This is where to find all approved 2008 Polk County Democrat Central Committee meeting minutes.
Polk County Democrats Central Committee Minutes
January 10, 2008, 7:00 pm
Christ Church, Monmouth, Oregon
Present: Linda Williams, Suzanne Price, Marilyn May, Dick May, Mariana Timshel, Joanne Timshel, Rich Riggs, David King, Kathy Smits, Timothe Seelbach, David Papen, Josh Roten, Jim Rotem, Alan Holland, Gloria Holland, Carol Ferron, Jackie Pierc3, Lisanne Pearcy, Jason Brown, and visiting from Marion County, Wayne Baum.
Chair Alan Holland called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. The chair introduced the Executive Committee and reviewed and corrected the agenda. Volunteer awards that have not been given out will be mailed to recipients.
Rich Riggs moved that the minutes from the December meeting be approved. The motion passed.
Financial Report: Linda Williams distributed the year-end financial summary. To date, the Polk County Democrats have $6188.73 and $900 in pledges.
Committee Reports:
A. Executive: Alan Holland reported that the Committee Chairs have met and made a 2008 Polk County Democrat Calendar, available on the back of the agenda.
Alan encouraged PCP's to attend the VAN training, to be held Saturday,
January 26 at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Information will be available on the Polk Dems website for this and other trainings. A manual which is available is also referred to as Vote-Builder.
B.Candidate Development: Rich Riggs reported that the Secretary of State
offers training for using OR-Star, which keeps track of campaign finances.
Rich stepped down as Chair of the Candidate Development Committee and announced his intent to run for the House of Representatives against Republican incumbent, Vicki Berger.
C.Communications: Alan Holland announced that Wendy Brokaw is providing a video of the Secretary of State Forum, which occurred at the December Polk County Central Committee meeting. The CCTV schedule of the showings will be posted on the Polk Dems website.
Alan asked for volunteers to take over as chair of the communications committee.
D. Events: Kathy Smits announced that issues to be discussed at future Central Committee meetings will generally be in regards to those of current concern such as health care or will involve support for candidates.
Kathy also suggested that the Polk Democrats sponsor a small fundraiser with a dinner at Buena Vista House for 25-30 people. Alan suggested setting the price at $50. Kathy also suggested hosting an event at Airlie Winery during the summer.
Kathy Smits explained that we don't have e-mails for about 400 Polk Democrats, and she asked for help in calling targeted people to ascertain if these people are viable voters and to get their current information.
E. Fundraisers: Alan asked for a volunteer to step up to be fundraising chair to
coordinate fundraising events.
F. Platform: Jason Brown suggested that anyone wanting to lobby the upcoming legislature will want to check out the legislative website.
Jason announced that he will be running for House District 23 and
asked for donations to help his campaign. Jason will be holding an organizational meeting on Saturday, January 19, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Independence Library. All are welcome.
Jason also resigned as chair of the Platform Committee.
G. Process and Rules: Timothe Seelbach announced that the committee met and concluded that fundraising and candidate support are two major priorities of the Central Committee.
Lisanne Pearcy distributed the Draft Form -Proposal for PCD Event or Project. The form is intended to help serve as a worksheet to help Polk County Democrats when arranging an event. Lisanne suggested that the form be put on the PCD's website and that changes to the for will be made as the form is used and changes are needed. A completed form would be presented to the PCD- Executive Council for approval.
Suzi Price presented a "tool kit" (notebook) for running fairs as an example of a "kit" to be developed for fundraising or other activities. The Committee plans to develop these kits throughout the coming year.
The Process and Rules committee will meet on January 24 at 7:00 PM at the home of Rich Riggs to discuss a process policy for funding candidates, The process will be presented to the Central Committee for approval. Anyone wishing to give input is welcome to attend the meeting and may contact Rich Riggs for further information.
Volunteer Recruitment: David Papen suggested that we organize 15-16,000 votes to defeat Republicans in Polk County in the next general election. A list of Democrats might include some independents and others not now strongly affiliated with a party.
