Washington County Fair 2012

Well, the Fair was a hot one again this year. We were at the booth all week to great Fair attendees and hand out literature, candy and let kids ride the donkey.

The kids really liked the donkey again this year. The double booth gave us more room to work with and helped us keep cooler.

The next big project is finding a suitable office location for the campaign season!

July 2012 Monthly meeting

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

July Minutes

WASHINGTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS

Meeting, July 11, 2012

Washington County Democrats met Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the JP restaurant in Washington for a short meeting and a fundraising social hour for candidate Sara Sedlacek. Sara‘s district is in the Louisa County area and not in our voting district. But she could use some volunteer help from us as well as some funds. There was a cash bar, and Terry Philips provided the food. Present along with Sara Sedlacek were: Chairman Pete Morrison, Kay Ciha, David Ciha, Steve Maxon, Doris Park, Sandra Johnson, Terry Philips, Dawn McCoy, Ferd Marie, Jim Gorham, Karen Gorham, Richard Gilmore, Shirley Pfeifer, Bob Spenner, John Greener, and Nan Stark.

Chairman Peter Morrison called the meeting to order. We dispensed with the Pledge of Allegiance because there was no flag in the restaurant.

There were no objections or changes brought forth for the June minutes, so Pete declared they would be filed for the record.

Treasurer Kay Ciha, who distributed copies of the financial report from 6-13-12 to 7-11-12, gave treasurer’s report. Cash on hand on 6-13-12 was $2,779.22. There was no income. Expenses included $59.28 for the purchase of candy for the Trek Fest parade, and $56.01 for purchase of candy for the Fourth of July parade in Wellman. Cash available on 7-11-12 is $2,663.93.

It was reported that the parades in Riverside and in Wellman were very good parades, Pete thanked everyone for all their help in organizing, decorating, walking, pulling the floats, and participating in any way. Bob especially extended a big thanks to Steve Maxon, Doris Park, and Kay Ciha, for making sure it all got done. Also mentioned was the Kalona parade.

Old Business. We worked on coordinating the fair schedule, and also on locating a Democratic headquarters. Terry may have some options to pursue before the end of the week. We should be ready to operate the headquarters beginning Aug. 15.

Richard Gilmore moved that the Democratic Party should be prepared to pay for or reimburse for the admission fee of anyone who comes to work at the Democratic booth at the fair. Bob Spenner seconded. There was some discussion. Pete will also check to see if we will be issued tickets for admission for volunteers. Motion carried.

There was discussion on the 2nd District County Convention, which is necessary in order to have Dawn McCoy’s name placed on the November ballot. Ten of the 13 delegates need to attend this county convention. Then a date must be finalized for holding the convention.

Terry moved that he, Bob, Pete and Dawn form the select committee that orchestrates putting that together. Doris seconded. Motion carried.

We will have the fair schedule no later than Friday, and everyone was encouraged to sign up to be at the fair booth. Pete will e-mail the fair booth schedule.

There was further discussion on a possible location for our campaign headquarters, and so far leads are not working out as well as we had hoped.

The meeting was adjourned. Terry introduced Sara Sedlacek, who addressed the group on her background and her activities as a candidate.

Respectfully submitted,

Nan Stark, Secretary

Special monthly meeting in July

The Washington County Democrats will hold a special July monthly meeting, at the 207 Club,  located at 207 Main Street at the normal hour of 7:00 p.m., instead of the normal location of the Washington Public Library.

The meeting will be followed by a meet and greet for Sara Sedlacek, candidate for Iowa House District 88. District 88 includes parts of Muscatine, Louisa and Des Moines counties.

The public is invited.