WASHINGTON– The Defense Credit Union Council has announced its new board of directors.
During its recent reorganizational meeting, Michael Kloiber (Tinker FCU) was reaffirmed as DCUC’s chairman. Bill Birnie (Frontwave CU) was selected as the 1st vice chair and Jack Fallis (Global CU) as 2nd vice chair. DCUC’s newest board member Maggie Sayer (Keys FCU) is treasurer, and Gary Yonamine (Schofield FCU) is secretary. Rounding out the 2020 – 2021 DCUC board are Denise Floyd (Fort Sill FCU) and Frank Padak (Scott CU).
“We are looking forward to working with our Board of Directors as we protect the interests of defense credit unions serving the U.S. military worldwide,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO.
Funds Are Raised
Separately, the DCUC announced that its “Together in Spirit” Fundraiser, held during its virtual annual conference, was a huge success.
“Though attendees couldn’t be together this year, it did nothing to slow the spirit of giving,” the DCUC said. “For the past 17 years, DCUC has supported military and veteran charities as part of its Annual Conference. This year, the virtual Fundraiser included an online Silent Auction and raffle for a patriotic blanket, handmade by Eileen Ehrsam, a long-time friend of DCUC. Prior to the start, DCUC set a goal to raise $7,000 for the American Gold Star Mothers of Northern California, which was chosen when this year’s conference was scheduled to be held in San Francisco.”
Overall, DCUC reported with support of its members, sponsors, and supporters, a total $9,725 was raised, all of which is being matched by the DCUC Board of Directors to give a total of $19,450.
“This donation will be a great boost to their mission of turning ‘Sorrow into Service,’” DCUC said. “It will go towards enhancing their work at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., and providing services to their local homeless Veteran population. It is an important organization, and one that DCUC is pleased to be able to support.”