The Credit Union Leadership Strategies Forum ...

"Alaska - By Sea & By Land"

May 14 - 24, 2012

Princess Cruise Line ... "Coral Princess"®

Visit These Breathtaking Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia/ Ketchikan, Alaska/ College Fjord, Alaska/ Juneau, Alaska/ Skagway,Alaska/ Glacier Bay, Alaska/ Whittier, Alaska/ Denali National Park, Alaska/ Mt. McKinley National Park, Alaska/ Anchorage, Alaska

UPDATE:  Waitlist for Land portion of the trip. The Cruise Only is still available. Book Now!

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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
-Mark Twain

Explore the Changes That Will Impact the Future for Credit Union:

Credit Unions can't continue to do "business as usual", but must become flexible and quick. To be able to do this, credit unions must have a good knowledge of what changes are blowing their way. Participants in this exciting credit union cruise/conference will gain a better understanding of what changes are still coming, how to prepare now for tomorrow, and how strong credit union leadership can better serve the future needs of the members. This special credit union conference event will focus on the areas of Growth and Leadership. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime to learn and explore some of the most beautiful areas of North America ... Alaska!

About this Unique Educational Program for CU Leaders:

The educational sessions throughout this unique credit union educational experience are specifically designed for credit union leaders.  They will provide you with practical insights that will help your credit union better serve its members and community now and in the future. During each of the sessions, John Vardallas, your seminar leader, will draw upon his rich background as a credit union industry strategic expert and as a national and local credit union leader. The sessions are highly interactive. Learning from your fellow participants is an integral part of each CU EduCruise experience.   

Top Industry Leader To Help Us Stay the Course:

 John Vardallas is founder of The AmericanBoomer, an international Credit Union business consulting organization. He conducts and facilitates leadership, management development, marketing and strategic planning seminar training for credit union staff and volunteer leaders. He is one of the most requested speakers in the credit union industry and has spoken before thousands of credit union volunteers and management teams during his 20-year career. John has facilitated countless credit union strategic planning sessions around the world.
An international trend watcher, John also helps leaders synthesize credit union industry trends into strategic organizational directions. He is the author of Leadership Thoughts for Prospering in the 21st Century.

Timely Credit Union Topics We Will Address:

 Benefits To You and Your Credit Union:

Beautiful Places We Will Explore Throughout Our Conference:

To see what awaits you on this incredible adventure in Alaska ... CLICK HERE NOW

So incredibly beautiful, you’ll think you stepped into a painting. This is Alaska as seen from the panoramic perspective of your dazzling Princess cruise ship. Monumental glaciers are nature’s draw and Alaska’s waterways reveal more of these thrilling Ice Age giants than anywhere else on earth. Alaska’s Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, home to bald eagles, whales, sea lions, otters, brown bears, mountain goats and flocks of seabirds. Plus you’ll visit a variety of flavorful ports of call full of rich history and native culture. As we set sail from picturesque Vancouver, British Columbia, you will soon experience the breathtaking scenery of Alaska as you have never imagined by enjoying this 7 night Voyage of the Glaciers.  But wait ... after our cruise, we then embark on the next part of our credit union adventure as we board our luxury train car to travel deep within the Denali National Park. We will explore two regions of the Park, with overnight stays at 2 unique rustic Princess Lodges. Our tour concludes with a trip to Anchorage, with an overnight stay in this beautiful city. The next day, we then depart for home. Here are just some of the sites you will explore along the way:

Vancouver, British Columbia

Often thought of as Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver is a gorgeous thriving metropolis that's fortunate enough to be flanked by the ocean and mountains. With its numerous parks, beaches, gardens, museums, art galleries and ethnic diversity, Vancouver is one of those rare places that actually live up to its promise of offering something for everyone

Ketchikan, Alaska

This southern-most Alaskan port city is known as Alaska's First City because it was the first major community travelers came to heading north. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan is built on steep hillsides and is billed as the salmon capital of the world. A quaint village, the town is just three miles long and three blocks wide.

Juneau, Alaska

Perched on a thin strip of land at the mouth of Gold Creek, Juneau is arguably one of America's most beautiful state capitals, with the looming summits of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts providing a gorgeous backdrop.

Skagway, Alaska

Few one-time boomtowns retain the flavor of the gold rush days like Skagway. This gateway to the Klondike is preserved as a national historic park with its rustic boardwalk and frontier-style storefronts. Due to its geographic location, Skagway enjoys a drier climate compared to the rest of southeastern Alaska, with an average annual precipitation of only 22 inches.

College Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising):

Some of the best glacier viewing in the state can be seen tucked into the northwest corner of Prince William Sound at College Fjord. Winding down from mountains and through valleys and fjords, these massive rivers of ice are often on the move, periodically dropping their bounty into the sea

Glacier Bay, Alaska:

 

This spectacular national park and preserve displays massive glaciers that stretch 3.3 million acres from the St. Elias and Fairweather mountain ranges to the ends of the fjords. It is home to an amazing world of marine life, including humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises and harbor seals. It also possesses the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers on the planet. And access is extremely limited.

At the base of the Chugach Mountains in the shadow of a towering glacier and surrounded by snowcapped peaks, the tiny town of Whittier is the gateway to the spectacular Prince William Sound and the city of Anchorage. Whittier exists on thriving fishing and tourism industries. Its 290 residents enjoy a near wilderness state, as it was inaccessible by road until 2000

UPDATE:  Waitlist for Land portion of the trip. The Cruise Only is still available. Book Now!

 Denali & Mt. McKinley National Parks:

Dazzling glaciers and Alaska’s stunning coast are only half the story -- our final leg of our credit union journey will take you 300 miles deeper into the heart of Alaska where Denali National Park, soaring Mt. McKinley and incredible wildlife reign supreme. The only way to see all the best of Alaska is on our Princess cruisetour. 

 

   
You will be cruising aboard one of Princess Cruise Lines' most beautiful and innovative luxury ships ... Coral Princess. She offers countless dining and lounge choices, an indoor heated pool, numerous hottubs, top name entertainment, youth and teen centers, and beautiful staterooms. The Coral Princess is one of the most incredible ships afloat. She is the perfect ship to navigate the scenic Alaskan waters. Once you have sailed aboard her, you will be spoiled beyond your belief. Here's just a sample of some of what you will enjoy while aboard the Coral Princess: