Minutes from December 8, 2007

Regular Monthly Meeting: Saturday, December 8, 2007
December 8, 2007
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Mountain City/Johnson County Community Center
President Evelyn Cook presiding

The Democratic Women of Johnson County held their regular monthly meeting and Christmas Brunch on December 8, 2007 at the Mountain City/Johnson County Community Center at 10:00 am. The meeting of fifteen attending members was called to order by outgoing president Evelyn Cook. By executive decision, the regular order was suspended for this meeting. Evelyn Cook asked everyone to give their money to Bobbie Smith today so we can help our family adopted for Christmas 2008 with presents. President Cook gave some opening remarks about the vision of the Democratic women and the progress the organization has made over the past year. She also reminded us that 2008 is a presidential election year, and we have much work to do until the November 2008 election. Wanda Payne, incoming president for 2008, then presented framed certificates of appreciation to Evelyn Cook, president for 2007, and Helen McQueen, vice president for 2006-2007. President Cook asked officers for 2008 to come forward. The incoming officers were asked if they would uphold the principles of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Women of Johnson County. After they answered yes, they were inducted as officers for the year 2008. The new officers are Wanda Payne, President; Judy Walsh, Vice President; Katherine Hegemann, Secretary; Carole Maulden, Treasurer; and Romayne St. John, Parliamentarian. After the induction of the 2008 officers, the group socialized and enjoyed a varied and delicious brunch. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 am. The Democratic Women of Johnson County wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Submitted by: Katherine B. Hegemann
December 9, 2007
Approved: January 19, 2008

Minutes from November 10, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, November 10, 2007
10:00 am
JCMC Community Center
Presiding: Evelyn Cook, President

Meeting called to order at 10:08 am

Shirley Brahaney, Treasurer JCDP: Pot Luck Democratic Dinner (MC-JC Community Center) on Jan. 12, 2008 @ 6:00 pm. The party needs fundraisers and wants the DWJC help. Money is needed for a 2008 headquarters. Flo Bellamy is taking names for helping with the dinner.

Katherine Hegemann: Reading and approval of the minutes from October 6, 2007

Carole Maulden: Treasurer’s report of $329.83-35.00=$294.83 ($35 to FUMC for printing)

Karen Bell: Vest committee reports that Belinda Gelman didn’t pick hers up last meeting. Kitty Hegemann has paid as of this morning.

Evelyn Cook: Veterans Day Celebration after the meeting and we will adjourn early. Good past year and the coming year will be better. Items from the floor.

Katherine Hegemann: Motion for us to Adopt-A-Family for Christmas. Kathleen Mount seconded. Voted yes.

Katherine Hegemann: Every member donate $5 minimum at the December meeting and may donate more.

Bobbie Smith: Homeless family is moving into a trailer Monday and they need everything. They are at the Mountain Empire Motel until then. Their last name is Hammonds. Mother, father and 3 kids.
Motion to adopt this family. Bring items and money to the December meeting.

Helen McQueen: Program committee is planning a Christmas brunch at the December meeting from 10 am-12 pm. Wanda and Kitty will coordinate a list of what needs to be brought and inform the members.

Helen McQueen: Nominating committee slate named and motioned to elect. The motioned seconded and unanimous vote of yes.
President: Wanda Payne; Vice President: Judy Walsh; Secretary: Katherine Hegemann; Treasurer: Carole Maulden; Parliamentarian: Romayne St. John

Wanda Payne expressed her thanks. She and the rest of the officers will be introduced and installed at the December meeting.

Evelyn Cook: Adjourned meeting at 10:40 am

Date: November 10, 2008
Submitted by Katherine Hegemann
Approved: January 19, 2008

Minutes from October 6, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, October 6, 2007
10:00 am
JCMC Community Center
Presiding: Evelyn Cook, President

Evelyn Cook: Meeting to be called to order at 10:05 am

Katherine Hegemann: Reading for approval of the minutes from August 25, 2007

Katherine Hegemann: Treasurer’s report $329.83

Karin Bell: Vest committee report $8 per vest and all of them will be ready by the next meeting

Kathleen Gehr: Fundraising committee will meet before the middle of November

Evelyn Cook:

• Katherine will mail newsletter today
• The Cranberry Festival schedule is okay and Helen will be responsible for getting the canopy set up
• 11 am-2 pm: Romayne St. John, Wanda Payne, Evelyn Cook
• 2 pm-5 pm: Louise Hamm, Helen McQueen, Belinda Gelman, Karin Bell
• Quilt raffle donations from the February 2008 Chocolate Auction through the Cranberry Festival 2008. Unanimous vote of yes to this.
• DWJC will have two cars in the Cranberry Festival Parade: Louise Hamm, Lydia Lewis, Evelyn Cook, and whoever else would like to participate
• Nominating Committee members are Flo Bellamy, Belinda Gelman and Helen McQueen and will have the candidate slate for elections in November. The winners will become officers in December.

Program on Barack Obama: Belinda Gelman and Kathleen Gehr

Evelyn Cook: In light of what happened to Jimmy Carter, can Barack Obama overcome the Washington culture? Answer: Yes.