Ballot measures will be published in August.
A Volunteer meeting will be held January 20 at 3:00 PM at the Independence Library. For further information, call David Papen at 503-364-7963.
New Business:
A. PCD-CC 2008 Budget: Linda Williams distributed 5 variations of a Draft Budget Proposal for 2008, explaining each proposal.
Dick May moved to approve the Draft Budget E. The motion passed by voice vote.
B. Pentacle Theater Fundraiser: Lisanne Pearcy reported that a benefit performance for the Polk County Democrats has been scheduled for June 4, 7:30 PM at the Pentacle Theater in West Salem. The play is titled Betty the Yeti. Council members will need to sell tickets and could possibly sell our own refreshments, not to include beverages. Lisanne proposed we sell the tickets for $20 each for 189 seats. The profit would be @2280. Additional money to support the Polk County Democrats could be garnered during the play's intermission. Lisanne also suggested that the tickets could be sold as soon as they become available and picked up at the ticket office on the night of the performance. Linda Williams made it clear that all ticket sales must be reported to her within one week of the sale.
Kathy Smits moved to approve the Pentacle fundraiser as presented by Lisanne Pearcy. The motion passed.
C. Other:
Lisanne Pearcy moved to allocate up to $50 for VAN training on January 26. The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM
Gloria Holland Smith, PCD Secretary
Polk County Democrats Central Committee Minutes
January 10, 2008, 7:00 pm
Christ Church, Monmouth, Oregon
Present: Linda Williams, Suzanne Price, Marilyn May, Dick May, Mariana Timshel, Joanne Timshel, Rich Riggs, David King, Kathy Smits, Timothe Seelbach, David Papen, Josh Roten, Jim Rotem, Alan Holland, Gloria Holland, Carol Ferron, Jackie Pierc3, Lisanne Pearcy, Jason Brown, and visiting from Marion County, Wayne Baum.
Chair Alan Holland called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. The chair introduced the Executive Committee and reviewed and corrected the agenda. Volunteer awards that have not been given out will be mailed to recipients.
Rich Riggs moved that the minutes from the December meeting be approved. The motion passed.
Financial Report: Linda Williams distributed the year-end financial summary. To date, the Polk County Democrats have $6188.73 and $900 in pledges.
Committee Reports:
A. Executive: Alan Holland reported that the Committee Chairs have met and made a 2008 Polk County Democrat Calendar, available on the back of the agenda.
Alan encouraged PCP's to attend the VAN training, to be held Saturday,
January 26 at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Information will be available on the Polk Dems website for this and other trainings. A manual which is available is also referred to as Vote-Builder.
B.Candidate Development: Rich Riggs reported that the Secretary of State
offers training for using OR-Star, which keeps track of campaign finances.
Rich stepped down as Chair of the Candidate Development Committee and announced his intent to run for the House of Representatives against Republican incumbent, Vicki Berger.
C.Communications: Alan Holland announced that Wendy Brokaw is providing a video of the Secretary of State Forum, which occurred at the December Polk County Central Committee meeting. The CCTV schedule of the showings will be posted on the Polk Dems website.
Alan asked for volunteers to take over as chair of the communications committee.
D. Events: Kathy Smits announced that issues to be discussed at future Central Committee meetings will generally be in regards to those of current concern such as health care or will involve support for candidates.
Kathy also suggested that the Polk Democrats sponsor a small fundraiser with a dinner at Buena Vista House for 25-30 people. Alan suggested setting the price at $50. Kathy also suggested hosting an event at Airlie Winery during the summer.
Kathy Smits explained that we don't have e-mails for about 400 Polk Democrats, and she asked for help in calling targeted people to ascertain if these people are viable voters and to get their current information.
E. Fundraisers: Alan asked for a volunteer to step up to be fundraising chair to
coordinate fundraising events.
F. Platform: Jason Brown suggested that anyone wanting to lobby the upcoming legislature will want to check out the legislative website.
