Volume 2, Issue 2
Credit Union House
The Capitol View Room, sponsored by Pennsylvania’s credit unions, provides a great location for your next event.
End of 3rd Quarter 2007
HigHligHts From tHe Hill
M a nage r ’s M e s s age
It is a great time to be involved with Credit Union House! As a relatively new entity, there is a lot of room for growth and expansion. During the last quarter, we identified many opportunities for increased involvement and have already realized many results. The level of involvement from individual credit unions has been steadily and substantially increasing. In the past two years. There has been a significant growth in new contributors and new event hosts. Our newly introduced Cornerstone Level has been developed to attract more sustained annual contributors. Ideally, we would like to build a solid foundation comprised of at least 1000 credit unions that make annual contributions. To reach this goal, we will need to triple the current record of annual contributors. While it may sound like a stretch, with system-wide support this becomes a manageable number: Just 20 contributing credit unions in each state, or about 12% of all of America’s credit unions. If your credit union already contributes to Credit Union House, you can help by telling your peers why you believe in this unique advocacy tool and encouraging them to make Credit Union House part of their annual budgets. If you are not yet a contributor, please take a look at the last page of this newsletter to learn more about our wide range of contribution levels and consider joining this impressive group of supporters. The second area where credit unions can get involved with Credit Union House is through hosting events. We have noticed a significant increase in the number of credit unions that inquired about, scheduled, or hosted events at Credit Union House during the second quarter. We welcomed Jill Jarman and Peter Yeskey pause during a Hike credit unions from the Hill event in the Capitol View Room. California, Florida, and New York, and scheduled additional Peter Yeskey, who has been on staff events for credit unions in Virginia since last September, has agreed to take and D.C. to take place later this year. on increased responsibilities as Credit For more details about Credit Union Union House’s Business Development House event space, see our featured Specialist. In this expanded role, Peter item below. will focus on the position of Credit Union We are also in the process of House as Capitol Hill political events expanding our technology offerings. space, working to attract additional Many of you have benefited from events to Credit Union House and the equipment Credit Union House establish stronger relationships with provides for videoconferencing, non-profits and other community groups teleconferencing, and multimedia in this area. This provides Credit Union presentations. After over five years of House the opportunity to showcase the using this equipment, we have learned cooperative spirit of credit unions, to that it is not quite as “state-of-the-art” generate additional event revenue, and as it once was and have identified an to attract additional partnerships. upgrade that will help us provide even I am confident we will see enhanced better technical offerings. This will be growth and further strengthening of complete in August, just in time for Credit Union House in the next few extensive use during our busiest time months. I look forward to working with of year: fall Hike the Hill season. you to maximize these efforts and help The last, and I think most exciting, you get the most out of your move that I want to share with you is home away from home on with staffing here at Credit Union House. Capitol Hill.
Passion
for the credit union difference
Vision
for a credit union presence on Capitol Hill
Commitment
to making a political impact
Inside This Issue...
Events Update 2007 Contributors In Your State Contribute Today 2 3 4 4
CU H oUse F e at U r e d I t e M
C r e dI t U n Ion H oUse e v e n t s paC e
Most of you are familiar with Credit Union House as event space to use during Hike the Hill visits to our nation’s capital, but did you know your individual credit union can book Credit Union House’s state of the art meeting facilities, executive board room, and spacious and elegant third floor for any other meetings you might be planning? Whether you are interested in a festive retirement party for over 100 or a formal planning session for 12, Credit Union House can meet your needs. As you schedule events and meetings for the rest of 2007 and beyond, please consider Credit Union House as an elegant, off-site meeting space for your next holiday gathering, staff recognition party, or board planning session. For rates and additional information, please contact Jill Jarman at jjarman@cuhouse.com or 202.548.3130.
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2 n d Q Ua rt e r e v e n t s
Credit Union House hosted 27 events during the second quarter, including political fundraisers, credit union receptions, and educational sessions. CURIA Sponsor, Congressman Ed Royce (R, CA-40) visited twice this quarter: Once for California/Nevada’s Hike the Hill and again to speak with the staff and board of Orange County Teachers FCU during their retreat. At a political fundraiser for Rep. Chris Murphy (D, CT-5), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-8) addressed those present, including staff from CUNA and the Connecticut, California, and Nevada credit union leagues. Pelosi said she appreciated the chance to be among friends in their house. Staff and volunteers from United Nations FCU (NY), Tampa Bay FCU (FL), and Orange County Teachers FCU (CA) also visited Credit Union House. During the OCTFCU event, we were able to show the pilot episode of the National Credit Union Foundation’s BizKid$ television series (a program OCTFCU has helped sponsor). This served as a great reminder of the cooperation that takes place among the many entities within the credit union movement. Distinguished Guests 12 political fundraising breakfasts, lunches, or receptions were held during the second quarter. Events brought in a total of 25 Members of Congress, from 11 states including: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New York, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Maine Congressman (and Eastmill Federal Credit Union Board Member) Mike Michaud (D-2) showed his state pride with his annual lobster bake, which was attended by a number of Members of Congress, including House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D, MD-5). For more information about hosting an event at CUH, to share photos and stories from your event for publication in this newsletter, or to request copies of photos from an event you have already hosted, please contact Jill Jarman.