Next meeting: November 10, 2007
Adjourn meeting: 11:00 am
Date compiled: October 8, 2007
Minutes to be submitted for approval on November 10, 2007
Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann, Secretary

Minutes from September 8, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, September 8, 2007
10:00 am
JCMC Community Center
Presiding: Katherine Hegemann, Secretary

Meeting to be called to order at 10:00 am

Katherine Hegemann: Reading and approval of the minutes from August 25, 2007

Carole Maulden: Treasurer’s report of a bank balance of $329.83

Meeting items presented by Katherine Hegemann

• Fund raiser
• Cranberry Festival will be October 13
• Social for December to be discussed in committee
• Announcements to media suggestion and approved to send to the Watauga Democrat, Johnson City Press, Bristol Herald Courier, and television stations

Judy Walsh has a new granddaughter, Ivy Katherine Lakatos

Committee meetings

Program: Judy Walsh and Bobbie Smith

• Belinda Gelman and Kathleen Gehr will have the program on Obama in October
  
• Judy Walsh will discuss a program on the History of the Democratic Party in Johnson County with Tommy Walsh.
  
• The December social should be a brunch on December 8 at our regular meeting time. It should be a covered dish brunch. We might want to defer spouses attending the social until our May picnic.

Membership: Carole Maulden and Kathleen Mount

• Two members of the Membership Committee were present at the Sept. 8 meeting of DWJC. They divided the membership list and will call current members who are not regularly attending meetings, to encourage them to do so.

Publicity & Public Relations: Katherine Hegemann, Karin Bell, Louise Hamm, Belinda Gelman, Flo Bellamy, Kathleen Gehr, Romayne St. John

• The group edited the newsletter and the directory (to be distributed in January).
• Evelyn Cook has donated an heirloom quilt to be raffled off to help raise funds for the DWJC.
• Romayne volunteered to create and print the raffle tickets. The cost will be $5 per ticket and the raffle will run until after the Sunflower Festival next summer.
• Karin Bell will try to have vests for those who will man the booth at the Cranberry Festival. She showed the pattern and took some measurements.

Schedule for the Cranberry Festival, October 13, 11 am-5 pm
11 am-2 pm: Romayne St. John (Evelyn Cook), Karin Bell (Evelyn Cook), Louise Hamm
2 pm-5 pm: Helen McQueen, Belinda Gelman, Wanda Payne

Adjourned meeting at 10:46 am
Minutes compiled September 9, 2007
Minutes to be submitted for approval on October 6, 2007
Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann, Secretary

Minutes from August 25, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, August 25, 2007
10:00 am
JCMC Community Center

Evelyn Cook: Meeting called to order at 10:10 am

Secretary’s Report: Reading and approval of the minutes from July 14, 2007

Treasurer’s Report: With a deposit of $30, the bank balance is $318.83

Katherine Hegemann

• Fund Raiser Discussion: Kathleen Gehr-Chocolate auction; Kitty Hegemann-Kid day at Ralph Stout Park; decided to go with the chocolate auction with Kathleen as Chair and Belinda Gelman and Evelyn Cook serving on the committee
• District Call List: Some folks don’t want to make cold calls; Belinda Gelman will assist with the Trade list; Carole still has some lists that nobody has agreed to call
• Cranberry Festival: Kitty Hegemann to call Helen McQueen to have her coordinate; Evelyn Cook suggested that members from Shady Valley and the rest of us will man the booth

Carole Maulden

• The Old Butler Days did not work out so good-confusion about setup, not a high attendance, and it was very hot

Evelyn Cook

• Old Butler Days: take the heat trophies to Karin Bell, Louise Hamm, Carole Maulden, Kitty Hegemann
  Changing meeting day and time discussion: Saturday 10 am, 11 am or 12 pm; vote to keep at 2nd Saturday of the month at 10 am
• Janey Nelson: presented a sample vest for DWJC; reversible with solid outside and print inside; cost $25-28 per vest
• Instead, Karin Bell, Lynn Ong and Kathleen Gehr volunteered to make the vests for the cost of the fabric; Romayne St. John motioned to accept Karin’s idea, seconded and voted yes
• State of DWJC: Are we getting where we need to be? Unanimously Yes-especially compared to a year ago
• Directory: Kitty will have them by next meeting
• Belinda suggested we recall those on the voting lists who expressed interest in DWJC before the next meeting
• Discussion: DWJC newsletter, article in newspaper, get those who can’t come to the meetings to call the voting list women
• DWJC did not participate in the JC Fair as per Terry Warden’s advice-major act was not coming and the heat wave

Next meeting: September 8, 2007, JCMC Community Center, 10 am

Evelyn Cook: Adjourned meeting at 11:05 am
Minutes compiled August 26, 2007
Minutes submitted and approved September 8, 2007
Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann, Secretary

Minutes from July 14, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, July 14, 2007
JCMC Community Center

