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From attending candidate and party fundraisers to connecting with legislators over lunch or at an Annual Meeting, many of the important legislative relationships are built and strengthened outside of the State House. Over the past few months, the League and Maine CUs have remained engaged and active participants in a host of legislator interactions. "It's about not only making connections but cultivating those connections to create lasting and positve relationships. The significant success and reputation that Maine CUs have in Augusta is a direct correlation with the ability and willingness of credit union representatives to get involved. The more connections Maine CUs can make and have with legislators, the more beneficial it is when there is an issue or bill to discuss," remarked Elise Baldacci, AVP of Governmental Affairs for the Maine CU League.
Below are some recent CU-legislative connections:
Rep. Ward attends Seaboard FCU's Annual Meeting
(L-R) Rep. Karl Ward and Seaboard FCU's President/CEO Kyle Casburn at the CU's Annual Meeting. Rep. Ward addressed attendees and praised the work and value of credit unions.
Senate President meets League President
Senate President Mike Thibodeau welcomed Maine CU League President Todd Mason to the State House for a meeting in September.
House Minority Leadership and League President meet over lunch
Last month, Todd Mason, President of the Maine CU League, met with Rep. Ellie Espling, Assistant House Minority Leader, and Rep. Ken Fredette, House Minority Leader and CU Board Member, over lunch.
Senate Minority Leader visits League
Senator Troy Jackson, Senate Minority Leader, made a stop at the Maine Credit Union League's Offices a few weeks ago, to meet with Maine CU League President Todd Mason.
House Republicans Golf Tourney
Maine CUs supported the House Republican Golf Tournament with a team and a contribution. Pictured here are (l-r) Gary Glenn, EVP at the League and Synergent; Rep. John Picchiotti, who also serves as Board Chair at KSW FCU; Jon Courtney, one of the League's contract lobbyist; and Luke Labbe, President/CEO of PeoplesChoice CU.
Justin Alfond's Democratic Golf Tourney Fundraiser
Maine Savings FCU represented the League and Maine CUs at a Democratic Fundraising Golf Tournament, hosted by former Senate President Justin Alfond last month. Pictured (l-r) are: Dave Sayers, Barry Goulette, Justin Alfond, Larry Haskell, and Rob Carmichael.