METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2012

 
The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Drema Isaac at 5:05 p.m. at Andiamo Italia.
 
PRESENT:  
Drema Isaac, Fran Pierce, Vicki McIntosh, Marty Winiarski,  Gail Hernalsteen, Jim Safian , Jan Rose, Lisa Burroughs  and Kathie Trembath
 
COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Carolyn Edwards, Patty Campbell and Gary Sylvester
 
GUESTS PRESENT:
Tony Boni, Ron Martin, Crystal Gracz and Kevin Finneran
 
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
Motion was made by Marty and seconded by Vicki to accept April minutes. Motion carried.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The May Treasurer’s Report was presented by Fran Pierce.  A motion was made by Marty and seconded by Gail to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS FORUM REPORT:
Drema discussed the MCUL GAC.  All of the ME GAC members attended.  We had about 7 or 8 legislators visit our table. The small claims legislation was a key issue that we discussed with lawmakers.  

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin discussed his written report which included upcoming MCUL sponsored events.

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicki reviewed her written report and answered questions from the group.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
The written report was reviewed.  The group discussed the less than typical attendance at the Annual Meeting.  It was decided that we should keep the Annual Meeting in April and that we should have a credit union related topic presented instead of entertainment.   
 
CU DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN:
The written report was reviewed with the group.
 
CHARITY COMMITTEE:
The written report was reviewed with the group.  Both March of Dimes events were successful.
 
ME GAC:
Tony reported that Candice Miller said that she was sorry for missing us.  We are planning another meeting with her for the end of May.
 
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:  
No report
 
OLD BUSINESS:
None
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
None
 
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union.

ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.  
 
Minutes prepared by Lisa Burroughs, Secretary