tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91101437159009305082024-03-05T01:57:32.836-06:00Washington County, Iowa Democratic PartyThe purpose of this blog is to inform interested parties about Washington County Democratic Party events.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-67071057599523676742018-01-28T15:26:00.002-06:002018-01-28T15:26:50.029-06:00The new Washington County Democrats website is at<a href="https://washiadems.wixsite.com/home" target="_blank"> https://washiadems.wixsite.com/home</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-41053182094043308912017-04-11T21:36:00.002-06:002017-04-11T21:36:31.455-06:00Updates:<br />
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Please pardon the lack of recent updates. We are in the process of changing to a new website that we hope to have available soon. In the meantime, please contact us <a href="mailto:washiadems@gmail.com" target="_blank">by email</a> if you have a question or concern.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Sonya Housholder, SecretaryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11265540193838565192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-65628968283965291452017-02-18T11:20:00.000-06:002017-02-18T11:21:33.629-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - September 13, 2016<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX97753596" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;">
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<span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">The Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Vice Chairperson Richard Gilmore called the meeting to order at 7:</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">02pm</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">. The Pledge of Allegiance was </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">rec</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">ited</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">. </span><span class="EOP SCX97753596" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Office/headquarters: </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">IDP will not support an office in Washington County at this time. The committee needs to re-vote on whether or not we’ll pay for an office out of the accounts. Art </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Domestique</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> can be the office of the </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Washington County </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Democrat</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">s</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">but Terry </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Phil</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">ips </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">has volunteered Mills Seed as a staging location for coordinating call packets, walking packets, etc. Mills Seed is an LLC and can’t be paid funds for reimbursement</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">. </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Volunteers will be phone </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">banking the next two Saturdays at Mills Seed 9-11am.</span><span class="EOP SCX97753596" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></div>
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Robin Plattenberger Gilmore will chair the organizing committee. Pete Morrison will invite</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">candidates and legislators. </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">The committee w</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">ill consider radio advertising once </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">details are finalized. </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Motion to </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">approve, seconded</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> and passed. </span><span class="EOP SCX97753596" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCX97753596" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="SCX97753596" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre !important;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">The central committee will invite voters to join them in voting together on the first day of voting on Thursday, September 29. Everyone will meet by </span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">8:</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">30am</span><span class="TextRun SCX97753596" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> at Art Domestique and walk over to the courthouse to vote. </span><span class="EOP SCX97753596" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11265540193838565192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-59811388154512691312016-09-13T12:29:00.002-06:002016-09-13T12:29:18.688-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - August 9, 2016<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX207975589" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-41669349486168032982016-09-13T12:17:00.002-06:002016-09-13T12:17:46.187-06:00September 13th meeting noticeThe monthly Washington County Democrats meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13th, 7:00 PM at the Art Domestique (118 S Iowa Ave, Washington).<br />
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We hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-63710601373776822192016-08-08T14:32:00.005-06:002016-08-08T14:32:54.381-06:00August 9th Meeting Notice<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">The monthly Washington County Democrats Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00 PM at Art Domestique (118 S Iowa Ave, Washington). </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">We will be discussing next steps to support party candidates. Please join us! Your input is appreciated!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">See you Tuesday the 9th!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-87652062345155969142016-08-08T14:30:00.001-06:002016-08-08T14:30:47.454-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - July 12, 2016<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCX147163682" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-user-select: text; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 8px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative;">
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<span class="" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Iowa City, IA – Dave Loebsack announced today that he will host his 2nd annual Brews and BBQ fundraiser this <strong class="">Sunday, July 24th, in Iowa City.</strong> Congressman Loebsack will be joined by special guest Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii. Congresswoman Gabbard is an Iraq war Veteran, two term member of the House of Representatives and currently the youngest serving woman in Congress. Other guest speakers will include U.S. Senate Candidate, and former Lt. Governor, Patty Judge and 1st District Congressional candidate Monica Vernon.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sunday, July 24th</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1pm to 3pm</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">(Speaking Program begins at 1:45pm)</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Celebration Farm</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4696 Robin Woods Ln NE</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Iowa City, IA 52240</span><br />
<span class="" style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All Media: To RSVP for the event, please contact Joe O'Hern</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-81444291899155221402016-07-11T18:55:00.000-06:002016-07-11T18:55:39.876-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - June 14, 2016<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on
Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Chairperson Lorraine Williams called the meeting to
order at 7:00 pm with 18 attendees. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The minutes of the May meeting was approved and will be
posted on the blog. Going forward, minutes will be posted in advance of the
meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kay Ciha presented the Treasurer's report with updates to membership fees, donations and the candidate fund. New expenses include payment to Lorraine Williams ($190.77) for parade
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<b>Report of the Chair:<br />
</b>Today’s guests are Jim Gorham’s granddaughter, Cara, who attended her first
caucus this year and Jacob Bruns, a student from Simpson College who works in
the John C Culver Public Policy Center<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Old Business: <br />
</b><i>State Convention:</i> Richard Gilmore,
Robin Plattenburger-Gilmore, Pete Morrison, Andrew Allison and Kim Davis will
be attending the State Democratic Convention on June 18. Per Kim Davis and the credentialing
committee, no packets will be mailed. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Parades:</i> We’ll
have Kinney & Loebsack signs for the float. Gloria has received a clear
rubberized coat & is sporting a new coat of paint.<span style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">June 18 Kalona Days – organize at 9:00 at the
sale barn. Parade at 10:00. Committee members: Sonya Housholder, Bob Spenner, John
Greener, Doris Parks & Steve Maxon. Kevin Kinney will be there.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">June 25 Trek Fest – line up behind the bank at
9:00. Parade at 10:00. Pete Morrison, Andrew Allison, Steve Maxon and Kim Davis.
Steve will host Gloria in his garage between the June 18 & 25 parades.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">July 4</span><sup style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </sup><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Wellman – Gloria will stay at
Steve Maxon’s house. Matt and Diane Schaffer are considering hosting a fish fry
afterward at their home.</span><span style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">July 18 Washington County Fair – A sign-up sheet
is being passed around. We’ll give out flashlights and cowboy cards.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Steve Maxon will make stickers for flashlight
bottoms. Lorraine will buy the flashlights. John Greener will reorder the
cowboy cards.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">July 29 RAGBRAI – setting up a booth would be $700
unless you’re serving food. Non-profits will be charged $350. Given conflicting
commitments for members and the cost of a booth, we will not be hosting
activities during RAGBRAI.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Other July parades will be discussed at next
mtg.</span></li>
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<i>Other events:</i> Kim Davis will be scheduling a meet &
greet in mid-August or mid-September and will invite Dave Loebsack to
participate. The event will be a
lunch/dinner BBQ at her home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Activities to support Kim’s candidacy for supervisor will be
need to be discussed at a future meeting, including phone banking and door
knocking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>New business:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Lorraine updated the committee on finding a headquarters for
elections. She has looked at several
locations. Ann Williams’ gas station
location won’t work. It’d be $725/mo + water + electricity. There is a house
diagonal from the post office that might work and she has left a message of
inquiry about it. IDP will need to advise on the “handicap accessible”
definition and requirement for a headquarters.
