METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 7, 2009
The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Drema Isaac at 9:07 am on May 7, 2009 at Michigan Schools & Gov’t CU, Clinton Township, MI.
PRESENT:
Drema Isaac, Fran Pierce, James Safian, Gail Hernalsteen, Lisa Pionk, Michele Myrick, Jan Rose, Patty Campbell, Jackie Ford, Vickie McIntosh
COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Roger Quitter, Gary Sylvester, James Shereda, Deidra WIlliams
GUEST PRESENT
Ron Martin, Heather Bade
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
Motion was made by Jan R. and seconded by Michele M. to approve the minutes from the Annual Meeting held on April 8, 2009. Motion Carried. A Motion was made by Gail H. and seconded by Michele M. to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee meeting held on April 8, 2009. Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The April, 2009 Treasurer’s Report was presented by Fran Pierce. A Motion was made by Lisa P. and seconded by Vickie Mc to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Motion Carried.
PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty C. reported on the Annual Meeting, and the Collection and ACH seminars. She also ran through the rest of the 2009 slate of events. She did raise the concern of low to moderate attendance at some events. We are on target for our $2500 net budget expense for 2009. The committee will re-examine the number of events when setting the 2010 agenda.
GOV’T & POLITICAL FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Michele M. reported on the Michigan GAC held last week. There will be a Legislative Breakfast on 09/25/09 @ Central Macomb Comm. CU-Warren. Michele also reminded everyone to respond to the Action Alerts sent via email.
CU DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN:
Heather B. reported that the Grand Raffle has started. The Detroit area radio ads have started and will continue until June 14th. 17 of 43 Metroeast CU’s have contributed $70,000 to the campaign. The next meeting of their group is scheduled for June.
MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin distributed and discussed various MCUL affairs via a handout report detailing the information.
MCUL DIRECTOR:
Vicky Mc. reported that the League Board met on April 21, 2009 and accepted the 2008 Audit report. Also they approved the return transfer of $750,000 from MCUF. Vickie also discussed the 25% dues reduction for a 2 year commitment and her reasons from abstaining on the vote. Also, the ramifications of the purchase of Coker,Goodwin by HRN ValueGroup were discussed.
CHARITY COMMITTEE:
Gail H. distributed and discussed the committee’s minutes from their April 14th meeting.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
No report, Roger excused.
OTHER MOTIONS
N/A
OLD BUSINESS:
Lisa and Drema will be our chapter’s two representatives at the Chapter Leaders retreat.
NEW BUSINESS:
The ELECTION of OFFICERS for the year are detailed below:
*Drema Isaac was nominated for Chairperson on the motion of Lisa, seconded by Michele. No other nominations were made. Motion Carried
*James Safian was nominated for Vice-Chairman on the motion of Patty, seconded by Michele. No other nominations were made. Motion carried.
*Lisa Pionk was nominated for Secretary on the motion of Jim Safian, seconded by Jan. No other nominations were made. Motion carried.
*Frances Pierce was nominated for Treasurer on the motion of Gail, seconded by Jan, No other nominations were made. Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING:
June 4, 2009 @ 9:00 am at E & A CU.
NOTES
ADJOURNMENT:
A Motion was made by Lisa P. and seconded by Fran P. to adjourn this meeting at 10:25 am. Motion carried.
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Drema Isaac, Vice-Chairperson James Safian, Secretary
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