Rep. Ed Royce (R, CA-40), who helped introduce CURIA, and NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson were among guests of Rudy Hanley (Orange County Teachers FCU) during his credit union’s board and staff meeting. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Montana CU Network Dir. of Gov’t. Affairs Janet Harper catch up at CU House.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-8), Rep. Chris Murphy (D, CT-5), and CUNA’s SVP Legislative Affairs John Magill. NW Arkansas FCU Pres/CEO Jan Hanna and AR CU League Lobbyist Ron Harrod (right) with Arkansas Rep. John Boozman (R-3). House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D, MD-5) visits with Rep. Jason Altmire (D, PA-4) and Rep. Mike Michaud (D, ME-2) surveys the crowd at Michaud’s annual lobster bake.
CU Assn. of CT Pres/CEO Kevin Chandler welcomes CT Rep. Joe Courtney (D-2) to Credit Union House.
Rep. Tim Walberg (R, MI-7) greets MI CU League Pres/CEO Dave Adams at a reception sponsored by Michigan’s credit unions.
3rd Quarter Events*
16 League Events
Colorado Connecticut Georgia Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Missouri New Hampshire Ohio Oregon Rhode Island
Jim McDaniel (Heritage Trust FCU, SC), and Ed Presnell (SRP FCU, SC) welcome NCUA Vice Chair Rodney Hood to a SC League Hike the Hill reception.
South Carolina Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Transportation FCU
Retirement Party
1 other non-profit 3 political fundraisers
*as of July 21, 2007
Highlights from the Hill
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2007 Contributors (Through July 1, 2007)
Alabama Redstone FCU Alaska Alaska USA FCU Arizona AEA FCU Arizona FCU Arizona State Credit Union Deer Valley Credit Union Arkansas Arkansas FCU Northwest Arkansas FCU Pine Bluff Cotton Belt FCU California E1 Financial Credit Union Fresno Fire Department CU Southern California Postal CU Orange County Teachers FCU Pacific Service Credit Union Patelco Credit Union Star One Credit Union Esther M. Klein United Local CU Western Healthcare FCU Xerox FCU Colorado Kerry Goodliffe Parry Bellco Credit Union Flatirons Chapter of Credit Unions High Plains Chapter of CUs Fran Sommerfeld Pueblo Area Chapter of CUs San Luis Valley Chapter Sooper Credit Union Mike Litzau Dale L. Rutt Connecticut Franklin Trust FCU Hartford Municipal ECU Delaware Delaware Alliance FCU Patrick Mahaney ICI America FCU Southern Delaware Postal EFCU Florida Elise Holston Randy Rowe Gold Coast FCU GTE FCU In honor of Cathy Hood Georgia Cindy Connelly Coca-Cola Family FCU Hawaii Hawaii’s Credit Unions Idaho Advantage Plus FCU Denay Moles MPCU Illinois Citizens Equity First Credit Union Des Plaines Valley Credit Union Financial Plus Credit Union Premier Credit Union Shell Community FCU South Division Credit Union Tom DeWitt Streator Onized Credit Union Ukrainian National CU Association Indiana Smokey Stowers Ronald Hamilton Iowa Collins Community Credit Union Kansas Capitol CUSO, LLC Frontier Community Credit Union Marla Marsh Kansas State University FCU Susan Shelby U.S. Central Credit Union Kentucky CommonWealth Credit Union Kentucky Employees Credit Union Louisiana Bob Rust Connie Major Maine Atlantic Regional FCU Maine Highlands FCU Peoples Choice Credit union Rainbow FCU Maryland/DC David Flowers Educational Systems FCU Trey Hawkins World Council of Credit Unions Massachusetts Merrimack Valley FCU MIT FCU St. Anne’s Credit Union of Fall River Michigan Kerry Kalahar Michigan Credit Union League T & C FCU Team One Credit Union James Kirk Michael Balls Mid America Black Hills FCU Dakotaland FCU Dakota Plains Credit Union Dakota Territory FCU GEM FCU New Salem Credit Union Minnesota Minnesota Credit Union Network Mississippi Hercules Hattiesburg FCU Mississippi CU Association Mississippi Farm Bureau FCU Vicksburg Railroad Credit Union Missouri Anheuser-Busch ECU Missouri Corporate Credit Union Roshara Holub Neighbors Credit Union William Humpfer United Consumers Credit Union Montana 1st Liberty FCU Avanta FCU Richard Nauman Sr. Billings FCU Community Federal Credit Union Lincoln County Credit Union Missoula FCU Park Side FCU Ravalli County FCU Rocky Mountain Credit Union Tim Zent New Jersey Atlantic City Electric Company EFCU County Educators FCU Leon Fulginiti Essex County Teachers FCU Jay Flanagan Cindy Rein-Zima Local 1233 FCU M & C (Menlo Park) FCU Tracy Sussmann Montclair Postal ECU Robert S. Walls, Sr. Research - 1166 FCU Mark Vogel New Mexico Animas Credit Union Credit