We had another successful representation of Passageways at GAC again this year. With a great interest in modules and applications (especially board portal and lobby management application) as well as a great representation of Passageways customers, we're definitely looking forward to being back in the capital next year for another wonderful GAC conference.
The Passageways team was represented by Dave Shockey and Paroon Chadha at this year's GAC conference, in DC. We had some great meetings, memorable discussions and of course the high calorie dinners with various industry leaders. The big difference this year was the uncertainty which permiated almost every conversation.
While we can't ignore the crisis our industry is in, it was heartening to hear several credit union CEOs take pride in having strong balance sheets due to deft management and sound business practices.
It was hubmling to see so many Passageways clients in attendance at GAC this year (we had 63 clients at this conference!) but we want to extend a special thanks to all those to stopped by our booth- Bethpage FCU, Cumorah CU, Forum CU, Alliant CU, FAA Eastern RFCU, SunEast CU, Our Community, Navigent CU, Interra CU, PSECU, Community Educators, Granite State CU and our new client State Department CU!
(Charlie Roberts, CIO of State Department FCU with our own Dave Shockey)
Some discussions that made this a great conference for us: The ones we had with Rudi (Alliant), John (Symitar), George (Filene) and Steve (Conerstone).
Overall Assessment : Some excellent leads, especially for Board Portal and Lobby Management Solutions and some on-the spot orders for our Charity Auction Module (thanks Tony Mook, you rock!) made it a memorable trip to the capital.
What was different at GAC this Year: The town felt a little different with President Obama at the helm which made for a great session by Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson. Also, the economic uncertainty made for some very important sessions.
What will get us back to GAC 2010: Surely, time will fly by and we'll soon be back at Shelly's Backroom celebrating beating this downturn and emerging stronger!