Unapproved Minutes from the April 2, 2009 Oconee County, Georgia Democratic Committee Meeting


I missed this meeting as I was in Iowa getting family matters tended to, but I am happy to see all the progress in my absence with this local political committee. Come help us out please.




Minutes
Oconee County Democratic Committee Meeting
April 5, 2009
Oconee County Government Annex, Watkinsville, Georgia

Committee members present: Jonathan Veit (5-3) Chair; Ann Stoneburner (1-3) Vice Chair; Rita Bennett (3-2) Secretary; Sarajane Love (2-3); Herb West (5-1); Myrna Adams West (5-2); Becky Vaughn(5-3); Robert Wyatt(6-1); Pat Adams (6-3).


Others: Erika Ferrari, Liz Goodroe, Gene Lyons


Jonathan called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM


Minutes: The minutes from the December 4 meeting were approved unanimously after a motion by Becky Vaughn and second by Pat Adams.


Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Violet Dawe was absent so there was no report at this time.


OLD BUSINESS:

Report of Advocacy Workshop: Five people attended the two hour session. The participants found it very useful in approaching and writing letters to the Representatives in the Georgia Legislature. Hope to include the Young Democrats in the future.


New Date and time for our monthly meeting: There has been some conflict with some of the other groups, so it was decided to change the date and time of the future meetings. Robert Wyatt made a motion to move the date and time and it was approved.


Report on meeting with Richard Rusk: The meeting was attended by committee members, Jonathan Veit, Becky Vaughn, and Rita Bennett. Others attended were John Green, Richard and Janice Rusk. This was an attempt to pull together other progressive groups in the area and get members to participate at each others meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

Moore's Ford Memorial Committee: There was discussion for some events to promote the Committee's cause with a possible 4th Sunday series with details coming later. Becky Vaughn made a motion to send $100 to the Moore's Ford Scholarship fund and it was approved by the group.


Presentation of President Obama's Cabinet: Future 4th Sunday Series to give a presentation on the President's cabinet. A tentative date in May was proposed but more details to come later.


Poythress Ice Cream Social: This event is scheduled for April 19th, 3-5 PM at the Tennis Pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park. Several of the committee members were to check on the price of the tubs of ice cream. Other supplies will be needed for this event.

Adopt a Road Clean-up: The next scheduled date for the Clean-up will be Saturday, April 25th at 9AM.

Next Meeting: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, May 21st, at 7:30 PM in the Oconee County Annex Building.

Respectfully submitted,


Rita M. Bennett
Secretary

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