Dakota Credit Union Association and America’s Credit Unions invite credit unions from all around the Dakotas to join credit union leaders from across the country at our industry’s largest gathering of the year!
The Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) will be held in Washington, D.C. March 2 – 6, 2025, attracting thousands of credit union professionals to our nation’s capital to rally around a united cause! As the premier event for credit union advocates, GAC empowers you to connect with industry leaders, influence policy, and drive positive change. This is the perfect opportunity to highlight the meaningful work credit unions are doing to improve the financial well-being of members and communities. This year’s theme, Together We Move – Moving with purpose, Moving with passion, Moving with strength, reflects the unity and determination you’ll help shape as we work together to improve financial well-being across the nation. In addition to focused advocacy efforts, GAC offers keynote speakers and many opportunities to network with industry experts. Explore the industry’s largest exhibit hall and discover the latest products and services. Finally, at the heart of GAC are “Hike the Hill” visits, organized by DakCU. Conference attendees travel to Capitol Hill to advocate for the needs of their members to change the credit union regulatory environment for the better. Feel free to contact any of our advocacy team if you have any questions: Jeff Olson; Chesney Garnos, or John Alexander. WELCOME TO OUR “ONE-STOP” GAC SHOP To assist you, DakCU has prepared a “one stop” GAC shop on our website, which you can find here. This convenience allows you to register for the conference, make your hotel reservations, and even apply for a scholarship for financial assistance! ROGER HEACOCK SCHOLARSHIP This 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 GAC. This year, we are excited to be offering four total scholarships (two per state) to attend the 2025 GAC, valued at $2,500 each. Find the fillable application form here. CRASHER OPPORTUNITIES! If you are selected to be a GAC Crasher and your credit union is a DakCU member, you will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the association to help defray the cost of attending! Crashers also receive FREE conference registration. This is an amazing opportunity for young professionals age 35 and under who are developing a career in the industry. *PLEASE NOTE: Applications are not yet open for GAC Crashers but we will announce in the Memo as soon as they are available! ACCOMODATIONS FOR DAKCU MEMBERS Courtyard by Marriott is conveniently located near the Convention Center and rooms are available for our Dakota GAC attendees. The standard room rate is $327 for single or double occupancy. Be sure to reserve your room when you register; just look for the “ACCOMODATIONS” link, and use the password provided on our “One-Stop GAC shop.” Be sure to pay attention to detailed instructions and cancellation policies. All housing must be entered into the system by Friday, January 17, 2025. If you have any questions about reservations, contact Paige Langhoff 701.250.3924. Comments are closed.
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