Meeting called to order at 10:10 am

Reading and approval of the minutes from June 9, 2007 by Katherine Hegemann

Treasurer’s report by Carole Maulden: $344.33

Meeting items presented by Katherine Hegemann

• Brochures: get copy of file to Terry Warden to take to the prison for inmates to take care of printing
• Directory of members: Carole and Kitty will coordinate and get members to allow personal information to be published; those present at the meeting said they had no objections to their personal information being published
• Old Butler Days (August 10 & 11, 9 am-9 pm): Friday 11 am-3 pm Louise Hamm and Karin Bell, Saturday 11 am-3 pm Shirley Brahaney and Carole Maulden
• Johnson County Fair (August 18 11 am-5 pm): 11 am-3 pm Terry Warden and Evelyn Cook, 3 pm-5 pm Shirley Brahaney and Kitty Hegemann

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President

• The call list first contact should be completed by the next meeting
  
• Next meeting August 25
  
• Honor Shirley Brahaney as first president and main organizer of DWJC by Evelyn Cook
  
• Next year get going, vote Democratic, organize Young Democrats, and complete the call list to enlist new members

Organizing a Young Democrats Club: Terry Warden, Shirley Brahaney, and a representative from the Democrat Resource Center, Janet Meeks

• Terry Warden has wanted to see a Young Democrats organization since she moved to JC. There is no Young Democrats (YD) on the high school level in TN
  
• Janet Meeks: state Democratic employee and coordinates E TN Democrats
  The face of TN Democrats is changing and becoming more progressive
  Democrats need to attract younger people
  Vote Builder database to find interested voters
  YD are 18-40 years old
  Identify by voting in 2004 and 2006 in the primaries
  Barack Obama has a strong YD at ETSU
  HS YD have to be restarted since 9 out of 10 will leave the area after graduation
  If a HS YD is organized: what will the school allow? Use community service projects as YD. Identify goals and objectives. Need strong leadership. Need one Dem teacher and 2 strong Dem young people to organize and lead. Some YD organize outside of HS.
  Using Vote Builder: people are very busy; we must get out of our comfort zone and talk and educate people about the issues
  The 1st District needs to use technology (50% of county chairs have no email)
  Young people use email, My Space, You Tube
  County parties need to have a fire set under them to get active
  New state party leaders are leading TN Dems to a strong, progressive way (Graham Sasser is 38)
  Emphasize the voting records of Davis and Alexander.
  Letters to the Editor of the local newspaper
  
• Terry Warden needs a list of potential YD

Evelyn assigned Romayne to check and bring to meeting information about DWJC shirts. Carole is going to find large buttons and order 30 for us.

Adjourn meeting at 11:10 am

Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann, Secretary
07/14/2007

Agenda for July 14, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, July 14, 2007
10:00 am
JCMC Community Center

Meeting to be called to order at 10:00 am

Reading and approval of the minutes from June 9, 2007

Treasurer’s report

Meeting items presented by Katherine Hegemann: Brochures, Directory of members, Old Butler Days (August 10 & 11, 9 am-9 pm)

Organizing a Young Democrats Club: Terry Warden, Shirley Brahaney, and a representative from the Democrat Resource Center

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President

Adjourn meeting

Minutes from June 9, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County - Minutes
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, June 9, 2007
10:00 am
Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting to be called to order at 10:05 am

Secretary: Reading and approval of the minutes from April 14 and May 10, 2007

Treasurer’s Report: As of 6/9 $399.19; canopy $106.62; Now $292.57; donations at booth $11.76

Program by Judy Walsh: Hillary Clinton, Candidate for President: Please pick up the handout with the details of the program.
Early life
College
Law School
Professional Career
First Lady of Arkansas
First Lady of the United States
First Term Senate
Second Term Senate
Presidential Candidate

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President
Canopy is great; thanks to ALL involved; 136 people signed the guest book at MSAF
Trade Days is a no
New meeting place as discussed, motioned, seconded, and voted unanimously yes to be the Johnson County Community Center (same time
New members should volunteer to serve on a committee
Next meeting discuss a fund raiser
DWJC vests: suggestion that we research on Internet at Democratic website by Carole Maulden. Vote-yes

Report by Terry Warden
4th of July in Ralph Stout Park
Chamber provides fireworks and band
5 pm prayer service
1776 flag raising with placing of wreath and music
Party: during VETS will have a table with drinks and snacks and a book to sign
7 pm parade sponsored by the Kiwanis and Republican Women of Johnson County.
Sign up to receive a letter of list of VETS to call with a script provided.

Report by Carole Maulden
Assignments of call list distributed
Script: identify yourself, invite to join DWJC, answer question (If you don’t know the answer, refer them to Carole.)

Adjourn meeting at 11:01 am

Minutes from May 19, 2007

Democratic Women of Johnson County
dwjc@embarqmail.com
Monthly Meeting
Saturday, May 19, 2007
9:00 am
Mountain City Community Center
Meeting to be called to order at 9:00 am

Conversation and breakfast

Reading and approval of the minutes from April 14, 2007 – Postponed until next meeting

Treasurer’s report – Postponed until next meeting

Proposal by the Secretary regarding copies of the agenda and minutes – Post to web and send by email except those who do not have email.

Please submit committee minutes to Kitty

Evelyn: Approved a wreath for the Veterans Memorial for Memorial Day; approved splitting list of JC vets to call to get them to attend and be honored during the July 4 celebration – Terry Warden will bring the list at the next meeting; Doug McFadden will bring up for approval our having a booth during Trade Days at the next committee meeting; concerning the call list – keep list private (it may only be used for political purposes), be circumspect, establish rapport, call in your district, assign by pairs, note with a star those you contact who seem excited about becoming involved; cost of printing 1000 copies of the brochure – Belinda will check prices at Staples and Kinkos.