Union Assn of New Mexico Eddy FCU Everyone’s FCU Guadalupe Credit Union High Plains FCU Jemez Valley Credit Union LOCO Credit Union Los Alamos Schools FCU Northen New Mexico School EFCU OTERO FCU Roswell Community FCU White Sands FCU New York GPO FCU Melrose Credit Union Ulster FCU North Carolina Blue Flame Credit Union Bragg Mutual FCU Fort Bragg FCU Hickory Springs FCU Vision Financial FCU Ohio Champion Credit Union DayMet Credit Union, Inc. Oklahoma 66 FCU Oklahoma Central Credit Union Gina Wilson WilServ Credit Union Oregon Credit Union Association of Oregon Northwest Community CCU Northwest Priority Credit Union OSU FCU Rivermark Community CU Rogue FCU SOFCU Community Credit Union Unitus Community Credit Union Pennsylvania Clearview FCU Cross Valley FCU Joel and Louisa Romaine Mid-Atlantic Corporate FCU Gary Patterson PA State Employees Credit Union Utilities Employees Credit Union Rhode Island Pawtucket Credit Union South Carolina Ray Partain Carolina Trust FCU CPM FCU Greenville FCU Heritage Trust FCU SAFE FCU Ed Presnell SRP FCU Tennessee Alcoa Tenn FCU Cornerstone Financial CU Eastman Credit Union The Tennessee Credit Union Texas America’s Credit Union Big Spring Government EFCU Tamera Barber David Roman Cosden FCU Randolph Brooks FCU T & P FCU Sherry Roman Utah America First Credit Union Virginia 1st Advantage FCU ABNB FCU Baylands FCU Beacon Credit Union Bellwood FCU Bronco FCU C & O FCU Call FCU Celco FCU Central Virginia FCU CommonWealth One FCU Connects FCU Danville City EFCU DuPont Fibers FCU Entrust FCU Fairfax City FCU Fort Belvoir FCU Freedom First FCU Goodyear-Danville Family CU Hampton V.A. FCU Henrico FCU Justice FCU Langley FCU Martinsville DuPont Credit Union Karen Lynch Mark Hudzik Newport News Shipbuilding ECU Northern Piedmont FCU Chuck Molina NSF FCU NSWC FCU Peoples Advantage FCU Radford Pipe Shop FCU Richmond Fire Department Credit Union Richmond Postal Credit Union, Inc. Shore Memorial FCU St. Matthews FCU State Department FCU SunComp Credit Union Univ. of Virginia Community CU VaCorp FCU Valley Industrial Credit Union Vantage Point FCU Virginia Beach Schools FCU Virginia Boxer FCU Virginia Credit Union, Inc. WECCU Credit Union Washington Boeing ECU Spokane FCU West Virginia Cha-Tel FCU Peoples FCU Vince DeLuca Wisconsin Credit Union Executives Society Dean Archer Great Wisconsin Credit Union Lakeview Credit Union Tom Decker
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Make your investment in your home away from home on Capitol Hill today. Please choose the level that is right for you and help maintain credit unions’ permanent presence in Washington D.C. To become a contributor, please complete and return the attached form. Friend Level $25-$249 Bronze Level $250-$499 ** NEW Cornerstone Level** $500-$999 Silver Level $1,000-$2,499 Gold Level $2,500-$4,999 Platinum Level $5,000-$9,999 Chairman Level $10,000-$14,999 Patron Level $15,000+
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Best Practices
Many state credit union leagues hosted annual meetings during the second quarter. Thank you to those who took the time to share Credit Union House information at these meetings. A special thank you to those who welcomed Credit Union House to attend their annual meetings, allowing staff to go golfing with some of Virginia’s credit unions and enjoying a boat tour and crab feast with the Maryland/DC credit unions. A special thank you also to the seven states that have reached their annual contribution goals this year. They are: Alaska Delaware Georgia Hawaii Montana South Carolina Washington
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Note: Contributions to Credit Union House are not tax deductible as charitable contributions; however, they may (consult your tax advisor) be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
The next issue of Highlights from the Hill will feature some of your Best Practices! Please share your successful ideas for attracting Members of Congress to your CU House event, using CU House to debrief after hill visits, or how you have spread the word about CU House in your state. For questions or to share ideas, please call 202.548.3130 or email jjarman@cuhouse.com.
Arkansas Credit Union League President/CEO Reta Kahley discusses CURIA with Congressman Rep. Mike Ross (D, AR-4). Each year, Arkansas’ credit unions host a legislative appreciation reception at Credit Union House. They have consistently experienced 100% participation from their representatives.