Minutes from February's Meetings

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GENESEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

February 9, 2012

Attendance

Executive Board Members: Floyd Clack, Brenda Clack, Steve Dawes, Patricia Erikson, Andy Everman, Gerry Hall, Barney Hennessy, Alex Isaac, Christine Jaranowski, Norwood Jewell, Rob Jewell, Jay Kommareddi, Joe Massey, Paul Rozycki, Sharon Reeves, Shane Sack, Dorina Sain, Regina Straham-Flynn, Howard Turner, Rita Vater-Darnton, Donald Wasserman

Precinct Delegates: Janice Bruce, Marilyn Daniels, Mary Dillard, Rosie Finney, Donna Hart, Ward Lindsay, Dovey Richter, Mitzi Uebel

Elected Officials: Pam Faris, Rep. Charles Smiley, Rep. Jim Ananich, Councilman Delrico Lloyd

Guests: Sheila Johnson-Toins, Robert Davidson, Mark Bernstein, Mark Brewer, Steve Losey, Steve Mintline

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by first vice-chair, Gerri Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

The pledge was led by Ms. Hall. .  

Ms. Hall asked for a moment of silence for our military personnel and other good Democrats.   

Approval of Minutes

The Minutes for the January meeting were presented.  Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes from the January meeting.   The motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Mr. Wasserman presented the Treasurer’s report.  There were no questions. Ms. Kommareddi requested that expenses be itemized in the next report for ease of review.  

Thereafter, a motion was made and seconded to accept  the Treasurer’s Report.  The motion carried.

Vice-Chair’s Report

Ms. Hall reviewed an upcoming calendar of important Democratic Party dates.  The dates are listed as follows:

March 10 – Michigan Democratic Party Endorsement Convention in Detroit

April 28 – Michigan Democratic Party Jeff-Jack Dinner

May 5 – Statewide Democratic Caucus

May 15 – Candidate Filing Deadline (Precinct Delegate Filing Deadline, too)

June 2 – Congressional District Convention – Elect Delegates for National Convention

August 7 – Primary Election

August 18 – District and County Convention

Week of Sept. 3 – National Democratic Party Convention – North Carolina

September 7-9  - Michigan Democratic Party Convention

November 6 – General Election

Elected Officials were given a chance to provide an updates on legislative actions.

Good & Welfare

Ms. Kommareddi announced the first Women for Obama in Genesee County meeting will be held at her home on March 25, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

Pam Farris announced her upcoming fundraiser.

Doug Norton discussed Citizens Against Government Overreach’s recent efforts.  

Tim Sneller announced Rep. Smiley’s upcoming campaign kick-off and fundraiser on March 21.  

It was then moved and seconded to suspend regular business.  

Mark Bernstein for U-M Regent

Mr. Bernstein addressed the Party regarding his efforts to be nominated by the Democratic Party as a candidate for U-M Regent.   He provided his background and qualifications and answered questions regarding the cost and affordability of college.  

Poll Challenger Training

Mr. Brewer, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party provided a handout and lead a discussion about the duties, responsibilities and importance of poll challengers, in light of the upcoming election, especially related to the 51st House District special election.  

Mr. Brewer answered questions relating to specific duties and circumstances and how to handle certain circumstances as they arise at the polls.  

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.