If a portable ADA ramp for “use on demand” will fit the need, Sandy’s
building could be a possibility. It’s
800 sq feet but we’d have to share the bathroom with another office. The
bathroom is ADA compliant and Sandy has a portable ramp for ADA use to enter
the building. We’re aiming for a September rental start date for headquarters
space. If we get financial help from the
campaigns, then we could consider an earlier rental start date, but Sandy’s
building isn’t quite ready yet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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JP Lucaci of the IDP will be covering Keokuk and Washington
counties. He is temporarily located in Ottumwa. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Committee Reports:<br />
</b><i>Affirmative Action: </i>Lorraine will
ask the new 2<sup>nd</sup> District AA representative for help with our
committee. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Candidate Development:</i>
Chris Busch was flattered we’d consider him as a candidate to run against Jared
Klein. He didn’t say no, but it may be
too late for name recognition to be have a successful run this year. Jim Gorham will contact him about a
campaign. We would need to hold a
special convention to get his name on the ballot. If not this year, we should start working on
his development and name recognition for the election in 2 years. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Community Events: </i>Lorraine
asked Pete Morrison to consider stepping into the Chair of the Community Events
committee. Pete will consider the
request and respond at the July meeting.
In the meantime, John Greener will continue to serve until July. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Platform Committee: </i>Andrew
Allison is the new chair. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Other Business: <br />
</b>Kim Davis needs someone to do her campaign accounting. State Ethics will
not allow a candidate to do their own accounting. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The next meeting will occur on Tuesday, July 12, 7:00 pm, at
Art Domestique. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Attendees: Sonya Housholder, Richard Gilmore, Robin
Plattenberger, Robert Spenner, John Greener, Kay Ciha, Lorraine Williams, Pete
Morrison, Lynnette Hultman, Kitch Shatzer, Kimberly Davis, Isabella Santoro,
Terry Philips, Shirley Pfeifer, Jim Gorham, Sandra Johnson, Jacob Bruns and
Doris Park. <o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-4556381750352777532016-07-08T11:19:00.005-06:002016-07-08T11:19:57.780-06:00July 12th Meeting Notice<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">The monthly Washington County Democrats Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12th at 7:00 PM at Art Domestique (118 S Iowa Ave, Washington). </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">We will be discussing the Washington County Fair needs and next steps to support party candidates. Please join us! Your input is appreciated!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">See you Tuesday the 12th!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-70906963764123494492016-06-29T12:59:00.001-06:002016-06-29T12:59:12.353-06:002016 Washington County Fair - Need booth volunteersThe Washington County Democrats will again be hosting a booth at the County Fair July 18-21. We are looking for volunteers to help staff the booth as well as for set-up and tear-down. If you are interested and able to help out, please review the open booth slots below and contact our Secretary <a href="mailto:gidgetpowr@outlook.com" target="_blank">Sonya Housholder </a>with your availability. We'd like to have <i>at least</i> two staffers at the booth during each shift.
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<b><u>MONDAY, JULY 18</u>:</b><br />
1:00-3:00 pm<br />
1) Harold Frakes<br />
2) Lorraine Williams<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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3:00-5:00 pm<br />
1)<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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5:00-7:00 pm<br />
1) Kim Davis<br />
2) Kitch Shatzer<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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7:00-9:00 pm<br />
1) Richard Gilmore<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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<b><u>TUESDAY, JULY 19</u>:</b><br />
1:00-3:00 pm<br />
1) Lorraine Williams<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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3:00-5:00 pm<br />
1) Peter Morrison<br />
2) JP<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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5:00-7:00 pm<br />
1) Peter Morrison<br />
2) JP<br />
3) Kim Davis<br />
4)<br />
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7:00-9:00 pm<br />
1)<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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<b><u>WEDNESDAY, JULY 20</u>:</b><br />
1:00-3:00 pm<br />
1) Harold Frakes<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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3:00-5:00 pm<br />
1) Peter Morrison<br />
2) JP<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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5:00-7:00 pm<br />
1) Peter Morrison<br />
2) JP<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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7:00-9:00 pm<br />
1) Richard Gilmore<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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<b><u>THURSDAY, JULY 21</u>:</b><br />
1:00-3:00 pm<br />
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2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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3:00-5:00 pm<br />
1) Shirley Pfeifer<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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5:00-7:00 pm<br />
1) Harold Frakes<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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7:00-9:00 pm<br />
1) Richard Gilmore<br />
2) Steve Maxon<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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<b><u>SET-UP & TEAR-DOWN</u>:</b><br />
1)<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
4)<br />
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Thank you in advance for considering a shift. See you at the Fair!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-89342906148259183592016-06-29T12:49:00.001-06:002016-06-29T12:49:16.915-06:00July 4th Wellman Parade & Fish FryOn July 4th, the Washington County Democrats will be participating in the Wellman Parade. We would love to see you! If interested in riding on the truck with Gloria to distribute candy, please contact Washington County Democrats Secretary <a href="mailto:gidgetpowr@outlook.com" target="_blank">Sonya Housholder</a>. We will be meeting at 9:00 with the parade starting at 10:00.<br />
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Following the parade, all are invited to a fish fry at Diane and Matt Schaefer's home. Contact Sonya for the address. Please bring a dish to share and/or something to drink.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-47010015105280540452016-06-27T12:17:00.001-06:002016-06-27T12:18:38.182-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - May 10, 2016The Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 with 15 attendees. Chairperson Lorraine Williams called the meeting to order at 6:58 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.<br />
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Minutes of the April meeting was approved as distributed and will be posted on the blog.<br />
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Kay Ciha presented the Treasurer’s report with updates to membership fees, income from the sale of food items at the 2nd District Convention, donations and the candidate fund. New expenses include a contribution to Kim Davis’ supervisor campaign ($250), the Golden Delight Bakery for pastries resold at the 2nd District convention ($225), the Washington County fair booth fee ($200) and starting petty cash at the 2nd District Convention ($200).<br />
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A motion to move $845 into the Candidate Development Fun was submitted by Harold Frakes and seconded by Doris Park. Pete Morrison reminded the club about the possibility of needing those funds for an election headquarters/office in Washington County. Kay Ciha reported the history of rent payments in previous election years 2010-2014, showing funds were, on average, needed for July-November and occasionally in May/June. Kevin Kinney lended support via feedback from his campaign history, stating that although Johnson County, Riverside, Kalona and Wellman are the most influential areas for democratic candidates, a strong presence is needed in Washington County. Having a headquarters should be carefully considered. Lorraine Williams endorsed reallocating $845 for the Candidate Development fund. Should we need those funds for a headquarters, a new discussion can take place to return them to the General Fund. A vote was called with 1 opposed. Motion passed.<br />
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<u>Report of the Chair</u>:<br />
Today’s guest is Iowa Senator Kevin Kinney. Senator Kinney provided a summary of his legislative successes from the past session.<br />
* A human trafficking/public safety legislation was passed into law.<br />
* Narcan, an antidote for morphine overdoses, was approved for law enforcement and first responders to carry. It has already proven to save lives.<br />
* “Peeping Tom” legislation restructured existing law to make trespassing on property with concealed cameras/recording equipment an aggravated misdemeanor with a sentence of up to 2 years in prison and thus allowing the state to obtain DNA for the database. Statistics show that this type of criminal behavior tends to elevate to crimes of sexual assault.<br />
* The statutes of limitations on child endangerment were extended from 3 years to 10 years following the 18th birthday or 2 years after DNA identifies a perpetrator. This change was prompted by a young man who had been abused physically by a guardian well into his teenage years.<br />
* Questions from committee members resulted in lively discussion over several issues. Salient points from that discussion are:<br />
o Mandatory sentences were reduced but judges have the option to increase sentencing, as they deem is necessary. The positive outcome of this change is a decreased recidivism rate with a parole officer watching/working with an individual as they are not as likely to offend again with shorter sentences.<br />
o The Iowa Department of Agriculture oversees organic growers and crop spraying. The State of Iowa will now be working with the Hygienic Lab, which has a test that takes 4 weeks versus the IDALS (SP?) 6-month test that the state had been using for years.<br />
o On water quality issues, we can't compare urban versus rural water quality. Sewage treatment plants also greatly contaminate rivers, not just farm chemicals. Senator Kinney will be participating in a water summit to identify resolutions. It is also important to note that nitrogen naturally occurs in soil. It's a complex issue without easy solutions. Some solutions may require changes to farming practices similar to the reduction of phosphorus through no till planting methods.<br />
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<u>Old Business</u>:<br />
Overview of the convention: Washington County did an incredible job with the convention. The 2nd District is very pleased, although it was pointed out that the location of the convention may not remain stationary in Washington going forward.<br />
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Changes to note should we host another convention: Have a dinner plan, improve audio as members in the back of the room had difficulties hearing as well as reading the screens. Due to the lateness of the meeting adjournment, possibly consider reserving a block of hotel rooms for attendees wishing to stay over. Senator Kinney only heard good things about the convention.<br />
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Fundraiser: Auctions items were a good showing for Washington County.<br />
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State Convention carpooling needs: deferred to the June meeting.<br />
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<u>New Business</u>:<br />
Jeanne Redlinger in Riverside requested that a future meeting be held in Riverside and possibly rotate throughout the county to increase attendance by other area democrats. This has been tried before without success, but the club will consider it if Jeanne finds a location and can motivate attendance.<br />
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Parades: Kay Ciha called the Washington Chamber to obtain a list of county parades. John, departing Community Events Chair, also provided a list of dates. The float for this summer's use is available at John's house. We'll use Richard's truck and distribute water. Kay will purchase red, white and blue candy.<br />
June 4, Washington, Ridiculous Days<br />
June 18, Kalona, Kalona Days<br />
June 25, Riverside, Trek Fest<br />
July 16-19, Brighton, Whoopee Days<br />
Sept 23-24, Kalona, Fall Festival<br />
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There are upcoming debate events for US Senate candidates (May 15, 4-6pm in Des Moines) and County Supervisor candidates (May 24 at the Washington County Library).<br />
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At the next meeting, we'll be passing around sign-up sheets for the Washington County Fair booth shifts (July 17-24) as well as for RABRAI (July 29). It was suggested the Washington County Democrats sell watermelon and pie to RAGBRAI riders.<br />
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After the primary on June 7th, we should schedule a meet and greet with Dave Loebsack. Possible location could be the lodge at Lake Darling.<br />
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<u>Committee Reports</u>:<br />
<i>Affirmative Action</i>:<br />
Harold Frakes suggested all attend City Council to bring up the handicap parking spot outside the YMCA. It is sloped so water collects where those with mobility challenges need to walk. It forms into ice in winter. If City Council is notified of a physical hazard, it's their responsibility to repair it. It was suggested that photos of “failures” be taken and presented at City Council for liability issues.<br />
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<i>Candidate Development</i>:<br />
Marcus Fedler is running against Jared Klein. A recent interview he participated in was read aloud. Fedler has been promoted as being a less conservative candidate but the interview revealed his views are extremely conservative and rooted in strict religious belief, including views on marriage equality, planned parenthood and other issues. We need a democratic candidate to run against both Jared Klein and Marcus Fedler. Several suggestions were submitted for consideration.<br />
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<i>Community Events</i>:<br />
John Greener wishes to not serve this summer due to other conflicts with family, etc.<br />
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<i>Platform Committee</i>:<br />
No report.<br />
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The next meeting will occur on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm at Art Domestique.<br />
