Committee Nominations Due Oct. 24 – Be a Voice for the Credit Union Movement in 2026

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on October 21, 2025

Your role in the Credit Union Movement is more than a day job — it’s a calling. Every day, you help members build brighter financial futures and strengthen the communities you serve. Now, it’s time to take that passion even further.

This is your final chance to lend your expertise and leadership by serving on a GoWest 2026 Committee, Advisory Group, or Working Group.

By collaborating with credit union peers from across the region, you’ll help shape the future of our Movement through work that:

• Strengthens advocacy and regulatory agendas,
• Elevates public awareness and grassroots engagement,
• Inspires innovation in credit union products and services,
• Advances professional development across the industry, and more.

Don’t miss your chance to make an impact.

Submit your nomination today — before the deadline on Friday, Oct. 24.

2026 Committees, Advisory and Working Groups include:

• Arizona Governmental Affairs Committee
• Colorado Governmental Affairs Committee
• Idaho Governmental Affairs Committee
• Oregon Governmental Affairs Committee
• Washington Governmental Affairs Committee
• Wyoming Governmental Affairs Committee
• Regulatory Advisory Committee
• Grassroots & Political Programs Committee
• Defense Fund Oversight Subcommittee
• State Issues Working Groups*
• Innovation Acceleration Committee
• Talent Development Advisory Group
• PR Influence and Proactive Storytelling Working Group
• Recognition Advisory Group
• Strategic Messaging & PR Taskforce*
• Data & Impact Documentation Taskforce*

* These committees are limited in scope and duration and not currently accepting nominations. 

Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Nominations for 2026 Committees are open through Oct. 24. Visit GoWest’s Committees page to learn more and submit your nomination today.

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