Keynote speakers

Don’t Miss This Year’s Distinguished Keynote Speakers

Gen. Colin Powell

Don’t miss the opening keynote session where Gen. Colin Powell will illustrate precisely what it takes to be a leader, providing leadership strategies for taking charge during times of great crisis and change.

One of the most admired men in America, Gen. Powell has been a leader for most of his life – as a military leader, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as Secretary of State. But Gen. Powell believes a leader is more than just his or her title. Drawing on examples garnered from experience as both a leader on the world stage and as eyewitness to leadership in action, Gen. Powell demonstrates how to remain focused, take responsibility, and work toward improving processes, organizations, and people.

Chris Matthews

Always ready to play “hardball” with rapid-fire questions and quick wit, Chris Matthews will provide his no-nonsense take on the 2008 political scene. As host of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews,” NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show,” and as a frequent commentator on NBC’s “Today,” Matthews is as entertaining as he is insightful. One of the most recognizable personalities in political punditry, Chris Matthews is never shy about asking tough questions to uncover the reality behind the spin.

Razor-sharp wit combined with an intense focus on getting to the kernel of an issue are hallmarks of Matthews’ presentation. Matthews learned the political game while working on the frontlines as a speechwriter for President Carter and as top aide to House Speaker Tip O’Neill.

Dave Barry

For 25 years, Dave Barry's side-splitting column appeared in more than 500 newspapers worldwide. Well-known for his former internationally syndicated column, Dave Barry discusses (read: “pokes merciless fun at”) various major issues, including the international economy, the future of democracy, society and exploding bathroom fixtures. Barry won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary – and immediately demanded a recount. Barry has also written more than a score of books, virtually none of which contain any useful information. Two of them were the basis for the CBS TV sitcom Dave’s World, in which Harry Anderson played a much taller version of Dave. No two speeches of Dave Barry's are exactly the same. Dave brings his hilarious sense of humor to wrap up this years GAC.

Marie Osmond

Children's Miracle Network (CMN) co-founder Marie Osmond will speak during the Credit Union National Association's Annual General Meeting on March 3. Osmond will highlight credit union support this past year of Children's Miracle Network and its Credit Unions for Kids program.

Plus, you’ll also hear from this powerful lineup of speakers:

	Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-AL House Financial Services Committee's Senior Republican
	Sen. Max Baucus, D-MT Senate Finance Committee Chairman
	Rep. Roy Blunt, R-MO House Minority Whip
	Rep. Barney Frank, D-MA House Financial Services Committee Chairman
	Sen. Joseph Lieberman I-CT Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
	Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY Senate Minority Leader
	Rep. Charles Rangel, D-NY Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee
	Rep. Ed Royce, R-CA Co-Author, Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA)