METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 1, 2006

The regular meeting of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the METROEAST CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS was called to order by Chairperson Roger Quitter at 8:35 AM on June 1, 2006 at Christian Financial CU, Roseville, MI.

PRESENT: 
Roger Quitter, Drema Isaac, Fran Pierce, James Safian, Gail Hernalsteen, Lisa Pionk, Bonny Bileti, Jim Shereda, Nate Vinson

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED: 
Larry Philippi, Jill Trebilcock, Dave Rauch, Martin Carter

GUEST PRESENT
Patty Campbell, Ron Martin

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:
Motion was made by Jim Shereda and seconded by Nate Vinson to approve the minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting held on May 4, 2006.  Motion Carried.   

TREASURER’S REPORT:
May 2006 Treasurer’s Report was presented by Fran Pierce.   Motion was made by Gail Hernalsteen and seconded by Nate Vinson to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.  Motion Carried.

PROGRAM AND EVENTS:
Patty Campbell reported on the 2006 calendar of events and the program event participation roster.

LEGISLATIVE FORUM REPRESENTATIVE:
Jim Shereda reported on the Federal and State PAC fund balances;  he detailed the recent forum by-law changes;  The Grand Raffle started at the AC&E and ends October 31, 2006 with the drawing on November 14, 2006.  The grand prize is a 2006 Pontiac or $20,000 in cash.  The seller of the ticket gets $500;  June 7-8 is Hike the Hill in Washington D.C.;  Discussed MCULLAF / MCULAF endorsement recommendations for candidates. 

Michigan CU Brand Campaign:
Roger Quitter presented the participation levels of the Detroit DMA.

MCUL REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Martin reported that Heather Harris resigned from the MCUL on May 31, 2006;    The AC&E raised $80,000 for the CMN from the golf outing, silent Auction and CO-OP Services donation;  Jan Rose will be the new Blue Water Chairperson as of June 30, 2006.

MCUL DIRECTOR:
No report.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Roger Quitter reviewed the AAA/CUCorp/CMG relationships and the revisions to the AAA CU Member Rate Discount Program;  Roger and Drema Isaac will be meeting with the Blue Water Chapter in June to discuss the possible future merger of our chapters.

OTHER MOTIONS
N/A

OLD BUSINESS:
N/A

NEW BUSINESS:
The MCUL Chapter Website will have periodic updates of the meeting minutes;  Nate Vinson requested help with accounting and collections at Motown First FCU.

NEXT MEETING:
August 3, 2006 at Michigan Schools and Government CU.   The July meeting has been canceled.

NOTES

ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Lisa Pionk and seconded by Nate Vinson to adjourn this meeting at 9:42 am.  Motion carried.

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Roger Quitter, Chairperson                                James Safian, Secretary