Alabama Forms Group With LegislativeContacts, Friends

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - (04/04/05) More than 50 credit union executives inthis state have formed a new group called Credit Union Ambassadors.Formed by the Alabama Credit Union League and managed by CU-Vote,the new “CU Ambassadors” are to be a legislativeadvocacy contact group. According to the Alabama league, eachAmbassador brings to the group a relationship with one or more ofAlabama’s legislators or congressmen. “This group ofindividuals serves as the League’s key contacts toAlabama’s elected officials,” said Alabama LeaguePresident Gary B. Wolter. “We have a lot to protect in creditunions and these relationships are a powerful force.” mTheinitial meeting of this special group was kicked-off with areception and dinner at Montgomery’s Capital City Club whereLieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley was the featuredspeaker.