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We are shining a spotlight on people making a difference in their communities, industries, and organizations. These conversations range from community leaders to policymakers to everyday folks doing extraordinary things to make this world a brighter place to live. USSFCU Spotlight Podcast is presented by the United States Senate Federal Credit Union.
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It’s All About Compassion This Giving Tuesday we couldn’t think of anyone better suited to feature on our latest podcast than Mr. Thomas Getman. Dedicating his entire life to charity and service to others, Mr. Getman exemplifies the spirit of giving. He has worked worldwide from the U.S. Senate to the Middle East, Geneva, and everything in between.…
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USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Jim Davis, Ken Harvey & John Booty with the Congressional Football Game
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The Congressional Football Game is this month. We had the privilege of sitting down for a conversation with some key individuals who have made this Capitol Hill tradition a must-see experience for the entire family. Jim Davis is a CFG founding member representing the Capitol Police. Ken Harvey is a four-time NFL Pro-Bowler and Washington Commanders…
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This month we explore leadership. What does it mean to be a leader? How do good leaders respond under pressure? What does a team want from their leader? While there are nuanced answers to all of these questions, there is one thing that remains at the forefront; putting others first. There is no better person to have this conversation with than long…
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May is a very significant month for police officers around the nation in that the month is set aside to honor officers who have lost their lives in the line if duty. The culmination of the month-long tribute is National Police Week (May 14 - 20 in 2023) with Peace Officer’s Memorial Day being held on May 16 this year. This month is also significant…
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April is Credit Union Youth Month and we are featuring Chaplain Barry C. Black to discuss many things but one of the main topics is his new children’s book A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope. Chaplain Black shares his inspiration for the book and his life’s journey from “unpromising beginnings” to becoming the U.S. Senate Cha…
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To wrap up our celebration of Women’s History Month we would like to share our interview with the Secretary of the U.S. Senate; Sonceria Ann Berry. Sec. Berry was sworn in as the 34th secretary of the United States Senate on March 1, 2021. Sec. Berry is the first African American to serve in this position and the eighth woman to hold the office. Ab…
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In celebration of Women’s History Month and specifically on International Women’s Day, we would like to shine our spotlight on entrepreneur, business owner, Master Gardener and most recently, the newly appointed Board Chair for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce - Nicole McGrew. About Nicole McGrew Nicole McGrew opened Threadleaf in 2018, which gre…
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The particular date of this podcast episode is historically significant in that on February 25, 1870, Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels from Mississippi took the oath of office and became the first African American U.S. Senator. In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to honor that historic date and share a very special conversation we had with …
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In our first episode of USSFCU's Spotlight Podcast, our President and CEO, Timothy L. Anderson sat down with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden to discuss the credit union business model, its mission of equalizing financial opportunity for all, and the advantages of nonprofit financial services. The conversation also highlights Senator Wyden’s relationship w…
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