Welcome! The Friends Chair and Co-Chair serve as liaisons between the Friends and the Chapter Board, providing leadership, coordination, and communication to ensure a positive, professional, and mission-aligned experience for all Friends.
We are dedicated to providing valuable opportunities for collaboration and assisting you in connecting with other leaders within our credit union community. Whether you aim to deepen relationships, expand your business, or simply explore how we can collaborate, we are here to support you.
“The Friends Liaison plays a vital role in strengthening the connection between our Chapter and the valued partners who support our work. Through leadership, communication, and coordination, the Friends Liaison helps ensure meaningful engagement, collaboration, and alignment with the chapter's values and mission. We are grateful for the commitment and service this role provides to our Friends and our Chapter.”
Brandon P. Jensen | San Diego Imperial Network Board Chair
VP Business Banking & Commercial Lending | California Credit Union
Our Mission
The Friends of the San Diego Imperial Network of the California and Nevada Credit Union League exist to support and advance the credit union movement and our local credit unions through meaningful partnership, service, and collaboration.
“Strengthening the Credit Union Community Together”
Supporting the San Diego Imperial Network - California Credit Union League
Friends of the Chapter play a vital role in strengthening our credit union community through active engagement, meaningful collaboration, and visible support of Chapter events and initiatives. Your participation helps fuel connection, innovation, and pride in the work we do together to advance the credit union movement.
Get involved, show up, and stand with the Chapter—your engagement makes a difference!
Al George Memorial Scholarship
Alvin George was a pivotal figure in the credit union movement, known for his extensive volunteer service, leadership roles and active member of the San Diego Imperial Network. His contributions to the credit union community are recognized with the Alvin George Outstanding Volunteer Award, where George's legacy continues through this award, which was renamed in 2013 to honor his long-time credit union volunteerism, which honors significant contributions by people who serve credit unions in volunteer capacities.
His dedication to the credit union movement and his commitment to building stronger communities and improving members' lives through various actions such as financial education, wellness, social responsibility, mentorship, and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, are celebrated in the awards program of California's Credit Unions.
The Friends of the San Diego Imperial Network is excited to partner with the San Diego Imperial Network, dedicated to supporting emerging leaders in the credit union sector. As part of this initiative, we help support the funding of scholarship through your membership as a Friend of the Network and sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. The chapter offers up to $500 for credit union individuals to attend credit union-specific educational forums. These events are not only informative and inspiring but also enhance future leaders' resumes and sharpen their skills. We encourage all credit union staff to take advantage of this opportunity and apply today!
Qualifications are as follows:
- Allocated funds are limited. Scholarships are limited to the Network's ability to facilitate scholarship applications, based on available funds.
- Applications will be reviewed and decisioned by the Network's scholarship committee on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
- You must currently be employed at any credit union affiliated with the San Diego / Imperial Network of "The League."
- Scholarships are available regardless of your position and/or length of employment.
- The maximum disbursement amount is $500/employee/calendar year, with a $750/credit union/calendar year maximum.
- Applicant is limited to one scholarship/calendar year.
- Application must be received at least 30 days prior to the event.
Part of our network's mission is to empower our movement's current and future leaders by supporting their continuing education in the credit union space.
For additional details regarding credit union scholarships provided by the network and eligibility, please click the link below.
Advocacy
We represent the interests of our member credit unions at the local and state levels, advocating for policies that support their growth and success.
Networking
Connect with other credit union professionals and industry leaders at our regular networking events and conferences.
Education
Access a wide range of educational resources, including training programs, webinars, and workshops, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Community Outreach
Join us in giving back to our communities through various outreach initiatives and volunteer opportunities.