GENERAL INFORMATION
BE EMPOWERED; MAKE AN IMPACT.
The GAC offers the opportunity to network with peers, hear from key legislative and political leaders, and experience a variety of breakout sessions on credit unions' most critical issues. You'll learn how to effectively deliver the credit union message, make the most of your Capitol Hill visits, and communicate with the media. In this critical election year, you will also learn about developments in political fundraising and campaign involvement.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Credit union CEOs/presidents, board members, COOs, CFOs, other credit union executives, governmental affairs specialists, public relations officers, CUNA Council members, association officials, supervisory committee members, young leaders, and others with an interest in the future of credit unions.
WHY ATTEND?
Legislative challenges and regulatory burdens continue to be a focus, and an election year brings the opportunity for credit unions to get behind our powerful cause. Together, we can build our future and provide the vision of credit union success for new generations. The strength of the credit union system is showcased at the GAC through more than 4,000 attendees who participate in the GAC's Capitol Hill visits. And, the caliber of speakers from the Washington political establishment who address credit union leaders from the GAC stage is unrivaled.
It's time to grow the participation, champion the credit union cause, and effect positive change. By joining and working together, we can make a difference that matters — to every credit union member, and the entire credit union movement.
WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
The Washington Convention Center provides an abundance of space to accommodate growing attendance at the GAC and your business and networking needs. You can anticipate high caliber speakers, education and entertainment. Plan to mingle with your peers at receptions, lounge and refreshment areas, and stay connected in the Cyber Café, all in a spacious and accommodating facility.
With a dramatic 100-foot curved glass entry and beautiful granite and limestone, the Washington Convention Center is an outstanding architectural and cultural treasure. A stunning art collection gives the Washington Convention Center layers of sophistication. It is centrally located between two of the most fascinating neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.: the historic Shaw/U Street district and the revitalized downtown district.
Washington Convention Center is located between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and Mt. Vernon Place in downtown Washington, D.C., across from the City Museum.
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY
There is a curbside drop-off for wheelchairs, and sidewalk curb cut-outs are located at each corner of the Convention Center. There are also ramps leading from the 9th Street and 7th Street corners to the doors at the Mt. Vernon Place entrance. Automatic doors are located at the Mt. Vernon Place, L Street, and Metro (7th and M Streets) entrances. Inside the center, all public areas are served by conveniently located elevators. The guest information booth at the Convention Center has a limited supply of wheelchairs. You may arrange for motorized scooter rentals. Please call Scootaround, 888-441-7575, option # 1, or visit www.scootaround.com. Attendees are responsible to arrange drop-off, pick-up, and payment of scooters. We would be happy to store and charge your scooters for you overnight at conference registration in the Convention Center.
TRANSPORTATION
Overview
From Ronald Reagan National Airport
From Baltimore Washington International Airport
From Dulles International Airport
- CUNA-sponsored shuttles are provided Sunday through Wednesday for all official conference hotels. Shuttles pick up and drop off at the convention center's L Street entrance
- Metro stops at Mt. Vernon Square and 7th Street Convention Center on the Yellow and Green Lines. Visit Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for more information
- Over 2,000 parking spaces are available within a three block radius
- Taxis are available at the Mt. Vernon Square entrance
BY CAR
- Take the George Washington (GW) Parkway north to I-395 and Washington, D.C.
- Follow signs to the 14th Street Bridge
- Proceed across the 14th Street Bridge to Independence Avenue
- Turn right onto Independence Avenue and proceed 2 blocks to 7th Street
- Turn left on 7th Street and proceed 12 blocks to Mt. Vernon Place
- Turn left on Mt. Vernon Place
- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right
- Ronald Reagan National Airport Metro Station is located on the Concourse (Level 2)
- Take the Yellow Line train marked Mt. Vernon Square / Convention Center
- Exit the train at the Mt. Vernon Square / Convention Center stop (The Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center Station is the 7th and final stop on the Yellow Line from Ronald Reagan National Airport)
- Upon exiting the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station, the entrance to the Convention Center will be directly in front of you
Click here for a Metro map. For more information, please call 202-962-1234 or visit Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
From Baltimore Washington International (BWI) AirportBY CAR
- Take I-195 West to MD-295 South via exit 2B to Washington
- Continue west on US-50
- US-50 West becomes New York Avenue
- Proceed on New York Avenue
- New York Avenue becomes Mt. Vernon Place
- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right
The MARC train provides service to the BWI Rail Station with free shuttles to the airport terminal. For more information, call 1-800-325-RAIL.
- Take the MARC train from BWI Rail Station to Washington's Union Station
- Union Station is 10 blocks east of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- You may take a taxi or take the Red Line Metro train marked Shady Grove from the Union Station Metro stop located within Union Station
- Exit the Red Line train at the Gallery Place Station (This is the 2nd stop from Union Station)
- Transfer at Gallery Place station to the Yellow Line train marked Mt. Vernon Square / Convention Center
- Exit the Yellow Line train at the Mt. Vernon Square / Convention Center Metro Station (This is the first stop after boarding the Yellow Line train)
- Upon Exiting the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station, the entrance to the Convention Center will be directly in front of you
BY SHUTTLE
You may take the SuperShuttle from BWI Airport to the Walter E. Washington
Convention Center. For more information, please call 1-800-BLUEVAN or go to
www.supershuttle.com.
BY CAR
- Take I-66 East to Washington.
- Take Route 50/Constitution Avenue exit
- Proceed on Constitution Avenue
- Turn left on 7th Street
- Proceed 9 blocks on 7th Street and turn left on Mt. Vernon Place
- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will be on your right
- Go to the Washington Flyer Coach Service located on Arrivals Level at Door #4 ($8.00 fare payable upon boarding)
- The Washington Flyer Shuttle will go to the West Falls Church Metro Station
- At the West Falls Church Metro Station, take the Orangeline train marked New Carrollton
- Exit the Orange Line train at the L'Enfant Metro Station
- Transfer at the L'Enfant Metro Station to the Yellow Line train (on the upper level) marked Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center
- Exit the Yellow Line train at the Mt. Vernon Square/ Convention Center stop. (This is the 3rd and final stop after boarding the Yellow Line train)
- Upon exiting the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station, the entrance to the Convention Center will be directly in front of you
For more information, please call the Washington Flyer at 1-888-WASHFLY or go to www.washfly.com.
