Dakota Credit Union Association President/CEO Jeff Olson and North Dakota credit union leaders speak to Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D. in his Capitol Hill office. Armstrong led remote notary legislation that passed the House this week.
CUNA GAC hikes the hill on social media
Congressional visits rule the final day in Washington, D.C.
CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) attendees got up and moving Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The final day of the annual event featured credit union advocates from all over the CUNA-League system taking their message straight to members of Congress.
GAC attendees captured the following moments from Wednesday in Washington, D.C.:
On behalf of District 7 credit unions, thank you @repmarkgreen for allowing us to meet with your staff! We enjoyed talking about the importance of financial well-being for every person in every community in the Volunteer State! #cunagac #tncreditunions #100yearsoftncus pic.twitter.com/Qx5iE5EFHZ
— TN Credit Union League (@TNCULeague) March 1, 2023
Thank you @RepMMM meeting with #iowacreditunion advocates this week. We appreciate your support for credit union board modernization and data security. #CUNAGA pic.twitter.com/dtrcJkWDBj
— Iowa Credit Union League (@icul) March 1, 2023
Thank you @ChrisVanHollen for your continued support of credit unions and the 2 million members they serve in Maryland! We appreciate the opportunity to discuss how to achieve #FinancialWellbeingForAll #CUNAGAC @AndrewsFederal @LaborCreditU @DelOneFCU @ESFCU @CUNA_News pic.twitter.com/dSPRHMCR3n
— MD|DC CUA (@MDDCCUA) March 1, 2023
The Association of Vermont Credit Unions meeting with @SenSanders today on Capitol Hill. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/I6jNJUIJUl
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 1, 2023
This week, Fortera’s CEO Jennifer Ventimiglia and COO Angela Andrews join @TNCULeague and other colleagues at the @CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference to share with policymakers the impact credit unions provide on the financial well-being of our communities #cunagac pic.twitter.com/q11uANu2S6
— Fortera Credit Union (@ForteraCU) March 1, 2023
@SenTinaSmith is live at #CUNAGAC! pic.twitter.com/qqAK4AUFs9
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 1, 2023
We were lucky to catch @RepJimBanks in the hallway today and to meet with his aide Tim Goeglein. We appreciate your support of Indiana #creditunions! pic.twitter.com/ZmAE0kBvGo
— Indiana Credit Union League (@IndianaLeague) March 1, 2023
It’s a great day to be on #TheHill with Arizona #creditunions and @RepCiscomani #communityimpact. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/HiTDiS2CqC
— GoWest Credit Union Association (@GoWestCUA) March 1, 2023
We had a great meeting with @MaxwellFrostFL this afternoon discussing credit union priorities like ensuring affordable housing and offering financial counseling for consumers everywhere. pic.twitter.com/T44zOvzIzw
— Florida Credit Union Association (@FLCreditUnions) March 1, 2023
@InclusivCDCUs 1st MDI Roundtable at #cunagac. Great resources and insights shared by MDIs who are leaders in the credit union industry (FAMU FCU, Resource One CU, Nueva Esperanza Community CU, Kaua'i FCU) #DEI #racialequity work in action pic.twitter.com/Kojc1NsaZG
— Monica Copeland (@MonicaDCopeland) March 1, 2023
Thanks to @diamondlakesfcu, UP Arkansas FCU, Electric Cooperatives FCU and @UnifyFCU for stopping by @RepFrenchHill's office! #CUNAGAC #CUadvocacy pic.twitter.com/HnTurMCmDs
— Cornerstone League (@CornerstoneCUL) March 1, 2023
Thank you @RepAngieCraig for your support and listening to @mncreditunions share the credit union difference! #CUNAGAC2023 pic.twitter.com/Zxefs2GyNB
— Minnesota's Credit Unions (@mncreditunions) March 1, 2023
A great day to be on the Hill and advocating for #creditunions to ensure more people have access to affordable financial services #cunagac @ESFCU @AndrewsFederal @DelOneFCU @LaborCreditU APLFCU, Spectra Credit Union pic.twitter.com/T2Ctt6GHhl
— MD|DC CUA (@MDDCCUA) March 1, 2023
Your League, BayPort, ABNB and Chartway Credit Unions meeting with Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (2nd district) today.#CUNAGAC #DC #HikeTheHill #advocacy #vacul pic.twitter.com/KVjnUPdiT1
— VaCreditUnionLeague (@VACUL) March 1, 2023
Credit union professionals from @CitadelBanking, @DiamondCUinPA, @trumarkonline, #3HillCU, and @FMFCU meet with @RepFitzpatrick's chief of staff. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/1haEPhWvSL
— CrossState Credit Union Association (@CrossStateCUA) March 1, 2023
Thank you @RepEricSorensen for taking time to meet with #creditunion leaders today to discuss our top priorities. #BetterForIllinois #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/6XOr3KtoWf
— Illinois CU League (@ILCULeague) March 1, 2023
Thank you to @RepRickLarsen and his team for hearing from local credit unions about issues important to our members in NW WA. @NorthCoastCU @CUNA @GoWestCUA #cunagac pic.twitter.com/42zadFYpok
— Thomas Boucher (@NW_Politics) March 1, 2023
It's a beautiful day to #HiketheHill in Washington, DC! #CUNAGAC #CUDifference @jeffolson pic.twitter.com/j1zvPpvYII
— Dakota Credit Union Association (@DakotaCUA) March 1, 2023
Thank you @CongressmanRaja for meeting with #creditunion leaders today to discuss top issues that impact our members. #BetterForIllinois #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/fRvumhSG0Y
— Illinois CU League (@ILCULeague) March 1, 2023
It has been an incredible week of #advocacy at the #CUNAGAC. Before our credit union representatives make their way back to Maine, they had the pleasure of enjoying blueberry breakfast Wednesdays with Senator King and his staff. pic.twitter.com/jUFCIqnwRn
— Maine Credit Union League (@MaineCULeague) March 1, 2023
On behalf of Tennessee credit unions, thank you @senatorhagerty and @marshablackburn for your time today! We enjoyed talking about the importance of financial well-being for every person in every community in the Volunteer State! #cunagac #tncreditunions #100yearsoftncus pic.twitter.com/qW0MF5hly4
— TN Credit Union League (@TNCULeague) March 1, 2023
DEI has been a theme throughout CUNA GAC, a "wave" that our panelists say the movement needs to carry forward.https://t.co/PUzBI5rXHw
— CUNA News (@CUNA_News) March 1, 2023
@RepPeteStauber thank you for your support of @mncreditunions! Appreciate the visit! #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/Yo8dpFVsq2
— Minnesota's Credit Unions (@mncreditunions) March 1, 2023
"I think the country is anxious for a generational shift."
