Responding to heightened legislative burdens in Austin and Washington as faced by credit unions, the Texas Credit Union League is on a campaign to sharply hone government relations skills using online vehicles.

Starting earlier this month and continuing into 2011, the league has been signing up CU executives for a three-part set of training webinars providing everything from basic skills of how to greet, meet and talk to lawmakers to how bills are passed and the role of lobbyists.

"So far we had 60 of the legislative coordinators sign up for our first Navigator webinar Nov. 4 and we expect many more for the final two Dec. 2 and Jan.6," said Jim Phelps, assistant vice president of advocacy and chapters.

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