2022 Spring Hike the Hill
Date
June 7, 2022
5:00 pm PDT (6:00 pm MDT)
—
June 9, 2022
5:00 pm PDT (6:00 pm MDT)
2 days
Pricing
Free
Location
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington DC 20001
Reservation Booking Link
Connect With Us
Jordan Beyer
Manager, Grassroots Advocacy
GoWest
Phone: 208.350.6509
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x309
Jordan Beyer is Grassroots Advocacy Manager for the GoWest Credit Union Association. In this role, he has the pleasure of working closely with credit union leaders and their staff in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to help them better understand their role as credit union advocates. Beyer enjoys being a storyteller, conveying to elected officials on […]
Ryan Fitzgerald
VP, Legislative Affairs for Idaho
Phone: 208.350.6116
Toll-free: 800.995.9064 x306
Ryan Fitzgerald is the GoWest Credit Union Association Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the State of Idaho. Fitzgerald works on behalf of Idaho credit unions and their members to advocate for sound policy and legislation that is beneficial and supportive of the credit union movement. He’s a passionate advocate for credit union interests and, […]
Join us at the Spring Hike the Hill as we connect with both Congressional and Regulatory decision-makers in our nation’s capital. This grassroots advocacy event offers an invaluable opportunity to educate and inform our nation’s leaders, spread the credit union message to elected officials, and engage with regulatory partners.
When you register for this event, you directly represent the collective credit union community. Now being six states strong, we have a more influential voice than ever before. You also will have the opportunity to glean important insight regarding the changing environments of payment systems and the quickly evolving world of digital assets.
Meetings will begin on the morning of Wednesday, June 8, and will conclude by mid-afternoon on Thursday, June 9.
AGENDA
| DATE & Time (PT) | DESCRIPTION, SPEAKERS & LOCATION |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 8 | |
| 8 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. EDT | Breakfast and Speaker Presentation Expanding Market and Future of Digital Assets Amanda Wick, Senior Investigative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives |
| 8:50 a.m. - 10 a.m. EDT | MWCUA / NWCUA Issue Briefing |
| 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT | Congressional Delegation Meetings Individual delegation meeting schedule meeting will be provided prior to travel to D.C. |
| 6:30 p.m. EDT | Reception and Dinner Location to be announced |
| Thursday, June 9 | |
| 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EDT | NCUA Headquarter Meetings Chairman Todd Harper and Senior NCUA Staff Meetings 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 |
| 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. EDT | Lunch with Board Member Kyle Hauptman and Staff Joe Theismann's Restaurant 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite A Alexandria, VA 22314 The Terrace, Room 4 - Private Dining Room |
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Special Travel Rates and Discounts: Special rates and discounts have been negotiated for travel accommodations.
ACCESSING FEDERAL BUILDINGS
During our Hike the Hill activities, we will be entering federal buildings on Capitol Hill, the National Credit Union Administration, etc. Please make sure to have proper identification with you for all meetings. In addition, our advocacy team will be reaching out to you prior to your travel to obtain information so that you can be pre-screened to efficiently access the buildings. Thank you for your assistance in this process, as we want to ensure all attendees can quickly proceed through security and attend all the events they wish to.
QUESTIONS?
For more information, and to register for the event, contact Jordan Beyer at 800.995.9064 x309 or via email at jbeyer@nwcua.org or Ryan Fitzgerald at 800.995.9064 x306 or via email at rfitzgerald@nwcua.org.
For assistance with hotel and travel logistics, please contact Ryan Lee at 800.995.9064 x227 or via email at rlee@nwuca.org
Safety & Risk Policy
Assumption of Risk: Attendee assumes all risks and accepts sole responsibility for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that attendee may experience or incur in connection with attending a Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA) EVENT.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the attendee acknowledges the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assumes the risk of exposure or infection by attending the EVENT, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, disability, and/or death to the attendee. Attendee understands that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at an EVENT may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of others who may attend the event or their families, colleagues, or others with whom they may have contact. Attendee understands and agrees that this Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of NWCUA, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the EVENT.
Attendee agrees to comply with all COVID-related procedures that NWCUA or the EVENT Venue may implement, including, but not limited to, mask-wearing and social distancing requirements, state health department guidance, restrictions on certain activities that carry higher COVID-related risk, such as social gatherings indoors, including bars or hotel rooms, in order to protect as much as possible the health and safety of all EVENT attendees. Failure to follow the guidelines as set forth by NWCUA or the EVENT Venue will result in denial of entrance to the EVENT Venue and also forfeiture of participation in the EVENT and any related fees.
The health and safety of our members, partners, and team, are of utmost concern. The NWCUA will follow the health and safety protocols set forth by both the venue and the local authorities at the time of the EVENT. Safety protocols such as temperature checks at controlled and limited entry points, the wearing of masks, social distancing, sanitation stations, and potentially others may be imposed. Protocols may be different from EVENT to EVENT. We will continue to monitor the situation and respond accordingly.
NWCUA Code of Conduct: NWCUA will adhere to the conduct standard(s) set forth at the time of the EVENT and asks that our members do as well. Each member is asked, at the time of purchasing registration to an in-person event, to read and check a Code of Conduct box. Those details may be found here.
Please note: Our plans will continue to evolve and center around the onsite experience and safety.
For more information, please visit our Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk for In-Person Events page here.
