Completed Online Membership Application - Part 1

QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Date:   7/20/09
Proposing Member:  Fred Vandervort
Member No.: 40
Category (Type of Business): Banking
Applicant's Firm Name: M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank
Address:  1510 West Southern Ave
City:  Mesa
State:  Arizona
Zip: 85202
Representative(s) attending meetings: 
1 (Name)  (Title)
2 (Name)  (Title)
Jake Ulrich, Branch Manager
1) How long has sponsoring member known this proposed member?  How well do you know firm and representative?

Little over Two Years. My company has done it's banking thru M&I for six years and has received excellent support and service.

2) Is this person the executive decision maker?  Yes
3) Is this person the actual owner of the business?  No
4) What makes this proposed member superior to its competition?  In what way(s) does the proposed member's business stand out from its competition?

They are expanding their branches in order to service more clients. Professional and accommodating personal keeping me up to date on current banking practices.

5) How would sponsoring member rate proposed member's business reputation and ethics?  (Case History) (A 1-2 word response of excellent or very good does not apply)

Jake already has the accounts of several MABE members. He is an avid biker (both motor and pedal). He has mentored two young men and is active in Big Brothers & Big Sisters.

6) Can proposed member attend the weekly Friday morning meetings on a consistent and regular basis? Yes
7) Has proposed member been advised on the rules and guidelines on MABE? Yes
8) Has proposed member been advised of quarterly dues and initiation fees? Yes