PCD-CC Minutes 11/10

Approved as amended 12/02/2010

POLK COUNTY DEMOCRATS CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

November 4, 2010, 7:00 pm

Polk County Courthouse Conference Room

Attendees:  Jason Brown, Wanda Davis, Ron Dodge, Danny Jaffer, Renee Jaffer, Sue Olmstead, Dave Papen, Lisanne Pearcy, Alyce Perry, Jackie Pierce, Chris Proudfoot, Cindy Proudfoot, Timothe Seelbach, Jeanne Sherbeck, Linda Williams, Skyla Bendorf

6:30 Refreshments and Social time

7:00 Meeting Convened, Chair presiding

A motion was made by David Papen and seconded to accept the October Minutes with corrections. Motion approved.

VOTER PROTECTION REPORT:

Dennis McCaffray was commended for his diligence with voter protection during the mid-term election balloting at the county courthouse.

LOCAL CANDIDATES REPORTS: 

Ron Dodge felt he ran a successful campaign, however, the voters did not re-elect him to a third term as County Commissioner, Pos. 3. This was Ron's last effort for public office.

Danny Jaffer campaigned vigorously, and still lost a bid for County Commissioner, Pos. 2.  He had signs all over Polk County and attended many events to introduce himself to the voters.

Jackie Pierce, Democratic candidate for the state Senate, Dist. 10, entered the race late, but also ran a spirited campaign with expert advice from her manager, Chris Proudfoot. She was endorsed by several unions, held house parties and other public events. Jackie, too, was not elected running against Jackie Winters.

OFFICER REPORTS: 

The Get Out The Vote (GOTV) phone banking and canvassing in the few weeks before the election was well attended by many volunteers.

Chris Proudfoot reported on the number and party affiliation of  voters contacted. 

Linda Williams, Treasurer, gave a financial report:  PCD has enough money to pay all expenses accrued to date with receipts still outstanding with a healthy balance into 2011.

Nominations for Central Committee Officer candidates are scheduled for the December 2^nd meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

The Pentacle fundraiser is scheduled for March 29, 2011, of the musical "Rent" with additional fundraising events during intermission.

BREAK

PARTY FORUM:

A brainstorming session was held on the topic "Where Do We Go From Here?".  Twenty suggestions (see attached) were made and discussed regarding the direction/activities the PCD wants to accomplish in 2011-2012.

NEW BUSINESS:

Cindy Proudfoot made a motion to elect Skyla Bendorf as a PCP for Precinct 133.  Danny J. seconded.  Motion approved.

 Sue Olmstead made a motion to elect Danny Jaffer a PCP for Precinct 118. Dave Papen seconded.  Motion approved.

The Secretary will notify Val Unger, Polk County Clerk, in writing of the newly elected PCPs.

A motion was made by David Papen and seconded to adjourn.  Motion approved.

8:38  Meeting Adjourned

Secretarial Note: 

(On 12/05/10 Polk County Clerk, Val Unger, advises that there is no Precinct 133. I believe it is actually Precinct 136 that Skyla was elected to represent. Ms. Unger will check and call me with answer.)