Minutes for November 8, 2008

Meeting called to order at 10:00 am: President Wanda Payne presiding

Discussion of the 2008 presidential victory by Sen. Barack Obama

Round up state and county voting results by Terry Thompson, Chair of Johnson County Democratic Committee: the Republican Party won in our county and the TN General Assembly is now controlled by the Republicans

Welcome and thank you to Flo Bellamy and her staff for set up of the facility and for snacks provided by Kathy Terrill and Wanda Payne

Minutes read by Kitty Hegemann and approval by voice vote

Treasurer's report given by Carole Maulden: $341.63 in our account

Old Business:

• Our billboards were successful; however, the one on HWY 421 near Midway was torn off by wind
• The Democratic Party headquarters and the grand opening at 4:00 pm on September 20 was a successful endeavor. Thanks to Kaye and Trenton Davis, Darlene Atwood, and Wanda Payne for clean up and decorations
• The tee shirts did not sell very well and we lost money
• Concerning the headquarters: a suggestion by Jan Standish was to have sample ballots and handout about the issues and candidates
• Appreciation to Jill, Louise, Kitty, and Karin for Letters to the Editor
• Thanks to all who came to the dinners and worked the booths

New Business:

• The December meeting is "passing the torch" for the DWJC, and we will also have a party after the meeting
  
• The meeting will have time for discussion of possible goals, fundraisers, etc.
• Paul Maulden has asked to speak to us, and we allocated him 15 minutes
• The proposed officers for 2009-2010 are Pres.-Belinda Gelman, VP-Kathleen Gehr, Sec.-Karin Bell, and Treas.-Judy Walsh. Unanimous approval by a show of hands.
• As per the By-Laws, any changes to such must be read and voted upon at two DWJC meetings. The final change reads: Meetings of this organization shall be the odd months on the second Saturday, at 10:00 am at the Johnson County/Mountain City Community Center. During presidential election years, the meetings shall be held each month on the same day of the month and at the same time. Unanimous approval by a show of hands.

Parting words by Wanda Payne
Meeting adjourned at 11:07 am
Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann, Secretary