Minutes from January 19, 2008

Democratic Women of Johnson County: Regular Monthly Meeting, Approved February 9, 2008
Date: Saturday, January 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 am
Place: Mountain City Johnson County Community Center
Presiding: Wanda Payne, President
Meeting called to order at 10:06 am

• Wanda Payne: Please thank Flo Bellamy and all the staff of the MCJCCC for their assistance.
• Kitty Hegemann: Reading and approval of the minutes from November and December, 2007.
• Carole Maulden: Treasurer’s report: $294.83; after paying for the flowers for Evelyn Walsh’s funeral the total will be $240.50; dues are to be paid beginning today.
• Kitty Hegemann: Motion-permanently make the dues ten dollars; Second-Carole; Approved. Will be added to the By-Laws.
• Wanda Payne: We will take up a collection for the flowers and continue each meeting until the money has been returned to the treasurer.

Old Business: Wanda Payne

• Fundraising report: Chocolate Auction-Motion by Carole to cancel, Second by Evelyn, Approved.
• Funding: Money is needed for postage plus materials. Suggested that we pass the hat as needed. Motion-Judy; Second-Evelyn; Approved.
• Vests: The cost is $8.00 and Karin Bell will be at the February meeting to take measurements for anyone not having one.
• February 9 meeting: Tina McGuire of Young Democrats on the Hill will be with the DWJC.
• Committee assignments: Assignments will be made in February. Chairs will no longer be officers but the officers will serve as vice-chairs.
• Democratic Committee Meeting: There were 70 people present at the January 12 meeting.

New Business and Goals for 2008: Wanda Payne

• Letters to the editor: They should be positive. A letter was read to the members for submission to Bad Idea News and The Tomahawk. Next meeting the PR committee will assign this task and set up a schedule. We will attempt to have two letters per month published.
• Voter registration: Anyone can do this and registration can be anywhere with permission.
• The Democratic candidate: After the primary, we will schedule phone banks, door-to-door visits (teams of 2-3 women), postcards, and advertising.
• Democratic Committee of Johnson County: DWJC Vice President will serve on the DCJC Executive Committee. Motion-Kitty; Second-Evelyn Cook; Approved. This will be added to the By-Laws.
• Each member should work to get out the vote for the February 5 primary. Early voting is now until January 31. Each of us should call five people and encourage them to vote. Offer rides to go vote.
• Progress Edition of The Tomahawk: Wanda will fill out the form, and we will try to have a group picture taken during the February meeting.
• DWJC Executive Committee: The committee should meet after the last meeting of the current year and before the first meeting of the new year. Motion-Carol; Second-Helen; Approved. This will be added to the By-Laws.
• Evelyn Cook: At the February meeting, we should pass a resolution honoring the family of Evelyn Walsh for all their work for the Democratic Party in Johnson County and expressing our sorrow at her death.
• Refreshments: Carole and Kitty will provide refreshments for the February meeting.
• Next meeting: Saturday, February 9 at 10:00 am

Meeting Adjourned: 11:00 am
Date: January 19, 2008
Submitted by: Katherine Hegemann

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