ShareHike 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.
Many credit union leaders are meeting with Congressional leaders on the tail end of CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference this week. Most visits are planned for Wednesday and Thursday.
Here's a look at the event from the inside:
Spoke today at #cunagac & met with MA members. Member-owned credit unions are a model for financial institutions. twitter.com/SenWarren/stat…
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) February 27, 2013
NC #creditunions are capping a great day with a Congressional Reception. Thks for dropping by Sen. Hagan #cunagac twitter.com/NCCUL/status/3…
— NCCUL (@NCCUL) February 27, 2013
We are done w/ Hike the Hill - good info and meetings. Time for a break #CUNAGAC twitter.com/CUNAMutualGrou…
— CUNA Mutual Group (@CUNAMutualGroup) February 27, 2013
Getting ready to meet with Congresswoman Brown. #CUNAGAC yfrog.com/kjx6zegj
— LSCU GA FL (@LSCUGovAffFL) February 27, 2013
We had seven #creditunion volunteers with us on the Hill today. Powerful message and best part of our industry! #CUNAGAC
— MontanaCUs (@MontanaCUs) February 28, 2013
We're done with our visits! NY, NC and PA credit unions were well represented today. #cunagac
— Stephanie Carl (@StephanieNCarl) February 28, 2013
On Wisconsin! RT @cunamutualgroup: Meeting with Rep Mark Pocan for Hike the Hill #CUNAGAC twitter.com/CUNAMutualGrou…
— Marlo Foltz (@CUtrain) February 27, 2013
Crashers crashing! #crashthegac#CUNAGAC @trustdotcoop twitter.com/meghanstorck/s…
— meghan lynn storck (@meghanstorck) February 27, 2013
Great meeting with @repschrader this morning about credit unions. Always a pleasure. #CUNAGAC
— Stephen Pagenstecher (@spagenstecher) February 27, 2013
Gotta love Senator Wyden's advocacy for credit unions. His response to us was "You had me at hello". #CUNAGAC twitter.com/corlindawooden…
— Corlinda Wooden (@corlindawooden) February 27, 2013
Met with @repcuellar to talk about #privacy notification and #MBL #CUNAGAC @tculadvocate twitter.com/pr_gfcu/status…
— GFCU Ashley Harris (@pr_gfcu) February 27, 2013
Hike the Hill meeting w/ WI Sen Ron Johnson #CUNAGAC twitter.com/CUNAMutualGrou…
— CUNA Mutual Group (@CUNAMutualGroup) February 27, 2013
@ufcu We're in Washington fighting for the sustainability of the cooperative.#cunagac #creditunions twitter.com/Chad_Holz/stat…
— Chad Holz (@Chad_Holz) February 27, 2013
"I can't wait to work with credit unions."- @dennyheck after receiving standing ovation when walking in to speak with NW advocates. #CUNAGAC
— Northwest CU Assoc. (@NWCUA) February 27, 2013
"Senate is very, very dysfunctional. We have to change the rules and restore functionality."@senjeffmerkley to NW Advocates #CUNAGAC
— Northwest CU Assoc. (@NWCUA) February 27, 2013
Impressed w/Rep Kyrsten Sinema'soffice. It's clear that she has hit the ground running. Hope to see her support on CU issues #CUNAGAC
— Marquetta White (@Marquetta) February 27, 2013
#CUNAGAC What CUs must talk about during "Hike the Hill!" youtube.com/watch?v=Jzefh5…
— CUNA Mutual Group (@CUNAMutualGroup) February 27, 2013
Proud of strong leadership in Anne Kirkpatrick - shows genuine concern 4 AZ people, support 4 job creation & asks good questions #CUNAGAC
— Marquetta White (@Marquetta) February 27, 2013
#LSCU Chair Mary Wood and CEO Patrick La Pine are ready to meet with @marcorubio and his staff! #CUNAGAC twitter.com/LSCUGovAffFL/s…
— LSCU GA FL (@LSCUGovAffFL) February 27, 2013
@joaquincastrotx is a great supporter of #creditunions and a great rep of #satx! @tculadvocate #CUNAGAC twitter.com/pr_gfcu/status…
— GFCU Ashley Harris (@pr_gfcu) February 27, 2013
Big groups of #creditunion advocates in the meetings today! Great to have so many passionate folks in DC. #cunagac twitter.com/NCCUL/status/3…
— NCCUL (@NCCUL) February 27, 2013
Thanks to Senator @davidvitter for your time, insight, and support of LAcreditunions. It was a pleasure! #CUNAGAC #louisiana
— Shawn Temple (@shawntemple) February 27, 2013
Awesome to see so many people with CUNA badges walking the halls today. Can't help but feel like we're making a difference! #cunagac
— Stephanie Carl (@StephanieNCarl) February 27, 2013
A positive meeting with Cong. Mark Meadows, who is sensitive to the regulatory concerns of #creditunions. #cunagac twitter.com/NCCUL/status/3…
— NCCUL (@NCCUL) February 27, 2013
Minnesota #creditunion reps meeting with @bettymccollum04 #CUNAGAC twitter.com/Marahumphrey/s…
— Mara Humphrey (@Marahumphrey) February 27, 2013
Thank you to @suzannebonamici for your support in protecting CU Tax Exempt Status as well as being a supporter of MBL #CUNAGAC
— Northwest CU Assoc. (@NWCUA) February 27, 2013
Pic of credit union leaders meeting with @paultonko. Proud to call him my congressman.#CUNAGAC twitter.com/wjmellin/statu…
— Bill Mellin (@wjmellin) February 27, 2013
Going in to meet with Rep. Shuster-PA, @sentoomey-PA, @reptomreed-NY, and Rep. McIntyre-NC. #CUNAGAC twitter.com/CorningCU/stat…
— Corning Credit Union (@CorningCU) February 27, 2013
“@stephaniencarl: Long security lines for House buildings this afternoon! #cunagac”. ENJOY YOUR VISITS!!!