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The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.<br />
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Attendees: Sonya Housholder, Richard Gilmore, Kay Ciha, Mary Martin, Harold Frakes, Peter Morrison, Deb Kinney, John Greener, Kevin Kinney, Kitch Shatzer, Shirley Pfeifer, Robert Spenner, Robin Plattenberger, Steve Maxon and Doris Parks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-87859063253115743012016-06-27T12:06:00.000-06:002016-06-27T12:06:24.721-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - April 12, 2016The Washington County Democrats met at the Café Dodici Shop on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 with 20 attendees. Vice Chair Richard Gilmore called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.<br />
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Minutes of the February and March meetings were approved as sent out and will be posted on the blog. Kay Ciha gave the Treasurer’s report for March 8, 2016-April 12, 2016 with updates to membership fees, donations and the Candidate Fund. New expenses include Cafe Dodici ($286.87) to correct a previous entry for an in-kind donation and Washington Community Schools for caucus night facility maintenance ($63.78).<br />
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With regards to the previous entry correction, state ethics no longer permit in-kind donations. The club will need to pay Café Dodici for the value of the donation. A motion to pay Café Dodici was made by Robert Spenner, seconded by John Greener and passed unanimously.<br />
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<u>Report of the Chair</u>:<br />
Today’s guests are Mary Krier, former Chairperson of the Keokuk County Democrats, Ryan Siskow, newly
elected Chair of the Keokuk County Democrats, and Al Bohanan, 2nd District Chairperson and member of
the Cedar County Democrats.<br />
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Robin Plattenberger read aloud a letter from Harold Frakes thanking the club for the generous donations
in memory of Louise Frakes.<br />
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A brief overview of the 2nd District Convention (24 counties) was provided by Richard and Al. Delegates
and alternates are being contacted to confirm attendance. In 2008 the convention went to 2:00am. In
2012, it went to 7:00pm. Anyone who wants to be a delegate or committee volunteers and has to
provide a statement regarding their interest, so there could be lengthy periods of listening to their
arguments for selection. There are no plans for a formal dinner, so we may be ordering pizza or
sandwiches if it goes late. Because the rules provide for another realignment of preference groups, it
may happen.<br />
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<u>Old Business</u>:<br />
The Washington County Democrats, as hosts of the 2nd District Convention, are needed to help with setup,
sales of lunch and concession items, and clean-up after the convention adjourns. Sign-up sheets
were passed around for members to sign up for duties for set-up/clean-up, food serving, and money
collection.<br />
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On April 29th at 5:00pm, chairs need to be moved from the Methodist Church, YMCA & Art Domestique
to the Washington High School & set-up. If there is inclement weather, high school sports practices will
be held inside and set-up will be delayed to 7:00pm.<br />
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On April 30th, tickets will be sold for lunch ($15.00), baked goods, soda, coffee and tea. 2-4 people are
needed to plate food for 350+ attendees. There will not be a “Wine Down” afterwards. Also, a volunteer
is needed to pick up baked goods from Golden Delight bakery by 7:00am. Doris Parks will pick up the
baked goods with John Greener on call as a back-up. Coffee, with stir sticks & creamer/sugar included,
will be provided from HyVee.<br />
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Fees will be collected as cash or checks. A motion to have Kay withdraw $200 cash for the change box
was submitted, seconded and passed unanimously.
With regards to the auction at the convention, state ethics now requires all raffle items need to
reported, including a description, donor information & estimated value of the item(s). We need an
auctioneer. Club members should approach community democrats about items to donate for the
auction. We need to show-off our community, but we cannot have items from an incorporated or
limited liability corporation company. For anything alcoholic, provide a certificate for the item and give it
to them later. Ethics’ job is to be transparent about why an action was taken. They are there to help.<br />
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Kim Davis, 2nd District Convention Credentials Committee Member, reported all delegates are to pay a
$30.00 fee either in advance via PayPal to Bob Wiese or by cash/check when registering at the
convention. In the past, the club has offered to pay the fees for up to 10 delegates from Washington
County. Washington currently has 9 delegates, however some delegates prefer to pay their own fees.
After discussion, it was suggested that delegates pay their own fees but can submit a request for
reimbursement to the club. A motion to approve was submitted by Robert Spenner, seconded by Peter
Morrison and passed unanimously. The credentials committee will be using a new application to
register delegates, but will plan to have paper and pen copies as back-ups. Credentials committee
members will be going to training on April 24th. Mike Jesse, Chair of the Credentials Committee asks
delegates to be patient at registration.<br />
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<u>New Business</u>:<br />
Discussion of state convention carpooling is delayed to the next meeting. Kay Ciha suggested the club
should give Art Domestique something for the use of their space & utilities.<br />
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<u>Committee Reports</u>:<br />
<i>Affirmative Action</i>: Gary Murphy<br />
None.<br />
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<i>Candidate Development</i>: Jim Gorham<br />
Kimberly Davis is running for District 4 supervisor (Wards 1 & 4). Harold Frakes has donated $200
towards her campaign fund and hopes the club will provide funds from the Candidate Development
Fund as well. Lorraine read aloud a message of support from Harold encouraging the club to be a
foundation of support with regards to advice/guidance on interviews, the process of running for office,
how to file expenditures, etc. In Lorraine or Harold’s (??) words “we have a young, lovely person
running for office and we need to support that.” Historically the club has given $250 to supervisor
candidates. Robin Plattenberger motioned to pay $250 to Kim’s campaign fund, seconded by John
Greener. There was no discussion. Motion passed unanimously.<br />
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Also, Marcus Fedler, a libertarian from Washington, is running against Jared Klein.<br />
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<i>Community events</i>: John Greener<br />
Convention, convention, convention.<br />
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The club needs to decide on whether or not to reserve a fair booth. The cost is the same as last year at
$200. Two fair passes are provided with a booth, but additional fair passes can be purchased if needed.
Season passes are $20 until June. Motion to approve reserving a fair booth was submitted by Robin
Plattenberger, seconded by Robert Spenner and passed unanimously.<br />
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<i>Platform Committee</i>: Steve Maxon<br />
Andrew Allison reported that the 2nd District Platform has been drafted and is ready for the convention.
