Annual Meeting

Your Credit Union's Annual Meeting will be a great opportunity to interact with the Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, Management, and Staff.  There will be an opportunity to learn more about the Credit Union services, win door prizes, and receive member giveaways (while supplies last).  There is no need for an election since the slate of officers as presented by the Nominating Committee will be elected by acclamation.

A copy of the 2024 Annual Report will be available for attendees and can be requested after April 17th. To receive a print copy please email Marketing@NewHCU.org after April 17th with your name and mailing address, or you can download a copy from here after April 17th. At present time, the 2023 Annual Report is still available by clicking below.

Below is a copy of the initial notice that was sent to the membership with a brief bio of the nominees on the Slate of Officers as presented by the Nominating Committee.

*** 2025 Annual Meeting of the Membership & Nominee Information ***

New Horizons Credit Union is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee who are elected by our membership at the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Volunteers of America (VOA) Southeast office at 1204 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL 36695 in their special events building.

The Nominating Committee, appointed by the Board Chairman, nominates at least one (1) member for each Board of Director and Supervisory Committee vacancy and determines that the nominees are qualified and willing to serve.  A call for nominations was published in the September Statements with a deadline of November 15, 2024. The slate of candidates, as presented by the Nominating Committee, includes two Board of Director positions which include Deloris Bagsby and Joe Mills; and two Supervisory Committee positions which include Joyce Morrissette and Michelle Healy.

Michelle Healy is currently appointed by the Board of Directors to serve on the Supervisory Committee after the resignation of Joy Mothershed in 2024.  The appointment of Ms. Healy is temporary until this Annual Meeting, at which time, if there is no opposition, she will be elected to fill the unexpired term by acclamation.

A brief statement of qualifications is included in this notice. Per the Credit Union Bylaws, an election will not be conducted by ballot, and there will be no nominations from the floor where there is at least one nominee for each position to be filled.

Nominations for vacancies may still be made by petition signed by 1% of the members with a maximum of 500.  Each nominee by petition must submit a similar statement of qualifications and biographical data with the petition. Nominations by petition must be accompanied by a signed certificate from the nominee that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office. All signed petitions must be received by March 1, 2025, and submitted to:

Secretary of the Board
New Horizons Credit Union
P.O. Box 2966
Mobile, AL 36652

Any candidate who wishes to run for office must be a member in good standing with the Credit Union. Interested and qualified members may obtain a candidate/petition packet from the Corporate Office at 622 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609 by the deadline.

Should there be no contest, nominees to the New Horizons Credit Union Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee will be elected by acclamation at the Credit Union’s Annual Meeting on April 24, 2025.

Slate of Officer Nominations

Board of Directors Nominees:

 

Deloris T. Bagsby (Incumbent) – 3-year term:

Deloris Bagsby has served on the Board of Directors since 2005 and currently serves as Vice Chairman. She formerly served on the Supervisory Committee and has been a Credit Union member for over 43 years. She is also a former credit union employee. Ms. Bagsby is retired as Program Coordinator from the Alternative Sentencing Department at the Mobile Correctional Center. She presently serves on the Mobile Judicial Commission appointed by Governor Kay Ivey. Ms. Bagsby stays active in the community through the Mobile County HIV Planning and Outreach Committee, Mobile Weed & Seed Community, Mobile Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and other organizations.

 

W. J. “Joe” Mills (Incumbent) – 3-year term:

W.J. “Joe” Mills has served on the Board of Directors for over twelve-years. Previously, Mr. Mills served on the Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee for over eight years. Mr. Mills also has served on the Credit Committee for nine years. Mr. Mills has been retired since 2001 from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, formerly Scott Paper Company, where he was employed in the E&I Department. Mr. Mills has been a proud New Horizons Credit Union member for over 56 years. Mr. Mills stays active in the community with his commitment to the annual Mobile County Public School System’s High School Hi-Q Scholastic Bowl & Tournament where he has participated as equipment manager and score keeper for over 30 years.

 

Supervisory Committee Nominees:

 

Joyce Morrissette (Incumbent) - 3-year term:

Joyce Morrissette has served as a member of the Supervisory Committee since 2023. She formerly served as a member of the Nominating Committee for several years and has been a member of the Credit Union since 2001. Ms. Morrissette is currently serving as a Treatment Coordinator/Counselor for the Mobile Community Corrections Center where she has been employed since 2004. She holds a Doctoral PH.D. in Human Services, along with a Master of Philosophy, Master of Public Administration, and several other degrees in her field. Ms. Morrissette also volunteers in the local community through various organizations.

 

Michelle Healy – 3-year term:

Michelle Healy was appointed to the Supervisory Committee by the Board of Directors in 2024.  Ms. Healy is the owner of Inspire Counseling, which assists individuals, families, and couples. As owner and counselor, Ms. Healy oversees all licensing, financial, and business operations. She is a graduate of Springhill College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and holds a Master of Science in Community Counseling from the University of South Alabama.  Ms. Healy has been active in her community and serves on the Penelope House Advisory Board, Mobile United Steering Committee, and the Junior League of Mobile.