— Aimee Johnson (@fr0gger_79) February 27, 2013
Meeting with @lamarsmithtx21 staff to talk about #SmallBiz #TaxExempt #fairness #CUNAGAC @tculadvocate twitter.com/pr_gfcu/status…
— GFCU Ashley Harris (@pr_gfcu) February 27, 2013
We have arrived at Hike the Hill #CUNAGAC vine.co/v/bX7jwvdaUvB
— CUNA Mutual Group (@CUNAMutualGroup) February 27, 2013
Our staff & Kansas #creditunions reps met w/ @replynnjenkins during #CUNAGAC. ow.ly/i/1ASC0
— KS CreditUnion Assoc (@TheKCUA) February 27, 2013
POTUS!! #cunagac twitter.com/MazumaCEO/stat…
— MazumaCEO (@MazumaCEO) February 27, 2013
Senator Richard Burr speaking to NC #creditunions on Capitol Hill. We appreciate Sen. Burr stopping by. #cunagac twitter.com/NCCUL/status/3…
— NCCUL (@NCCUL) February 27, 2013
Wishing all 4,000+ credit union leaders the best in their meetings with members of congress.#CUNAGAC
— Bill Mellin (@wjmellin) February 27, 2013
Glad to be in Washington DC this morning advocating for #CUs w/ Missouri Senator @royblunt. ow.ly/i/1ARJb #HikeTheHill #CUNAGAC
— CommunityAmericaCU (@CommunityAmerCU) February 27, 2013
NC #creditunions getting a briefing from League staff ahead of meetings with lawmakers. #cunagac twitter.com/NCCUL/status/3…
— NCCUL (@NCCUL) February 27, 2013
Hey Mo District 2, your Rep meeting with Mo credit union leaders. Great discussion! Thanks Representative! #CUNAGAC twitter.com/dkent_mcua/sta…
— David Kent (@dkent_mcua) February 27, 2013
On the Hill with our Board today talking about #CreditUnion issues. #CUNAGAC twitter.com/pr_gfcu/status…
— GFCU Ashley Harris (@pr_gfcu) February 27, 2013
Heading to Capitol Hill as part of a strong NY delegation to spread the good word and garner support for credit unions #CUNAGAC
— mike lanotte (@mikelanotte1) February 27, 2013
NCUF Reality Fair at #CUNAGAC kicking off in Rayburn bldg (1st floor above entrance). 1st group of kids here. twitter.com/morrischris/st…
— Christopher Morris (@morrischris) February 27, 2013
Cong. Young's aide, Matt, listens to the #creditunion story! #CUNAGAC yfrog.com/obpqjdmj
— LSCU GA FL (@LSCUGovAffFL) February 27, 2013
Action packed day ahead at #CUNAGAC.Hearing from congressional leaders in a.m., NY leg briefing, meetings with NY Senators in p.m.#CUANY
— Bill Mellin (@wjmellin) February 26, 2013
Thank you @chuckgrassley for meeting w/ IA credit union representatives today! We appreciate your support. #CUNAGAC twitter.com/icul/status/30…
— Iowa CU League (@icul) February 25, 2013
"a tax on CUs is a tax increase for 96 million Americans"- @ryandonovan dropping some knowledge bites in prep to #hikethehill #cunagac
— CUNAverse (@CUNAverse) February 25, 2013
