CU HISTORY
What is the name of the first credit union chartered in the United States?
Charted in 1908 originally called either "La Caisse Populaire, Ste-Marie" or "St. Mary's Bank"
also known as "The People's Bank"
Votes and ______ are the two most important things to lawmakers?
Money
What is Advocacy?
Advocacy is simply making your voice heard regarding something you are passionate about!
What does TCCUL PAC stand for?
a) Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League People’s Alliance Council
b) Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League Public Affairs Committee
c) Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League Political Action Committee
d) Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League Public Affairs Council
e) Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League Performing Arts Council
c) Texas Cornerstone Credit Union League Political Action Committee
Besides contributing PAC money to candidate campaigns, credit union employees can do what to show support for candidates that support credit union issues
Volunteer for campaigns
What is the name of the 1st Coastal Bend chapter area credit union that was chartered and is still open today?
Corpus Christi Postal Emp CU
BONUS - What Year?
Which of the following is the most effective method for contacting a legislator?
a) Telephone Call
b) Personal Letter
c) Face to Face in District
d) Face to Face in D.C. or Austin
e) Form letter of e-mail
c) Face to Face in District
What is Cornerstone's Premier Grassroots program?
UNITE
Who is eligible to contribute to TCCUL PAC?
a) Anyone who walks in your front door
b) Credit Union employees
c) Family members of credit union employees
d) Credit Union employees and/or members who belong to a Texas credit union
e) Corpus Christi City Council Members
d) Credit Union employees and/or members who belong to a Texas credit union
Name at least three ways an individual can volunteer in a candidate’s campaign
Block Walk
Phone Banking
Volunteer in campaign office
Distribute Signs
Work Polling Locations as a Poll Greeter
Name 3 threats to the credit union movement
*Banks
*Retail Groups
*Excessive Regulations
*Change in Tax Status
*Payday Lenders
There are 3 Congressional Districts that are in your chapter foot print. What districts are they?
*CD 27 - Michael Cloud
*CD 15 - Monica De La Cruz
*CD 34 - Vicente Gonzalez
On a federal level, what was the primary grassroots campaign that America's Credit Unions and Cornerstone League worked on during the first half of 2025.
Don't Tax My Credit Union
True/False – A credit union can make a political contribution to TCCUL PAC on behalf of its employees
FALSE – A credit union may NOT make a contribution to TCCUL PAC on behalf of its employees; however, a credit union MAY issue a check for funds received from employees
True/False
You can be paid by your employer when you volunteer for a campaign
FALSE – It is against the Texas Ethics Commission to pay individuals for volunteering in campaigns
In 1934, this President signed the Federal Credit Union Act into law - passed in large part due to Texas Senator Morris Sheppard and Texas Congressman Wright Patman
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
In August 1998, after a successful grassroots campaign, this President signed HR 1151 into law allowing credit unions to have multiple common bond within one field of membership.
President Bill Clinton
Which legislative win did credit unions achieved at the federal level this year?
a) Interchange
b) Data Security
c) Regulatory Reform
d) Tax Reform
e) Payday Lending
1) Tax reform passed and was signed into law leaving our tax exempt status untouched.
Employees may offer which 2 incentives for participation in TCCUL PAC?
a) A day off with pay
b) Hugs
c) Dress down Friday’s
d) Caribbean Cruise
e) Lunch with the boss
Dress down Friday’s and Lunch with the Boss
True/False
Volunteering in a campaign on behalf of credit unions means you must vote for that candidate
FALSE
In 1844 the credit union movement began with a simple idea. What was it?
That people could achieve a better standard of living for themselves and others by pooling their savings and making loans to neighbors and co-workers.
What is the total of state and federal lawmakers representing Texas?
a) 100
b) 76
c) 412
d) 225
e) 329
There are 225 state and federal lawmakers representing Texas - 2 US Senators; 38 Congressional Representatives; 150 State Representatives; 31 State Senators; 4 Statewide Officers
What does UNITE stand for?
a) Understand; Notify; Invest; Target; Engage
b) Understand; Notify; Invest; Testify; Engage
c) Understand; Notify; Invest; Target; Encourage
Understand; Notify; Invest; Target; Engage
True/False
If your boss feels strongly about employee participation in TCCUL PAC he/she may force you to make a contribution.
FALSE – Contributions to TCCUL PAC are strictly voluntary
True/False
Volunteers need to be available at a minimum of 2 hours a week to be effective for a campaign
FALSE – Any time you can volunteer will be appreciated and helpful