Jason announced that he will be running for House District 23 and
asked for donations to help his campaign. Jason will be holding an organizational meeting on Saturday, January 19, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Independence Library. All are welcome.
Jason also resigned as chair of the Platform Committee.
G. Process and Rules: Timothe Seelbach announced that the committee met and concluded that fundraising and candidate support are two major priorities of the Central Committee.
Lisanne Pearcy distributed the Draft Form -Proposal for PCD Event or Project. The form is intended to help serve as a worksheet to help Polk County Democrats when arranging an event. Lisanne suggested that the form be put on the PCD's website and that changes to the for will be made as the form is used and changes are needed. A completed form would be presented to the PCD- Executive Council for approval.
Suzi Price presented a "tool kit" (notebook) for running fairs as an example of a "kit" to be developed for fundraising or other activities. The Committee plans to develop these kits throughout the coming year.
The Process and Rules committee will meet on January 24 at 7:00 PM at the home of Rich Riggs to discuss a process policy for funding candidates, The process will be presented to the Central Committee for approval. Anyone wishing to give input is welcome to attend the meeting and may contact Rich Riggs for further information.
Volunteer Recruitment: David Papen suggested that we organize 15-16,000 votes to defeat Republicans in Polk County in the next general election. A list of Democrats might include some independents and others not now strongly affiliated with a party.
Ballot measures will be published in August.
A Volunteer meeting will be held January 20 at 3:00 PM at the Independence Library. For further information, call David Papen at 503-364-7963.
New Business:
A. PCD-CC 2008 Budget: Linda Williams distributed 5 variations of a Draft Budget Proposal for 2008, explaining each proposal.
Dick May moved to approve the Draft Budget E. The motion passed by voice vote.
B. Pentacle Theater Fundraiser: Lisanne Pearcy reported that a benefit performance for the Polk County Democrats has been scheduled for June 4, 7:30 PM at the Pentacle Theater in West Salem. The play is titled Betty the Yeti. Council members will need to sell tickets and could possibly sell our own refreshments, not to include beverages. Lisanne proposed we sell the tickets for $20 each for 189 seats. The profit would be @2280. Additional money to support the Polk County Democrats could be garnered during the play's intermission. Lisanne also suggested that the tickets could be sold as soon as they become available and picked up at the ticket office on the night of the performance. Linda Williams made it clear that all ticket sales must be reported to her within one week of the sale.
Kathy Smits moved to approve the Pentacle fundraiser as presented by Lisanne Pearcy. The motion passed.
C. Other:
Lisanne Pearcy moved to allocate up to $50 for VAN training on January 26. The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 PM
Gloria Holland Smith, PCD Secretary
Polk County Democrats Central Committee Minutes
February 14, 2008, 7:00 PM
Salem Electric Building, West Salem, Oregon
Present: Susanne Price, Linda Williams CynthiAnn Schaible, Lisanne Pearcy, David Papen, Jackie Pierce, Wendy Brokaw, Timothe Seelbach, Theresa Levy, Marylyn May, Dick May, Jason Brown, Steve Mulligan, Gary Deming, Bruce Bornholdt, Pat Wheeler, Kathy Smits, Wayne Kinney, Carl Fish, Wm. Glen LaMar, Marianne Timshell, Michael Timshell, Gloria Holland (Smith), Alan Holland.
Chair Alan Holland began the meeting at 7:01 pm. The chair asked for and made changes to the agenda.
The chair introduced Aaron Felton, candidate for Polk County District Attorney.
The chair introduced the guest speaker, Wayne Kinney, representing the Democratic National Committee, who discussed the Delegate Selection Process for the Democratic National Convention.. For more information, contact Mr. Kinney at Wayne@DPO.org .
Chair Alan Holland called the business meeting to order at 8:40 pm. The minutes of the last meeting were approved by acclamation.
