It starts here. CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), the credit union industry’s premier advocacy event returns to Washington, D.C., February 26 to March 2, 2023. Each year thousands of leaders from across the country come together to rally around a united cause — to show legislators how their policies impact credit unions and their more than 130 million members. Join us at the largest credit union advocacy event of the year to demonstrate to lawmakers how credit unions improve financial well-being in communities large and small.
CUNA GAC CRASHERS
Once again, Filene and The Cooperative Trust are aiming to bring 50 Crashers – one from each state – to attend the event in Washington, DC. Crashers receive free conference registration. Travel, lodging, and food costs are the responsibility of the Crasher and their credit union. DakCU is offering a $1,000 scholarship for each of our Dakota Crashers! The first step is to be selected. If you are building a career in the industry, we strongly encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Filene's deadline to apply is December 2, 2022.
Filene's deadline to apply is December 2, 2022.
ROGER HEACOCK GAC-HTH SCHOLARSHIP
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This Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) scholarship was created to honor Roger Heacock’s servant leadership and longtime commitment to credit union advocacy and grassroots engagement by providing financial assistance to credit union professionals who are members of DakCU and wish to attend the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) or the DakCU Legislative/Regulatory Hike the Hill (HTH). Assistance varies each year and is based on the number of qualified applicants and funds available.
Scholarship monies allocated to applicants may reach, but not exceed, the cost of attending the conference or event. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2022. |
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DAKCU MEMBERS
The CUNA GAC Housing information is open! See the "Accommodations" button above, or the hyperlink below, for the hotels available for Dakota credit unions. Remember, after clicking the link, you will need the league name as well as a case sensitive password to make your reservations:
To make a reservation:
Dates to remember:
- League: Dakota Credit Union Association
- Unique Link: https://compass.onpeak.com/e/42GAC23/in/category/35937
- Password: Green2023 (Password is case sensitive)
To make a reservation:
- Click on the unique link for your league and enter password.
- Select the hotel you would like (if your block has more than one).
- Create a unique password for each individual reservation they are placing, to secure credit card information.
- Select the arrival/departure dates you would like.
- Enter payment information. A major credit card is required for ALL reservations at the time of booking. Credit cards will not be charged at the time of the reservation.
- Credit unions will be able to book as individuals or groups (max 5 rooms per group)
Dates to remember:
- Friday, December 16, 2022: Reservations cancelled on or before this date will not be charged a cancellation fee of one night’s room and tax.
- Friday, December 16, 2022: Reservations cancelled after this date will be subject to a one night’s room and tax cancellation fee per room.
- Friday, January 13, 2023: All league housing must be entered into the housing system.
- Thursday, February 9, 2023: All reservations, changes and cancellations must be made with the Housing Bureau by this date, by 4:30 p.m. (EST).
- February 15, 2023: As of this date, all changes and cancellations must be made directly with the hotel. In addition, all cancellations are subject to a fee equal to one night’s room and tax paid to the hotel.
