METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 19, 2007

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Roger Quitter at 9:05a.m.on November 19, 2007, at Christian Financial Credit Union.

PRESENT:
Roger Quitter, Drema Isaac, Gary Sylvester, Gail Hernalsteen, James Safian, Fran Pierce, Lisa Pionk, Jan Rose, Deidra Williams, Vicky McIntosh

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Michele Myrick , Bonnie Bileti, Jim Shereda

GUEST PRESENT
Ron Martin – MCUL, Patty Campbell

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
Motion was made by Gail H. and seconded by Fran P. to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee meeting held on October 04, 2007. Motion Carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Fran Pierce presented the October Treasurers report and a YTD recap of transactions. A Motion was made by Deidra W. and seconded by Lisa P. to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Motion Carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. reported that the October Internal CU Day Dinner @ Mac & Rays had 60 attendees. The Rick Weaver Time Mgt seminar had 32 attendees. She reminded everyone of the upcoming Holiday Luncheon on December 6 th @ Andiamos in Warren. The group is awaiting the 2008 MCUL schedule of events in order to coordinate with our chapter events.

LEGISLATIVE FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Drema I. reported that our chapter has reached 79% of our State PAC goals and 78% of our Federal PAC goals to date.

MICHIGAN CU BRAND CAMPAIGN:
Roger Q. had no report as their committee meeting is scheduled for next week in Lansing.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron M. had 2 handouts of upcoming events and also noted some personnel changes within MCUL.

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicky Mc. Reported that the Board worked on a preliminary budget for 2008 at their November 13 th meeting. The final version will be approved in December. They hired the Seidman CPA firm to do the annual audit but are considering a “tailored balance sheet review” in lieu of a full scale audit. There has also been a committee set up to consider changes to the AC&E format.

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. distributed a handout detailing the 2007 Charity Totals.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Roger Q. had no report.

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEW BUSINESS:
Our 2008 Strategic Planning session will follow after lunch today.

NEXT MEETING:
January 10 th 2008 at E&A Credit Union in Port Huron. Also, note the December 6 th Chapter Holiday luncheon meeting @ Andiamo in Warren.

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Lisa P. and seconded by Gail H. to adjourn this meeting at 9:42am. Motion carried.

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Roger Quitter, Chairperson                     James Safian, Secretary