SHREVEPORT, La. — Two long-time directors are running for another term on the African-American Credit Union Coalition's board, while another has chosen not to seek another term.

Helen Godfrey-Smith, president/CEO of Shreveport Federal Credit Union, has been with the coalition since it officially formed in 1999 and is running for another term. Sheilah Montgomery, who has also been with the AACUC since its early days, is also running for another term on the board. Montgomery is president/CEO of 1st Choice Credit Union.

Three AACUC members are also vying for a position on the board. Vaughn Johnson, vice president of business consulting at Members United Corporate FCU, Melinda Edmunds, vice president at Congressional FCU and Tarra Jackson, vice president of lending at Del-One FCU.

Michael Hale, president/CEO of Andrews FCU, who was one of the key architects behind organizing AACUC and served as its first chairman, has chosen not to seek another term, according to AACUC. Hale is currently serving as chair emeritus and conference committee co-chair.

The votes will be cast and winners will be announced during the AACUC's business meeting, which will take place Aug. 11 during the group's annual conference in Baltimore.