Financial Report: Linda Williams reported that the Polk County Democrats have $7160 in the bank, with a few small outstanding debts
Committee Reports:
A. Executive: Alan announced that the March 5, 2008 fundraising event at Buena Vista House is set.
Alan also announced that a flag that flew over the Nation’s Capitol today will be sent to the Polk County Democrats by Rep. Darlene Hooley.
B. Candidate Development: Timothe Seelbach reported that candidate funding was the focus of discussion at a meeting at Rich Riggs’ home. More work will be done on February 21 at Suzi Price’s home. Interested people are invited to attend.
C. Platform: Jason Brown reported that at the legislature, during this extra session, many meetings are taking place, but funding will be short this year.
Alan Holland reported that there will be a caucus to be held April 12-14 to develop a State Party Platform, and asked for people to volunteer to get together on February 23 to develop a county party platform in preparation for the April Caucus. Anyone interested needs to contact Alan.
Alan also reported that the Oregon State Central Committee of the Democratic Party passed two resolutions on February 10, 2008:
• Res 2007-033, Supporting Open Source Software for Electronic Vote Counting
• Res 07-037, Calling for the impeachment of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney
D. Events: Kathy Smits reported on perspective topics for future meetings. Also, Kathy is working to contact the 450 people in Polk County who do not have working e-mails. She asked for volunteers to make calls to these people. Suzi Price, Jackie Pierce, CynthiAnn Schaible, and Dick May volunteered.
Other: David Papen reported that the goal in each precinct should be to increase voter registration by 5%. April 29 is the last day to register to vote in the May 20, 2008 primary election.
Alan recommended that everyone sign up for the Neighbor to Neighbor Program. Forms are available on-line, or contact Alan.
The chair introduced Carl Fisher from Western Oregon University Student Democrats who reported that students are having a student mock caucus, and they need money to buy political signs. He asked for $100. The event will be held on campus on March 6 at 6:00 pm at the Columbia Room, Werner University Center.
Jason Brown moved to contribute $100 to WOU Democrats for their upcoming caucus event. The motion passed.
Lizanne Pearcy reminded people to sell tickets to the Pentacle Fundraiser.
The Squantum Whiffle fundraiser was discussed. Jason Brown moved to release the reservation at Dancing Oaks Nursery for the Squantum Whiffle. The motion passed.
Alan stated that the calendar has been updated.
March 15 is the next scheduled litter patrol pick-up.
The next meeting will be held on March 13, 7:00 pm atChrist Church, Monmouth, Oregon, with social time beginning at 6:30.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.
Gloria Holland (Smith), PCD Secretary
Polk County Democrats Central Committee Minutes
March 13, 2008
Christ Church, Monmouth, Oregon
Present: Paul Kugler, Darci Kugler, Dale Derouin, Lois Derouin, Kathy Smits, Dick May, Marylyn May, Marianna Timshel, Joanne Timshel, Carol Ferron, Jackie Pierce, Sue Wagner, Lisanne Pearcy, Bob Bray, John Westall, Pat Wheeler, Richard Riggs, Sarah Hoyt, Cythiann Schaible, Timothe Seelbach, David Papen, Suzanne Price, Linda E. Williams, David King, Alan Holland, Gloria Holland, Lloyd Chapman, Bruce Adams, Melanie Zermer.
Alan Holland began the meeting at 7:03 PM. He introduced Bruce Adams, former president of the Oregon Education Association and current chair of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Columbia Chapter, who spoke on the First Freedom Caucus. (For further information, contact http://www.keepthemseparate.org/ )
The business meeting began at 8:07 PM. Chair Alan Holland made adjustments to the agenda. (At the end of the meeting) Lisanne Pearcy moved to accept the minutes of the last meeting. Motion passed.
Candidates: Updates were heard from the following local candidates:
Campaign Support and Funding Policy: Timothe Seelbach orally summarized the draft of the recently developed campaign support and funding policy. The following actions were taken regarding the draft policy:
The original motion, with the friendly amendment wording included, passed.
*that we should leave open the option of contributing to the national campaign.
