2016 CUNA Government Affairs Conference schedule
Nearly 5,000 credit union members in Washington for CUNA GAC
WASHINGTON, DC (February 22, 2016) — Nearly 5,000 credit union advocates are in Washington for the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference, taking place now through February 24 at the Washington Convention Center. Keynote speakers include Lisa Bodell, Ted Koppel and a 2016 Elections Point-Counterpoint with Paul Begala and Mike Murphy. Key policymakers include CFPB Director Cordray, NCUA board members Debbie Matz, J. Mark McWatters and Rick Metsger as well several U.S. senators and representatives. Additionally, CUNA officials will outline advocacy priorities for 2016.
CUNA GAC is the largest gathering of credit union advocates rallying on behalf of America’s more than 105 million credit union members. Follow CUNA and the conference on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Periscope with #CUNAGAC.
If you’re interested in attending any events and have not yet registered, please email Vicki Christner at vchristner@cuna.coop.
2016 CUNA GAC EVENT SCHEDULE
*All events are subject to change
**Keynote speakers may not be videotaped
Monday, February 22
7:30 AM – 4:15 PM: Conference Registration and Welcome Center Open Level 1 – East Registration
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Exhibit Hall Open with Breakfast and featuring Silent Auction Level 2 – Hall D
9:15 – 11:30 AM: General Session Level 2 – Hall E
9:15 – 9:40 AM: Opening Level 2 – Hall E
Parade of State Flags
Presentation of Colors: U.S. Armed Forces Color Guard
National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation: Rev. Mark S. Brantley, Esq., Director, Municipal Credit Union
Fife and Drum Corps
9:40 – 10:10 AM: Jim Nussle, President/CEO, CUNA Level 2 – Hall E
10:10 – 11:05 AM: KEYNOTE SPEAKER Lisa Bodell Level 2 – Hall E
11:07 – 11:15 AM: Susan Streifel, Board Chair, CUNA Level 2 – Hall E
11:15 – 11:35 AM: Debbie Matz, Chairman, NCUA Level 2 – Hall E
11:35 AM – 1:15 PM: Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch featuring Silent Auction Level 2 – Hall D
1:15 – 1:45 PM: CUNA Annual General Meeting and Reopening General Session Level 2 – Hall E
1:45 – 2:00 PM: J. Mark McWatters, Board Member, NCUA Level 2 – Hall E
2:00 – 2:45 PM: Advocacy Update from Ryan Donovan and Richard Gose, Chief Advocacy Officer and Chief Political Officer, CUNA; and Results of CUNA’s Regulatory Burden Study, Vince Hui, Senior Director, Cornerstone Advisors, Level 2 – Hall E
3:00 – 4:15 PM Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session: #CUVote16: The 2016 Elections and Your Credit Union
Room 206
The 2016 elections could be among the most impactful for credit unions in recent memory. Come hear how and what your credit union can do to influence the outcome.
Panelists:
Keith Frederick, Principal, Frederick Polls
Matt Mamer, Chief Operations Officer, CEFCU
Bill Anderson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mid Oregon CU
Breakout Session: Credit Unions and Taxation: Imminent and Over-the-Horizon Threats
Room 207 A
Credit unions are defending their state income tax status in over a dozen states. Threats are looming to the federal tax status of credit unions. Hear panelists present their unique insights and experiences as lawmakers seek to close budget deficits by looking to wring revenue from tax-exempt entities like credit unions.
Panelists:
Keith Sias, Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs, Illinois Credit Union League
Jon Murphy I, Director of Government Affairs, PolicyWorks
Warren Payne, Legal Professional/Consultant, Senior Advisor, Mayer-Brown
Breakout Session: Economic Outlook and Credit Unions
Room 202 A&B
Hear from CUNA’s economic experts on the outlook for the U.S. economy in 2016—jobs, inflation and interest rates—and the implications for credit union financial operations—loan and savings growth, earnings and capital.
Panelists:
Bill Hampel, Chief Economist & Chief Policy Officer, CUNA
Mike Schenk, Vice President, Economics and Statistics, CUNA
Perc Pineda, Senior Economist, Economics and Statistics, CUNA
Breakout Session: Impact of NCUA’s Field of Membership Modernization Efforts
Room 201
With the comment period for NCUA’s proposed field of membership (FOM) rule closed on February 8, it’s time for credit unions to start planning for the impact of the final rule. The proposal would overhaul NCUA’s regulations, adding flexibility and options determining a federal credit union’s FOM that will enhance the federal charter. Panelists will discuss the implications of these proposed rules and how they can be used to help federal credit unions serve potential members previously unavailable. Rick Metsger, Vice Chairman of NCUA, is giving open remarks.
Moderator:
Dan McCue, Senior Vice President, Corporate Administration, Alaska USA FCU
Panelists:
Dennis Dollar, Principal Partner, Dollar Associates, LLC
Michael Radway, Senior Policy Advisor to Vice Chairman, NCUA
Breakout Session: The New Culture of Compliance: Examiners’ Expectations for CU Volunteers
Room 207 B
Are you actively supporting your credit union’s compliance efforts? Are you certain compliance decisions are not influenced by revenue interests? Will your examiner find that adequate resources have been devoted to your credit union’s compliance department? Over the past few years, federal regulators have been asking these questions and holding board directors responsible for promoting an enterprise-wide culture of compliance, and liable for weak compliance efforts.