The 2nd District process is different from Washington County. The group breaks into subcommittees on
the first day and then are fully involved on the second day.<br />
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Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 10th at 7:00pm at Art Domestique.<br />
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At 8:10 pm, Robin Plattenberger motioned to adjourn. It was seconded and passed unanimously.<br />
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Attendees: Lorraine Williams, Richard Gilmore, Robin Plattenberger, Sonya Housholder, Peter Morrison,
Shirley Pfeifer, Kay Ciha, Robert Spenner, Ron Carey, Kitch Shatzer, Kimberly Davis, John Greener,
Isabella Santoro, Mary Krier, Ryan Siskow, Doris Park, Steve Maxon, Nan Stark, Ben Griggs, Andrew
Allison.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-23156732339901095882016-06-20T11:27:00.001-06:002016-06-20T11:59:13.418-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - March 8, 2016The Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 with 15 people present. Vice Chair Richard Gilmore called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.<br />
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The minutes of the February meeting will be distributed for approval at the April meeting. Kay Ciha gave the treasurer’s report with updates to membership fees, donation and the Candidate Fund. New bills received include the Washington High School ($63.78) for janitorial services following the caucus. Motion to pay the bill was seconded and approved unanimously.<br />
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<u>Report of the Vice Chair</u>:<br />
Richard reported that the meeting was rescheduled to resolve some concerns regarding the County Convention. There has been confusion from IDP due to incomplete paperwork from precincts and both Kalona and Ward 1 precincts currently have too many delegates identified. Per IDP rules, the number and identification of delegates must be resolved prior to the convention or that precincts preference group(s) will not be seated upon registering at the convention. Additionally, the Ward 1 caucus summary does not include the Clinton preference group alternates. Kay Ciha motioned for the secretary to contact delegates to resolve issues. Richard Gilmore amended the motion for the secretary to contact both caucus chairs and preference captains to resolve delegate issues. Kay Ciha motioned to approve the amendment. Doris Park seconded. Approved by unanimous vote.<br />
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The Platform Committee is done with an excellently prepared Consent Calendar for the convention delegates to consider. A consent calendar lists new and significantly revised planks as well as planks recommended for striking by the Platform Committee.<br />
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The Rules committee is doing well, Credentials committee will be meeting this week and Arrangements committee is finalizing materials for use at the convention. The Credentials and Arrangements committees will compare lists to create a single document. Sandra Johnson will be checking with library staff during daytime hours to learn how to run their AV system for displaying the agenda and planks.<br />
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<u>2nd District Convention</u>:<br />
The 2nd District Convention will remain on April 30th despite discussion to move it to another day that doesn’t conflict with Passover. There may be a planning meeting on April 2nd at the Washington Public Library. Pete Morrison will provide more information as it becomes available.<br />
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<u>New Business</u>:<br />
Karen Gorham inquired about the caucus review initiated by IDP. Al Bohanan shared that the committee is chaired by Dave Nagle. He doesn’t expect significant changes. The review committee is considering the possibility of absentee ballots for caucus voting or additional satellite locations. This year was the first for satellite locations in Iowa City at Oaknoll among other sites. These sites worked out very well.<br />
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Peter Morrison motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:00pm. Seconded by Jim Gorham. Motion passed.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">The minutes of the January meeting were approved as distributed and will be posted on the blog. Kay Ciha gave the treasurer’s report with updates on membership fees, donations and the Candidate's Fund. Bills paid include the Washington Evening Journal ($140.40) and Kalona News ($100) for caucus ads.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">Lorraine requested feedback on the caucus – what worked, what didn’t, and what should be changed in the future. At the Washington High School, maps were positioned at each entrance as well as in each of the precinct rooms. It was suggested that more maps be positioned at entrances due to the number of attendees scrambling to find their precinct locations. Most precincts, to save time, made motions to send all submitted resolutions to the platform committee without discussion at the caucus. Additionally, several precincts reported a challenge in keeping attendees in the room in order to discuss committees. There was a misleading belief among some that the caucus was only to count votes and wouldn’t last more than 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">The County Convention is scheduled for March 12 at the Washington Public Library with a prompt start time of 10:00 am. We will have rooms on the second floor to use. Washington County has a total of 65 delegates. Lorraine asked for volunteers for Arrangements, Credentials and Rules committees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">RAGBRAI will have an overnight stop in Washington on July 29. We’ll need candidate promotional materials for distributing and possibly a fundraiser item to sell to riders. Do we want to help coordinate lodging arrangements? It was suggested that we check with Johnson and Jefferson Counties on their processes in the past as RAGBRAI hosts. We should plan to have 150 names.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">The 2nd District will have a planning meeting at the high school on February 20 at 2pm in order to review and approve the site as the location for the 2nd</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">District Convention scheduled for April 30. The Washington County Democrats will be responsible for providing lunch on convention day.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">The next legislative briefing will be Saturday, February 20, 10-12pm at the Washington Courthouse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;"><i>Affirmative Action</i>: This committee is chaired by Gary Murphy. Committee members include Jackie Amigon, Sandra Johnson, Isabella Santoro and Harold Frakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;"><i>Candidate Development</i>: There are three supervisor positions up for election this year. Incumbents are Stan Stupes, Bob Yoder and Jack Seward. There are three candidates for the sheriff position, all republican.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;"><i>Platform Committee</i>: Steve Maxon will work with Platform Chair Matt Schaefer to schedule a meeting. Paper resolutions collected from caucus packets were given to Steve.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm. <b>The county convention will replace the routine March meeting.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">Attending: Lorraine Williams, Richard Gilmore, Robin Plattenberger-Gilmore, Sonya Housholder, Robert Spenner, Sayre Bachman, Kay Ciha, Isabella Santoro, Edward Conway, Elizabeth Harris, Kate Glinsman, Nan Stark, Fred Stark, Kimberly Davis, Patty Roe, Mike Roe, Terry Philips, Lynette Hultman, James Morrison, Martha Dahlin, Doris Park, and Steve Maxon.</span></span></span><br />
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We will be discussing the Second District Convention, which will be held at the Washington High School on April 30th. Please join us in making the convention a success! Your help and input are appreciated!<br />
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Additionally, you'll have an opportunity to meet Kim Davis, candidate for District 4 Supervisor.<br />
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See you Tuesday the 12th!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-21421679015255044132016-03-02T16:37:00.004-06:002016-03-02T16:38:53.023-06:00March 8, 2016 Meeting RescheduledWashington County Dems, We weren't going to have a meeting but there are some things we need to address prior to the County Convention. Please plan to attend and help out a very worthy planning cause.<br />
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March 8 // 7:00 pm // Art Domestique, 118 S Iowa Ave, WashingtonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-76256046323456110642016-02-26T15:12:00.001-06:002016-02-26T15:13:28.704-06:00March 2016 meetingsThe regularly scheduled March 8 meeting will <u>not</u> take place due to the county convention scheduled for the same week. The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 12th, 7:00 pm at Art Domestique (118 S. Iowa Ave, Washington).<br />
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At the March 12 county convention, delegates and alternates (as appropriate) should plan to check in at the Washington Public Library by 10:00 am. <br />
