Ann Stoneburner's annual 2010 report on Oconee Democrats

OCONEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE 
ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2010
JANUARY 
21 Monthly meeting:  John Beasley discussed his on-going work to improve living conditions in Haiti.
26 The Committee presented a memorandum at the Board of Commissioners meeting asking the BOC to purchase available properties in the vicinity of Elder Bridge, a scenic and historical area with a high priority for preservation.
27 Book Club*
27 Members attended a telecast of the “State of the Union” address at Transmetropolitan in Athens, GA
29 State Committee member, Vickie Moody, attended the State Committee meeting in Warner Robbins

FEBRUARY
4 The Committee sponsored the Health Care Forum at the County Library, Watkinsville, GA
16 Members attended BOC’s Town Hall meeting in the Civic Center, Watkinsville
18 Monthly meeting  
24 Book Club

MARCH
6 Members participated in the Elder Bridge/Rose Creek Clean-up
18 Monthly meeting:  Michael Mills (candidate for Secretary of State) discussed issues.
25 Members sponsored the Elder Bridge Forum at the County Library, Watkinsville
31 Book Club

APRIL
7 Members participated in the announcement of Russell Edwards as candidate to replace Paul Broun at City Hall, Athens.
15 Monthly meeting:  Sandy Untermyer discussed his possible candidacy to replace Paul Broun from the 10th  Congressional District.  Terry Holley, 10th District chair, discussed issues in the coming campaign to replace Bob Smith of HD 113.
28 Book Club
MAY
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 “Strolls at the Shoals”**
8 Members participated in the City of Watkinsville’s Republicans vs Democrats City Clean-up
20 Monthly meeting:  Suzy Compere, Candidate for GHD 113, spoke on various issues.
26 Book Club

JUNE
5 Committee sponsored Adopt-A-Mile Clean-up
5, 12, 19, 26, “Strolls at the Shoals”
9 Members attended the Candidates Forum at NOHS, Bogart
10 Members attended the Candidates Forum at the Oconee Veteran’s Park, Watkinsville
17 Monthly meeting
30 Book Club

JULY
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 “Strolls at the Shoals”
15 Monthly meeting
24 Oconee Democratic Party Caucus held at Crimson Café, Watkinsville
28 Book Club 

AUGUST
14 Committee members, Tony Glenn, Jonathan Veit, and Robert Wyatt, served as delegates at the 2010 Georgia Democratic Convention, Athens, GA 
19 Monthly meeting
25 Book Club
26 Members were among the sponsors of the Russell Edwards fundraiser at Ashford Manor


SEPTEMBER
16 Monthly meeting:  Suzy Compere (Candidate for House District 113) spoke on campaign issues
26 Committee sponsored Suzy Compere fundraiser at the home of Elise Lang in Farmington
23 Members participated in phone-banking for Russell Edwards Campaign
29 Book Club

OCTOBER
21 Monthly meeting
24 Committee sponsored “Sustainability Showcase” organized by Pat and Neal Priest off Epps Bridge Rd.
27 Book Club
30 Committee sponsored the Candidates 441 Whistle Stop Tour at the Courthouse in Watkinsville

NOVEMBER
1 Members attended Russell Edwards Final Rally at City Hall, Athens
2 Members participated in phone-banking for Russell Edwards Campaign
18 Monthly meeting

DECEMBER
1 Book Club (rescheduled from November)
12 Monthly meeting and holiday party with invited guests including Republican, as well as Democratic, county leaders
29 Book Club

*Sponsored by the Democratic Party in Oconee County and organized by Pat Priest, the Book Club meets publicly at the 5-Points Deli on the last Wednesday of each month to discuss influential books from the fields of history, politics, and natural history.  
**Sponsored by the Democratic Party in Oconee County and organized by Pat Priest, these were a series of 14 guided tours of Harris Shoals Park in Watkinsville.  Each tour had focused on a different aspect of the park depending on the ecological perspectives of the guides.  Over $ 1100 dollars were raised for charities.


Financial support provided to the Food Bank, as well as charities supported by the Saturday strolls.
Financial support provided to the campaigns of candidates Russell Edwards and Suzy Compere
Russell Edwards Campaign:  Pat and Neal Priest served on the Strategy Advisory Committee.

Committee Members who served on Town Councils in the County in 2010
Violet Dawe

Committee Members who served on Advisory Boards to the Oconee County Commissioners in 2010
Tony Glenn
Vickie Moody
Ann Stoneburner
Robert Wyatt
Bill Yarbrough

Co-founder of the new organization Oconee Cycling:  
Tony Glenn

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