Notice of Annual Shareholders Meeting
Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.

1616 West Cameron Avenue, West Covina

The following members have been placed in nomination by the Nominating Committee for formal election at the Annual Meeting. In their own words, the nominees explain why they are seeking the nomination.

 

Board of Directors Seats:

Position #5 – Asa Bert, incumbent

“As a member of the Board of Directors of First Financial Credit Union, I have worked and will continue to work to assure the safety and security of member’s deposits. I will strive to improve and follow business strategies that will create the services you need as member-owners of the Credit Union. I will do my best to conscientiously evaluate potential products and services that could be offered to members of the Credit Union. In evaluating new products and services, I will make responsible decisions to the best of my ability to assure fiscal soundness of First Financial Credit Union. As a member (retired) of the educational community, I will try to reflect your interests as member-owners of the Credit Union. As your representative on the First Financial Credit Union Board, I will do my best to represent your financial needs.”

Position #6 – Knowelle Decker, incumbent

 “As a Director at First Financial Credit Union (FFCU), I will continue to work collaboratively with the other six Directors to set policy, review and evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance and review all financial and audit reports. Moreover, as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, I will assist in creating short- and long-term goals to ensure the safety and growth of the credit union. I will also continue to regularly attend Board meetings, FFCU sponsored events and positively represent the credit union. Staying abreast of current trends in the business world is important to remain competitive and viable, I will read pertinent books, articles, etc. to sharpen and hone my skills in this area.”

 

Supervisory Committee Seat:

Position #2 – Richard Dale Barnes, incumbent

“To continue my active participation on The Supervisory Committee. I am currently Chairman of The Committee and participate in regular and special meetings of The Committee; attend selected Board of Director meetings; interact with senior management including the Internal Auditor and interface with other persons by telephone, fax and e-mail. Our Committee has been increasingly active in the discharge of its duties and responsibilities. I anticipate The Committee to continue in this manner and I desire to stay involved in The Committee’s affairs as well as those of First Financial.”