Shape the Future of the Credit Union Movement : It’s Time for 2025 GoWest Committee & Advisory Group Nominations

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on September 25, 2024

From strengthening the financial futures of millions of members to helping build more prosperous communities, credit unions aren’t simply places to work — they are places that create possibilities. 

As a credit union professional, you introduce opportunities where there were none before and fortify what is already in place. While your deep understanding of member needs leads to these achievements, it finds the most success when you partner with your colleagues and peers. 

Your knowledge, passion, and expertise are invaluable to advancing the Credit Union Movement across the region, which is why GoWest invites you to be a part of its 2025 Committees, Advisory Groups, and Working Groups. 

Nominations are open through Oct. 25. 

Credit union engagement is critical to the success of the movement and central to the mission of the GoWest Credit Union Association. GoWest committee and engagement opportunities provide valuable platforms for credit union professionals to engage with one another, share their unique perspectives and experiences, and ultimately influence the future of the industry. 

By serving in one of these groups, you can help advance key association and industry priorities, including: 

• Strengthening advocacy and regulatory agendas 

• Raising public awareness and elevating grassroots advocacy 

• Delivering next-level talent development opportunities 

• Vetting innovative products and services to bolster credit union operations and offerings 

Your voice matters. Committee work leads to some of the greatest successes the regional movement has ever seen, and the collective strength of talent can truly shape the credit union landscape of tomorrow! 

Committee, advisory group, and working group opportunities for 2025 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 and Political Programs Committee 

• Defense Fund Oversight Sub-Committee 

• Innovation Acceleration Committee 

• PR Influence and Proactive Storytelling Working Group 

• Talent Development Advisory Group 

• Recognition Advisory Group 

CEOs are asked to serve on the Governmental Affairs Committees and may appoint a “plus one” to join them. If you are interested in joining a Governmental Affairs Committee, please work with your CEO. For those interested in supporting advocacy initiatives, the Grassroots and Political Programs Committee is another great committee to take part in. 

Hundreds of credit union leaders have answered the important call to serve on committees. Now it’s your turn! 

Interested in serving or know someone on your team who would make an excellent candidate? Submit your nomination today. 

Do you have questions? Please contact Sharon Ortiz, AVP of Credit Union Engagement and Outreach. 

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