b'God Bless Louisiana Credit Unions. - Representaive Clay HigginsCUNA GAC03. O M M E R C E C O M M I T T E E D I N N E R :CLCUL hosted a special dinner in Baton Rouge with credit union professionals and members of the Louisiana Commerce Committee. The event was extremely successful with seventeen committee members and representatives in attendance. Thomas Carmody, Chairman of House Commerce Committee, addressed the audience and thanked them for the opportunity 04. to engage in a more casual environment.U S G A T H E R F O R S T A T E C H A R T E R E D CR O U N D T A B L E W I T H L O F I :LCUL hosted its second roundtable discussion with Louisiana state chartered credit unions and the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions (LOFI). It was an opportunity to come together under a common bond and have constructive discussion on tough topics, sharing our experien-ces, frustrations and appreciation. While there was a formal agenda, it was an open conversa-05. tion with no topics forbidden.R S :C O M M E N T L E T T ELCUL has signed/drafted more than eleven comment letters this past year on behalf of Louisiana credit unions. Comment letters arent just submitted; theyre followed up with strong discussion. We use these opportunities to strengthen our alliances with a number of agencies.'