CUPAC

Welcome to the Credit Union PAC of North Carolina (CUPAC). CUPAC is a nonpartisan PAC that supports qualified candidates who are supportive of credit unions, regardless of their party affiliation. Our PAC, which is a state PAC, was established to encourage credit union participation in the political process. 

 

CUPAC’s mission is to encourage participation in the political process and provide credit union employees a convenient and meaningful way to promote credit union awareness with our state elected officials. By pooling financial resources to support candidates who share our concerns, you can make an impact and make the credit union voice heard loud and clear with our elected officials.

 

Please note, your contributions to CUPAC will be used in connection with state elections only and are subject to the prohibitions and limitations of North Carolina campaign finance law. You should also be aware that contributions to the PAC are not deductible for income tax purposes. Your participa­tion is strictly voluntary and you may refuse to participate without reprisal.

 

I understand and acknowledge that in order to become a member of CUPAC, I must be a credit union employee or member.

To access additional PAC information, please visit the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC) website. Please note, in order to participate in CULAC, the federal PAC, your credit union must have a signed permission agreement.

 

Decisions made by state officials strongly affect our credit unions. Elected officials impact the way we operate our business by passing laws and appointing individuals who regulate our business. Your participation in the PAC helps elect candidates who understand the major issues that affect credit unions. PAC members receive invitations to special events and recognition gifts.

CUPAC, combined with governmental affairs initiatives, provides indispensable resource tools for supporting our business goals. In the political arena, the single most effective way to influence legislative decisions is by playing a strong role in determining who serves in the state legislature.   Our PAC provides the financial resources to help elect candidates who are supportive of credit unions. Therefore, a strong PAC allows us to shape our own future direction rather than having others do it for us.

Yes, the PAC supports candidates who support credit unions, regardless of their party affiliation. 

You may contribute as much or as little as you please, as long as you remain within the state guidelines. No individual may contribute more than $4,000 per election cycle.

No, your participation in the PAC is voluntary, and you may refuse to participate without reprisal. You will not be favored or disadvantaged because of the amount you contribute or by your decision not to contribute.

Yes, our competitors have active PACs. 

Besides helping to choose a new president this year, voters will elect new members of the US House, State House and Senate, and Council of State. Legislators will decide many key issues for our industry. So, it is imperative that CUPAC helps elect state legislators this year who will consider our perspective on issues important to us.

No. Once you enroll in the PAC, you will continue as a member for as long as you choose. Of course, you always have the opportunity to increase, decrease or discontinue your PAC contributions. You may do so by contacting your credit union PAC administrator or Pam Melton of the League

Definitely. PAC members can access updates from the League’s PAC website or by contacting Pam Melton.

PAC contributions are given solely to candidates. PAC events, sponsorships and appreciation events are all paid for out of the departmental budget.