Committee Meetings
Membership (Chair Carole Maulden): The Membership Committee assigned DWJC members to each of 12 voting precincts. Lists of Democratic voters from each precinct will be distributed to those assigned, for the purpose of calling potential new members.

Program and Social (Chair Helen McQueen): Helen McQueen, Chair, Lydia Lewis, Vice Chair, Evelyn Cook, Bobbie Smith, Judy Walsh. The Program and Social Committee met Sat. May 19, 2007 at 9:00AM in the Johnson County Community Center for a work session. Democratic candidates running for President in 2008 will be presented as our programs for future meetings of the Johnson County Democratic Women. June 9th meeting-Hillary by Judy Walsh or Tommy Walsh will present the history of our Johnson County Democratic Party. July 14th meeting-Judy Walsh or Tommy Walsh. August 11th meeting-Membership Committee. September 8th meeting-Obama by Evelyn. October 13th meeting-Cranberry Festival not sure on program. November 10th meeting-Richardson by Belinda. December 8th meeting-Christmas social-invite other Democratic women of the county.

Publicity and Public Relations (Chair Katherine Hegemann): Edited the brochure (Kathy is now in college and Kitty will complete the project.); arrangements needed for tent (buy), table and chairs (Flo), ice chest and ice (Flo), cups (Kitty), streamers and other decorations (Evelyn and Carole), candy (Evelyn), handouts (Carole); executive committee approved $100 for the tent; Democrat Resource Center handouts like pencils, pens, buttons (Kitty)

Next meeting will be June 9.
Adjourn meeting 10:30 am
Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann
Not Yet Approved

Meeting Change

We will NOT meet on our regularly scheduled date and time. We will meet on May 19, 2007. Our meeting will begin at 9:00 am. The meeting will be at the Community Center, which is located behind the Post Office in Mountain City. We will share breakfast and conversation followed by committee meetings. The committees will meet until they have finished with their business.

Minutes for April 14, 2007

Not Yet Approved

Johnson County Democratic Women

Regular Monthly Meeting

Saturday, April 14, 2007

10:00 am

Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting called to order at 10:10 am

Reading and approval of the minutes from March 10, 2007

Treasurer’s report of a balance of $379.19

Challenge prizes to the Program Committee: Evelyn Cook, Lydia Lewis, Helen McQueen, Evelyn Walsh, and Judy Walsh

Program by Wanda Payne: John Edwards, Presidential Candidate for 2008

• Restoring America’s Moral Leadership in the World
• Guaranteeing Affordable, Quality Health Care for Every American
• Eliminating Poverty
• Strengthening America’s Middle Class
• Leading the Fight against Global Warming
• Halting Global Warming by Capping Carbon Emissions
• Creating the New Energy Economy and 1 Million Jobs
• Meet the Demand for More Electricity through Efficiency

Katherine Hegemann will work on fact sheets for all the Democratic candidates

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President: 4 scandals

• Paul Wolfowitz (Republican) scandal at the World Bank
• Treatment of wounded military personnel scandal
• Deleted Executive Branch e-mail regarding federal prosecutors scandal
• Firing of federal prosecutors scandal

Report: Democratic Party of Johnson County, TN by Darlene Atwood

• Officers: Terry Thompson, President; Wayne Ward, Vice President; Darlene Atwood, Secretary; Shirley Brahaney, Treasurer
• Representation on the Executive Committee by each district
• What it means to be a Democrat: Darlene will copy this and we will have as handouts.

Evelyn Cook

• An independent voter called her and said, “It’s time I got off the fence.”
• The DWJC needs to do a better job of getting the word to our members about Democratic Party general meetings
• The country is facing moral bankruptcy and we must set as our highest priority to elect a Democratic president in 2008
• The Republican in Johnson County do not see the dire consequences of staying on the current national path
• Change the next meeting to May 19, 9:00 am, Community Center, Committee meetings, seconded, and approved
• We must work district by district to get people involved in the Democratic Party
• The next meeting will not have an end time; we will work until we’re done
• We need to survey all members as to time of meetings: Should they be later?
• Publicity Committee will set a schedule for people to man the tables at festivals

Committee Assignments: Flo Bellamy, Publicity; Lynn Ong, Publicity; Joan Williams, Membership; Belinda Gelman, Publicity; Donna Rosenberg, Membership

The Publicity Committee needs to meet before May 1

Adjourned meeting at 11:12 am

Submitted by:

Katherine Hegemann

April 14, 2007

Agenda for April 14, 2007

Johnson County Democratic Women

Regular Monthly Meeting

Saturday, April 14, 2007

10:00 am

Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting to be called to order at 10:00 am

Reading and approval of the minutes from March 10, 2007

Treasurer’s report

Program by Judy Walsh: Roles of the Political Parties

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President

Committee Reports: Membership (Chair Carole Maulden), Program and Social (Chair Helen McQueen), Publicity and Public Relations (Chair Katherine Hegemann)

Committee Meetings (last 10 minutes of the general meeting)

