Oregon Advocacy Engagement

Posted by Pam Leavitt on July 2, 2024

Oregon credit union advocates have been busy engaging with elected officials in their district and at events.  Summer is a great time to connect with your local legislator and invite them to the credit union or meet them for coffee (maybe iced coffee!)

Here are some recent examples around the state:

• The Willamette Chapter of Credit Unions hosted a “Tap into Advocacy” event a local brewery where they hosted several Eugene area legislators to talk about the local community, serving in the Oregon Legislature and the role of credit unions in our state.  Attending the event were:  Senator Floyd Prozanski (Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Rep. Nancy Nathanson, Chair of the House Revenue Committee, Rep. Paul Holvey, Chair of the House Business Committee, and candidate Lisa Fragala, running for House District 8. Credit Union represented were:  Oregon Community CU, Selco Community CU, Northwest Community CU and Pacific Cascade FCU.
• Fore!!!  A team from OnPoint Community CU and Rivermark Community CU played in the Senate President annual golf tournament to support his campaign.
• Several credit unions attended a meeting, hosted by Rob Stuart and OnPoint Community Credit Union with Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, a candidate for State Treasurer. We talked about her goals for the Treasurer’s office and how credit unions play an important role in work that the State Treasurer does and how we can partner down the road. Credit Unions represented included:  Point West CU, Advantis CU, Providence FCU, Forrit CU, First Tech FCU and OnPoint Community CU.

Posted in Advocacy News, Advocacy on the Move, Oregon Advocacy.