*that we should leave open the option of contributing to small house districts and state senate districts that include small parts of Polk Co.
*that editorial changes made at this meeting will be reflected in the policy.
Other:
Alan reported that the Buena Vista House fundraising dinner raised $1200.
Six Polk County precincts don't have PCP's, and encouraged members to write in persons who are interested but missed the filing deadline.
Alan asked committee members to sign up to attend the 5th Congressional District convention, which will elect delegates to attend the State and National Democratic Conventions.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 PM.
Minutes taken by Gloria Holland Smith.
April 1, 2008, at the home of Suzanne Price
Present: Alan Holland, Gloria Holland, Linda Williams, Suzi Price
Alan distributed and reviewed a handout designed to help voters learn how to become a PCP. Linda suggested that Alan add to the Hand Out something about the perks of being a PCP and alan agreed to rewrite the document to include duties and responsibilities before sending it out.
Suzi taught Alan how to send an e-blast.
The Litter Patrol is scheduled for this coming Saturday at 10:00 AM in Rickreall.
An Obama canvass will be held at Bagels and Bistro on Saturday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
An e-mail blast will be sent regarding an Obama campaign press conference to be held April 2, 9:30 AM at the Capitol in Salem.
Alan suggested that the PCD have a candidate forum for the 5th Congressional District candidates and he will work toward that goal. Alan will suggest to Wayne Baum that Polk County work cooperatively with Marion County.
Neighbor-to-neighbor: PCP expectations need to be defined. Alan will ask Autumn Wilburn of the DPO when the N2N leaders will be set and how groups will be assigned.
Linda Williams and Jackie Pierce and Alan are delegates to the DPO Platform Committee, to be held April 11-13 at the Eugene Hilton.
Linda will send Alan information so he can send thank you letters to donors who have given $50 or more in cash or over $100 in kind to the PCD.
Suzi discussed a Tax Workshop about Board Policies. She asked if the board could allow $20 for Timothe Selbach to go. It was agreed that the $20 will come out of the "Process and Rules" Budget.
Voce Hispana will be held on April 12, starting in Independence.
Suzi explained that an e-mail letter from Jill Thorne, DPO Vice Chair was sent for the purpose of explaining the DPO's stand on endorsing non-democratic candidates. The policy is to deny access to the DPO Voter file to counties that endorse non-democratic candidates. A discussion of the issue followed.
Suzi distributed a handout charting the level of support the PCD's offer for each office or issue ranging from the Federal to the District levels of government.
Meeting notes taken by Gloria Holland
Polk County Democrats Central Committee Minutes
May 8, 2008, 7:00 PM
Christ Church, Monmouth, Oregon
Chair Alan Holland introduced the following speakers and the positions for which they are running in the current election:
Andrew Foster......................5th Congressional District
Steve Marx..........................5th Congressional District
Kurt Schraeder.....................5th Congressional District
Richard Riggs......................Oregon House District 20
Jason Brown........................Oregon House District 23
Westley West.......................Oregon House District 23
Aaron Felton.......................Polk County District Attorney
Josie Jimarez-Howard............representing the Barack Obama campaign
Alan Holland called the business meeting to order at 8:11 PM.
Present: Carrol Easterday, Linda E. Williams, Timothe Seelbach, David N. Papen, Kari Henifin, Andy Foster, Dick May, Marylyn May,Kathy Smits, Pat Jaffer, John Westall, Wesley West, Richard Riggs, Aaron Felton, Michelle Felton, Jason Brown,, Darci and Paul Kugler, Marianna Timshel, Joanne Timshel, Elizabeth Schulte, Ross Swartzendruber, Josie Jimarez-Howard, Jackie Pierce. Suzi Price, Gloria Holland.
Alan credited Dick May for his good work on the Liter Patrol.
Rich Riggs moved and it was seconded that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted. Motion passed.
Committee Reports:
Executive: (A written report will be included with the record of the minutes).
Alan Holland introduced Ross Swartzendruber as the new Polk County Democrat Candidate Development and Support Chair.
