Advocacy 101 & 201 Training
Advocacy 101
Join GoWest Credit Union Association this August for a two-part virtual Advocacy Training workshop, where you’ll learn how the impact stories you create at your credit union and Advocacy go hand in hand. This program is intended to help credit union professionals at all levels hone their advocacy skills and deepen their understanding of the Credit Union Movement. This virtual training will take place over two sessions to allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of both regional and federal Advocacy.
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Advocacy 201
Join GoWest Credit Union Association this September 3 for a virtual Advocacy Training workshop! Advocacy 201 is an enhanced training program designed to help seasoned advocates take their previous advocacy training experience and turn it into practical legislative outreach. This exciting workshop will take an intensive look at the role advocates play as key influencers in the Credit Union Movement and will help you build relationships with your assigned elected officials and policymakers.
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All EventsAdvocacy 101: Day 1 (Option 1)
Advocacy 101: Day 1 (Option 2)
Advocacy 101: Day 1 (Option 3)
Advocacy 101: Day 2
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GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jason Werts, Rivermark Community Credit Union President & CEO
Through his leadership at Rivermark and his service on the GoWest Board, Jason Werts remains focused on ensuring that credit unions not only protect what makes them unique but also continue evolving to meet the needs of their members and communities.
VisionBoard 2026: Strengthening the Stewards of the Credit Union Movement
The inaugural VisionBoard experience brought together credit union board members, supervisory committee members, and CEOs for focused conversations on governance, stewardship, and the future of the cooperative model.
GoWest Board of Directors Spotlight: Jay Curtis, First Credit Union President & CEO
For Jay Curtis, President and CEO of First Credit Union and GoWest's Board Chair, the Credit Union Movement is more than a career — it’s a calling rooted in stewardship, service, and a deep respect for the cooperative difference.