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About

A Capital Affair Gala

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Connect. Contribute. Make Miracles.

A Capital Affair brings the credit union industry together for an elegant evening of mixing and mingling at a venue unique to the nation’s capital. The event is one of our region’s main fundraisers for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, along with the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile & 5K.

2024

A Capital Affair Gala

WHEN

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Cocktail Reception begins at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE

The National Archives Museum
701 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20408

Valet parking available | Business/Cocktail Attire

After Party Sponsored by SavvyMoney

10 pm at the JW Marriott

JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004

Tables decorated formally for the gala.
a capital affair

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Alkami

Democracy Sponsor

Allied Solutions

Constitution Sponsor

Alloya Corporate CU

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

Alloya Corporate CU

Democracy Sponsor

CU Student Choice

Patriot Sponsor

Callahan & Associates

Welcome/Valet Sponsor

Corelation

Independence Sponsor

Defense Credit Union Council

Independence Sponsor

FHLBank Atlanta

Registration/Coat Check Sponsor

Fiserv

Democracy Sponsor

Gallagher

Dinner Table Wine Sponsor

Jack Henry

Democracy Sponsor

Kudulis, Reisinger and Price

Constitution Sponsor

MD | DC Credit Union Association

Democracy Sponsor

Origence

Democracy Sponsor

PARC Street Partners

Independence Sponsor

PFP Family Security Plan

Piper Sandler

Patriot Sponsor

Q2

Democracy Sponsor

SWBC

Independence Sponsor

SavvyMoney

Democracy Sponsor

SavvyMoney

After Party Sponsor

Strategic Resource Management

Patriot Sponsor

TRM Solution, LTD

Patriot Sponsor

The Pod Agency

Constitution Sponsor

The Sheeter Group

Independence Sponsor

Trellance

Entertainment Sponsor

TruStage

Capital Sponsors

TruStage

Constitution Sponsor

Velera

Capital Sponsors

Vizo Financial

Gift Giveaway Sponsor

Our Board Members

John Bratsakis
,
Chair
MD | DC Credit Union Association
Kristin Shultz
,
Vice Chair
Spectra Credit Union
Charlie Mallon
,
Treasurer
ABNB FCU
Rick Wieczorek
,
Secretary
NIH FCU
Tim Anderson
,
Director
US Senate FCU
Jeff Bentley
,
Director
Northwest FCU
Stephanie Covington
,
Director
GPO FCU
Leigh Philibosian
,
Executive Director

Event Committee

Kristin Shultz
,
Chair
Spectra CU
John Bratsakis
,
MD | DC Credit Union Association

Fundraising Committee

Kristin Shultz
,
Chair
Spectra Credit Union
Eli Vasquez
,
Bank Fund Staff FCU
Rick Wieczorak
,
NIH FCU
Jeff Bentley
,
Northwest FCU
Karen Rosales
,
Arlington Community FCU
A Capital Affair

The Gala Through the Years

Click below to view photos from past A Capital Affair Galas!

Over $180 Million Raised for CMN Hospitals

Collectively, credit unions across the nation have raised more than $180 million for local CMN Hospitals. This makes credit unions the 5th largest fundraiser in lifetime giving for CMN Hospitals.

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