Alan will call Darci and Paul Kuglar regarding writing in a name as a PCP. Attendees were encouraged to call the Mayor of Independence to encourage him to ask people to put names on the ballot as PCP's.
Financial:
Linda Williams distributed and discussed the financial report. People are encouraged to continue selling tickets to Pentacle's Betty the Yeti.
Events:
Kathy Smits reported that an event has been planned for September 14, 2008 at Airlie Winery, 1:30-4:00 as a potluck/fundraiser.
New business:
Ross Swartzendruber, Candidate Committee Chair, reported on a candidate contribution proposal coming from the Candidate Committee.
Jackie Pierce moved and it was seconded that the PCD Central Committee endorse Rich Riggs and Jason Brown for House Districts 20 and 23 respectively.
In light of the endorsement process voted on at the last meeting, Jason Brown brought forth a friendly amendment stating that Jason Brown would receive money and an endorsement only after winning the May 20 primary election. That amendment was approved by Jackie Pierce. (It should be noted that in this primary election, Jason Brown faces a Democratic opponent, while Rich Riggs faces no opponent.) Motion passed.
Suzi Price moved and it was seconded that the Polk County Democratic Central Committee allocate $1100 to the PCD's endorsed candidates in House Districts 20 and 23. The motion passed.
Jackie Pierce moved and it was seconded that the PCD-CC endorse Lloyd Chapman for mayor of Salem. The motion passed.
Rich Riggs moved and it was seconded that the PCD-CC formally approve sending $32 to Linn County for a Democratic Forum recently held in Linn County. The motion passed.
Suzi Price reported that she is not going to be working as coordinator of the fairs after this year, and the PCD's will need four people to take over the job:
1 General Coordinator
1 Western Days Coordinator
1 Dallas Summerfest Coordinator
1 Polk County Fair Coordinator
Suzi further reported that booth-sitting time requires about 300 hours. Additionally, this year, we want to register voters, and these volunteers could be people who are not sitting at the booths. Suzi's request was that CC members ask friends to participate in volunteering at the fairs.
The meeting adjourned.
Gloria Holland Smith, Secretary
June 12, 2008
Salem Electric Building, West Salem, Oregon
Chair Alan Holland called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Present were: Linda E. Williams, Carrol Easterday, Kathy Smits, David N. Papen, Peter Wells, Jackie Pierce, Ross Swartzendruber, Timothe Seelbach, Patrick Mulligan, Ron Dodge, Marylyn May, Dick May, Jason Brown, Robert Urban, James Atkin, John Westall, Lisanne Pearcy, Alan Holland, Gloria Holland, Darci and Paul Kugler.
Corrections to the agenda were made. Jackie Pierce moved and it was seconded to approve the revised agenda. Motion passed.
Ross Swartzendruber moved and it was seconded to accept the minutes of the May 8, 2008 meeting. Motion passed.
Committee Reports:
Executive:
Alan Holland reported that Kevin Nortness will run in the Senate District 12 race against Brian Boquist.
Ross Swartzendruber has been hired to work on the Jason Brown campaign.
At the 5th District convention, held June 7, 2008 in Salem, Walter Dawson of Falls City was elected as the 5th District Obama Delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
The Oregon State Democratic Convention will be held in Monmouth on June 21, beginning at 1:00 PM.
The Democratic Party of Oregon has asked Polk County Democrats to sell food and refreshments at the state convention. Peter Wells, Timothe Seelbach, and David Papen volunteered to form a committee to work on getting volunteers and to organize the logistics of providing refreshments at the state convention.
The DPO National Canvass Day is July 26.
July 7 is the deadline for petition gatherers to acquire enough signatures to get initiatives on the November ballot.
Financial:
Linda Williams reported that the recent Pentacle Theater benefit performance of Betty the Yeti garnered $3385 in gross profits, and $1765.99 in net profits to come to the Polk County Democrats.
