Build Your Network During Special Conference Events


Friday Night Dinner and Show: Starring the Grand Ole Opry

Friday, July 27 | 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Affinion Group
Known as “the show that made country music famous,” the Grand Ole Opry is the star in the quintessential Nashville experience. A special Friday night dinner at the Gaylord and trip to this amazing concert hall is included in your registration and with the spouse/guest program. One ticket is included per registration. Additional tickets are available for $175/person on a first come, first serve basis.

10th Annual NAFCU and Friends Golf Tournament/Awards

Hermitage Golf Course Tuesday, July 24
8:00 a.m. Shotgun start
Buses depart promptly at 6:45 a.m.
Transportation provided from the Gaylord

Benefiting NAFCU’s Political Administrative Fund
Join your colleagues for a round of golf at the Hermitage Golf Course and help ensure credit unions are aggressively represented on Capitol Hill. You’ll be teeing off on The President’s Reserve course that trails through 300 acres of natural Tennessee wetlands and along the banks of the beautiful Cumberland River. The President’s Reserve has been recognized by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the top 10 golf courses in Tennessee.

Rental clubs must be reserved in advance. Greens fee and cart for 18 holes, breakfast, lunch at the clubhouse and beverages are included.
Registration for the golf tournament is $225 and golf club rentals are available for $40.

NAFCU Annual Business Meeting

Tuesday, July 24 | 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Take an active role 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 Annual Exhibition

Wednesday, July 25 – Thursday, July 26

The popular NAFCU Annual Exhibition is your chance to preview the latest products, services and innovations in the credit union industry. Come face-to-face with knowledgeable exhibitors who are ready to meet your specific product or service needs. Check out the latest solutions designed to advance credit unions and learn how they can enhance your credit union’s operations and increase member satisfaction.

Networking Receptions in the Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, July 25 – Thursday, July 26

Join hundreds of your credit union contemporaries in the exhibit hall after the educational sessions on Wednesday and Thursday to connect with solution providers focused on the growing needs of your credit union and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and entertainment!

NAFCU Awards Ceremony

Thursday, July 26 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Come together to congratulate NAFCU’s 2012 Annual and Marketing Award Winners 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.

Cumberland River Cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat

Thursday, July 26 | Buses depart the Gaylord Opryland promptly at 5:00 p.m., the cruise departs at 6:00 p.m.

Benefiting NAFCU’s Political Administrative Fund
Converse with fellow conference attendees and their guests on the General Jackson Showboat – a 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat. It boasts four massive decks with a beautiful two-story Victorian Theater located in the center of the boat where you’ll hear live music and have room to dance. The General Jackson is an experience you’ll only find in Nashville!
Registration for the cruise is $150.

Networking Breakfast

Friday, July 27

On the last full day of the conference, make sure you get the contact information for all your new connections! Join us for a continental breakfast and informal networking opportunity before a day full of concentrated learning.