Advocacy
I’m a Credit Union Advocate: Share Your Stories!
We are excited to offer a new way for you and your teams to share your stories of impact with the Association.
Up Your Advocacy Game with GoWest’s Advocacy 201 Training
On Sept. 4, join us for a free, virtual Advocacy Training workshop designed to help seasoned advocates take their previous advocacy training experience and turn it into practical legislative outreach.
Credit Union Data Drives Advocacy Across the Finish Line – Every Time
Next month, we will again ask credit unions to share their economic and community impact data. The more credit unions that participate, the more robust our data will be. It will demonstrate beyond a doubt that credit unions are essential to the economy.
Begin Your Advocacy Journey – Advocacy 101 Training Begins in August
Join GoWest Credit Union Association on Aug. 13-14 for a complimentary, two-part virtual Advocacy Training workshop, where participants will learn how the impact stories created at your credit union and Advocacy go hand in hand. This program will help credit union professionals at all levels hone their advocacy skills and deepen their understanding of the Credit Union Movement.
GoWest Spring Hike a Success
Over 20 credit union leaders and GoWest staff traveled to Washington, D.C. for “Hike the Hill.”
Oregon Bill Requiring Financial Literacy for High Schoolers Passes House and Senate
Once implemented, students will earn ½ credit on each of two tracks — one teaching higher education and career skills and the other offering personal financial education.
Oregon Credit Union Act Update Legislation Passes
HB3200A passed both the House and Senate and now heads to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk for her signature.
GoWest President/CEO Speaks on How Advocacy Can Be Effective in a Divided Congress
GoWest President and CEO Troy Stang spoke to CUBroadcast about GoWest’s high turnout and his strategy behind advocacy.
Announcing the Impact Data Toolkit – Help us Deliver the Advocacy Message to Your Members and Beyond
We’ve created an easy-to-use hub for each state so that member credit unions can access impactful data points to help tell the story of how much credit unions contribute to their communities and beyond.
CUNA GAC GoWest Rendition a Big Success
A delegation of nearly 400 credit union leaders, board members, and young professionals from across the GoWest region joined their […]
GoWest Credit Unions are Everywhere in the Nation’s Capital
And that work is everything in advancing the priorities to help them serve 16.5 million members across the region.
Oregon Credit Unions Introduce Financial Education Legislation with Bipartisan Support
Senate Bill 3 was enthusiastically received as hundreds of advocates fanned out to meet with their lawmakers last week, during the Oregon Credit Union Day at the Capitol.
Engage in the GoWest CDFI Community – Now is the Time!
Your voice is being heard as GoWest announces a big advocacy win for CDFIs and we welcome you to join the quarterly CDFI roundtables.
Credit Union Advocacy is “Trending” in Colorado
Credit unions united to make a lasting impression on legislators who even underscored that credit unions are essential financial partners to them and to their constituents.
Meet Your State Lawmakers by Joining Credit Union Days at the Capitol
Your voice, stories, and experiences are important to share with lawmakers as they consider legislation. Join us.
New Economic Impact Report Offers Compelling Evidence of Credit Union Impact
GoWest members have a second opportunity to learn how to use the report’s findings in their own communities on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. PST (3 p.m. MST).
Registration for In-Person or Virtual CUNA GAC 2023 Now Open
Scheduled for Feb. 26 – March 02, 2023, in Washington, D.C. and online — learn what to expect and join The Movement by registering today.