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Questions can be directed to Vice Chair <a href="mailto:gilplat@windstream.net" target="_blank">Richard Gilmore</a> or Secretary <a href="mailto:gidgetpowr@outlook.com" target="_blank">Sonya Housholder</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-61185771037787250612016-02-15T12:22:00.002-06:002016-02-15T12:44:51.411-06:00Washington County Democrats Minutes - January 12, 2016<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 with 23 people present. Chairperson Lorraine Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The minutes of the November meeting were approved as sent out and will be posted on the blog. Kay Ciha gave the treasurer’s report with updates on the Candidate Fund and new donations. Bills paid include the annual USPS box fee ($68), Wolf Floral ($53.50), Dodici’s ($50) and Dr. Anson/Dr. Vittetoe ($20). Additionally, the 2015 ethics has been filed in Des Moines. In 2016, we are required to file ethics quarterly instead of annually. As a reminder, member dues of $20 are expected in January-February.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Guests were introduced</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Michael Beasley</i> with the Bernie Sanders campaign gave an update and invited everyone to the precinct captain training on Thursday, January 14, 5:30 pm at the Washington Public Library.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Emily Blumberg and Dylan Igoe</i> with the Hillary Clinton campaign gave an update and invited everyone to the visit by President Bill Clinton on Friday, January 15, 6:00 pm at the Northwest Junior High in Coralville. Additionally, Chelsea Clinton will be at the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus on Saturday, January 16 at 1:00 pm. Dylan reported that the Keota visit was a major success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Sean McEnerney and Nicky Vogt</i> with the Martin O’Malley campaign gave an update and invited everyone to see Governor O’Malley at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon on Friday, January 15 at 11:30 am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Report of the Chair</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lorraine requested a moment of silence in honor of Louise Frakes, who passed away on Dec 18, 2015. Louise was a friend to many, a passionate Democrat, avid gardener, and role model to young women. In memory of Louise, members of the Washington County Democrats, and other organizations of which Louise was a member, will be accepting donations towards the sponsorship of a chair in the new high school auditorium. Donations may be left at Art Domestique with Richard Gilmore or Robin Plattenberger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Old Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Terry Philips nominated Sonya Housholder for the position of Secretary. Robin Plattenberger seconded and Richard Gilmore moved that nominations be ceased. Robert Spenner seconded and moved to elect by unanimous consent. Sandy Johnson seconded. Motion passed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caucus packets for precinct captains were distributed, along with the list of temporary chairs and their contact information. The caucus locations will be shared with the auditor’s office and posted in the Washington Journal on January 18th and 25th.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Washington Wards 1-4 and West Chester precincts will be caucusing at the Washington High School. Precincts have been assigned the following rooms:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ward 1: Commons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ward 2: Gym</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ward 3: Vocal room</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ward 4: Band room</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attendees must be in their precinct lines by 7:00 pm in order for their vote to be counted. Door greeters will be available to help attendees determine their precincts. Maps showing the precinct boundary lines will also be posted at the entrance. Youth attendees who will be 18 by November can participate in the caucus but must register on a separate document provided in the caucus packet. Youths who will not be old enough to vote can participate in a youth caucus. It was suggested that we used numbered name tags to assist in counting the number of attendees at the event. Each room will have painters’ tape for posting items on walls and microphones. A dry run will be held on January 20th for precinct captains. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Members are encouraged to attend the legislative briefing at the Washington Courthouse on Saturday, January 16, 10:00 am. Updates will be provided by Kevin Kinney, Rich Taylor, Jared Klein, and Dave Heaton.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following items were tabled until the next meeting:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Budget Audit (March)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> County convention (March)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. <b>The next meeting is February 9th.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attending: Lorraine Williams, Kay Ciha, Richard Gilmore, Robin Plattenberger, Sonya Housholder, Shirley Pfeifer, Ferd Marie, Linder Bennett, Karen Gorham, Jim Gorham, Chris Busch, Robert Spenner, Karen Murphy, Margaret Marie, John Greener, Mike Roberts, Mary Jo Roberts, Sandy Johnson, Terry Philips, Cat Nelson, Michael Beasley, Dylan Igoe, Emily Blumberg, Sean McEnerney and Nicky Vogt.</span><br />
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-29858717586465441022016-02-15T12:16:00.000-06:002016-02-15T12:38:09.419-06:00Washington County Democrat Meeting - November 10, 2015<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 with 22 people present. Vice Chair Richard Gilmore called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The minutes of the October meeting were approved as sent out. Kay Ciha gave the treasurer’s report with an update on the candidate fund and the outcome of the fundraising event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Guests were introduced</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Christine</i> with the Bernie campaign gave an update on that campaign and invited everyone to Matt and Diane Schaeffer’s home to watch the second Democrat Debate on Saturday, November 14.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Emily and Dylan</i> reported on the Hillary campaign. Dylan was especially excited about the Keota high school kids who are getting involved. He said Hillary will visit Keota (date unknown at this time.).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Al Bohanan</i> was introduced. We are always glad to have him visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Report of the Chair (Vice Chair)</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Richard Gilmore and Pete Morrison talked about the Caucus training they recently attended. Both thought it was very helpful. Caucus site for Wellman will be at the Municipal Building. It was not known where the Brighton, Ainsworth, or Kalona caucus would be held.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Old Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Discussion was held about the October Fundraiser. Some of the ideas given were that perhaps September would be a better time than October; there needs to be better advanced planning; and advanced ticket sales is crucial. Other comments: it was a bad week-end (following the JJ dinner so many were still in Des Moines); it would have cost nothing to have been held at Art Domestique instead of the expensive 4-H building; and why not do 2 Fundraisers — one in the Spring and one in the fall. Louise moved and Terry Philips seconded that we have a committee composed of Robin, Sandy and two other people of their choice, to bring fundraiser plans to the February meeting. Motion passed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pete Morrison reported on the application for the 2nd District Convention. He said it has been completed and sent in. Al Bohanan said he was fairly certain that we would get the bid. It will be voted on at the Workshop on November 21. The Second District Workshop was discussed. This is a great workshop that will provide valuable information on a variety of subjects. Everyone was encouraged to pre-register NOW so that appropriate planning can take place (especially for rooms and food). A sign up sheet was passed around for people to sign up for what they will bring to the “Wine Down”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jim Gorham moved that the Christmas Party be held at Art Domestique on Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 pm. Motion was seconded and passed. This would be an especially good time to invite others to join us. Richard said he would ask Lorraine to do the main dish and for everyone else to bring something to go along with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise moved that we move $600 into the Candidate Fund. Kay Ciha seconded. There was a lot of discussion. Motion failed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise announced that she was resigning as secretary and that a new secretary would be to be appointed before the January meeting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Candidate Development</i>: Jim Gorham announced that Mike J. has decided not to seek election. We need to find someone else to run against Jared Klein.