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The Ohio Credit Union League has developed several credit union advocacy materials that affiliated credit unions are welcome to distribute to their local elected and public officials, as well as community organizations and Select Employee Groups. All materials are password protected and require the current League Members-only password. Click here to request the password.   Facts About Credit Unions   A sheet of statistical information about the Ohio and national credit union movement. Also includes information about who credit unions are unique. Legislative Directories Downloadable .PDF directories of the Congressional members and Ohio Senators and Representatives in each chapter. The directories feature the elected officials’ names and formal titles (including if they are members of leadership), party affiliations, districts, office addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, hometowns, the number of credit union members in each district, and photos. Regulatory Comment Letters On behalf of Ohio's credit unions, the Ohio Credit Union League comments on proposed regulatory changes by the Federal Reserve Board, National Credit Union Administration, and other regulatory agencies. Access the comment letters.   A Creditorial A series of issues papers published by the Ohio Credit Union League to inform state and federal legislators about financial issues of importance to Ohioans and how credit unions serve members’ needs.   "Ohio CUs provide real solutions to Ohioans through affordable financial products and services" April 2011 State Level "On proposed Interchange Rule, CUs urge Congress to 'Stop. Study. Start Over'" April 2011 Federal Level "CUs provide real solutions for real Ohioans" October 2010 "Interchange amendment will drastically impact how credit unions serve their members" June 2010 "Credit Unions look to state, federal legislators to help them serve local governments, small businesses" March 2010 "Credit Unions Provide Creative Lending Programs to Serve Members Amidst a Difficult Economy" Aug. 2009 "People Helping People: Not Just a Motto, A Way of Life" March 2009 "At Ohio Credit Unions, the difference is you" Dec. 2008 "MoneyAndStuff Provided Needed Financial Education Resource to Ohioans" Sept. 2008 "StretchPay Program Saved Ohioans Millions in 2007" March 2008 "Helping Small Businesses Succeed" Sept. 2007 "Home Loan Program Helps First-Time Buyers" March 2007 "Credit Unions and Working Families" February 2007 "Teaching Our Children About Money" October 2006 "Payday Lending and the Debt Treadmill: Ohio's Credit Unions Take Action" June 2006 Advocacy Postcards A series of informational postcards mailed throughout the year to state and federal legislators to inform them about issues affecting consumers and how credit unions are meeting the challenge. American's negative savings rate   American's retirement savings Record mortgage foreclosures Need for financial education in schools Service to immigrant population Low graduation rates in Ohio Outrageous payday lending rates Record fees   Credit Union Values An information-filled one-page document to that explains how credit unions benefit members and communities, and highlights credit union programs that solve problems facing community members, and using money and credit wisely.     If you use any of the information enclosed in any of these documents, please credit the Ohio Credit Union League as the source.

The Ohio Credit Union League is the state trade association for Ohio's credit unions.
The League's purpose is to act as a catalyst for credit union movement success.

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The Ohio Credit Union League, 10 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 336-2894, (800) 486-2917,  Fax: (614) 336-2895
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