It was a big first day at the virtual #CUNAGAC!
The first day of the 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference might have a been a little different than ever before, but some things felt very familiar. One of those things was seeing Jim Nussle kick off #CUNAGAC with a message for credit unions…
“This is the time!” @JimNussle kicking off #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/AHnB5EetfU
— Randall Smith (@CUinsight) March 2, 2021
Let’s show our work! @JimNussle #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/8GPet6aBxN
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 2, 2021
The Foundation’s Gigi Hyland and Vision Federal Credit Union’s Ty Muse were among the credit union leaders who helped Nussle convey his message of helping members improve their financial well-being…
@hylandhighway talking about financial well-being during @CUNA GAC! #cunagac #cudifference pic.twitter.com/aKsn2EVLXQ
— ncufoundation (@NCUFoundation) March 2, 2021
Great tips from @VisionsFCU‘s @tyronemuseny. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/D1N6sXbjmJ
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 2, 2021
The first keynote on Tuesday saw the Defense Credit Union Council’s Anthony Hernandez interview retired Lieutenant General HR McMaster on military leadership and how some of those lessons can apply to credit unions…
“It’s a real privilege for me to talk to this group because I think this is a group that can make a difference.” – @LTGHRMcMaster #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/dTRK6rZTER
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 2, 2021
Assess. Collaborate. Build a strategy. @LTGHRMcMaster #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/yNDWORCo1X
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 2, 2021
#Creditunions are in a great place to bring #Americans together for the purpose of helping one another, says @LTGHRMcMaster. #CUdifference #CUNAGAC #PeopleHelpingPeople pic.twitter.com/XjF2aUsJFu
— Carolinas CU League (@TheCCUL) March 2, 2021
We heard messages from congressional credit union champions such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Tim Scott…
“We’ve been through some difficult times, but things are improving. #Creditunions have played a critical role in reestablishing our country’s economic strength. Thank you so much.”
And thank you, @SenatorTimScott, for being part of the virtual #CUNAGAC and for your friendship! pic.twitter.com/7xeEVHEGGf
— Carolinas CU League (@TheCCUL) March 2, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recognized the critical role that credit unions have played—and will continue to play—throughout the pandemic. For @SenSchumer‘s full remarks head to the Messages from Congressional Credit Union Champions #CUNAGAC session. pic.twitter.com/QNXtVMntJ1
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 2, 2021
There was a spirited discussion about advocacy and how bipartisanship can get things accomplished in Washington, with Rahm Emanuel and Chris Christie…
“The president should look for places where there can be common ground.” – @ChrisChristie #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/5iXYjaInmi
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 2, 2021
The breakout sessions provided great information on everything from post-COVID recovery to real-time payments…
Terrific insights on the economy and its impact on credit unions from @Jordan_vanRijn and Mike Schenk. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/hKN08zJiNL
— Todd Spiczenski (@tspiczenski) March 2, 2021
Why it matters: How DEI strengthens your CU and Improves advocacy #CUNAGAC @CUNA pic.twitter.com/A42hcs3yXJ
— Dipitydooda (@Dipitydooda1) March 2, 2021
What a wonderful breakout session at #CUNAGAC – After COVID: A Multi-Faceted Look at Moving Forward – As always, the CU industry focus is on how to best serve members and employees. Great panel discussion! pic.twitter.com/2mhf7NhHcO
— Linda Lafortune (@LindaCUInsight) March 2, 2021
“Faster payments need to be in your credit union’s strategy, today!” #CUNAGAC #CreditUnions #Payments pic.twitter.com/miWbRBaTe2
— John Pettit (@John_CUInsight) March 2, 2021
In the evening, “CO-OP Rocks GAC” provided music and conversation with Emmy and Tony winner (and 25 year credit union member) Kristin Chenoweth…
“Thank goodness for my credit union or I never would’ve been able to pay my rent.” – Kristin Chenoweth at “CO-OP Rocks GAC”#CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/0VDsFmYDDL
— CO-OP FS (@COOPFS) March 2, 2021
Finally, the night ended with The National Credit Union Foundation Celebration which spotlighted past Herb Wegner Award winners…
Help @NCUFoundation fulfill its mission to improve the financial lives of people through #creditunions by texting NCUF21 to 44-321 during tonight’s #NCUFCELEBRATION! #cunagac #crashthegac21 https://t.co/YQaOEtix1x
— Andy Janning (@andyjanning) March 2, 2021
Join us tomorrow for another amazing day at #CUNAGAC!
