METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
January 8, 2009

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Roger Quitter at 9:05 AM on January 8, 2009 at Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union.

PRESENT: 
Roger Quitter, Drema Isaac, James Safian, Michele Myrick, Patty Campbell, Gary Sylvester, Lisa Pionk, Vickie McIntosh, Gail Hernalsteen, Frances Pierce, James Shereda

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED: 
Deidra Williams, Jan Rose

GUEST PRESENT
Ron Martin, Heather Bade
  
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
A Motion was made by J. Shereda, and seconded by D. Isaac to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting held on November 6, 2008.  Motion Carried.   

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Fran P. presented and discussed the November and December Treasurers Reports. A Motion was made by Gail H. and seconded by J. Shereda to approve both reports as filed. Motion Carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. distributed and discussed the 2009 Events Schedule.

GOVERNMENT & POLITICAL  FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Michele M. reported that the 2009 MCULAF Lapel Pin Program letters and order forms were sent out

CU DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN;
Heather B. discussed the Invest in America auto loan campaign. She reported that the MCUL is considering purchasing a limited amount of TV advertising if funds are available to promote the program.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin discussed his representative report and also distributed the 2009 MCUL Education Calendar.

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vickie Mc. reported on the December 09, 2008 MCUL Board meeting where the 2009 Budget was finalized, and the 2009 Strategic Plan was reviewed and approved. The 2009 member dues notices were sent out. CuCorp will match up to $1 million of credit union contributions for the CU Difference campaign.

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. had no report other than to distribute the 2009 schedule of sponsored charities.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Roger Q. recapped the System Structure Task Force meeting from December. Also, the Leo XIII credit union has changed its name effective 01-01-09 to Eastside Family FCU.

OTHER MOTIONS
N/A

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEW BUSINESS:

a. The Nominating Committee for the 2009 Annual Meeting elections will be chaired by Drema I., assisted by Michele M. and Lisa P.
b. Lisa P. representing the Scholarship Committee gave an update on the focus and mission of the group. The size limit for qualification for scholarship awards has been raised to credit unions of $35 million and below. She recommended that the chapter donate $2,000 to the fund. On the motion of Jim Shereda, seconded by Gail H. the request was formalized. Motion Carried.

NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is Thursday, February 5, 2009 @ 9:00 am at Motor City Coop Credit Union.

NOTES

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Fran P. and seconded by Jim Shereda to adjourn this meeting at 10:05 AM.  Motion carried.