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“Hike the Hill” is designed to bring Illinois credit union activists to Washington, D.C. The purpose of HTH is to better acquaint lawmakers, regulators, and their staff with credit unions and explain how the benefit on our local communities by providing financial well-being for their member owners.
Join us in Washington, D.C. to Hike the Hill! Network with lawmakers, regulators, their staff, and your credit union colleagues.
Event Date:
September 15-17, 2026
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- Hotel Information
- Sponsors
- Advocacy Assistance Program
- ICUL Event Policies
Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
1900 Diagonal Road
Alexandria, VA 22314, US
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
FHLBC
Envisant
TruStage
ASI/ESI
Illinois Credit Union League, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, is pleased to announce Advocacy Assistance opportunities for individuals to attend this year’s Hike the Hill. Individuals must be employees or board members of small asset sized credit unions ($100 million and under) or faith-based credit unions.
Review ICUL’s policies on cancellations, substitutions, photography, and more.
ReviewEmbassy Suites, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria VA
Laporta’s, 1600 Duke Street, Alexandria VA (0.2 mi walk from hotel)
8:00 am – 8:10 am
Michael Abraham – ICUL Chair
Libby Calderone – ICUL President & CEO
Patrick Smith – ICUL Chief Advocacy Officer
Regulatory Briefing and NCUA Meetings
8:10 am – 8:45 am – ACU Regulatory Briefing
TBA, ACU speaker
10:00 am -10:45 am - NCUA Board
Chairman Kyle Hauptman, NCUA
Kelly Lay, NCUA Director of Examination and Insurance
ACU Legislative & Political Briefing
TBA, America’s Credit Unions
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm - Senate Staff Panel Discussion
Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth
Embassy Suites
Group Dinner
Joe Theismann’s, 1800A Diagonal Road, Alexandria VA
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
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