We own our relationships with elected officials and meet with them regularly to ensure they know the credit union perspective when considering legislation that would affect our industry.
To convene at noon on Monday, April 14, 2025. Final Adjournment no later than Thursday, June 23, 2025.
In order to be able to accept contributions from credit union members and professionals, your credit union must have a current signed permission agreement on file.
Awarded annually to the state that raised the highest percentage of their 2023 Annual Goal.
Awarded annually to the state that increased their dollars raised by the greatest amount over the previous year, Louisiana raised $37,334.00 more tin 2023.
Awarded annually to each League that meets or exceeds 100% of its annual fundraising goal.
Awarded annually to the credit union that raised the highest dollars for each state.
$500 or more donated during a calendar year
$250 or more donated by young professionals during a calendar year
As our advocacy efforts grow, we recognize that there is a need to ensure our that our communicates are effectively delivered to the proper audience so that Louisiana credit unions can activate quickly on key issues impacting credit unions. Our Political Advocacy Program identifies one advocacy point person at each member credit union that is ready to be an Advocacy Champion for Luminate.
Lawoka Bolden, Chair, First Pioneers CU
Chris Chelette, Valex FCU
Kym Copeland, New Orleans Firemen’s FCU
Ben Dubuc, First Pioneers CU
Michelle Jinks, Access of Louisiana FCU
Lacie Lingo, St. Tammany FCU
Jessica Sharon, Pelican State CU
Vanessa Garcia, INSTEP CU
April Jo Wadkins, Kraftman FCU
Randi Willis, Bossier FCU
Steve Webb, Ex-Officio, Neighbors FCU
Brian Burton, Access of Louisiana FCU
James Hunter, New Orleans Firemen’s FCU
Lee Melancon, Ascension CU
Gary Crockett, Pelican State CU
Gary Funderburk, Ouachita Valley FCU
Jessica Sharon, Pelican State CU
Jason Thornton, University of Louisiana FCU
Diane Ward, Bossier FCU
Steve Webb, Ex-Officio, Neighbors FCU
