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your state- or federal-elected official views the issue regulatory and legislative leaders. This event offers
or credit unions, and ultimately how they will vote. advocates an opportunity to visit our U.S. Capitol and
communicate with their member of Congress. A Stronger
Another simple way to get involved is to write a brief Financial Michigan scholarships are often available to
letter to the editor (LTE) of your local newspaper. Elected help offset the cost.
officials pay close attention to what’s being said in their
communities. LTEs, especially those that mention the Hosting an elected official at your credit union.
elected official by name, get noticed, inform the commu- Working with MCUL, this is an opportunity for credit unions
nity of a particular issue and showcase how that official to showcase their facilities and team while educating
can help. For many issues, MCUL staff can assist you a local state representative, state senator or member
in preparing a template with key talking points that of Congress on specific issues impacting your credit
allow credit unions to build from, adding your local per- union and members.
spectives and thoughts.
Whether you engage for a few minutes by sending an
Credit union leaders can also engage lawmakers email or take the time to attend an MCUL advocacy or
at events, such as: chapter legislative event, your industry benefits. When it
comes to getting things done in Lansing and Washington,
P articipating in the CUNA GAC. D.C., the adage “the squeaky wheel gets the grease”
The first advocacy event of the year is the Credit Union typically holds true.
National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Con-
ference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., and includes several If your time is limited, please help the credit union effort by
informative sessions on federal advocacy priorities. MCUL sending a message to your representatives and senators
hosts several Michigan-specific events for our attendees, when prompted by MCUL. If you have more time to engage,
including Capitol Hill visits with our congressional dele- please attend our events coordinated by CUNA, MCUL or
gation. First-time attendees are always welcome. your local chapter. There are opportunities for everyone
to get involved and help advance our advocacy priorities.
Participating in the MCUL GAC.
Each spring, credit union advocates descend on Lansing To learn more about the MCUL’s advocacy events or
for the League’s GAC. This a great opportunity to meet and to coordinate a meeting at your credit union, contact
listen to state leaders on matters that impact local credit a member of the MCUL’s government affairs team to
unions. Participants always make a positive impression on discuss further. ■
our state leaders, and advocate for our state legislative
and regulatory priorities.
A ttending MCUL’s Capitol Day. Whether you engage for a few
This biennial one-day event in Lansing in October hosts minutes by sending an email or
credit union leaders from across the state for a discus- take the time to attend an MCUL
sion of MCUL’s advocacy priorities. advocacy or chapter legislative event,
your industry benefits.
Attending chapter legislative events.
These are great forums in which you have the opportunity
to meet with local elected officials while discussing current
industry issues.
P articipating in MCUL’s annual Hike the Hill.
Hike the Hill is an intimate gathering of more than 50
Michigan credit union leaders in Washington, DC., every
fall. Credit union representatives are briefed on our fed-
eral priorities and have the opportunity to meet with
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