Adjourn meeting

Minutes for March 10, 2007

Johnson County Democratic Women

Regular Monthly Meeting

Saturday, March 10, 2007

11:00 am

Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting called to order: 11:07 am

Attendees: Darlene Atwood, Karin Bell, Evelyn Cook, Katherine Hegemann, Mary Hazel Hensley, Dee Lewis, Lydia Lewis, Carole Maulden, Lynn Ong, Helen McQueen, Reba Robinson, Bobbie Smith, Romayne St. John, Kathy Terrill, Evelyn Walsh

To all new members: Join a committee

Reading and approval of the minutes from February 10, 2007

Treasurer’s report of $319.19

Program by Publicity and Public Relations:

• Publicity and Public Relations Report
• Monthly PSA to The Tomahawk and WMCT Radio
• Article on Evelyn Cook becoming President (Celia)
• Included in The Progress Edition of The Tomahawk on March 21 there will be an organization listing and group photo (Celia)
• DWJC Website on http://johnsoncountydemocraticwomen.blogspot.com/ (Kitty)
• Fund raisers
• Input from those present: voting and voting machines
• Brochure: Young Democratic Voters—quotes from, need for Sunrise Festival (June 1 & 2) and Trade Days (June 22-24)

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President:

• March 31 election of JCD officers and executive board, upstairs in Courtroom, 10 am
• Vote and approve of a booth at Trade Days
• History: Louis May-The Democratic Party in Johnson County meets in a phone booth and the Republicans held a scavenger hunts to find a Democrat; Look Magazine determined in the 1930s that Johnson County was the most Republican county in the US; Evelyn has a 4 volume history of the TN Democratic party up to 1040; Evelyn’s mom was made a colonel in the TN Guard shortly before her death
• Two goals: 2007 establish a Young Democrats group; 2008 get out the vote

Darlene Atwood:

• The Johnson County voting machines are safe
• In the last election, 52% of votes were cast during early voting
• By the next election, there will be Vote Centers established in the county where anyone from the county may vote early

Dee Lewis: Can a person be a member even though she can’t attend the meetings? Yes

Carol Maulden, Membership Committee: Every member will be getting a sheet of Democratic voters to call and get them involved and voting.

Adjourn meeting at 12:07 pm

Agenda for 3-10-2007

Johnson County Democratic Women

Regular Monthly Meeting

Saturday, March 10, 2007

11:00 am

Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting called to order: 11:00 am

Reading and approval of the minutes from February 10, 2007

Treasurer’s report

Program by Publicity and Public Relations

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President

Committee Reports: Membership (Chair Carole Maulden), Program and Social (Chair Helen McQueen), Publicity and Public Relations (Chair Katherine Hegemann)

Committee Meetings (last 10 minutes of the general meeting)

Adjourn meeting

Johnson County Democratic Women
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, February 10, 2007
10:00 am
Cook’s Cafeteria
Meeting called to order: 10:05 am

Present: Karin Bell, Swan Chatfield, Evelyn Cook, Kay Ferraro, Belinda Gelman, Sharon Hughes, Lydia Lewis, Carole Maulden, Theona McQueen, Kathleen Mount, Wanda Payne, Anne Perry, Reba Robinson, Romayne St. John, Kathy Terrill, Terry Thompson, Evelyn Walsh, Judy Walsh

Carole Maulden read the minutes from January 20, 2007. Romayne St. John motioned that the minutes be approved, with Karin Bell seconding. The motion carried.

Treasurer reported a bank balance of $174.19, with dues coming in to increase that balance.

Evelyn Cook spoke to the group regarding several matters:

• The By-Laws need further reviewing and that will be done at a later meeting.
• Attendance at the meetings is crucial – “if everyone does a little, then no one person has to do a lot.”
• The committees are the backbone of the organization. A brief description of each committee was given so that new members could choose.
• A committee for putting together a history of the Democratic Party in Johnson County would be good. Darlene Atwood has access to information, Evelyn Walsh is a valuable source for anecdotes and Terry Thompson could provide information from the archives.

Evelyn Cook asked if there was any new business. There being none, she turned the floor over to Lydia Lewis.

Lydia Lewis introduced Judy Walsh, who gave a presentation on Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House:

• Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to hold the position.
• The position is second in line to the Presidency.
• Nancy Pelosi is a strong advocate of civil rights, education and environmental & conservation issues. She is a champion of the underdog.

Evelyn Cook presented the idea of a program on the candidates and the group agreed that would be a good idea.

The group separated into committees:

• Membership Committee
  New members Sharon Hughes and Kathleen Mount
  Darlene Atwood appointed as Vice-chairman.
  Suggested participation in The Tomahawk’s “Progress Addition”. Wanda Payne arranged photo shoot for Friday, February 16 at the Methodist Church on Church Street.
• Program and Social Committee
  New members Anne Perry, Theona McQueen, Reba Robinson
  Lydia Lewis appointed Vice-chairman.
  March 10th meeting: Publicity and Public Relations Committee
  April 14th meeting: Judy Walsh-Roles of the political parties
  May 12th meeting: Candidate program.
• Publicity and Public Relations
  New members Belinda Gelman, Karin Bell, Kathy Terrill, Kay Ferraro
  Kay Ferraro appointed Vice-chairman.

