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Tuesday tweets from CUNA GAC

DEI, Capitol Hill visits, Condoleezza Rice, and more from Washington, D.C.

February 28, 2023
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The 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference has surpassed the halfway point, as sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities continued Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Here are some of the sights, sounds, and stories GAC attendees captured Tuesday on Twitter:

From DC: Largest-ever #CUNAGAC challenges Carolinians to make waves | #creditunions https://t.co/6jDi2AXH2t pic.twitter.com/pHczS2jn47

— Carolinas CU League (@TheCCUL) February 28, 2023

City & County Credit Union’s Pat Pierce presenting the Treasurer’s Report at the #CUNAGAC Annual Meeting. @mncreditunions has strong representation on the national level! pic.twitter.com/ZD96NTZFte

— Minnesota's Credit Unions (@mncreditunions) February 28, 2023

RIGHT NOW
WOCCU Senior VP of Advocacy Andrew Price breaking down why advocating for #creditunions at the international level makes a difference for credit unions in the US at #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/TN5OjERZGn

— World Council of Credit Unions (@WOCCU) February 28, 2023

“When you believe, the unbelievable happens,” Kiona Sinks brought the whole house to tears today as she told her #creditunion member story. #cunagac @CUNA pic.twitter.com/gCWVt5OAfr

— Illinois CU League (@ILCULeague) February 28, 2023

Congratulations to our fearless leader @LisaGinter1 on such an #Unbelievable moment! Honored to share in DC today the impact @CommunityAmerCU has had on my journey. Today was inspiring to say the least. I feel so blessed. #CUNAGAC https://t.co/2mvy6pkLWB pic.twitter.com/YmDKUcqOgh

— Kiona Sinks (@KionaSinks) March 1, 2023

Hearing from @GoWestCUA about legislative issues and the impact credit unions are making in the community. #CUNAGAC @NorthCoastCU @CUNA pic.twitter.com/syZjIWnlqk

— Thomas Boucher (@NW_Politics) February 28, 2023

NCUA Board Member Rodney E. Hood spoke today at the 2023 #GAC, where he discussed the progress that has been made through several regulatory reforms that provided credit unions greater flexibility while ensuring the safety and soundness of the system. https://t.co/snXGpVjkEC pic.twitter.com/sPCiHDvVNK

— The NCUA (@TheNCUA) February 28, 2023

Nearly 400 member #creditunion #advocates from our region have come to #CUNAGAC to deliver the message of #impact in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/biQcoCjE7D

— GoWest Credit Union Association (@GoWestCUA) February 28, 2023

Thank you @SenAmyKlobuchar and @SenTinaSmith for visiting today and your support of @mncreditunions! #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/v5rIgCliHv

— Minnesota's Credit Unions (@mncreditunions) February 28, 2023

Advocates from ValleyStar CU, InFirst FCU, Eastman CU & Truliant FCU met with Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-09) today. Credit union & League reps. discussed interchange issues, Credit Union Board Modernization Act (H.R. 582), overdraft protection programs, & the #CUDifference. #cunagac pic.twitter.com/JfiTtruAot

— VaCreditUnionLeague (@VACUL) February 28, 2023

Our team attends Financial Well-being For All panel discussion. #cunagac pic.twitter.com/Qtw8cGqRUg

— VaCreditUnionLeague (@VACUL) February 28, 2023

Hearing from Dr. Condoleezza Rice, an Alabama native, about how she got her first car loan from Stanford Federal Credit Union. #cunagac pic.twitter.com/tNC3WJPd92

— TN Credit Union League (@TNCULeague) February 28, 2023

ValleyStar CU team getting ready to meet with Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-09)#CUNAGAC #DC #HikeTheHill #advocacy pic.twitter.com/VxfeKzeudK

— VaCreditUnionLeague (@VACUL) February 28, 2023

Congratulations to Winona Nava, Guadalupe Credit Union's President/CEO, for receiving the Herb Wegner Outstanding Individual Achievement Award from the @NCUFoundation last night. We're proud of you, and we celebrate your achievements!#GCU #CUNAGAC #HerbWegner #CUDifference pic.twitter.com/rfI7zZr1Uy

— Guadalupe Credit Union (@GuadalupeCU_NM) February 28, 2023

Jim Nussle and Condoleezza Rice talk credit unions, Sept. 11, Russia, Ukraine, China, and more on the #CUNAGAC stage. pic.twitter.com/oyWcXdoxAO

