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.

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

General Election Results (Posted November 7, 2012)

While the majority of the focus clearly was on the race for the White House, many significant federal and state races were decided on November 6.

Congressman Larry Kissell to Join Piedmont Chapter for International Credit Union Day Celebration (Posted October 11, 2012)

The Piedmont Chapter is pleased to announce that Congressman Larry Kissell will be on hand for the chapter celebration of International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 18.

Voter Registration Information & Key General Election Dates (Posted October 2, 2012)

Tuesday, November 6 is the date of the 2012 General Election. If you have not registered to vote, there is still time. The last day to register to vote in the General Election is Friday, October 12.

Registration for the 2013 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference Is Now Open! (Posted October 2, 2012)

The dates for the 2013 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) are February 24-28, 2013. 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.

Mountain Credit Union and NC Credit Union League Host Voter Registration Drives (Posted September 20, 2012)

Beginning on August 29, and running through September 19, 2012, Mountain Credit Union, in partnership with the North Carolina Credit Union League, hosted voter registration drives in each of Mountain CU’s seven branches in Western North Carolina. Pam Melton from NCCUL’s office in Raleigh, NC was on location in each branch to assist in hosting these events.

State Legislative Wrap-Up Published. Planning for 2013 Underway (Posted August 23, 2012)

The 2012 Short Session Legislative Wrap-Up was circulated earlier this week to the readers of the Update from the State’s Capital newsletter authored by Lauren Whaley, the League’s director of legislative & regulatory affairs.

League & Credit Unions Meet with Republican Candidates (Posted August 17, 2012)

Two Republican candidates for Congress, George Holding and Robert Pittenger, met with credit unions this week. Both secured the Republican nomination, Holding for the 13th District and Pittenger for the 9th District, and are likely to win in the General Election in November.

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