METRO EAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 05, 2009

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 February 5, 2009 at Christian Financial Credit Union.

PRESENT: 
Roger Quitter, Drema Isaac, Fran Pierce, James Safian, Jim Shereda, Gail Hernalsteen, Gary Sylvester, Lisa Pionk, Patty Campbell, Vickie McIntosh, Jackie Ford

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED: 
Deidra Williams, Jan Rose, Michele Myrick

GUEST PRESENT
Ron Martin, Lauren Vance

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
Motion was made by Gail H. and seconded by Jim Shereda to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting held on January 8, 2009.  Motion Carried. A Motion was made by Jim Shereda, seconded by Vickie Mc, to approve the minutes from the Strategic Planning meeting held 11-06-08. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
The January 09 Treasurer’s Report was presented by Fran P. After discussion, a Motion was made by Vickie Mc, and seconded by Drema to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Motion carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. distributed and discussed the revised calendar of events for 2009.

GOVERNMENT & POLITICAL FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Drema I. gave an extensive report reviewing the 2008 goals and results, as well as, the 2009 goals for PAC fundraising. A reminder that the GAC is coming up. Also, the Michigan GAC and Hike the Hill are set for later on this year. We also discussed some of the proposed changes to the Bankruptcy laws which CUNA and MCUL oppose as currently written.

CU DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN:
Lauren V. discussed a handout of the ad campaign which will start 02/15/09 focusing on the “Invest in America” program. It will start with radio ads.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin discussed his handout. 

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vickie Mc.stated that the next Board meeting is scheduled for 02/10/09.

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. stated that the next meeting of the committee is set for 02/10/09.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Roger Q. reviewed that there are about ½ of our Committee Members who are up for re-election at the April Annual Meeting. At this point, all are running for re-election.

OTHER MOTIONS
N/A

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEW BUSINESS:
N/A

NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Motor City Co-op CU @ 9:00 a.m.

NOTES
ANOTHER LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST IS BEING PLANNED FOR THE MARCH 5TH MEETING AT MOTOR CITY CO-OP CU

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Lisa P. and seconded by Drema I. to adjourn this meeting at 9:55 a.m. Motion carried.

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Roger Quitter, Chairperson                         James Safian, Secretary