Annual Exhibition is your chance to preview the hottest products and services in the credit union industry. Take full advantage of the opportunity to speak directly with knowledgeable exhibitors who are ready to meet your specific product or service needs. View the latest products and services designed for credit unions and learn how they can enhance operations and increase member satisfaction.

You’ll also benefit from 30-minute breakout sessions in the popular Technology Solutions Theater. Learn best practices and the latest innovations in technology for the financial services industry!

Click on the interactive exhibit hall floor plan to scope out this year’s exhibitors, learn about their products and services, prepare questions in advance and plan your time spent in the exhibit hall.


Welcome Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, July 21 | 12:00 noon – 1:45 p.m.
Join hundreds of your credit union contemporaries at NAFCU’s Annual Exhibition kick-off. Connect with solution providers focused on the growing needs of your credit union and enjoy lunch, drinks and entertainment!


Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
Thursday, July 22 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come together to congratulate NAFCU’s 2010 Annual Awards Competition recipients and discover the secrets of their success! This is a great opportunity to network with other credit union professionals and be inspired by the ideas and accomplishments of others in the industry.


Annual Business Meeting
Thursday, July 22 | 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This is your opportunity to participate in the business affairs of your association. Each NAFCU-member credit union is asked to designate one of its conference participants as its official voting delegate.



NAFCU reserves the right to change dates, cities, venues or speakers should circumstances warrant.
NAFCU’s members will be apprised of any such changes.