Each year thousands of credit union board members, executives and employees attend the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC. This premier event features speakers with the political insight and know-how to make credit unions stronger on Capitol Hill, visits to the North Carolina congressional delegation, and opportunities to network and share ideas on how to better run your credit union.
For 2009 the North Carolina Credit Union League has reserved a block of rooms for Sunday, Feb 22 through Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009 for North Carolina GAC attendees. This year the hotel is the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill and will feature the return of the League Hospitality Suite and a shuttle to and from the convention center!
Remember that conference registration and hotel reservations are seperate!
To register for the 2009 GAC click here!
To register for official North Carolina Credit Union League Housing click here!
Hike the Hill is a grassroots program sponsored by CUNA and the state leagues to provide credit unions with the opportunity to visit Washington to educate decision makers on credit union issues.
Attendees are prepped on what to expect in advance of each trip and upon their arrival. Once they arrive in Washington, credit unions are further prepared in issues briefings by CUNA's governmental affairs team. Briefing packets are also distributed and focus on issues specific to each state.
When credit unions participate in Hike the Hill, they demonstrate that credit union support has a real face, real concerns and real stories of how credit unions affect the lives of working Americans.
"Each year our Hike the Hill effort continues to grow and that makes a strong statement for the value of the program," says Richard Gose, CUNA vice president of political action and grassroots. "Once again, we have critical issues, such as pension reform, bankruptcy abuse reform, and Project Differentiation, to discuss with members of Congress. These visits are key to credit unions maintaining high visibility in Washington."
2009 Hike the Hill!
The 2009 Spring Hike the Hill is scheduled for May 20-21 and the Fall dates are September 9-10. Check this page for registration updates in early 2009!
State Capital Connections: Communicating the Credit Union Difference
 Each spring, credit union representatives visit Raleigh to meet with local members of the North Carolina General Assembly. Visits are organized by League Chapter and provide a great opportunity to get to know your lawmakers and to talk to them about how your credit union is serving consumers in your community.
Approximately 54 credit union representatives have participated in four League organized State Capital Connections trips last year. These representatives contacted 71 members of the NC House and 27 members of the NC Senate during their visits. In addition to the meetings at the legislative building, evening dinners sponsored by the League also allowed credit union participants to meet and network in a more relaxed setting.
“State Capital Connections has really helped me to network with legislators. By the end of State Capital Connections, people I had visited with early on were stopping me in the halls and saying hello. Having that recognition factor is key with our lawmakers, since one day we may have to speak with them about legislation that is very important to the credit union cause.”
-NCCUL President John Radebaugh
Who Should Attend?
Credit union management and board members willing and able to tell your credit unions story.
2009 Dates:
The North Carolina General Assembly will return for the long session in early 2009. Conflicts with committee meetings are difficult to anticipate, but Tuesdays and Wednesdays offer us the best window of opportunity to schedule our visits. We have reserved the following two dates:
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Southeast, Northeast, and Tarheel Chapters |
March 24-25 |
| Foothills, Piedmont and Western Chapters |
March 31-April 1 |
| North Piedmont and North West Chapters |
April 21-22 |
Download registration form by clicking on chapter name above
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