​​1/18  •  COMPANY, CONNECTION AND CONVERSATION

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18  | 10:30 AM  |  LIVING ETHICS DISCUSSION
Join us for community, connection, and conversation at our Living Ethics Discussion (LED). We will enjoy an informal conversation about the ongoing quest to live more ethical lives. What stands in your way? What are your triumphs? LED provides a monthly opportunity to explore these and other issues.

​​​1/25  •  A Path Toward Reality

Gary Eldon Rickerd
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18  | 10:30 AM  |  GARY ELDON RICKERD
Gary is a seasoned leader with a 25-year career in the contracting industry. He rose from an entry-level employee to a 50% owner of a 100-person firm, ultimately navigating a successful merger that secured the long-term future of his entire team. Following this professional milestone, he pivoted from the corporate world to a deeper calling: advocating for a science-based understanding of our existence.

​Transitioning from a youth spent distributing religious texts to a life dedicated to "Nature’s Mission," he now uses his business acumen and philosophical insights to champion the findings of great scientists. As a father and a dedicated student of the natural world, he is committed to helping humanity align its purpose with the reality of the planet we call home.

2/1  •  protecting yourself from financial fraud

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1  | 10:30 AM  |  KIMBERLY BERZACK
This session deconstructs the psychology and tactics of financial fraud. Current thieves use AI-driven voice cloning to sophisticated phishing schemes. Learn to identify the "red flags" of emotional manipulation and artificial urgency used by fraudsters to bypass rational judgment. Harden your digital defenses and gain confidence in how to handle unexpected solicitations. 
  • Understand the roll of AI: Learn about "deepfake" audio and video used in family emergency and workplace scams.
  • Spot "Red Flags": Know how to recognize the signs of fraud
  • Digital Defense Tactics: Essential steps for securing your accounts
  • The Psychology of the Scam: Understanding how fraudsters use emotional manipulation to bypass rational judgment.
Kimberly Berzack is 15-year veteran of the credit union industry. She is Creative Manager at West Community Credit Union specializing in financial marketing. Her job and mission is translating complex financial information into clear, actionable advice, helping members manage and protect their finances.