3rd/4th Quarters 2008
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3rd/4th Quarters 2008
Volume 3, Issue 3 Credit Union House 3rd/4th Quarters 2008 Highlights From The Hill The Capitol View Room, sponsored by Pennsylvania’s credit unions, provides a great location for your next event. f rom t h e At the end of each year, I enjoy reflecting upon the accomplishments that you have helped Credit Union House achieve. This month, my reflection goes further back to the many ways Credit Union House has grown during my time here. Passion for the credit union difference Vision for a credit union presence on Capitol Hill Commitment to making a political impact Inside This Issue... GAC Activities 2 Event Overview 2 Hall of Leaders 3 2008 Contributors M e s s age 4-5 100% States 5 Contribute Today 6 When I began with Credit Union House, I hoped to be successful in increasing awareness of this unique advocacy tool. As a league employee, I had visited Credit Union House and was impressed by the benefits of having a location so close to the Capitol. Over the past three years, I have enjoyed sharing the benefits with credit union and league employees throughout the country, as well as Members of Congress and their staff. It has been great to see the positive impact increased awareness has had on Credit Union House. The appreciation of the uniqueness of Credit Union House seems to steadily grow as it continues to better serve our credit union movement. Since opening, Credit Union House has experienced ongoing improvement in all areas: 2008 saw increases in credit union system events, political visitors, and annual contributions. (Learn more about current annual contributors and E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t or some of the most recent events throughout this newsletter.) In addition to the buzz of event activity and visitors, 2008 included a renovation that has greatly improved the LLC-owned building next door. The renovation is an exciting investment, improving property value It was a pleasure to welcome Wright-Patt and creating increased Credit Union (OH) for a 2-day planning revenue opportunities session and appreciation reception. through high-end rental what I have learned here during the space and additional event space. next step of my career. A generous sponsorship from CoOp Financial Services has helped On January 12, I will join MaPS the main room transition into Credit Union (Salem, Oregon) as VPelegant gathering space to better Development. In my new role, I am serve credit union and political excited to use what I have learned visitors. from so many of you about member service, credit union advocacy, As I reflect on the ongoing and making a difference in your success of Credit Union House, communities. Thank you for your role I am so thankful to all who make in preparing me for this opportunity. this continued success possible, I look forward to continuing to cross and who have made my time with paths with many of you at CUNA’s Credit Union House such a positive GAC and other events around the experience. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the many credit union industry. Learn more credit union people I have met and about my successor at Credit will miss welcoming thousands of Union House, Sue McCue, credit union visitors to DC each on the next page. year. I know I will use so much of CU H ouse S pe c i a l F e at u r e H a l l O f L e a de r s At CUNA’s 2008 GAC, Credit Union House unveiled a brand new Hall of Leaders to permanently recognize credit union leaders who have made a difference at a local, state, or national level. In its first year, the Hall of Leaders inducted 15 individuals from 10 states. With the 2009 GAC just around the corner, the call for nominations has once again been issued. Nominations must be in by Jan. 25, 2009, for recognition at the next GAC. If you know an outstanding leader in your state, please see page 3 of this newsletter to learn more about making a nomination to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders, or contact Credit Union House. Page 2 Volume 3, Issue 1 New CU House Manager Sue McCue has been named manager of Credit Union House on Capitol Hill. Sue joined Credit Union House on Jan. 5 after nearly three years of working in CUNA’s CEO office, coordinating numerous projects and events, and working closely with CUNA CEO Dan Mica and EVP/COO Richard McBride, and the CUNA Board. Her strong understanding of the credit union movement, familiarity with Washington D.C., and experience in events management will make her a great asset to Credit Union House. Sue is originally from Rhode Island and is a graduate of James Madison University. For any questions regarding