METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2012

The Annual Meeting of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Drema Isaac at 7:25 pm on May 2, 2012 at Andiamo Italia in Warren MI.  

Roll Call:  
Secretary Lisa Burroughs conducted a roll call of the credit unions represented.  The following credit unions were represented:

A quorum of credit unions was declared present, representing a total of 39 member credit union individuals. Also, MCUL/CUCorp and CenCorp were represented with 2 individuals.

Approval of Previous Annual Meeting Minutes:
The minutes of the previous Annual Meeting held on April 7, 2011 were distributed and approved on a motion by Jan and seconded by Marty.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer’s Report for December 31, 2012 was presented.  Gail made a motion to approve the report as presented, Marty seconded and the motion passed.

Chairperson’s Report:
Drema Isaac, Chairperson reported on the various activities of the chapter in 2011.  St. Cletus will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year.  In 2011 we raised 83% of our Federal PAC goal and 106% of our State PAC goal.  In 2011 we formed the MI GAC committee and the committee has already been very active.  The Charity Committee had 13 credit unions take part in its fundraising and over $41,000 was donated to charities in 2011. The CU Difference campaign is off to a great start for 2012 and all credit unions are encouraged to contribute. The Program and Events Committee had 750 participants in their events in 2011 and they organized the first chapter Facebook page in the state.  In 2011 the MetroEast Chapter won the MCUL Chapter Effectiveness award.  

Michigan Credit Union Foundation Presentation:
Jan Rose thanked all participating credit unions and the chapter for their contribution to the MCUF in 2011.  A special presentation was made to Detroit Metropolitan Credit Union for their contributions over the past two years.  

Elections:
The Nominating Committee consisted of Marty Winiarski, Chairperson and members Fran Pierce and Jim Safian.

Election Results:

Executive Committee:
Nominations Chairperson, Marty Winiarski advised members that:

Drema Isaac, Central Macomb Community Credit Union
Lisa Burroughs, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
Gail Hernalsteen, Motor City Co-op Credit Union
Vicki McIntosh, Belle River Community Credit Union
Carolyn Edwards, ABD Credit Union
Patty Campbell, Christian Financial Credit Union

are all candidates for the six, two-year term, executive committee positions.  All candidates had previously accepted their nominations.   Marty asked for additional nominations from the floor three times.   No new nominations were made.  A motion to close the nominations for the executive committee was made by Jim Shereda and supported by Jan Rose.   Motion carried.   

Delegates to the MCUL AC & E:
Nominations Chairperson, Marty Winiarski advised members that:

Lisa Pionk. Michigan Schools & Government
Gary Sylvester, Eastside Family
Drema Isaac, Central Macomb Community

are all candidates for three, one-year term, Delegate positions.  All candidates had previously accepted their nominations.   Marty asked for additional nominations from the floor three times.   No new nominations were made.  A motion to close the nominations for the Delegates was made by Fran Pierce and supported by Gail Hernalsteen.  Motion carried.   All three candidates were elected as Delegates to the MCUL AC & E by acclamation.

Alternate Delegate to the MCUL AC & E:
Nominations Chairperson, Marty Winiarski advised members that:

there is a single candidate, Vicki McIntosh, President-CEO of Belle River for this position.  No new nominations from the floor were made.  A motion to close the nominations for the Alternate Delegate was made by Frances Pierce and seconded by Kathy Trembath. Motion carried. Vickie is elected as Alternate Delegate by acclamation.

Old Business:

No old business

New Business:

No new business

Speaker:
A comedian gave a brief performance for the attendees.

Adjournment:

The Annual Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.


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Drema D. Isaac, Chairperson                                   Lisa Pionk, Secretary