Advocacy in Action

A look at how the League & credit unions are shaping the political process through direct lobbying activities, coordinated grassroots efforts and proactive public relations.

Credit Unions Meet with Elected Leaders As CUNA GAC Closes (Posted March 1, 2013)

More than 80 credit union advocates met with their elected leaders on Wednesday, February 27. The day’s events offered a chance for credit union advocates to meet with the four newly-elected members of the US House of Representatives from NC. Credit unions also shared their chief legislative concerns with the NC Congressional delegation.

NC Credit Unions to Take Tax Message to Capitol Hill (Posted February 27, 2013)

More than 80 credit union advocates representing 20 NC credit unions will meet with their elected leaders today. Maintaining the credit union corporate tax exemption will be a key focus for the day’s meetings. The day’s events will also offer a chance for credit union advocates to meet with the newly-elected members of the US House of Representatives from NC.

Ben Hill Attending Last GAC As Blue Flame CEO (Posted February 25, 2013)

Ben Hill attending last GAC as Blue Flame CEO.

Project Zip Code Numbers Enhance GAC Credit Union Advocacy Efforts (Posted February 22, 2013)

Project Zip Code (PZC) numbers are an important part of the credit union movement's advocacy efforts at GAC. Capitol Hill visits provide a great opportunity to discuss issues that are important to credit unions.

NC Credit Unions Gear Up for 2013 CUNA GAC (Posted February 21, 2013)

More than 80 advocates from 20 NC credit unions will join League staff in Washington, DC for the 2013 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference. The GAC will offer some credit unions their first opportunity to meet with newly-elected members of the US House of Representatives from the Tar Heel State.

League Offers Two E-Newsletters Focused on CU Issues in Raleigh and Washington, DC (Posted February 7, 2013)

The Weekly Update from the State's Capital and the Federal Legislative Update keep you updated as to the political happenings in Raleigh and Washington, DC. Both publications focus on credit union legislative issues from a North Carolina perspective.

League Staff Attend Congressional Swearing in Ceremony (Posted January 10, 2013)

Members of the 113th Congress took the oath of office in Washington, DC last week. The North Carolina delegation on hand included several new faces, as four new members of the US House of Representatives were sworn in.

Registration Continues For The 2013 Governmental Affairs Conference (Posted December 6, 2012)

There is still time to register to attend the 2013 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) scheduled for February 24-28. The GAC is the credit union movement’s premier political event. The conference provides more than 4,000 credit union executives and board members an opportunity to hear influential leaders from Congress, the Administration and the federal regulatory agencies.

Brunstetter Pays A Visit to Truliant Federal Credit Union (Posted November 27, 2012)

In support of the credit union movement, State Senator Pete Brunstetter visited Truliant Federal Credit Union on November 16. He met with Truliant’s President and CEO Marcus Schaefer and toured Truliant’s Headquarters in Winston Salem.

League, CUs Involved in Variety of Election Season Political Initiatives (Posted November 7, 2012)

League representatives and credit unions worked together during this election season to promote and strengthen the political initiatives of credit unions

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