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When Credit Unions Talk We Cast a Pretty Big Shadow.
(Representing 1.5 Million People will Do That!)

Cast Your Shadow at the 2008 State Governmental Conference.

January 29th & 30th, 2008
Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel in Tempe
1600 South 52nd Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281

Arizona Credit Union System
Look Out For The Little Guy
 

 

We are the working men and women of Arizona from all walks of life who are credit union members--the owners and focus of credit union service. Nearly 1.5 million Arizonians belong.
 
 
 
Note: This is a Tentative Schedule and some times may change.
 
ACUL - PAC Awards Dinner
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe
5:30pm  - 6:00pm Cocktails
6:00pm  - 8:00pm Dinner and Awards with Representative Kirk Adams (R-19)
       
State GAC - Look Out For The Little Guy
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe
7:30am  - 8:00am Check In & Breakfast
8:00am  - 8:15am Introductions
8:15am  - 10:00am Representative Paul LeVota - "How To Speak So Politicians Will Listen"
10:00am  - 10:15am Break
10:15am  - 11:00am John Magill - CUNA
11:00am  - 11:30am Representative Chad Campbell (D-14)
11:30am  - 2:00pm Legislative Lunch at the State Capitol (Senate Lawn)
TBD  - TBD Legislative Visits
 
 
Arizona State Representative Chad Campbell (D-14)
  Chad Campbell is a Phoenix native and lifelong Arizona resident. A graduate of Moon Valley High School and Northern Arizona University, Chad is a State Representative for District 14, which covers parts of central and west Phoenix.

Chad has been an active community member for many years working on a variety of issues. As a community leader and nonprofit director, some of the key issues he has worked on over the years include improving the Maricopa County transportation system, protecting state shared revenues for cities, advocating for renewable energy and smarter growth, and improving workers' wages. Chad is also the former Community Outreach Director for Children's Action Alliance, the state's leading non-profit organization fighting for children and families.

As a legislator, Chad's priorities include improving public safety, better management of our state's growth, protecting our natural resources, and improving our public education system - both K through 12 and higher education.

In addition to his duties at the legislature, Chad is a private consultant and also serves on the Board of Directors for various non-profit organizations, including his role as President of Phoenix SCORES
 
 
John Magill - Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs for CUNA
A prominent and accomplished congressional staff administrator, Magill has nearly 30 years’ experience on the Hill, the past 19 of those working for Rep. Wally Herger (R-Calif.), a chairman of the human resources subcommittee for the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. Magill was most recently chief of staff for Rep. Herger.

Aside from Chairman Herger, he has also served as an administrative assistant to retired Rep. G. William Whitehurst (R-Va.), and as senior staff assistant/counsel to the late Rep. J. Kenneth Robinson (R-Va.).

On Capitol Hill, Magill has been involved in a number of organizations and groups related to congressional operations. He is a vice president and member of the board of directors of the Capitol Hill Club, established for members of the Republican Party; former president of the association of current and former congressional chiefs of staff; and a former treasurer and president of the Hill Investment Club, a Republican social organization.

Magill is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and holds a JD from Tennessee. He is married to Susan Aheron Magill, who in January 2006 retired as chief of staff to Sen. John Warner, (R-Va.), after 24 years of service. She now holds a senior executive position in government affairs for the Pew Charitable Trusts.
   
 
   
Missouri State Representative Paul LeVota
Paul LeVota is an entertaining and empowering speaker that provides practical concepts that will be remembered well after the presentation. He brings over 18 years of proven success in presenting to large and small groups while making each person feel involved. His experience as an elected State Representative serving in the Missouri General Assembly brings a real insight to politics and leadership skills.

Paul serves as the Minority Leader in the legislature, the highest-ranking member of his party in the Missouri House of Representatives. While still in college, he was elected to his first political position. Over the past 25 years, Paul has been intimately involved with many different political campaigns from local school board to national presidential races. Paul has insider knowledge as a policy maker, along with a decade of experience in informing audiences with passion and enthusiasm.

Paul was awarded the “Best New Legislator of the Year” by the Show Me Council for Responsibility and Accountability in Government. . He has also received “The Hero for Healthcare Award” from the AFT Healthcare Midwest, was named the “Defender of Patient’s Safety” from Missouri Watch Coalition, and “Champion of Justice” from MATA. Paul has also received distinction as a nominee to the American Council of Young Political Leaders exchange program. In addition to monthly newsletters, town hall meetings, and newspaper columns, Paul hosts a weekly radio program to continually communicate with the public.
 
Paul received a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications and Political Science from Central Missouri State University. Later, he received a Masters of Science in Management from Baker University. Paul is married to his college sweetheart, Nancy, and the father of two daughters, Meghan and Madeline. Paul is a life-long resident of Jackson County Missouri, growing up and living in Independence. He currently consults for different companies, such as AT&T and Black & Veatch.
 
   
 
  ACUS Capitol Club Awards Dinner: $55.00 per person
This event is free to all Presidential Circle, Senatorial Committee, and Congressional Caucus members of the Capitol Club
   
 

Check to see what level of membership you are by clicking here!

   
  Conference Registration: $198
Scholarships are available through the Arizona Credit Union League Foundation, contact Sandy Watts at swatts@azcreditunions.org for more information.


Price includes breakfast and lunch
   
  Registration: Corporate Funds can be used to pay for both events.
   
  ACUL-PAC Awards Dinner Online Registration:
  Click here to Register Online
  or
  ACUL-PAC Awards Dinner and State GAC Registration
  Click here to download and print the State GAC Registration Form to mail in your registration(s)
 
 
   
  This year we have selected the Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe. The convenient location puts you near several roads such as I-10, the 202 Red Mountain Freeway and Interstate 17. Just three miles away, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is easy to reach with the hotel's complimentary airport transportation.
   
  Address:
1600 South 52nd Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
  Phone: (480) 967-6600
  Online: Sheraton Phoenix Airport Tempe
  Map: Sheraton Phoenix Airport Tempe
 
 
 
Help us get the word out about this year's State GAC.  Download a Flyer, print it, post it or pass it around at your credit union.
   
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