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

Minutes for August 9, 2008

Democratic Women Meeting Minutes, Aug. 9, 2008

Welcome and Thank you to Flo and staff for set up of facility and for snacks Kathleen Gehr and Louise Hamm

MINUTES FROM JULY MEETING: Kitty Hegemann-motion for approval, seconded, approved

TREASURER’S REPORT: Carole Maulden-$1,126.33, motion for approval, seconded, approved

OLD BUSINESS

The Billboard Update–New Design: Move to pay the balance immediately
Events to participate in:

• Sunflower Festival–July 26 THANK YOU–Wanda, Kitty, Evelyn, Carole, & Jill; successful DWJC event
• Fiddler’s Convention–Aug. 23 and 24 Wanda, Karin, Kathleen-morning, Wanda, Karin Bell-afternoon–need another
• Cranberry Festival–Oct. 11^th– Morning: Evelyn, Louise, Romayne; Afternoon: Helen, Louise
• Pumpkin Festival–Oct. 17 and 18-$25 entry fee, Ralph Stout Park

Just one more Voter Registration; Aug. 30^th in front of Fred’s (our last) is taken care of–Wanda, Pat, Kitty & Kathleen
Nov. 4^th–National; registration deadline Oct. 6.

NEW BUSINESS

Aug. 16 Dem. Potluck Dinner, 6:00–8:00: Candidate support and announce party headquarters

Guest Speaker: Kim McMillian, is the first woman in Tennessee history to become majority leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives. McMillan was elected in 2002 by members of the House Democratic party caucus to the No. 2 leadership position after serving 12 years as Representative from Clarksville. She retired from the Legislature in 2006. McMillan then served in Governor Phil Bredesen’s cabinet as Senior Advisor for two years and is currently employed at Austin Peay University. She has formed a committee to explore a run for Governor in 2010.

Now that we have a candidate, we need to start publicly supporting him in any way we can. I hope all of you have ordered your bumper stickers. Please start calling your neighbors to post yard signs for national & local candidates.

Voter Outreach Training from Janet Meek

Phone Banks during last two weeks in Oct. at Headquarters

PROGRAM

Bobbie Smith: Comparing the candidates on war (see handout); criticism of Iraq War and Occupation by Obama; pro-war and pro-Bush support by McCain

Next Meeting-Sept. 13: Outreach training session led by Janet Meek; we need 15 members to be present

Snacks for next meeting: Wanda, Carole, Kitty

ADJOURN 11:03 AM

Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann on August 9, 2008

Minutes from May 10, 2008

Democratic Women Meeting Minutes, May 10, 2008

Welcome and Thank you to Flo and staff for set up of facility and for snacks

Minutes from April Meeting, Kitty Hegemann (Approved)

Treasurer’s Report, Carole Mauldin—Balance $810.58, Billboard $375.00 (Approved)

Old Business

• Two new women joined us: Louise Shoen and Margaret Westphal
• Memorial Day Wreath--$60.00
• The Billboard Update—Set up fee $130.00 is due
• Events to participate in: Sunflower Festival – July 26; Fiddler’s Convention – Aug. 24; Cranberry Festival – Oct. 11
• Sent around sign-up sheet today for both voter registration and event booths
• Event and Voter Registration Sign Up—The Voter Registration in April was a success. Registration for the August election closes July 8 until after the August 7 election. The July 26 voter registration drive is cancelled because it might confuse voters.
• Need Precinct/ District Chairs for each voting district – to be in charge of calling and going door to door – be thinking about who would be good
• Sign up for LTE’s for April, May, June, July, August, September, and October
• Enter names for Precinct Chair possibilities
• Republican Women want us to do Civics Education(Flag Etiquette) with young people through school system. I would rather do Constitution Week – September 17- 25 We the People – What are the basic beliefs contained in the Preamble to the Constitution?

New Business

• The August General Election ballot will be for Property Assessor countywide; for two school board members for the 2nd Educational District, which is Mountain City, Forge/Shouns, Trade and Neva; and for 5 or 6 vacancies on various statewide judicial offices (State Supreme Court, etc.) We don't yet have all those. There were three; now there are five, and it will be sometime in June before we know exactly who and how many. What is significant to Johnson County is Property Assessor and School Board.
• In addition, there will be a Democratic Primary and a Republican Primary for Congress, United States Senate, State Representative and State Senator. Incumbents are David Davis, Lamar Alexander, Jason Mumpower and Ron Ramsey. Winners of the Primaries, along with any Independent Candidates will be on the ballot November 4th, along with the Presidential Nominees and Independent Candidates.
• PROGRAM: In absence of Bobbie and Evelyn, Wanda provided a packet of information relative to the campaign. These information might be used to pen an LTE. Divided into six groups, looked over information, and shared talking points.

Next Month, June 14 :

• Bobbie Smith will present program on each candidate’s stand on the war.
• Membership will finalize Precinct Chair List
• Public Relations will finalize sign up sheets
• Who will do snacks in June?

Adjourned: 11:14 am

Minutes from April 12, 2008

Democratic Women Meeting Minutes, April 12, 2008

Welcome and Thank you–Bobbie and Carole for snacks

Minutes from February Meeting, Kitty Hegemann: Approved

Treasurer’s Report, Carole Mauldin: Approved

Old Business

• The Billboard will cost over $800 with a $130 production fee upfront. Have collected almost $300 and will probably get help from Democratic Executive Committee which will meet soon / DEC is elected by the JCDP every two years in convention – rules set up by DNC
• Must make request to DEC for money and for our VEEP to be on committee – VP cannot be added until next convention. Darlene: In case of death or resignation a new member can be appointed before the convention. The next convention will be April 2009; however, Judy Walsh will be contacted when the Executive Committee meets and invited to attend.
• Events to participate in: Sunflower Festival – June 28; Fiddler’s Convention – Aug. 24; & Cranberry Festival – Oct. 11th
• Will send around sign-up sheet today for both voter registration and event booths
  Need Precinct/ District Chairs for each voting district – to be in charge of calling and going door to door – be thinking about who would be good –Collect money for dues, wreath, and billboard
• Letters to the Editor: Get out vote; candidate support; encouraging support of Dem. Party or doing research before deciding and not just voting for your parents’ party

New Business

• Sign up for LTE’s for April, May, June, July, August, September, and October
• Enter names for Precinct Chair possibilities
• Event and Voter Registration Sign Up
• Wreath for Memorial Day - $50-75
• Republican Women want us to do Civics Education (Flag Etiquette) with young people through school system. The DWJC decided to do Constitution Week – September 17- 25 "We the People" – What are the basic beliefs contained in the Preamble to the Constitution? The Honor Guard already does flag etiquette.
• Program on Healthcare Proposals from Clinton, Obama, and McCain by Jill Bontrager: Please see her notes.

Next Month, May 10 :

• Bobbie Smith will present program on each candidate’s stand on the war.
• Membership will finalize Precinct Chair List
• Public Relations will finalize sign-up sheets
• Snacks in May: Judy Walsh and Wanda Payne

Adjourn: 11:14 am
Date: April 14, 2008
Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann