Chapters excel in advocacy and engagement

Cornerstone League is delighted to share stories about member credit union chapters whose collective good works benefit so many.

Greater OK Chapter meeting hosts DCUC’s Hernandez

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The Greater Oklahoma Chapter met at the Credit Union House on Feb. 15 for its monthly cocktail and networking hour.

The guest speaker was Tony Hernandez, CEO of Defense Credit Union Council. Hernandez spoke to the group about DCUC’s mission, how to get involved, the importance of being involved whether you’re a defense credit union or not, and some advocacy initiatives DCUC is prioritizing this year.

Central TX Chapter hosts Jim Phelps and donates to Humane Society

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The Central Texas Chapter of Credit Unions featured Cornerstone League’s Jim Phelps, EVP/chief advocacy officer.

Phelps discussed the 2024 Primary Election and the political environment in Austin and Washington, D.C., noting that early voting is taking place across Texas right now and the official Primary day is a Super Tuesday event, March 5.

He also covered the latest advocacy events around the region and the upcoming America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. The priority issues for that GAC include how credit unions advance their communities; opposing harmful interchange legislation (the Credit Card Competition Act); reforming the CFPB; protecting critical financial services; and helping more veterans get access to business loans.  

Phelps spotlighted Cornerstone’s new UNITE grassroots program and the importance of supporting your PAC, including how those funds are utilized to support candidates who support credit unions.

In its mission to expand connections to local communities, the chapter’s February community service project benefited the Human Society of Central Texas. Members donated adult dog and cat food, wet and dry puppy and kitten food, and puppy and kitten formula.