Brochure will present Democratic Party history which will then focus on Democratic Women.

Asked group to bring to the next meeting some item of information about the Johnson Co. Democratic Party

Adjourn: 11:05 am

Respectfully Submitted: Carole Maulden
Date: February 13, 2007

Agenda for February 10, 2007 Meeting

Johnson County Democratic Women
Regular Monthly Meeting
Saturday, February 10, 2007
10:00 am
Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting call to order: 10:00 am

Reading and approval of the minutes from January 20, 2007

Treasurer’s report

Program by Theona McQueen and Judy Walsh

Meeting items presented by Evelyn Cook, President

Committee Reports: Membership (Chair Carole Maulden), Program and Social (Chair Helen McQueen), Publicity and Public Relations (Chair Katherine Hegemann)

Committee Meetings (last 10 minutes of the general meeting)

Adjourn meeting

Agenda for January 20, 2007

Johnson County Democratic Women

Regular Monthly Meeting

Saturday, January 20, 2007

10:30 am

Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting called to order: 10:30 am

Reading and approval of the minutes from November 18, 2006

Treasurer’s report

Nomination and vote upon Evelyn Cook as president for 2007

Presentation by Carole Maulden

Discuss goals for 2007: Build our membership and increase attendance at meetings

Appointment of Parliamentarian

Discussion: What would make you become more involved in JCDW? What would make you more likely to attend the monthly meetings?

Request for members to serve on committees: Membership (Chair Carole Maulden), Program and Social (Chair Helen McQueen), Publicity and Public Relations (Chair Katherine Hegemann)

Adjourn meeting

Minutes for November 18, 2007

Johnson County Democratic Women

Regular Monthly Meeting

Saturday, November 18, 2006

10:00 am

Cook’s Cafeteria

Meeting called to order: 10 am

Present: Shirley Brahaney, Helen McQueen, Carole Maulden, Katherine Hegemann, Mary Hazel Hensley

Read and approved minutes from September 9, 2006. Change, in the minutes, the tail gate party for Rick Trent to a Spaghetti Dinner

Treasurer’s report of balance in bank of $174.19

The main goal for 2007 should be organize and build our organization

The organization should explore the Party Builder on http://www.dnc.org

Officers except the President will remain the same for 2007. The Vice President request that we try to find someone to hold her office also; however, if it is necessary, she will remain in her office

The building we used for the 2006 election may be available for a permanent Democratic headquarters. The rent would be $250.00 per month

The by-laws were reviewed and accepted with the changes noted

There will be no meeting in December, but there will be a meeting January 20, 10 am at Cook’s

Adjourn: 11:05 am

Respectfully Submitted: Katherine Hegemann

Date: November 18, 2006

Approved: 01/20/2007

Respectfully Submitted:

Katherine B. Hegemann

Date: 11/18/2006

By-Laws

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF JOHNSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

BY-LAWS ADOPTED NOVEMBER 18, 2006

(Blue represents parts not needed at present and may be changed if we do need them.)

ARTICLE I: NAME

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Democratic Women of Johnson County, hereinafter may be identified as DWJC.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE AND AIMS

Section 1: The purpose of this organization shall be to unite all Democratic women in Johnson County TN into one group for the success of the Democratic Party.

Section 2: To give all Democratic women an opportunity to study and understand what the Democratic Party stands for and to work for its effectiveness.

Section 3: To discover capable and well-informed leaders among women in every voting precinct in Johnson County TN.

ARTICLE III: AFFILIATION

Section 1: This organization shall be affiliated with the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women (TFDW) upon fulfilling the membership requirements of the Federation.

ARTICLE IV: POLICY

Section 1: This organization pledges itself to the active support of all Democratic nominees for Public Office. For the purpose of these By-Laws, Public Office is defined as a paid, elective office in local, state and federal government.

Section 2: In other campaign activities, this organization shall be governed by the following regulations:

A: The Democratic Women of Johnson County as an acting organization shall not endorse or support the candidacy of any person for Public or Party Office prior to nomination in a Democratic Primary or Convention.

B: The President of this organization shall not endorse or support the candidacy of any person for Public Office prior to nomination in a Democratic Primary or Convention.

C: Other members of the Executive board or of the organization may be active in behalf of candidates prior to nomination, provided that no public attention is called to their connection with the Democratic Women of Johnson County.

Section 3: The activities of an individual member as a candidate or in behalf of a candidate for an office within the Democratic Party are exempt for the regulations in Section 2.

Section 4: Members may act in the name of this organization only when authorized to do so by the Executive Board.

Section 5: Publicity related to policy matters or official actions shall be released only by the President or by the Publicity Committee at her direction.

Section 6: Failure to comply with any of the above Sections of Article IV shall result in removal from office for elected or appointed members of the Executive Board. Other members shall be subject to censure and/or any appropriate action deemed necessary by a 2/3 vote of the Executive Board.

Section 7: The books of the organization shall be audited annually at the direction of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE V: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Any Democratic Woman may become a member of this organization upon subscribing to its Purpose and Aims, attendance at its meetings and payment of dues.

Section 2: Democratic men may become non-voting associate members upon payment of 50% of regular membership dues.

