METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 6, 2010

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Drema Isaac at 9:02 AM on May 6, 2010 at Central Macomb Community Credit Union.

PRESENT:  
Drema Isaac, Fran Pierce, James Safian, Gail Hernalsteen, Vicki McIntosh, Lisa Pionk, Jan Rose and Jim Shereda

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED:  
Patty Campbell, Jackie Ford, Gary Sylvester

GUEST PRESENT
Ron Martin, Crystal Gracz, Heather Bade, Lauren Vance

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
Motion was made by Jim Safian and seconded by Fran Pierce to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting held on April 1, 2010. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Fran Pierce.   Motion was made by Vicki McIntosh and seconded by Jim Safian to approve the Treasurer’s Report.  Motion carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
No report

GOVERNMENT & POLITICAL FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
No report

CU DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN:
A written report was provided to the committee.  The creative for the new flights is completed.  The total raised by the Detroit DMA was $356,724.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin provided a written report to the Committee highlighting the upcoming league sponsored events.  

MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicki presented a written report to the Committee.  The Main action items at the April League Board meeting were related to the recommendation of the Awards Committee.  In addition, the League Board voted against endorsing Pete Hoekstra for Governor.  

CHARITY COMMITTEE:
The written Charity Committee Report was reviewed. Crystal is still finalizing the totals for the Walk for Babies.  Our next charity will be Relay for Life.  

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
No Report.

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEW BUSINESS:
Elections for officers were held.  Gail made a motion to nominate Drema for Chairperson and Jan seconded the motion. Motion passed.   Fran made a motion to nominate Jim Safian for Vice Chairperson and Vicki seconded the motion. Motion passed.  Jan made a motion to nominate Lisa for Secretary and Vicki seconded the motion. Motion passed.    Gail made a motion to nominate Fran for Treasurer and Jim Safian seconded the motion. Motion passed.  All nominees accepted the positions.

The Committee appointed Crystal Gracz as Chairperson of the Charity Committee.  We still need a Chairperson for the Program Committee. Lauren and Heather were appointed as Co-Chairs of the CU Difference Campaign Committee.    

NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be at 9:00 a.m. on June 3 at Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.  

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Fran and seconded by Vicki to adjourn this meeting at 10:25 a.m.  Motion carried.

Minutes prepared by Lisa Pionk, Secretary.