Panelists:
Jayne Campbell, Staff Underwriting Specialist IV, CUNA Mutual Group
Tim Segerson, Deputy Director, Office of Examination & Insurance, NCUA
Scott Neat, Director of Supervision, Office of Examination & Insurance, NCUA
4:30 – 5:15 PM Breakout Session: CUNA Bylaws Overview and Q&A
Room 103 A&B
The CUNA bylaws vote is scheduled to conclude March 18 and your vote is important! Here is an opportunity to learn about CUNA’s efforts to modernize its bylaws, key elements of the proposed bylaws and why a “Yes” vote is so important for the credit union system.
Moderator:
Rich Meade, Chief of Staff & Chief Operating Officer, CUNA
Panelists:
Pat Jury, President/CEO, Iowa Credit Union League
Susan Parisi, Chief Counsel, CUNA
Tuesday, February 23
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Conference Registration and Welcome Center Open Level 1- East Registration
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Exhibit Hall Open with Breakfast and featuring Silent Auction Level 2 – Hall D
9:15 – 11:00 AM: General Session Level 2 – Hall E
9:20 – 9:35 AM: Rick Metsger, Vice Chairman, NCUA Level 2 – Hall E
9:35 – 9:50: Richard Cordray, Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Level 2 – Hall E
9:50 – 10:35: KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ted Koppel Level 2 – Hall E
10:35 – 10:45AM: Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) Level 2 – Hall E
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch Level 2 – Hall D
1:15 – 2:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session: CUNA Bylaws Overview and Q&A
Room 209 ABC
The CUNA bylaws vote is scheduled to conclude March 18 and your vote is important! Here is an opportunity to learn about CUNA’s efforts to modernize its bylaws, key elements of the proposed bylaws and why a “Yes” vote is so important for the credit union system.
Moderator:
Rich Meade, Chief of Staff & Chief Operating Officer, CUNA
Panelists:
Pat Jury, President/CEO, Iowa Credit Union League
Susan Parisi, Chief Counsel, CUNA
Breakout Session: CUNA’s Cost of Regulatory Burden Study Results
Room 202 A&B
Hear about findings of the major study of the financial impact of regulation on credit unions conducted for CUNA by Cornerstone Advisors.
Moderator:
Bill Hampel, Chief Economist & Chief Policy Officer, CUNA
Panelists:
Vince Hui, Senior Director, Cornerstone Advisors
Ryan Myers, Director, Cornerstone Advisors
Breakout Session: Grassroots in the Digital Age
Room 206
Grassroots activation has increasingly become more digital, especially in the age of social media and 24-hour news cycles. Come hear how a few social media interactions can gain a legislator’s attention and ways you can use multiple online platforms to help your issues “go viral” with traditional press coverage and legislative movement. Learn how CUNA is setting the standard when it comes to digital advocacy with federal regulators, state regulators, and state legislatures. Discover how the digital advocacy world has changed over the past five years and where it’s going next.
Moderator:
Mike Panetta, Partner, Beekeeper Group
Panelists:
Brad Fitch, President & CEO, Congressional Management Foundation
Nonprofit Representative
Matt Fitting, Grassroots Advocacy Manager, American Heart Association
Gary Vien, Chief Administrative Officer, Suncoast Credit Union
Breakout Session: Payments – What You Need to Know for 2016 and Beyond
Room 207 A
Panelists will detail the latest developments on payments issues relevant to credit unions and explain how these developments will impact the credit union system in the future.
Moderator:
Luke Martone, Senior Director of Advocacy & Counsel, CUNA
Panelists:
John Best, CEO, Best Innovation Group
Lee Manfred, Partner, Payments Strategy and Innovation, First Annapolis Consulting, Inc.
Bobby Thompson, Head of US Government Relations, VISA
Breakout Session: Regulation vs. “Guidance”/“Best Practices:” Implications for Credit Union Examinations and Compliance Efforts
Room 207 B
In today’s overwhelming regulatory environment, credit unions are often faced with confusion when it comes to compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements. What does NCUA’s recently adopted approach to more “principles-based” and less prescriptive-based rulemaking mean for credit unions? Get helpful tips and information to assist credit unions in navigating (and avoiding) the landmines involved in understanding and complying with regulations, “best practices” and “guidance” in credit union examinations.
Moderator:
Jared Ihrig, Chief Compliance Officer, CUNA
Panelists:
Gail Laster, Director of the Office of the Consumer Protection, NCUA
Linda Jekel, Director of Credit Unions, Department of Financial Institutions, State of Washington
2:45 – 4:00 PM: General Session Level 2 – Hall E
2:55 – 3:05 PM: Passing of the Gavel – CUNA Board Chair Level 2 – Hall E
3:05 – 3:15 PM: Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) Level 2 – Hall E
3:15 – 4:00 PM: Town Hall Meeting with Jim Nussle Level 2 – Hall E
4:00 – 5:15 PM: Exhibit Hall Closing Reception Level 2 – Hall D
Wednesday, February 24
8:00 AM – 12:00PM: Conference Registration and Welcome Center Open Level 1- East Registration
8:15 – 8:45 AM: Breakfast in the General Session Level 2 – Hall E
8:45 – 11:30 AM: General Session Level 2 – Hall E
8:50 – 9:00 AM: Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) Level 2 – Hall E
9:10 – 9:20 AM: Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) Level 2 – Hall E
9:20 – 9:30 AM: Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) Level 2 – Hall E
9:30 – 9:40 AM: Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) Level 2 – Hall E
9:40 – 9:50 AM: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) Level 2 – Hall E
9:50 – 10:00 AM: Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-IN) Level 2 – Hall E
10:00 – 10:10 AM: Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) Level 2 – Hall E
10:10 – 10:40 AM: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS – 2016 Elections Point-Counterpoint with Paul Begala and Mike Murphy Level 2 – Hall E
10:40 – 10:50 AM: Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA) Level 2 – Hall E
10:50 – 11:00 AM: Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) Level 2 – Hall E
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