CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference kicked off Monday with President/CEO Jim Nussle's first major address as the organization's leader. Click through to see photos of the day's activities.

During the parade of states, representatives of the Minnesota Credit Union Network showed their Viking pride. Shown are Chuck Albrecht, MCUN chair and president/CEO of Mid-Minnesota FCU, and MCUN President/CEO Mark Cummins.

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle took a selfie with his general session crowd before commencing his speech. 

Nussle delivers his general session address.

Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer praised credit unions and revealed that he uses a credit union as his primary financial institution.

 Juanita Turner, who serves on the supervisory committee for URW Community FCU in Danville, Va., plays Plinko at the Share One NewSolutions booth.