Barbados Civil Service Association Credit Union Limited was founded in 1970 and has a rich history of making financial services accessible to many Barbadians since then. In 1997, it made an inclusive initiative of making former civil servants, staff of statutory boards, spouses, children of members, and employees of the National Union of Public Workers, eligible for its financial offering. At this juncture, the institution expanded its membership profile and changed its name to Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union (BPWCCUL).
BPWCCUL operates the largest credit union in Barbados today. It has stayed committed to its mission of giving financial services to both residents and non-residents of its country.
To maintain its state of influence, BPWCCUL makes sure to keep its stakeholders satisfied and involved. In 2021, the BPWCCUL started holding hybrid AGMs as part of its ongoing efforts to retain and attract more members. Hybrid AGMs offer more flexibility to participating members knowing that they can choose between virtual or in-person attendance; with both options ensuring an equally seamless meeting experience.
For its two consecutive hybrid AGMs since 2021, BBPWCCUL has teamed up with ConveneAGM to serve its members with an engaging meeting experience. Find out how BPWCCUL hosted another successful hybrid AGM in 2023 with the help of ConveneAGM.
Streamlined Registration Process for Large-Scale Hybrid AGMs
The BPWCCUL hosted a hybrid AGM attended by 3000 members at Wildey Gymnasium in St. Michael, Barbados in July 2023. To avoid delays, participants received an advanced notice about using their own devices for online registration via the ConveneAGM portal.
On the day of the event, ConveneAGM deployed a support team to the venue for on-ground troubleshooting and technical assistance. This helped BPWCCUL deliver a seamless meeting experience for both the council and participants, whether attending in person or virtual.
Making the event more fruitful, the platform provided real-time two-way webcasts accessible from any device, to make sure participants can attend, wherever they are. The platform facilitated engaging discussions between the meeting council and participants with interactive tools such as Live Voting and Live Q&A.
Efficient Electronic Mass Election for Remote and In-Person Participants
ConveneAGM assisted BPWCCUL in facilitating secure voting and polling at the hybrid AGM. One of the key agendas was the election for the Board of Directors, Credit Committee, and Supervisory Committee. Participants experienced no hassle casting their votes through a show of hands using the ConveneAGM mobile and web platform. Following the voting, an electronic tally was presented to the voting body on the day itself for transparency.
To gauge the public’s sentiment quickly, the meeting council seamlessly incorporated live polls on informal matters throughout the agenda. ConveneAGM proved to be a valuable tool for managing the intricacies of large-scale voting, whether in-person, virtual, or both. The automated voting features and tally preserved the honesty and integrity of the entire proceedings.
Enriched Collaboration Through Live Q&A
To create an engaging space for participants, BPWCCUL utilized the Live Q&A feature of ConveneAGM. Participants were given the chance to have meaningful dialogues with the council on the resolutions by submitting questions either through text messages or videos. This empowered the participants to actively engage during the meeting, knowing their perspectives are valuable.
BPWCCUL wrapped up the annual meeting successfully with the desired outcomes and the election of new officers despite the challenges associated with large-scale events, all with ConveneAGM’s platform and assistance.
ConveneAGM has once again proven its strong dedication to giving top-notch support to BPWCCUL in delivering a flawless hybrid AGM, making it three consecutive years of successful events. Live Voting, Live Q&A, and two-way webcasting are ConveneAGM’s easy-to-use core capabilities that empower both the council and members to interact seamlessly.
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