Credit Union House, please contact Sue at (202) 548-3130 or [email protected]. Maren McBride has also recently joined Credit Union House as the Business Development Specialist. Maren previously worked at Susan Davis International Public Relations Firm and has deep roots in the credit union movement, with internship experience at Philadelphia FCU. Maren joined Credit Union House in October. Sue McCue, Manager, (right) and Maren McBride, Business Dev. Specialist joined CU House during the 2nd half of 2008. Sue and Maren are both looking forward to welcoming visitors to Credit Union House during CUNA’s GAC next month and throughout 2009. Please stop by to tour Credit Union House and meet Sue and Maren on your next visit to our nation’s capital. E v e n t H igh l igh t s 2008 was a record-breaking year for events at Credit Union House, with more than 100 events hosted throughout the year. During the third and fourth quarters, Credit Union House staff kept busy welcoming state leagues from throughout the country, Members of Congress, and WOCCU staff and liaisons. September brought a busy month of league Hike the Hills to Credit Union House, with 13 states visiting over the month. A number of leagues welcomed Members of Congress to speak at their events, where they learned about hot topics in the legislature. Idaho, Illinois, and Wisconsin all experienced great success in attracting Members to join them at Credit Union House. Wright-Patt CU, Fairborn, Ohio, also visited Credit Union House Sen. Mike Crapo (R, ID) meets with a group from Idaho’s credit unions. to engage in a planning session and host a dinner reception during September while Dept. of Commerce FCU, Washington D.C. met here in August. Members of Congress from 11 different states visited Credit Union House over the past few months, to meet with credit union representatives, host their own fundraisers, and conduct strategy sessions. These visits from Members of Congress continue to bring value to the credit union movement, providing excellent opportunities for credit unions to deepen their relationships with Members of Congress. Representatives from Maryland and DC’s credit unions mingle at a MDDCCUA reception. To share photos or stories from your own events at Credit Union House for publication in this newsletter, please contact Sue McCue. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D, DC) addresses visitors on Int’l CU Day. Come see us at the GAC! Stop by the CU House booth on the L Street Bridge Vist our Open House Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a break between hill visits League Presidents: Don’t miss the annual LLC Membership meeting 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 Representatives from Illinois’ credit unions show their appreciation to Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. for joining them at Credit Union House. Highlights from the Hill Hall of Page 3 L e a de r s I n duc t s 15, C a l l s F or M or e During 2008, fifteen credit union leaders were named to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders, honoring their significant contributions to the credit union movement. The Hall of Leaders was created by Credit Union House, LLC, to provide lasting recognition for individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to credit unions and who have made a significant impact on the credit union movement at the local, state, or national level. As credit unions’ permanent presence in the nation’s capital, Credit Union House is the ideal location for this lasting recognition; the display of names serves as a reminder to all who visit of the many individuals whose cooperative efforts and strong commitments have built our credit union movement. With CUNA’s GAC fast approaching, it is time for another call for nominations to the Hall of Leaders. Please consider if this recognition is right for a credit union leader you know, then contact Credit Union House or your state league to learn more about making a nomination. Inductees are permanently recognized on a plaque at Credit Union House, and also receive annual contribution recognition for the $2,500 sponsorship of their nomination. Guy M. Hood, President/CEO of the Florida Credit Union League and past Treasurer of Credit Union House, LLC was the first individual inducted to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders. Other inductees are: Carroll D. Beach, Former President/CEO, Credit Union Assns. of Colorado & Wyoming David L. Chatfield, Former President/CEO, California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues Joseph E. Cumbo, Former Board Chair, South Carolina FCU Charles DiMercurio, Past Chairman & Board Member, Anheuser Busch Employees’ Credit Union (MO) Russell A. Easterling, Former President/CEO, CPM Federal Credit Union (SC) Charles E. Elliott, Jr., President/ CEO, Mississippi Credit Union Assn. Eugene H. Farley, Jr., Former President/CEO, Virginia Credit Union League O u r N e w S pac e Visitors to Credit Union House this year have witnessed much activity at the adjacent building. Credit Union House has been working on a major renovation that is now complete! The renovated space provides elegant options for credit unions to use as gathering space when they come to DC, and also provides a more high-end tenant space that has improved our options for leasing the space. We are very proud of the final look of the renovation, and know you will enjoy visiting this space when you are in Washington D.C. This renovation was made possible due to support from credit unions throughout the system, but we are especially thankful for the generosity of Co-Op Financial Services. Co-Op has pledged to sponsor the event space located on the first floor. The Co-Op Conference Room will be available for visitors to view during the GAC. Please stop by and see credit unions’ improved place on Capitol Hill! Bruce Foulke, Former Chairman & Board Member, Pennsylvania Credit Union Assn. John Kebles, Former Chairman & Board Member, Pennsylvania Credit Union Assn. Thomas E. Sargent, President/ CEO, First Tech Credit Union (OR) Riley B. Wynn, Former President/ CEO, Central Sunbelt FCU (MS) In memory of James P. Kirsch, Virginia Credit Union League In memory of Glen Reese, Nevada Credit Union League Inductees to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders were nominated by credit unions or leagues. All nominations to the Hall of Leaders are confirmed by the league with which the nominating organization is affiliated. Each year, states can have up to 4 inductees in the Hall of Leaders. Th a n k s ! Thank you to these twenty states that have achieved 100% of their annual fundraising goals during 2008: Alaska Arizona Colorado Delaware Georgia Indiana Iowa Maine Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Ohio Oregon South Carolina Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Help your state join the list! Complete and return the contribution form on the last page of this newsletter. Page 4 Volume 3, Issue 3 Thank You 2008 Contributors Alabama Linda Walker at Riverdale CU North Alabama Educators CU Redstone FCU Alaska Alaska USA FCU Arizona AEA FCU Altier CU Arizona State CU Deer Valley CU Desert Schools FCU Hughes FCU In Memory of Pam Jarman Arkansas Arkansas CU League Arkansas FCU Dee Edie at Diamond Lakes FCU Pine Bluff Cotton Belt FCU California Arrowhead CU California CU League Carol Woolard CoastHills FCU E1 Financial CU FAA First FCU Fresno Fire Department CU Pacific Service CU Schools First FCU Southern California Postal CU Star One CU Travis CU Western Healthcare FCU Xerox FCU Colorado Bellco CU Dale L. Rutt Fitzsimons Community CU Long Peaks Chapter of The CU Association of Colorado Marilyn James Rhoades Mike Litzau Premier Members FCU Pueblo Area Chapter of CUs San Luis Valley Chapter Sooper CU Connecticut Dutch Point CU, Inc. Franklin Trust FCU Hartford Municipal Employees FCU Delaware American Spirit FCU Chestnut Run FCU Del One (Delaware FCU) Delaware Alliance FCU Delaware CU League Dexsta FCU DPL FCU ICI America FCU Joel and Louisa Romaine New Castle County Delaware EFCU Provident FCU Robert Walls, Sr. Seaford FCU Florida Bruce Forbes Campus USA CU Community Educators CU Envsion CU Florida West Coast CU Gold Coast FCU GTE FCU Tampa Bay FCU Georgia Georgia’s CUs Cynthia Connelly The Coca-Cola Family FCU Valdosta Teachers FCU Hawaii Bernard Balsis, Jr. Idaho Advantage Plus FCU Connie Miller Denay Moles Idaho Advantage CU Mountain Gem CU Shell-Fir CU Illinois Advantage One CU Area Educational CU Bloomington Postal Employees CU Canals & Trails CU Catholic & Community CU Central Illinois Chapter of CU Central Illinois CU Consumers Cooperative CU Cornerstone CU Corporate America Family CU CSX Chicago Terminal CU Danville Bell CU DECATUR EARTHMOVER CU Elgin City Employees CU Financial Plus CU Fox Valley CU Illinois Community CU Illinois CU System Jeff-County Schools FCU Karen Woods Kaskaskia Valley Community CU Land of Lincoln CU Members Choice CU Moline Municipal CU MWRD Employees CU NuMark CU Peggy Cummins Peoria Postal Employees CU Planites CU Premier CU R.I.A FCU School District 40 Employees CU Scott CU SDC Employees CU Service Plus CU Shell Community FCU South Division CU Staley CU Streator Community CU Streator Onized CU Thom Ewen Thomas Cook Three Rivers Community CU Tom Kane Ukrainian National CU Association Win-Hood Co-op CU Indiana Doris K. Stowers Indiana CU League Ronald