METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 07, 2008

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Roger Quitter at 9:07 a.m. on February 7, 2008 at Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union.

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

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED: 
Jan Rose, Vicky McIntosh, Bonny Bileti, Deidra Williams

GUEST PRESENT
Patty Campbell, Ron Martin

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 January 10, 2008.  Motion Carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Januarys Treasurer’s Report was presented by Fran P. Motion was made by Jim Shereda and seconded by Michele M.  to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Motion carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. presented the calendar of scheduled events for the 2008.  The Annual Dinner @ Fern Hill is set for April 10th at 6:00p.m. with Tim Skubik speaking. At the groups next meeting they will work on a Board Pre-registration Discount Program to increase participation and value for attending affiliates.

LEGISLATIVE FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Jim Shereda reported the Lansing G.A.C. is April 16 & 17. The Washington GAC on March 2-6 has 107 registered MCUL participants so far.  Also, 2007 was our best fund raising year ever. Discussions continue on the GAC/Forum restructuring process.

MICHIGAN CU BRAND CAMPAIGN:
No report, the next scheduled meeting is February 28th.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin distributed and discussed his detailed handout. 

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicky Mc. absent, but Lisa P. had no news to report.

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. distributed and discussed the minutes from their January 15th meeting.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Roger Q. discussed that the March of Dimes is looking to get Corporate sponsors to help the cause.

OTHER MOTIONS
N/A

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEW BUSINESS:
The Nominating Committee consisting of Gary S. –Chair, plus the two Jim S’s was appointed. There are 6 expired terms to be considered for reelection in 2008.

NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is Thursday, March 20, 2008 (3rd Thursday) at Motor City Co- op CU at 9:00a.m.

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Gail H. and seconded by Gary S. to adjourn this meeting at 9:50:a.m.  Motion carried.

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Roger Quitter, Chairperson                                   James Safian, Secretary