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GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Be the difference Talk the difference Make a difference Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2 November 2012
Credit Union Central of Canada Local Provincial / Regional National
Explaining Ottawa Responsibilities Opportunities Challenges
Explaining credit unions Education
Getting heard in Ottawa Hired lobbyists In-house lobbyists Grassroots advocacy
Why grassroots? Uses our strengths to build relationships with legislators.
What is the CU Nation? A coordinated grassroots advocacy network for the credit union system.
Who is the CU Nation? Regular people with regular jobs at credit unions right across Canada who just happen to be passionate about the difference their credit union makes.
Making a difference • In-riding advocacy • “Hike the Hill at Home”; BBQs; etc. • “Hike the Hill” in Ottawa • Arm-chair advocacy • Messages by email or Twitter
Supporting the Nation • Information • “The Advocate” e-newsletter • Training • Webinars, conferences • Advocacy • Action Alerts, briefing notes, messaging and info about your MPs.
Why now? You don’t wait until you are thirstyto dig a well.
GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Kevin Dorse Manager, Advocacy dorsek@cucentral.com Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2 November 2012