METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 1, 2012

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Drema Isaac at 9:07 at E&A Credit Union.
 
PRESENT:  
Drema Isaac, Fran Pierce, Vicki McIntosh,  Marty Winiarski, Gary Sylvester, Patty Campbell (phone conf), Gail Hernalsteen, Jim Safian and Kathie Trembath.
 
COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Carolyn Edwards, Jan Rose and Lisa Burroughs
 
GUEST PRESENT:
Donna Siejutt, Crystal Gracz, Tony Boni and Jenny Bulgrien
 
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
February minutes were not available and will be approved at the April 2012 meeting.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The February Treasurer’s Report was presented by Fran Pierce.  A motion was made by Marty and seconded by Jim to approve the Treasurer’s Report.   Motion carried.
 
PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Donna discussed her written report including upcoming events and the new Facebook account.  The Employee Appreciation Night is scheduled for March 6th at Andiamo’s in Warren.  Registration to date is 395. The evening will include MCULLAF Basket Raffle and a table for ME GAC to introduce the committee to attendees.  Upcoming events are Annual Meeting on May 2nd and Annual Golf Outing September 10th.  Details will follow.   
 
GOVERNMENT & POLITICAL FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Patty reviewed her written report and announced Candice Miller as Federal Lawmaker of the Year, among others recipients for 2011. Included in Patty’s report was her letter to Mary Rupp, NCUA, regarding TDRs.
 
CU DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN:
Jenny reviewed the written report from the CU Difference Committee.  Further discussion included the new CU Link and the Detroit DMA schedule beginning in June
 
MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin, (not present at meeting) provided a written report to the Committee highlighting the upcoming MCUL sponsored events.  
 
MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicki reviewed her written report with further discussion on MCUL position on Federal & State issues, CU Difference, Multi-state Save to Win and SAS Initiative Fund changes. Executive committee voiced their concerns about eliminating SAS $500 funds and Vicki will discuss them with MCUL board.
 
CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Crystal reviewed the written Charity Committee Report. Charity for March & April is March of Dime-March for Babies.  The Chapter will be hosting 3 checkpoints at 3 walk locations.
 
ME GAC: Tony reviewed his written report.  The goal of the new committee is to raise funds and awareness for GAC. There are 8 committee members representing 5 credit unions.  They will have a table at Employee Appreciation Night to grow awareness.
 
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:  No report
 
OLD BUSINESS: Drema discussed the Chapter Effectiveness Award Submission which is due March 23rd.  Drema will complete the summary with attachments from the Charity, Program & Events and MEGAC committees.
 
NEW BUSINESS:  No report
 
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be Thursday, April 5 at Eastside Family FCU at 9 am.  
 
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.  
 
Minutes prepared by Gail Hernalsteen, Vice Chair