Volunteer thanks:
Lisanne Pearcy thanked the following PCD volunteers for their efforts before and during the recent Pentacle Theater fundraiser performance of Betty the Yeti:
Linda Williams Jeanne Deane
Jackie Pierce Alan and Gloria Holland
Timothe Seelbach Pat Dixon
David Papen Carol Ferron
Waeil Eltelbany Adrienne Pauly
Marianna & Joanne Timshel Walt Dawson
Jason Brown
The Cascade Baking Company of Salem for donating pastries.
Volunteers and Activities:
Ross Swartzendruber reported that the Oregon house and senate races are off to a good start. The following Central Committee members signed up to work at the following events:
Timothe Seelbach
Peter Wells (Note: Maybe after the State Convention - I grew up in Sheridan - will volunteer. Please call.)
July 3 - Booth
Jackie Pierce - Wherever you need me!
July 4 - Parade July 4 - Booth
Gloria & Alan Holland Gloria Holland
Jackie Pierce
Peter Wells (as much as needed )
July 5 _ Booth
Gloria Holland
Jackie Pierce
Robert Urban (after noon)
July 6 - Booth
Jackie Pierce
Lisanne Pearcy
Dallas Summerfest:
July 24 - Jackie Pierce
July 25 - Jackie Pierce, Dick May (&Marylyn?), Linda Williams
July 26 - Peter Wells, Darci & Paul Kugler, Linda Willias
Polk County Fair: August 7-10:
Anywhere/time, as needed: Peter Wells, Jackie Pierce, Darci & Paul Kugler, Gloria Holland.
Oregon State Fair: Aug 22-Sept 1
Peter Wells, Jackie Pierce, Gloria Holland
Events:
Kathy Smits reported that the phone tree needs to be used only once a month.
Kathy also reported that Airlie Winery will hold a fundraiser for the Polk County Democrats on September 14th. People will be asked to bring light snacks. Some candidates are expected to be in attendance.
Polk County Commission Report:
Commissioner Ron Dodge reported that AFSME Local 173 and Polk County agreed on a contract for the county employees. The contract is written very favorably for union members.
It was suggested that a forum be set up to hear Aaron Felton and Stan Butterfield, who are running for Polk County District Attorney.
Business:
Alan Holland reported on the findings of the endorsement committee. A chart of the findings was available for attendees to study.
Lisanne Pearcy moved and it was seconded that the Polk County Democratic Central Committee endorse Jeff Merkely for US Senate and Kurt Schrader for 5th Congressional District Representative. The motion passed.
It was suggested that the literature that goes out from Polk County say that people are encouraged to vote the entire Democratic Party ticket.
Lisanne Pearcy moved and it was seconded that the Polk County Democratic Central Committee agrees to provide its contact (aka "Friends") list to endorse candidates, with the understanding that the list is confidential and is to be kept confidential. The list is to be used for the candidate's campaign only and not disseminated further. (An acceptance form will be provided to the candidates, and an "op-out" provision will appear with each e-mail sent to said "Friends".) Motion passed with unanimous voice vote.
Litter Patrol:
Dick May reported that Fred Brown is going to talk to the State about mowing our designated litter patrol area. Fred asked to put the patrol off until the last weekend in July. Dick will work with Fred on the date, which could occur mid-week.
Other:
Jackie Pierce asked central committee members to support an endeavor to allow workers to form a union by signing a petition to do so. Central Committee members were asked to sign a post card in support of this effort.
Lisanne Pearcy moved and it was seconded that the Polk County Central Committee endorse Barack Obama as candidate for President of the United States. Motion passed.
Jason Brown reported that he is getting endorsements and that he will be speaking at Kwan's Restaurant in Salem at noon on Wednesday, June 18.
Jackie Pierce reported that she recently participated in the "Bush-McCain Challenge" in downtown Salem, which occurs once a week during the summer.
The next Central Committee meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 10, 7:00 PM at Christ Church in Monmouth, Oregon. Social time will begin at 6:30 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.