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Community Events</i>: John Greener announced that there are four candidates running for the US Senate primary. He will try to be sure all candidates get to Washington. He also announced that Kevin Kinney is doing a fund raiser by selling raffle tickets at $20 each for a chance to win half a 4-H hog (one of 3 halves; he is donating the remaining half). Richard has tickets if you want to purchase a chance to win. John also said that the Des Moines Register had a nice article on Kevin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Platform Committee</i>: Steve said he wants someone else to present the platform at the County Convention. Again he reminded people to get planks for the platform written and ready to present at Caucus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Terry Philips stressed the importance of this election, not just the Presidential but for all positions. We need to get the vote out and support all our candidates and we need candidates at all levels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meeting adjourned at 6:59 pm. Everyone was invited to stay for conversation and ice cream &</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">brownies furnished by John Greener and cookies from Emily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Respectfully submitted,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise Frakes, secretary</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-5050240992726438262016-02-15T12:07:00.000-06:002016-02-15T12:38:00.505-06:00Washington County Democrat Meeting - September 8, 2015<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on Tuesday, September 8 , 2015 at 6:00 pm with 17 County Democrats and 4 guests present. Chair Lorraine Williams called the meeting to order with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minutes of the last meeting were approved as sent out. The Treasurer’s report was approved. Harold Frakes once again suggested that people contribute to the Candidate Fund on their birthday or Anniversary. Lorraine Williams reminded everyone to “pay your dues, if you have not done so”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lorraine gave each candidate representative 5 minutes to talk about their candidate. Hillary, Bernie Sanders, O’Malley, and Webb were all represented. As an aside, Lorraine mentioned that Huckabee had had a “meet & greet” at her restaurant last week. That brought much laughter and many comments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Old Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 2nd District Workshop was discussed. It will be Nov. 21 at the Kirkwood center. Lorraine will be furnishing the main meal with the County Democrats providing the desserts. The cost of the meal is $10 with any profit given to the County party. Kay Ciha moved the County party pay the registration fee ($20) for up to 10 Democrats to attend. All are encouraged to attend. Motion was seconded and passed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Fall Fund Raiser was discussed. Jim Gorham moved that we change the dinner to Sunday, Oct., 25 beginning at 12:00 noon. Motion passed. Bob Spenner moved that it be held at the 4-H building. Doris seconded. Motion passed. Lorraine asked John Greener to contact the Mayor of Davenport, Andy McGuire,and Sue Dyvorsky for speakers as well as the various people running for office and try to get them for speakers. Bob Spenner moved and Jim Gorham seconded that Lorraine do the main food with everyone bringing desserts. Motion passed. Gary Murphy agreed to be auctioneer for the auction. Everything needs to be thinking about what they can put on the auction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caucus sites were discussed. Washington and West Chester precincts will be held at the Washington High School. Jim Gorham will check to be sure we have those rooms. The Caucus will be Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Farmer’s Market was discussed. Dylan said it was great and we should do it again. Lorraine will check to see if we can get one more Thursday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Second District Fall meeting will be at Art Domestique on Sept. 19, 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Democrat Debate is the night of our next meeting. It was decided that we will have the meeting and then watch the debate as a group. The meeting will be at 6:00pm at Art Domestic. We will then move to the Restaurant where Lorraine will have a big screen TV and watch the debate. Everyone is encouraged to bring finger food to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Affirmative action</i>: Two Hispanics did help at the last Farmer’s Market which really helped. We were reminded that anyone 17.5 years old can vote at the Caucus. We need to get into the schools and be sure Seniors are aware of that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Candidate Development</i>: Jim Gorham said that for the next meeting he will try to bring the person who is thinking of running against Jared.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Community Events</i>: Sept. 12, Sara Morrison will hold an event for Hillary Clinton. There will be another Hillary event on Oct. 3 at the Wooden Wheel Winery from 3:00-8:00 pm. All are encouraged to attend these events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Platform Committee</i>: Everyone is encouraged do bring ideas for resolutions to the Caucus. These</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our next meeting will be <b>Oct. 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Art Domestique</b>. Robin volunteered to bring a special treat as it is her birthday !!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Respectfully submitted,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise Frakes, secretary</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-37169717690493072722016-02-15T11:59:00.000-06:002016-02-15T12:37:38.399-06:00Washington County Democrat Meeting - August 11, 2015<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Washington County Democrats held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at Art Domestique. Vice-Chair Richard Gilmore called the meeting to order at 6:02pm with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and singing “America”. There were 14 County Democrats present plus 5 guests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Kay Ciha said the treasurer’s report had no changes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Introduction of Guests</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Ann Dietrich</i> spoke about Tom Fiegen who will be running for the US Senate seat. Tom’s main focus is on supporting local food production. She stated that Iowa has 208 Farmer Markets.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Shawn</i> said that Gov. O’Malley is a strong progressive. He has come to Washington once and hopes to return soon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Emily</i> spoke on behalf of Hillary Clinton. She said people are very excited about Hillary’s new education policy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Dylan</i> is also with the Hillary campaign. He introduced himself and hopes to get to know us better.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Jacob</i> is with the Bernie Sander’s campaign. He hopes to set up individual meetings this coming week. He also stated that the first Democrat debate will be Oct. 13. He said there will be a Bernie Sanders event at the Library this Thursday at 6:00 pm. He encouraged people to attend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Report of the Chair</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lorraine spoke about the 2nd District Caucus Training and said there will be more later.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She thanked those who helped with the fair: set up, tear down, worked at the booth, etc. She said the flashlights went well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Old Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Second District Workshop date has ben changed. She believes it will be Nov. 14 and she will double check that date. It will still be held at the Washington Kirkwood Center with our county party responsible for the lunch, etc. Harold explained that this workshop has many interesting topics and encouraged all to attend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This coming Thursday, August 13, is our day for the Farmer’s Market. Richard will have the table set up with a patriotic cloth on it, the black board there, etc. John will bring the flashlight stickers, the flashlights, and the cowboy cards. In an effort to reach out to the Latino population, Harold suggested contacting Jackie A. & Heather L. He will work with Gary Murphy on that. Lorraine said she would</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">contact Sonja.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Business</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We discussed our Fall Fund Raiser. Sunday, Oct 11 was suggested for a possible date. Lorraine will check to see if that interferes with any other city/county activities. As in the past Dodici will cater the main meal with all Democrats bringing desserts. There will be an auction and Lorraine will ask Gary Murphy if he will be auctioneer that day. We discussed inviting various speakers: Kevin Kinney, Dave Loebsack, and other possibilities. Lorraine made a plea for candidates to come. If we have actual National candidates, we will chance locations (probably to the 4-H building) where there would be more room for a larger crowd.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Committee Reports</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Affirmative Action</i>: Lorraine thanked everyone who had worked on getting the cowboy cards done:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">this committee, plus Louise Frakes, Robin Plattenberger, Richard Gilmore, her son, and Mary Patterson. Karen Gorham asked if we have the list of those who attended the first caucus of the Obama campaign. She thought we could get a lot of Latino names from that. Lorraine will check on it. Harold said the committee has not met for a long time. He will check with Gary Murphy.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Candidate Development:</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jim Gorham stated that this committee has not met again either. Jim will follow up with the person who is considering running against Jared Klein. He said there are open seats on the Washington City Council this fall and 3 for Supervisors next year. We need to be locating candidates. We have heard that Ceanne will be moving so Lorraine will need to appoint a new chair for this committee. This</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">committee should make contact with the other two democrats who are planning to run in 2016 Primary for the U. S. Senate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Community Events</i>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Ice Cream Social this Sunday, August 16, from 3:00-5:00 at Richard & Robin’s. Fundraiser for Tom Fiegen. Robin asked if some would bring cookies or bars to go along with their homemade ice cream and for some to come help set up and tear down.