ARTICLE VI: DELEGATE AND REPRESENTATIVES

Section 1: Delegates to the Annual Convention of the TFDW shall be the President and the number of members stipulated by the regulations of the Federation.

Section 2: Delegates and alternates shall be elected by and from the active members of the organization at the first meeting following certification of the delegate count by the TFDW.

Section 3: The President shall be the recognized leader of the delegation.

Section 4: The organization shall assume responsibility for all expenses of the President to the Annual Convention and to required Board meetings of the TFDW.

Section 5: The organization shall provide some expense monies for the delegates to the Annual Convention and for attendance by designated Officers or Committee Chairmen at other TFDW meetings, by vote of the Membership.

ARTICLE VII: OFFICERS

Section 1: The elected offices of this organization shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. (The appointed officer shall be a Parliamentarian.)

Section 2: The qualifications for office shall include current membership in good standing, leadership ability, experience in organizational work, a strong interest in the Democratic Party and its principles and the freedom of time to devote to the duties of the office.

Section 3: No member may serve in the same office for more than two consecutive terms. A term is considered one year.

Section 4: Duties of the officers:

A: The President shall 1) preside at all meetings of the organization and the Executive Board; 2) appoint standing Committee Chairmen, Special Committees as needed and a parliamentarian; 3) notify the Chairman of the Nominating Committee of any vacancy occurring in an elective office and direct the Nominating Committee to present at the next regular meeting, the name of the nominee to fill the vacancy; 4) act between monthly meetings on any urgent matter of policy or procedure, and bring it to the attention of the organization at the next regular meeting 5) represent the organization at the Annual Convention and Board Meetings of TFDW (if unable to attend, designate a delegate as her representative); 6) be an ex-officio member of all Committees, except the Nominating Committee.

B: The Vice-President shall 1) preside at meetings in the absence of the President; 2) coordinate all activities of the Standing Committees; 3) function as chairman of the Program Committee; 4) work closely with the President in determining and conducting fund raising projects; 5) perform other duties appropriate to the office as assigned by the President.

C: The Secretary shall 1) prepare and preserve minutes of all meetings of the organization and the Executive Board; 2) maintain the organization’s membership register and maintain an attendance register of members present at meetings; 3) conduct the correspondence related to the business of the organization, at the direction of the President; 4) assist the President as needed in preparing agendas for meetings; 5) in the absence of the President and the Vice-President, call meetings to order and preside in the election of a President pro-tempore; 6) if the meeting date is changed, the Secretary shall notify the meeting place of the change.

D: The Treasurer shall 1) receive and disburse, with the approval of the Executive Board, all monies of the organization; 2) write all checks, counter-signed by the President, in payment of bills approved by the Executive Board; 3) issue receipts upon receiving payment of membership dues; 4) forward “per member” dues assessment to the TFDW by the last day of February of each year; 5) present the financial report at the monthly meetings of the organization and to the Executive Board upon request; 6) prepare all reports necessary to County officials and State.

E: The Parliamentarian shall 1) advise the President on matters of procedure with respect to nominations, motions, obtaining the floor, tabling, amendments, et cetera; 2) advise the Executive Board during their deliberations; 3) preserve order during organization and / or Board proceedings.

ARTICLE VIII: EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1: The Executive Board shall consist of the elected officers, the chairmen of standing committees, the parliamentarian and the immediate past President. Other members are welcome to attend but shall be non-voting.

Section 2: The Executive Board shall a) be responsible for developing the program and budget of the organization and for carrying it out with the support of the membership; b) adopt such policies and regulations as may be deemed appropriate for the effective operation of the organization; c) accept resignations and fill vacancies in elective offices; d) represent and act between meetings of the organization upon matters of policy and procedure and report, through minutes, to the organization at the next regular meeting.

Section 3: The Executive Board shall hold meetings at the call of the President or upon the request of five members of the Board.

Section 4: Any Officer or Committee chair who is absent from two consecutive

meetings of the Executive Board without legitimate reason may be removed from the Executive Board after said person has been notified.

Section 5: Vacancies occurring on the Executive Board shall be filled by a 2/3 vote of the members of the Board.

ARTICLE IX: STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1: There shall be the following Standing Committees: Membership, Finance, Publicity & Public Relations, Legislative, Program, Precinct Coordination, and By-Laws.

Section 2: Duties of the Standing Committees:

A: Membership Committee shall establish and maintain Membership files, prepare current membership rolls, notify members of dues payable and collect same, and conduct an annual membership drive.

B: Finance Committee shall receive from the Treasurer the proposed annual budget, further develop the proposal with the Executive Board and submit it to the membership for approval. It shall suggest annual amount of dues with Executive Board approval and conduct fund raising efforts, as needed.

C: Publicity & Public Relations Committee shall send notices for all meetings to the news media, shall obtain media coverage of activities, shall coordinate with publicity for County, District and State Democratic activities.

D: Legislative Committee shall keep the membership informed about Local, State and National issues and activities, shall work with the TFDW Legislative Committee, shall work with Legislators, as needed, to promote issues or positions of Democratic Women’s organization and shall work with the County Democratic Committee on Legislative affairs.

