METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 2, 2008

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METRO EAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Roger Quitter at 9:00 a.m. on October 2, 2008 at Christian Financial CU, Roseville, MI.

PRESENT: 
Roger Quitter,  Lisa Pionk, Patty Campbell, Jim Shereda, Vicki McIntosh, Drema Isaac, James Safian, Gail Hernalsteen

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED: 
Gary Sylvester, Fran Pierce, Michele Myrick, Jan Rose, Deidra Williams

GUEST PRESENT
Ron Martin-MCUL, Jackie Ford-DMCU, Dave Adams-MCUL, David Mroz-MCUL, Lauren Vance-CFCU

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
Motion was made by Gail H. and seconded by Vicki Mc. to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting held on September 4, 2008.  Motion Carried.   

TREASURER’S REPORT:
No Report, Fran Pierce not present.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. reported that there are 53 people enrolled for the BSA Seminar scheduled for October 07, 2008. Holiday luncheon party notices will be sent out in the beginning of November for our December 4th meeting at Andiamos.

LEGISLATIVE FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Jim Shereda reported on the credit unions who have reached their goals for state and Federal PAC funding.

MICHIGAN CU DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN:
Lauren V. reiterated some of the comments made by Dave Adams on the forthcoming supplemental ad campaign to promote credit union safety and soundness features. Dave Mroz also talked about the forthcoming supplemental ad campaign and the MCUL Charity Match Program which is detailed in his handout materials.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin distributed a summary handout and reviewed some of the recent MCUL hires.

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. reported that there was no meeting last month but our new charity project is “Phone Home for the Holidays”. Our Metro Beach checkpoint won the MOD award for Best Checkpoint at the Walk for Babies this summer. Also, an award for Michigan CU’s placing in the top 20 for donations by an organization.

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicky Mc. discussed the issues from their recent Planning session and also the proposed Article X by-law changes. She also reiterated some of Dave Adams previous comments.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Roger Q. reviewed the September Golf Outing results which netted about $6,000 for our charity.

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEW BUSINESS:
Dave Adams presented/discussed a lengthy array of topics and also answered the committee’s questions. He covered dues issues, large, medium and small asset sized CU issues, fundraisers, education programs and pricing, and regulatory burdens among other informative discussions topics.

NEXT MEETING:
9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Central Macomb Community CU’s new Warren Branch.   This will be a planning session, be prepared to bring and discuss new ideas.

NOTES

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Gail H. and seconded by Vickie Mc. to adjourn this meeting at 10:45 a.m.  Motion carried.

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Roger Quitter, Chairperson             James Safian, Secretary