Hamilton Smokey Stowers Iowa Collins Community CU Iowa’s CUs Kansas Boeing Wichita CU Capitol CUSO, LLC Crossroads CU Hutchinson CU James D. Holt Kansas State University FCU Kansas Teachers Community CU KC Fairfax FCU Marla Marsh New Century CU United Northwest FCU Wichita FCU Kentucky Autotruck FCU Class Act FCU CommonWealth CU Kentucky CU League Kentucky Employees CU Richard E. Skaggs Louisiana Connie Major Maine Atlantic Regional FCU Five County CU Maine CU League Maine Highlands FCU Oxford FCU Peoples Choice CU Rainbow FCU Maryland/DC Brian Bradley Daniel A. Mica Department of Commerce FCU Department of Labor FCU Educational Systems FCU Fort Meade CU John R. Godwin Library of Congress FCU Peggy Spangler Prince George’s Community FCU Saint Agnes Employees’ FCU State Employees CU of Maryland Transportation FCU Massachusetts MIT FCU St. Anne’s CU of Fall River St. Jean’s CU Michigan Don Yuvan James Kirk Michael Balls Michigan’s CUs Peoples Trust CU T & C FCU United FCU Minnesota Affinity Plus FCU Central Minnesota FCU Dawn Dunkelberger General Mills FCU Hiway FCU Lynn Kothe Members Cooperative CU Minnco CU North Memorial FCU Postal CU Spire FCU Topline FCU US FCU Mississippi Mississippi DHS CU Mississippi Farm Bureau FCU Vicksburg Railroad CU Missouri Alliance CU Anheuser-Busch Employees CU Assemblies of God CU First Community CU Missouri Corporate CU Patrick Adams Roshara Holub United Consumers CU United CU West Community CU William Humpfer Montana Avanta FCU Billings FCU Community Federal Credit Union Fergus County FCU Lincoln County CU Missoula FCU Montana FCU Montana First CU Park Side FCU Rocky Mountain CU Nebraska Nebraska’s Credit Unions Nevada Arnold Ramirez Bruce Rodela: in memory of Glen Reese Weststar CU Highlights from the Hill Page 5 Thank You 2008 Contributors New Hampshire Triangle CU New Jersey ABCO CU Atlantic City Electric Company EFCU Atlantic FCU Bob Steeves Cindy Rein-Zima County Educators FCU CU of New Jersey Deepwater Industries FCU E53 Federal Credit Union Eileen Crean James J. Miller, Jr. Jay Flanagan Jersey Central FCU John C. DiNofrio Leon Fulginiti Liberty Savings FCU Local 1233 FCU M & C (Menlo Park) FCU Marc Vogel Montclair Postal Employees CU Paul Gentile Rina Pantano Sean McDonald Steven D. Schlundt Tracy Sussmann New Mexico Animas CU Artesia CU CU Association of New Mexico Del Norte CU Deming School Employees CU Eddy FCU Estacado CU Everyone’s FCU Guadalupe CU High Plains FCU Lea Community FCU LOCO CU Los Alamos Schools FCU New Mexico Central CU OTERO FCU Permaculture CU Quay Schools FCU Rincones Presbyterian CU Roswell Community FCU SANDIA AREA FCU Southwest FCU U 1st Community FCU White Sands FCU New York GPO FCU Melrose CU New York’s CUs North Carolina Blue Flame CU Century Employees SFCU Champion CU Charlotte Metro CU Coastal FCU Fort Bragg FCU Hickory Springs FCU Members CU Piedmont Aviation CU Premier FCU Riegelwood FCU Telco Community CU Vision Financial FCU Winston-Salem City Employees’ CU Mid-America Black Hills FCU Dakota Plains CU Dakota Territory FCU Dakotaland FCU GEM FCU Guy Trenhaile HealthCare Plus FCU Huron C N W FCU Mid America CU Association New Salem CU North Star Community CU Railway CU Town & Country CU Ohio Ohio’s Credit Unions Oklahoma 66 FCU Oregon CU Association of Oregon Daniel C. Penn at MaPS CU First Tech CU Northwest Community CU Northwest Priority CU On Point Community CU OSU FCU Providence Health System FCU Rivermark Community CU Rogue FCU TLC FCU Unitus Community CU Pennsylvania Allegheny Energy FCU American Heritage FCU AmeriChoice FCU Benchmark FCU Bill Harmon Choice One Community FCU Clearview FCU Cookie Yoder Cornerstone FCU Cross Valley FCU First Choice FCU Freedom CU Frick Tri-County FCU G.A.P. FCU Glenn Rambler Guthrie FCU Irvin Works FCU Jim McCormack Keystone United Methodist FCU Lebanon FCU Mon Valley Community FCU Net FCU P. G. & W. Employees FCU PA State Employees CU Pathfinder FCU Patricia Hain Penn East FCU Pennsylvania-American Water FCU Philadelphia FCU PPG & Associates FCU Riverset CU Service 1st FCU Sun East FCU Utilities Employees CU Valley 1st Community FCU WYSE FCU Rhode Island Navigant CU Pawtucket CU South Carolina Carolina Trust FCU CPM FCU Cryovac FCU Ed Presnell FAMILY TRUST FCU Greenville FCU Health Facilities FCU Heritage Trust FCU Lakelands FCU Palmetto Citizens FCU Ray Partain SAFE FCU SPC Cooperative CU SRP FCU Tennessee Alcoa Tenn FCU Cornerstone Financial CU Kimberly Clark CU The Tennessee CU Texas America’s CU Big Spring Community FCU Carol Murray Cosden FCU David Roman First Community CU Randolph Brooks FCU Sherry Roman T & P FCU Tamera Barber Vermont Association of Vermont CUs Virginia 1st Advantage FCU ABNB FCU BayPort CU Beach Municipal FCU Beacon CU