— CUNA News (@CUNA_News) March 1, 2023
Political strategists Karl Rove and Jennifer Palmieri are on the #CUNAGAC stage discussing the top issues driving Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/2mQmSHKbqC
Thanks to @rbfcu's Sal Guerrero and @GoAFFCU's Yvonne De La Rosa-Flores for sharing the #CUdifference with @RepCuellar (TX-28)! #CUNAGAC #CUadvocacy pic.twitter.com/OnORvUTSNa
— Cornerstone League (@CornerstoneCUL) March 1, 2023
Having a great time at the @WOCCU Global Women’s Leadership Network luncheon #cunagac pic.twitter.com/JQfCT5aQE6
— Christopher Morris (@morrischris) March 1, 2023
Who's who at Stanford FCU? Former U.S. Secretary of State and current Director of the Hoover Institute at Stanford University Condoleezza Rice got her first car loan at Stanford FCU!
— Stanford Federal Credit Union (@StanfordFCU) March 1, 2023
Embracing diversity and human potential https://t.co/zKAFtt5dSF #CUNAGAC
Congressman Dusty Johnson met with South Dakota credit union advocates on Capitol Hill today to discuss issues important to the industry! #CUNAGAC #HiketheHill @RepDustyJohnson @jeffolson pic.twitter.com/QuNOYbnsye
— Dakota Credit Union Association (@DakotaCUA) March 1, 2023
It is a beautiful day to advocate for Tennessee credit union members today on Capitol Hill! #cunagac #tncreditunions pic.twitter.com/VG9AOKmvyQ
— TN Credit Union League (@TNCULeague) March 1, 2023
Several Ohio #creditunions welcomed @SenSherrodBrown backstage at the #CUNAGAC to thank him for sharing his passion for helping credit unions serve more people, families, businesses, and communities with more than 5,500+ Movement advocates across the country. pic.twitter.com/HKUqadmGSk
— Ohio CU League (@WeAreOCUL) March 1, 2023
“16 Million. That’s how many consumers in the United States visited https://t.co/fGK0HhUYtb in 2022.” Chris Lorence, Executive Director of CU Awareness, giving an update on the @moneyfurther program! #CUNAGAC #YourMoneyFurther pic.twitter.com/JdJ74oNjZX
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 1, 2023
Yesterday, @CitadelBanking, @DiamondCUinPA, @VisionsFCU, and @FMFCU met with @RepHoulahan to discuss credit union priorities. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/21PklG79mK
— CrossState Credit Union Association (@CrossStateCUA) March 1, 2023
Check out more action from the 2023 #CUNAGAC where #creditunion executives began their day calling upon lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss a variety of issues including interchange fees and credit union board modernization. More Hill visits are scheduled to continue today. pic.twitter.com/zFAC1QG9Fb
— Cooperative Credit Union Association (@CooperativeCUA) March 1, 2023
The @CUwomen (Global Women’s Leadership Network) Luncheon at #cunagac is underway! pic.twitter.com/0npUlbRQ3z
— World Council of Credit Unions (@WOCCU) March 1, 2023
This week thousands of credit union staff, board members, leagues, vendors and more converged on Washington, DC for the annual CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference. It's a great opportunity to... READ MORE https://t.co/JJEyQcpJxm#cudifference #advocacy #cunagac #REGularblog pic.twitter.com/rEyIX5iPb4
— VaCreditUnionLeague (@VACUL) March 1, 2023
Ohio #creditunions work to place people over profit, advancing communities through safe and affordable financial services. @RepBeatty connected with @BridgeCUInc and @wpcu about how her U.S. House Financial Services Committee leadership can help put more people first. #cunagac pic.twitter.com/Ls5qPcDdoG
— Ohio CU League (@WeAreOCUL) March 1, 2023
We were just telling @RepCaraveoMD about the 12,000 hours of community service #creditunions contributed to Colorado communities. We appreciate your support! #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/9RkjFq8UEj
— GoWest Credit Union Association (@GoWestCUA) March 1, 2023
Welcome to the #CUNAGAC stage, @GOPMajorityWhip Tom Emmer! pic.twitter.com/tkaulAQ8OU
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 1, 2023
Thanks for having me this morning!
— Blaine Luetkemeyer (@RepBlaine) March 1, 2023
Enjoyed talking to your members about the important work they do for communities across America. https://t.co/U5dgeqBWyy
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