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For Immediate Release Contact: Patrick Harris Director of Media Relations Ohio Credit Union League pharris@ohiocul.org 800-486-2917

Ohio General Assembly Hears Message: Credit Unions Safe, Sound, Secure

Columbus, Ohio (April 1, 2009) – Nearly 80 credit union leaders from across Ohio converged on Capitol Square yesterday to share insight into credit union initiatives with their state legislators.  In all, 82 meetings between Ohio General Assembly members and credit union representatives were held, with discussions centering on mortgage moratoriums and allowing credit unions to accept public deposits.

Dubbed Credit Union Day at the Statehouse, attendees were also invited to listen to top Ohio legislative and political leaders discuss their agendas between meeting with lawmakers.  Highlighting the speaking portion of the day’s agenda were House Speaker Armond Budish (D-Beachwood), Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Chair John Carey (R-Wellston), Ohio Treasurer of State Kevin Boyce, and Auditor of State Mary Taylor.  Credit union regulators from the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions also addressed the contingent.

Ohio Credit Union League General Counsel John F. Kozlowski deemed the day an overwhelming success.  “We have great credit union leadership in the state of Ohio and they understand the importance of building relationships with their local leaders,” said Kozlowski.  “With so many pieces of legislation focused on financial institutions, we need to make sure our state leaders understand that our credit unions are safe, sound, secure, and ready to lend.”

A reception sponsored by OCUL Services Corporation (OSC) was held at the Hyatt on Capitol Square after the meetings concluded.  OSC hosted the contingent of credit union leaders and invited all Ohio House and Senate members to mingle with their credit union constituents.

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The Ohio Credit Union League, with offices in Columbus, is a state trade association representing 412 credit unions. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions owned and democratically controlled by their members. Ohio credit unions provide savings, loans, and other consumer financial services to their 2.6 million members. To learn more, visit www.OhioCreditUnions.org.