METRO EAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 06, 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 9:05 am on November 06, 2008 at Central Macomb Community CU, Warren, MI

PRESENT:
Roger Quitter, Jan Rose, Jim Shereda, Drema Isaac, James Safian, Gail Hernalsteen, Gary Sylvester, Lisa Pionk, Michele Myrick, Vicki McIntosh, Patty Campbell, Fran Pierce

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Deidra Williams

GUESTS PRESENT
Ron Martin, Heather Bade, Beth Troost, MCUL

PREVIOUS MEETING  MINUTES:
Motion was made by Jan R. and seconded by Vicki Mc. to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting held on October 2, 2008. Motion carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT:
Fran P. distribured and discussed the September and October Reports. A motion was made by Vicki Mc. and seconded by Gail H. to accept and approve the reports as submitted. Motion carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. recapped the 2008 Event Schedule and discussed the upcoming Holiday Luncheon on December 4th. The November program was cancelled. There is also a need for more committee members.

LEGISLATIVE FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Jim Shereda recapped the General Election results. Michele M. also mentioned the CUNA GAC in Washington DC on Feb. 22-26th and the Michigan GAC coming up in April.

Michigan CU Difference Campaign:
Heather Bade distributed and discussed a handout detailing both the 2008 and 2009 campaigns. Michigan credit unions have contributed over $500,000 so far to the emergency communications radio ads campaign. MCUL has contributed $300,000.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin distributed and discussed his report. The sale of the Northville office has been completed and staff moves will be taking place over the next few weeks.

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicki Mc. reported on the details of the Board meeting held on Nov. 3rd, including a hand out on the proposed election process revisions. By-law Article 10 revision did pass to allow for Tailored reviews every other year instead of full audits. Future AC&E evens will rotate between TC, Detroit and GR.

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. distributed a press release about our 2008 fund raising efforts.  The committee meeting minutes were also distributed and discussed.

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT:
No report, comments tabled until the planning session.

OTHER BUSINESS:
Beth Troost gave a presentation on her Consumer Financial Education Program as well as an overview of her duties of her position.

NEW BUSINESS:
Motion was made by Lisa P. and seconded by Drema I. to appoint Michele Myrick, of E & A CU, to be the Metro East Government and Political Affairs Forum Representative. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEXT MEETING:
Christmas Luncheon on December 4, 2008 at Andiamos, Warren, MI at 12:00 pm.

January 8, 2009 at Michigan Schools and Government CU.

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Vicki Mc. and seconded by Fran P. to adjourn this meeting at 10:22 am. Motion carried.

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Roger Quitter, Chairperson                               James Safian, Secretary