E: Program Committee shall plan a schedule of programs for the year and present a program at each designated meeting.

F: Precinct Coordination Committee shall be responsible for implementation of Section 3 of PURPOSE AND AIMS, shall encourage participation of women in meetings and activities of the Democratic Party at the Precinct, County, District and State levels.

G: By-Laws Committee shall interpret or propose changes in the By-Laws as requested or appears appropriate.

Section 3: The appointed chairman of each standing committee shall select and organize a committee to carry out the assigned duties.

Section 4: The appointed chairman shall attend all Executive Board meetings.

ARTICLE X: NOMINATION AND ELECTIONS

Section 1: Nomination of Officers

A. All officers for 2006 shall remain in place for 2007 unless that officer requests removal. Nominating Committee of five members shall be elected by the membership at the next to the last business meeting of the year.

B. Nominees for this committee shall be members in good standing who are currently active in the affairs of the organization, who are knowledgeable of the membership and have indicated a willingness to serve.

C: If more than five members are nominated, election shall be by the largest number of votes being elected.

D: The President shall designate the Chairman, whose duty it shall be to call meetings of the Committee, secure a slate of officers and present the slate at the last business meeting of the year.

E:The Nominating Committee shall pick women whose abilities, training, experience and interests qualify them for the offices to be filled. The Committee shall exercise care and concern to ensure that the total membership is represented.

Section 2: Election

A: Election of officers shall be held at the last business meeting of the year, with installation to follow at the first business meeting of the new year.

B: After a slate is presented by the Nominating Committee, nominations may be made from the floor by any member, provided that consent of the nominee has been obtained.

C: The voting method shall be by one method in a given election: 1) roll-call; 2) ballot; 3) voice vote; 4) show of hands; or 5) standing.

ARTICLE XI: MEETINGS

Section 1: The Fiscal Year of the organization shall be from January 1^st of each year to December 31^st. The dues for 2006 and 2007 shall be $10.00 per year.

Section 2: Meetings of this organization shall be each month on the second Saturday, at 10:00 a.m., at Cook’s Cafeteria. The membership shall be notified by some suitable means of changes to this schedule.

Section 3: Additional meetings may be held as needed and also shall be held upon request by five members and due notice give.

ARTICLE XII: DUES

Section 1: It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to suggest the amount of dues per member.

Section 2: The amount of dues per member shall be adopted annually at the last business meeting of the year, by a majority vote, and shall become payable in January.

Section 3: Any member who has not paid by May 1^st shall be considered to be in arrears and so notified by the Membership Committee Chairman.

ARTICLE XIII: QUORUM AND VOTE

Section 1: The members present at any regular or called meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business provided that the number of members present shall be at least one-tenth of the total membership.

Section 2: A simple majority of the members of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business by the Executive Board.

Section 3: A majority of the votes cast by those present at any meeting of the membership or of the Executive Board, a quorum having been established, shall be needed to confirm or deny a motion.

ARTICLE XIV: AMENDMENTS

Section 1: Amendments to these By-Laws may be submitted by any member for consideration by the membership at any regular meeting.

Section 2: Any amendment(s) so submitted shall be voted upon at the succeeding regular meeting with a two-thirds vote of those present needed to adopt the amendment(s), a quorum having been established.

ARTICLE XV: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1: Robert’s Rules of Order (newly revised) shall govern this organization in all cases to which they are applicable and in which are not inconsistent with the By-Laws of this organization.

Section 2: It shall be the duty of the duly appointed Parliamentarian to advise the President, as needed, to ensure that the business and offices of the organization are carried out according to these adopted By-Laws.

(Items in blue do not apply at this time.)

History for 2006

The Democratic Women of Johnson County (DWJC), Tennessee was established with the first organizational meeting on March 18, 2006. The first regular monthly meeting was held on April 22. The officers for 2006 were Shirley Brahaney, President; Helen McQueen, Vice President; Katherine Hegemann, Secretary; and Carol Maulden, Treasurer.

Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month, 10:00 am at Cook's Cafeteria. The annual dues for 2006 and 2007 are $10.00.

The first objective of the organization was to assist in the political campaigns for Democrats running for Tennessee Governor, US House of Representatives, and US Senate. Democratic candidates running in the primary were to be contacted and urged to visit Johnson County before the primary elections in August.

At the May meeting, the women of the organization decided to work with the Republican Women of Johnson County to sponsor a Meet the Candidates forum in local elections.

There were two forums in June for county wide, local elections. District forums were also held for candidates running for County Commissioners and School Board.

DWJC helped campaign for Democratic candidates with open meetings, a Democratic Headquartes, and fund-raisers.

In November, Shirley Brahaney decided not to remain as President, and the Executive Board decided to seek out a candidate for that position. The other officers were asked to remain for 2007 to provide stability and leadership. The organization determined that the most appropriate goals for 2007 were to build the organization and increase attendance and participation in the DWJC.

Purpose and Aims

The purpose of this organization shall be to unite all Democratic women in Johnson County TN into one group for the success of the Democratic Party.

To give all Democratic women an opportunity to study and understand what the Democratic Party stands for and to work for its effectiveness.

To discover capable and well-informed leaders among women in every voting precinct in Johnson County TN.