PCD-CC Minutes 9/13/07
Democratic Party of Oregon
Polk County Central Committee Minutes
September 13, 2007, Christ Church, Monmouth, Oregon
Chair Alan Holland called the meeting to order at 7:08. Secretary, Gloria Holland Smith was present. Total in attendance numbered 21. Present were: Marti Sohn, Jean Astrinsky, Sandra Peterson, Walter Reed, Jason Brown, Walt Dawson, Kathy Smits, Timothe Seelbach, Pat Wheeler Lisanne Pearcy, Gail Hill, Kris Heath, David N. Papen, David King, Paul Kugler, Darci Kugler, Susanne Price, Linda Williams.
The chair asked each person attending the meeting to introduce him/herself.
Lisanne Pearcy moved to approve the agenda. The motion passed.
Guest speaker:
Chair Alan Holland introduced the guest speaker, Josh Balloch, representing the Yes on 49 campaign, who spoke regarding the current land use measure.
Pat Wheeler moved that the committee continue with business and forego a scheduled break. The motion passed.
Minutes:
The secretary presented in writing copies of monthly committee meeting minutes from March - August 2007.
Jean Astrinsky moved to approve the minutes from March - August 2007. Lisanne Pearcy asked in a friendly amendment to approve the minutes with certain changes, ie, to include names of council committee attendees when possible, to delete the names of seconders, to delete withdrawn motions, and to include written reports on the website with the minutes (when possible). The motion passed
The chair requested that all committee reports be made in writing and e-mailed to the secretary prior to being presented to the central committee at a meeting.
It was suggested that sign in sheets be scanned and included with the minutes.
Treasurer's Report:
Linda Williams, treasurer, distributed the Polk County Democratic Committee 2007 Budget, explaining that there are errors on the budget sheet, although it has been approved at an earlier meeting.
Pat Wheeler moved and it was seconded that the executive committee review and revise the 2007 budget and present it to the Central Committee at the next meeting. The motion passed.
Linda Williams distributed a Monthly and Year-to-Date Summary of Receipts and Expenditures by budget category, as well as a detail report of Squantum Whiffle receipts and expenditures. Linda requested that each council attendee go to the Polk County Website, at Polkdems.org , then to Click ‘n Pledge, and make a monthly contribution to the Polk County Democrats. To complete the transaction, members will need to enter the following: Polk County Dems, PO Box 224, Independence, OR 97351Linda Williams presented figures showing that regular monthly contributions of small amounts could ensure the predictable cash flow needed by the PCD and greatly increase fundraising revenue.
Lisanne Pearcy suggested that future fundraisers, such as the Squantum Whiffle, include entertainers who will play for free.
Timothe Seelbach asked if someone would come scrape her house for painting. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 503-581-2869.
Lisanne Pearcy moved and it was seconded that the financial report submitted by Linda Williams be approved. Motion passed.
Lisanne Pearcy moved and it was seconded that key items to be voted on at Central Committee meetings, including but not limited to budgets, minutes, and bylaws changes be made available to Central Committee members for review on the PolkDems website at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting at which such items are to be voted on. A notice when an item is available for viewing should be e-mailed to all Central Committee members. Central Committee members without e-mail should receive a hard copy in the mail from the secretary.
Jason Brown moved and it was seconded to table Lisanne's motion (see above) and direct the Executive Committee to look at the concept and logistics of the motion. The motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Executive Report:
Alan Holland reported that he had attended a Barack Obama rally in Portland. Obama is an unofficial candidate for President of the US.
Alan also reported that he has been meeting with the Jimmy Carter Oregon campaign as they attempt to bring the former president to Oregon in 2008. The committee, along with other organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the World Trade Organization in Portland are coordinating a post card campaign to contact Carter. Some in the coalition are skeptical that Carter will come to Oregon.
Alan distributed comments from Reps Darlene Hooley and Earl Blumenhauer, regarding current political issues. He also presented a letter written to Hooley by the Polk County Democrats regarding an impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney
Yes on 49
Lisanne Pearcy asked people to watch for and put up Yes on 49 signs. She made
signs available to council members.
David Papen reported that Dawn Reynolds from Dallas will hold a house party to welcome new PCD members in the Dallas area. The Location, time and date will be announced at a later date.
David also suggested that college students need to be registered. Alan Holland suggested that Carl Fisher of Western Oregon University be contacted regarding registering students. No action was taken on this suggestion.
Meeting with Darlene Hooley:
Timothe Seelbach reported that a number of Marion-Polk Democrats met with Darlene Hooley on this day for an hour. Many in attendance expressed to Hooley their concern for the future of democrats in the state and at the national level. They also spoke of impeachment of Bush and Cheney and of withdrawal from Iraq.
Events:
Kathy Smits reported on future events, as follows:
Oct 2, 7 PM - Steve Novick, candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate will speak at the Monmouth library, 168 S. Ecols St. Monmouth.
Oct. 11, 7 PM - Measure 50 - "Healthy Kids". Salem Electric Building, 633 7th St. NW, West Salem. Waiting for confirmation from Erin.
Nov. 8, 7 PM - "Alternate Energy". Christ Church, 412 Clay, Monmouth. Lisanne Pearcy planning is (sic) this program.
November 12, 13 or 15 - Jeff Merkley would like to speak to the Polk Dems. He will arrange a debate with Steve Novick with Monmouth as a possible site.
Dec. 13 - Holiday meeting. Perhaps we could have a political movie?
Walt Dawson asked council members to let him know if they know any families without health insurance who've had big medical bills, for a Measure 50 campaign.
Alan Holland called attention to an activist training to be held on October 10, 2007 at the Marketplace on Center St. in Salem.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 PM
Minutes taken by Gloria Holland Smith, Secretary