— CUNA News (@CUNA_News) February 28, 2023

NCUA Vice Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman spoke at the 2023 #GAC where he discussed his regulatory priorities, which include revamping the de novo chartering process, modernizing NCUA’s transparency, and harnessing the power of blockchain and digital assets. https://t.co/7DBjwxqA9y pic.twitter.com/YvD8fyhtSG

— The NCUA (@TheNCUA) February 28, 2023

This is happening! Super cool. #CUNAGAC ⁦@JimNussle⁩ ⁦@CUNA⁩ pic.twitter.com/MxjNidYfE8

— Karen Nussle (@karennussle) February 28, 2023

Loved speaking to @CUNA's #CUNAGAC this morning before hundreds of credit union advocates hit the Hill. Easily one of the biggest fly-ins to return to our nation's capital during recent years. pic.twitter.com/XjNHl0E7T3

— Saat Alety (@SaatAlety) February 28, 2023

Phenomenal meeting with the new CEO @BECU, Beverly Anderson, at the @GoWestCUA #cunagac gathering. Always inspiring to meet a trailblazer African-American CEO. pic.twitter.com/O9nrJYxSTA

— Rodney E. Hood (@Rodney_e_hood) February 28, 2023

Congratulations to our new Board Chair @LisaGinter1! We look forward to your continued leadership. #CUNAGAC @CommunityAmerCU pic.twitter.com/ObwSkRs4ed

— CUNA (@CUNA) February 28, 2023

The #CCUA held a briefing at the #CUNAGAC to discuss member #creditunion Hill visits. President/CEO, Ron McLean presented alongside the advocacy team and #CUNA Director of Advocacy.

Meetings with Senators and Reps from all four states occur during #HiketheHill. pic.twitter.com/JztSxcFWlo

— Cooperative Credit Union Association (@CooperativeCUA) February 28, 2023

Credit unions are busy sharing the #CUdifference with lawmakers during CUNA GAC! @UFCU's David Courreges met with @RepLloydDoggett (TX-37). #CUNAGAC #CUadvocacy pic.twitter.com/5l6y2oX0OG

— Cornerstone League (@CornerstoneCUL) February 28, 2023

Found a great spot for a quick team meeting in the midst of #CUNAGAC @ksias @ThomasHKane pic.twitter.com/qg89e3pWia

— Illinois CU League (@ILCULeague) February 28, 2023

“We’re building relationships. What floored me is that of the 750k I represent, 350k are #creditunion members. That’s big, and I thank you for what you’re doing…helping individuals weather the storm.” — @RepDonDavis to NC’s CUs at #CUNAGAC We appreciate you, too, Rep. Davis! pic.twitter.com/k8B3qwEidV

— Carolinas CU League (@TheCCUL) February 28, 2023

Thank you, Rep. @KathyManningNC, for meeting NC #creditunions like @Allegacy and @Truliant, who through the @CDFIFund help citizens with #affordablehousing. Efficient CDFI certification and grant approval and continued CDFI funding will allow us to do even more. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/vmaMbYaWlQ

— Carolinas CU League (@TheCCUL) February 28, 2023

John Cassidy, our director of credit union system relations, shared the importance of our commitment to @NLCUP1 at the National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals Luncheon at #CUNAGAC. Keep up the great work, #NLCUP!
#DEITuesday pic.twitter.com/IGU2c4jqaO

— CUNA Mutual Group (@CUNAMutualGroup) February 28, 2023

Alisa Stetsyshyn, a Ukrainian national who works on the @WOCCU Credit for Agriculture (CAP) Project, tells US credit union professionals that international advocacy has led to less paperwork on lower interest rate loans for the members of Ukrainian #creditunions at #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/xhcfIpI0e4

— World Council of Credit Unions (@WOCCU) February 28, 2023

@NWCCU’s President/CEO, Jose Garcia, joined a panel discussion today at #cunagac sharing insights on how #creditunions can plug into #advocacy by sharing impactful stories with legislators in person, at networking events, and with articles in the #press. pic.twitter.com/s655L3hO6s

— Illinois CU League (@ILCULeague) February 28, 2023

“You have an incredibly important message to deliver to your legislators. And you have the data to back it up,” GoWest EVP & Chief Advocacy Officer, Jennifer Wagner. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/EPbDigEfCW

— GoWest Credit Union Association (@GoWestCUA) February 28, 2023

►Visit CUNA News for more conference coverage. Get live updates on Twitter via @CUNA_News, @cumagazine, @cuna, and #CUNAGAC. Follow the conference on Facebook and Instagram and visit cuna.org/gac for more information.

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