Events
Sure, you come to EXCEL 25, the Association's Annual Meeting & Convention, to learn and talk credit unions. But we know you don’t mind the networking and relaxation either! This year’s EXCEL 25 will include plenty of both. No matter what your role or function is at your credit union, you’ll leave EXCEL 25 recharged, re-energized and reconnected with the credit union movement!
To learn more about a specific event, click the links below.
Thursday Events
TruStage Golf Tournament to Benefit the New York Credit Union Foundation
EXPO
Welcome Reception
Wine Pull to Benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
EXCEL 25 Kickoff Party
Friday Events
EXPO
Silent Auction
Trivia Night Hosted by the YPC
Saturday Events
Luncheon Awards Ceremony
Networking & Relaxation
Chair's Testimonial
Gala Dinner
TruStage Golf Tournament to Benefit the New York Credit Union Foundation
Thursday, June 12
The Sagamore Golf Club
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm: Registration
12:00 pm – 5:00 p.m.: Shotgun start, scramble format
Price: $250 per golfer. Includes cart, lunch, mulligans, buy-a-drive, and putting contest.
Player registration/payment deadline: May 23
Join us at the beautiful Sagamore Golf Club for a great cause: the New York Credit Union Foundation. This is truly a must-play golf course in Bolton Landing, NY!
Support this event as a sponsor!
EXPO
EXPO Hours
Thursday, June 12, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 13, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Our packed EXPO is your chance to: mingle with leading industry service providers; check out the latest tools and resources available for your credit union; and grab some great prizes along the way!
Participating Exhibitors:
We’re proud to welcome the following exhibitors to EXCEL 25 and to thank them for their valued support. Please note: This list is growing every day, so check back often!
Title Sponsor:
Premier Sponsors:
Alloya Corporate FCU
The Baker Group
The Bonadio Group
CUCollaborate
Doeren Mayhew
Eltropy
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Illuma
Oppenheimer - Credit Union Investment Strategy Group
Contributing Sponsors:
Exhibitors:
Allied Solutions, LLC
ATM Consultants
Aurora Advantage, Powered by CSPI
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
CompuSource Systems, Inc.
Judi.AI
Lee & Mason Financial Services, Inc.
Legacy Recovery & Remarketing Services
McQueen Financial Advisors
Member Access Processing
ModernFi
Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC
Riehlman, Shafer & Shaw, LLC
Sharetec
Strategic Resource Management, Inc.
Upgrade Inc.
Velocity Solutions, Inc.
Welcome Reception Sponsored by Alloya Corporate FCU
Thursday, June 12
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The annual Welcome Reception signals that EXCEL 25 is officially underway. Stop by for drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a preview of this year’s EXPO booths.
Wine Pull to Benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Thursday, June 12
5:30 p.m.
This popular event is back… Supporting the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) is fun and surprising! For a donation of $20, participants can pull a “mystery” bottle of white or red wine. Best of all, 100% of your contribution will benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals that serve New York families.
Support this event as a sponsor!
EXCEL 25 Kickoff Party
Thursday, June 12
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Shelving Rock Terrace
Join your credit union friends and get into a New York state of mind celebrating the kickoff of EXCEL 25 with an evening of dancing.
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Silent Auction
Friday, June 13
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Conference Center Ballroom
The annual Silent Auction allows EXCEL 25 attendees to bid on great items and help raise money for the New York Credit Union Foundation. Coveted items, a reception and friendly competition make this event a highlight each year.
Support this event as a sponsor!
Tequila Tasting
Friday, June 13
7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Location: Dollar Terrace
Jay Baer spent 25 years visiting Mexico and learning the magic of how tequila is made, marketed and sold. Now, in addition to his "day job" as a keynote speaker and strategist, he's one of the world's most influential tequila influencers. Join us for our latest addition to the EXCEL lineup.
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Trivia Night Hosted by the YPC
Friday, June 13
8:45 p.m.
Location: Shelving Rock Terrace
Young professionals are the future leaders of our movement, and there’s no better time to mix and mingle with them than at the YP Trivia Night!
Support this event as a sponsor!
Luncheon Awards Ceremony
Saturday, June 14
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Each year, the New York Credit Union Association presents a series of Recognition Awards to honor individuals and credit unions for their ongoing dedication to the credit union philosophy, community involvement, volunteerism, professionalism and financial education initiatives. Once again, award recipients will be honored in front of all EXCEL 25 attendees at a special awards luncheon!
Learn more and access Recognition Award nomination materials!
Networking & Relaxation
Saturday, June 14
Sure, you come to EXCEL 25, the Annual Meeting & Convention, to learn and talk credit unions, but we know you don’t mind the networking and relaxation either! EXCEL 25 will include plenty of both! Recharge and reconnect with your credit union colleagues at these Saturday events!
Bingo to Benefit FOCUS NY
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Shelving Rock Terrace
Suggested Contribution: $25 (Credit Card Only)
Grab your daubers, a lucky troll and join us for some fast and furious fun while supporting FOCUS NY.
Support this event as a sponsor!
Chair's Testimonial Reception
Saturday, June 14
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bay View
Join us for this special reception as we honor our board chairperson! Eric Hepkins has served on the Association’s board of directors since 2020, and he led the board as chair from June 2023 to June 2025.
Support this event as a sponsor or attendee!
Gala Dinner
Saturday, June 14
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Gala Dinner features great food, great company and entertainment. This is the perfect way to close out EXCEL 25 before you hit the road on Sunday!
