It may have been a cold, rainy, overcast day in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, but that didn't keep the credit union spirit down at #CUNAGAC.
The morning began with an appearance by NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood, who encouraged credit unions and the work that they do and promised that the NCUA would do all they can to remove duplicative and outdated guidance.
.@TheNCUA Chairman @Rodney_e_hood shares a big announcement on the #CUNAGAC main stage! Check it out: pic.twitter.com/ZnFPXIewvv
— CUNA (@CUNA) February 25, 2020
@TheNCUA Chair Rodney Hood to #CUNAGAC: The #creditunion industry is strong and getting stronger, largely because of the work those of you here today are doing. Take encouragement from that while asking how you can extend service where it is most needed. #cudifference
— Carolinas CU League (@TheCCUL) February 25, 2020
Next, Ranking Member of the GOP Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry praised credit unions and the differences they make in helping American families, while recognizing that the Financial Services Committee should focus on helping Main Street institutions like credit unions.
At #CUNAGAC: Rep. @PatrickMcHenry is recognizing the important role that #creditunions play on Main Street and the need for @FinancialCmte to share that recognition. pic.twitter.com/iBXXfqGIla
— CUNA (@CUNA) February 25, 2020
There are bad laws that apply to credit unions that shouldn’t apply to #CreditUnions. @PatrickMcHenry #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/yqdPljzRMd
— CUInsight News (@News_CUInsight) February 25, 2020
Troy Stang, new CUNA Board Chairman and President/CEO of the Northwest Credit Union Association made his first remarks to the #CUNAGAC crowd. You can watch his address below.
Watch here: https://t.co/HRVwQhfdFX
— CUNA (@CUNA) February 25, 2020
The morning keynote featured CUNA President Jim Nussle leading a Q&A with former UN Ambassador and Governor of SC, Nikki Haley. Haley passed along some stories from her time in both positions, including some interesting interactions with President Trump. She also let the GAC crowd know exactly what she loves about credit unions.
“The times that I appreciated [the credit unions] the most is when we’d have a hurricane or a 1000 year flood or any of those types of things. #Creditunions stepped up, wanting to help, wanting to volunteer.” #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/1ZSmIuJDkI
— CUNA (@CUNA) February 25, 2020
Colorado Senator Cory Gardner has had to become an expert on marijuana over the last several years and had some interesting thoughts on the importance of the #SAFEBankingAct.
.@SenCoryGardner stopped by #CUNAGAC to talk about the importance of the #SAFEBankingAct. Check out his remarks: pic.twitter.com/r1FQL8bLyZ
— CUNA (@CUNA) February 25, 2020
David Plouffe former Campaign Manager and Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama had some interesting thoughts on the upcoming primaries, the election, and the state of the two-party system, but he did have one message for credit unions.
“Consumers won’t give you the benefit of the doubt because you’re a smaller organization ... people expect speed, people expect you to be intuitive ...” - David Plouffe #CUNAGAC @CUNA pic.twitter.com/tid8anjnCl
— Jackson Bolstad (@JB_CUInsight) February 25, 2020
Wednesday morning's final General Session at GAC will feature a message from CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle about Hill visits, as well as a keynote address from former Obama Advisor Stephanie Cutter and former Communications Director Nicolle Wallace, who served in that position under President George W. Bush.