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Gov. O’Malley was here last Friday afternoon. The Des Moines Register had a nice article about it and pictures, too!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Hillary event Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Wagon Wheel Vineyard at 3:00 pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Emily is hosting “coffee and conversation” at Dodici Shop every Friday at 1:00pm She asked people to come and join her. However there will not be a meeting this Friday, August 14.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Gloria and her tack need a home for the winter. Richard volunteered his back room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Platform Committee</i>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steve asked everyone to begin thinking about planks they want to submit at the Caucus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sept. 8 is School Board election. Early voting can be done now. Lorraine asked everyone to vote for her for the Kirkwood position and to spread the word. Karen Gorham gave a glowing endorsement of Lorraine. Some of her talking points include: there needs to be gender balance on the board. Right now there are only 2 women (there used to be 4), but more importantly Lorraine brings enthusiasm and fire. She is a “do-er”. She is community minded. She was unanimously voted upon to fill Karen’s position when she resigned. She has already gone to Washington DC for training. She is a business owner and actively involved in Washington. Karen encouraged everyone to go to the Court House and vote now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next meeting will be <b>Sept. 8 at 6:00 pm at Art Domestique</b>. Mary Jo Roberts has signed up to bring treats. We thank Lorraine for the coffee tonight. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Respectfully submitted,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise Frakes, secretary</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110143715900930508.post-82132766704225191392016-02-15T11:41:00.001-06:002016-02-15T12:36:30.354-06:00Washington County Democrat Meeting - May 12, 2015<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Washington County Democrats met at Art Domestique on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 with 13 county Democrats present. Chairperson Lorraine Williams called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by the singing of “God Bless America”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jim Gorham moved to approve the minutes as sent out, seconded by John Greener. Motion passed. Kay gave the treasurer’s report. She has paid for a double fair booth and there were 2 new memberships.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Report of the Chair</u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. The cost of having the 2nd District workshop at the Washington Kirkwood center would be $150. We would be expected to provide the lunch which participants would purchase. The fund raiser for the county party would be the Wine Down afterwards where we would serve wine, soft drinks, and appetizers. It would cost participants to attend the wine down. The date will be set by June 30. The location is between us and Oskaloosa.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Lorraine suggested we purchase 14 30-second ads to run on KCII through June. The cost would be $109.12. There was much discussion about the pros and cons of doing that at this time. Robin moved that we defer buying radio ads at this time. John seconded. Motion passed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Lorraine said the radio is a great way to reach out to people and asked that each person bring one idea to the June meeting of the message we want to get out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Lorraine announced that Dave Loebsack will be at the Coffee Shop on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 - 11:00 am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Old Business</u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Cowboy Cards. Neither Terry or Matt was present so there was no presentation on this. However it was suggested that one side be in English and the other in Spanish.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Farmer’s Market was discussed. It was suggested that we try to do one Thursday each month June through September. Lorraine will contact Bob Shepherd for exact dates. When we are not part of the official market, we will set up outside of Art Domestique. We will hand out flashlights and cowboy cards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>New Business</u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. County Convention size. Louise moved that we have it be 65. Bob Spenner seconded. Motion passed. Lorraine will contact Josie and relay that message.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Places of the Precinct caucus are as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1. Ainsworth — undecided</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2. Brighton — Rose Jaynes home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 3. Kalona — undecided</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 4. Riverside — Bob Spenner’s home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 5. All 4 Washington wards — Washington High School</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 6. Wellman — Wellman library</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 7. West Chester — West Chester Community building</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Committee Reports</u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Affirmative Action</i> — Sandy Johnson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Their committee (Gary M, Sandy J, Harold F., Shirley P., Isabella S) has met. Each one is to contact a bi-lingual person to help set up events. Sandy recommended that all of us attend Latino Night in the park on June 7. The committee also wants to create an event to explain the voting process. They </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">plan to contact Louise County Democrat party for suggestions as they have had success with this. Jim Gorham suggested having a “meet & greet” with simple refreshments where we simply talk about why we are Democrats. He also suggested that we visit with the Latino people who are at the Farmer’s Market — make friends with them. Robin suggested we design a new Democrat shirt with </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">one side in English and the other side in Spanish. Doris will work on a design. Greg D. said there are a lot of people feeling left out and we need to reach out to all. Nan said some county parties are providing identity cards and that maybe we could consider doing that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Candidate Development</i> — Jim Gorham</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jim reported that he has on a potential candidate for House 78 seat to run against Jared Klein. He hopes to be able to tell us who at the June meeting. The County Supervisor seats currently held by Jack Seward, Bob Yoder, and Stoops will be up for election. Everyone please be thinking of people we could run for these positions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Community Events</i> — John Greener</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a.) April 29 Pot Luck. John apologized for not using his committee but said his contact information failed so he had Richard & Robin and Harold & Louise help him. It was a “fabulous success” with speakers Andy McGuire, Tom Fiegen and Lillie Catlin.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">b.) The parade committee of Will Hart, Alesandro, and Sara Williams has not met yet, but the parades will go on. The first one is June 6th. We will set up at John’s house 603 West Washington.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">c.) There is one box of candy in the closet at Art Domestique. Lorraine will order more. Motion by Bob S. Motion passed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">d.) Lillie said that she will have people from the Hillary campaign walk with us.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">e.) Kay announced that Richmond is having their 175th celebration on July 25 and moved that we attend their parade. Motion passed. John will register us by July 1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Upcoming events</u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 6 — Ridiculous Day Parade</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 9 — Democrat meeting at Arts Domestique</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 13 — FDR Revival at Lake Darling Lodge (hopefully)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 14 — Ice Cream Social — Meet & Greet for Tom Fiegen at Richard & Robin’s home.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 20 — Brighton parade and Kalona parade</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 27 — Trek Fest Parade in Riverside</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm for refreshments by Shirley Pfeiffer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Respectfully submitted,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Louise Frakes, secretary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those present: Louise Frakes, Kay Ciha, John Greener, Nan Stark, Sandra Johnson, LeAnn</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hassman, Robert Spenner, Greg Davis, Steve Maxon, Doris Park, Shirley Pfeiffer, Lillie Catlin,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lorraine Williams.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com