Illinois Hike the Hill

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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. on December 11, 2024 to Hike the Hill! Network with lawmakers, regulators, their staff, and your credit union colleagues. 

Registration is now closed.

December 10-12, 2024

Washington, D.C.

Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town 
1900 Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314

Hotel Deadline: November 22, 2024

 

Reserve a Room

Tuesday, December 10

7:00 pm Laporta’s
1600 Duke St. in Alexandria
.2 miles (approx. 5 min walk)

Wednesday, December 11

7:00 am - 8:00 am Buffet breakfast at Embassy Suites

8:00 am - 10:45 am

Embassy Suites
(Carter Room)

Welcome - Opening Remarks - Hike Events Overview
8:00 am – 8:10 am
Joe Kregul, ICUL Chair
Tom Kane, ICUL President & CEO
Keith Sias, ICUL Senior Vice President

 

Regulatory Briefing and NCUA Meetings
8:10 am – 8:45 am 
ACU Regulatory Briefing
TBA, ACU speaker

8:45 am -10:45 am 
NCUA Board & or staff (based on NCUA Availability)
TBD, NCUA
Kelly Lay, NCUA Director of Examination and Insurance

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm

Light lunch served

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

Working lunch/ACU Legislative & Political Briefing

12:45 pm Meet in hotel lobby for van transportation to Credit Union House

1:00 pm 

(bus departs)

Van Transportation to Credit Union House
1:30 pm

Credit Union House (Capitol View Room)

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm - Senate Staff Panel Discussion

  • Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
  • Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm Congressional Visits
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Credit Union House Dinner

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Co-op Room) Reception
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (Capitol View Room) Group Dinner

7:30 pm

(bus departs)

Van Transportation Back to Hotel

Thursday, December 12: Safe Travels Home!