Belvoir FCU Benjamin F. Gravely III Bronco FCU Call FCU Celco FCU Central Virginia FCU Chuck Molina CommonWealth One FCU Danville City Employees FCU David B. Nolan, Esq. DuPont Fibers FCU Entrust FCU Fairfax City FCU Freedom First FCU Goodyear-Danville Family CU Hampton Roads Educators’ CU, Inc. Hampton V.A. FCU Henrico FCU Joanne Duncan Justice FCU Langley FCU Martinsville DuPont CU Northwest FCU NSF FCU Peoples Advantage FCU Richmond Fire Department CU Richmond Postal CU, Inc. Roanoke Postal Employees’ FCU St. Matthews FCU State Department FCU SunComp CU University of Virginia Community CU VaCorp FCU Valley Industrial CU Vantage Point FCU Virginia Beach Schools FCU Virginia Boxer FCU Virginia CU, Inc. WECCU CU Washington BECU Seattle Metropolitan CU Spokane FCU Spokane Teachers CU West Virginia Alloy FCU Cha-Tel FCU Eastern Panhandle Community FCU Fairmont FCU Hancock School Employees FCU Janet Sowder O.C.P.S. FCU Peoples FCU Reliant FCU Union Trades FCU West Virginia Central CU Wisconsin Blackhawk Community CU Dean Archer Focus CU Great Wisconsin CU Point Plus CU Tom Decker Wisconsin CU League System Entities World Council of Credit Unions CUNA Mutual Group Page 6 Volume 3, Issue 3 Credit Union House 403 C Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Tel: 202-548-3131 Fax: 202-548-3148 web: www.cuhouse.com Board of Directors: Rick Pillow Chairman Rosie Holub Vice Chairman John Dill Treasurer Charles Elliott Secretary Dick Ensweiler Director Dan Mica President Staff: Sue McCue Manager [email protected] Maren McBride Business Development Spec. [email protected] G et I n volv e d Just like cooperatives, Credit Union House becomes stronger with each new individual or credit union that gets involved. If you are not yet one of the many credit unions or individuals that made Credit Union House part of your 2008 budget, now is a great time to get involved. CU House GAC Open House Title:_ _______________________________________ CU/Organization:_ ______________________________ CU ID#:______________________________________ With the current economic and political climate, it is important to make sure credit unions are still seen and heard in DC. Your contribution to Credit Union House can help continue these efforts. E-mail:_______________________________________ To become a contributor, please complete and return the attached form. Contribution levels are divided in the following categories: Friend Level $25-$249 Bronze Level City:_________________________________________ State: _ ___________ Zip:_________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ Recognition: Contributor Level (Check One): ___ Patron ___ Chairman ___ Platinum ___ Gold ___ Silver ___ Cornerstone ___ Bronze ___ Friend Contributor is a(n) (Check One): ___ Individual ___ Credit Union ___ Other Recognition Name:_ ______________________________ Payment: Attached is my check/share draft for $_ __________________ Please charge my: ___ Visa ___ Master Card $_____________ $500-$999 Number: _____/_____/_____/_____ Exp. ___/___ Silver Level Name on card:_ __________________________________ $1,000-$2,499 Gold Level $2,500-$4,999 California Nevada Oklahoma Name:_ ______________________________________ Mailing Address:_ _______________________________ Cornerstone Level 3 Leagues Contact:: A contribution to Credit Union House-- as low as $25 per year-can help maintain this unique advocacy tool and continue to send a message of the strength and permanence of the credit union system. $250-$499 Upcoming Events Annual Contributor Form Platinum Level $5,000-$9,999 Chairman Level $10,000-$14,999 Patron Level $15,000+ 3 political fundraisers 1 other non-profit group Signature:_ _____________________________________ Please make your contribution to: Credit Union House 403 C St. NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Fax: 202.548.3148 Phone: 202.548.3130 www.cuhouse.com Note: Contributions to Credit Union House are not tax deductible as charitable contributions; however, they may (consult your tax advisor) be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. CU House in the Community Credit Union House continued its tradition of working with students at Peabody School (next door to Credit Union House) to create our annual holiday card. After the cards were produced, the students joined us at Credit Union House for cookies and juice and a tour of the building. Maren McBride assists the holiday card artists with cookies and juice. To thank the students for their hard work in creating this unique holiday card, Credit Union House presented the school with a donation to the art program and provided each young artist with their own pack of ten holiday cards to share with friends and family.