METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 01, 2008
 

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Roger Quitter at 9:07am on May 01, 2008 at Christian Financial Credit Union.

PRESENT: 
Roger Quitter, Drema Isaac, James Safian, Lisa Pionk, Gail Hernalsteen, Jan Rose, Fran Pierce, Patty Campbell, Vicky McIntosh

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED: 
James Shereda, Michele Myrick, Deidra Williams, Gary Sylvester

GUEST PRESENT:
Ronald Martin, Phil Cooper, Judy Gardi-MCUL

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
A Motion was made by Lisa P., seconded by Drema I. to approve both the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 10, 2008, and also the Chapter Annual Meeting held later on the same date. Motion carried..

TREASURER’S REPORT:
Fran Pierce distributed and presented the April 2008 report. A Motion was made by Drema I. and seconded by Lisa P.  to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.  Motion Carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. recapped the Annual Meeting and mentioned the upcoming session about CU Safety. The triple play payment option was also discussed.

LEGISLATIVE FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
No formal report. A reminder about the upcoming Hike-the-Hill conference in Washington DC on June 11-12th.

MICHIGAN BRAND CAMPAIGN:
No formal report. It was noted that the ad campaign has begun in full swing.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin distributed and discussed his report. He reminded us about the Compensation Survey which is due by May 30th.

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicky Mc reported that the Board was working on the MCUL succession plan.  The restructuring of the Co-op Advertising Committee and the Legislative forum is moving along. She also gave on update on the potential sale of the MCUL building.

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. distributed and discussed the committees minutes from April 23rd. She reviewed last month’s MOD Walk for Babies and previewed the upcoming Relay for Life campaign.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Roger Q. nominated Vicky Mc to be our chapter’s alternate delegate to the AC & E, it was seconded by Jan R. Motion carried. We also discussed Dave Adam’s request to attend an Executive meeting, it was tentatively decided to invite him to our October meeting at this point.

OTHER MOTIONS
N/A

OLD BUSINESS:
Judy Gardi from the MCUL CRI group gave a detailed overview of all of the program offerings and services that they provide. She had several informative handouts which were distributed and discussed.

NEW BUSINESS:
N/A

NEXT MEETING:
On June 4th @ 4:30pm @ Michigan Schools & Gov’t CU. This will be PRIOR to the Board Governance seminar at the same locale.

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Lisa P. and seconded by Jan R. to adjourn this meeting at 11:06 am.  Motion carried.

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Roger Quitter, Chairperson                    James Safian, Secretary