The Annual membership fee is $500 oer Organization.  

You can register on our website by visting the membership page and submit your registraition. We will we send you the link to make an electronic payment using a credit or debit card. We request your payment is made within 10 business days of receving the payment link. 

Absolutley! All members and non-members are welcome to attend any of the educational chapter meetings and the Friends sponsored events at the non-member rate. If you are looking to create brand awareness and visibility we invite you attend an event, meet with business partners, known as Friends,  and credit union members of the chapter for their feedback.  

Absolutley! Friends-sponsored socials are open to all credit union partners and potential Friends, but recognition, visibility, and benefits are reserved exclusively for Friends of the Network.

The Friends Directory is a list of all Friends in alphabeical order by Organzaition that includes the company logo, company bio,  company mailing address,website URL, representaive(s) headshot,  and contact information. 

We welcome sponsors to get involved in various chapter activities, from event planning to community outreach. If you’re interested in volunteer opportunities, please let us know, and we will connect you with the appropriate contact.

Sponsors gain visibility within the credit union community through events, marketing, and networking opportunities. Sponsorships help strengthen your brand’s position as a key supporter of the credit union movement while offering opportunities to engage with decision-makers in the industry.

Once your sponsorship form is submitted, we will send a confirmation email along with an invoice and link to make an electronic payment using a credit or debit card. 

After confirming your sponsorship, we will provide you with a detailed packet that outlines how to access your benefits, including logo placement, event registrations, and promotional materials. We will also keep you updated with key dates and opportunities.

Yes! If you would like to increase your level of involvement, you can upgrade your sponsorship at any time. We will work with you to ensure that your additional benefits are activated promptly. You can also explore customized opportunities if you wish to engage with the chapter on a larger scale.

Sponsorships are typically by event. However, we can offer flexible terms depending on your needs, and we can discuss customized opportunities if you wish to engage with the chapter on al larger scale.

After confirming your sponsorship, we will provide you with a detailed packet that outlines how to access your benefits, including logo placement, event registrations, and promotional materials. We will also keep you updated with key dates and opportunities.

Yes! We offer event-specific sponsorships, which allow you to sponsor individual events such as mixers, workshops, or webinars. These opportunities provide targeted visibility at our key gatherings.

Yes, sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their products or services depending on the event venue through booths, displays, and promotional materials. We encourage sponsors to take full advantage of these opportunities to engage directly with our credit union members.

Absoltuley! Visit the Membership page and submitt your regisitraition. Once the regisitraion has been received you will receive an email with the welcome information and payment link to process your electronic payment using a credit or debit card. 

There are many benefits of becoming a Friend of the Network. Elegibility to be a Featured Friend at one of the five chapter meetings. An ivitation to the Friends Strategy Roundtable,  a annaul luncheon with Friends Chair, Friends Co-Chair and Board. Eligible to sponsor any of the Freinds hosted events. The entire list and overview can be found on the Membership page. 

Sponsorship fees vary depending on the level of sponsorship chosen. Please refer to the sponsorship packet or contact us directly for detailed pricing.

Sponsors receive recognition through a variety of channels, including event signage, chapter newsletters, social media mentions, and on the Friends of the Chapter website. Higher-tier sponsors will receive increased visibility through larger branding opportunities.

Sponsorships are non-refundable, but in special circumstances, we may allow transfer of your organizations sponsorship to another organization in the Network. Please contact us directly if you need to discuss a change or cancellation.

Absolutely! Our events and meetings are designed to foster collaboration and networking among vendors, credit unions, and industry leaders. Sponsorship allows you to build meaningful connections with key stakeholders in the credit union sector.

Your sponsorship helps support the credit union industry by enabling the chapter to organize educational events, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that directly benefit credit unions in the San Diego and Imperial regions. Your involvement helps ensure that credit unions can continue to serve their communities effectively.

Simply reach out to us via email or phone, and we would be happy to schedule a meeting or call to discuss sponsorship levels, benefits, and the best fit for your organization.

To ensure that each sponsor receives adequate recognition, we do place limits on the number of sponsors within each tier. We recommend securing your sponsorship early to guarantee your place and maximize your visibility.

The San Diego Imperial Network will make reasonable efforts to reschedule the event. If the event cannot be rescheduled, the Sponsor will be entitled to a full refund of the paid sponsorship fee. The refund will be credited back to the credit or debit card used to make the payment or paper check. 

Friends of the Network are welcome to submit events for consideration on our website that provide value to credit union professionals and align with our mission of collaboration and connection. All event submissions are reviewed prior to posting to ensure they meet Network guidelines and standards.

Please visit the Industry Events from Our Friends webpage on this website to review the guidelines or submit an event request using the Learn More link provided.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Michelle Griffith, Friends Chair, or Donald Hancock, Friends Co-Chair. You may also use the Contact Us button located below these FAQs.