Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting and minutes therefrom


Minutes of the Oconee Democratic Committee Meeting
September 15 2011 Oconee County Government Annex

Committee members present: Ann Stoneburner (1-3), Sarajane Love (2-3), Violet Dawe (1-1), Liz Goodroe (4-3), Pat Adams (6-3), Dan Matthews (2-2), Jonathan Veit (2-1)
Committee members absent and excused:  Tony Glenn (1-2), Robert Wyatt (6-1), Peggy Thrasher Law (4-2), Diana Jeffreys (6-2), Vicky Moody (4-1),
Absent: Linda Elkins, Rita Bennett
Guest: Nancy DeRemo
With a quorum present, Ann called the meeting to Order at 7:10PM
Approval of the agenda for the 9-15-11 meeting: Sarajane moved to approve; Dan seconded, all approved.
Approval of minutes of the meeting on August 18 2011: Dan moved, Sarajane seconded; all approved.
Violet Dawe gave the Treasurer’s report, our balance is same as last month, $XX,XXX.XX.  Question was asked if all committee members have paid their dues? Violet wasn’t sure, but will check.  Discussion about state committee request for monetary contribution from local committees. Violet will check and confirm. 
Ann gave an over-view of the progress and planning for the September 18th celebration of Rita’s retirement.  Details about the party were finalized:  set up will begin @ 1PM.  Dan will take photos. 
Ann gave the report for Rita Bennett regarding plans for Fall Festival Fundraiser, October 15:
Tables:  Rita has 2; Violet has 4; Vickie has 4. 
Tents: Violet; Vickie; Pat Priest ?;
Transportation of big items to Rita’s house: Dan has a truck and will help pick up items; Jonathan also can help pick up/deliver large items. 
Yard Sale street signs: recycle signs from previous sales;
Self-labeling of items before delivery to Rita’s:  self labeling of items was determined to be the preferred way to go; tables of dollar ranges; set up is the night before – tables, chairs, tents need to be over at Rita’s night before.  October 14, 6:00PM set up time. Workers: 
7 – 10 am includes set-up- Rita, Sarajane; Ann will get coffee from Jittery’s; Violet; 
10    am – 2 pm – Rita, Liz, Pat Adams,

2 pm – 4pm includes take down- Rita, Robert Wyatt.
Sarajane Love discussed Adopt-A-Road Clean-up for November 2011.  Various dates were discussed:  November 05 is UGA Homecoming, November 12, and 19 are all home games.  Selected date for next Adopt-A-Road Clean-up: Nov 5 @ 1pm, meet at the Firehouse
Violet and Ann discussed plans for dinner/fundraiser at Piccolo’s in honor of Patsy Harris.  They suggested some dates that suit Tim at Piccolo’s: Oct. 24th, since Fall Break for UGA comes later that week, or November 7th, following Fall Break weekend.  Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays are preferred.  The fundraiser will produce 20% profit over the normal receipts.  Lunch and dinner menus will be offered, but, as this is a fundraiser, it is hoped attendees will order from the dinner menu!  Violet suggested publicizing this at Rita’s party, so we need a firm date by Sunday.  Ann will check with Patsy about her availability. 
Ann raised the option of bimonthly meetings for discussion.  Are we meeting too frequently?  Or is monthly still appropriate?  Round table discussion concluded monthly meetings are still suitable, but we need a guest speaker once in a while. 
Dan will be at First Friday on October 7th.  Liz suggested going to the Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.  Harris Shoals Park is having a clean-up weekend before Fall Festival.  Jonathan asked what Ivey’s platform is, and, according to Dan, it is “TSPLOST.”  Jonathan suggested Dan pay homage to Jim Luken and Joe Walter for all the great work they have done overseeing the re-development of downtown Watkinsville.  Dan said there is a Forum scheduled at the Library on Oct 13.  The meet and greet starts at 6:30PM, and at 7PM the forum begins.  Blake Giles is moderator.
Ann raised a couple of other items, related to the by-laws such as the language to be used by the Committee when contributions are made to a candidate for public office and the need for an African-American Subcommittee.
Pat Adams made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Sarajane, all in favor, meeting adjourned at 8:40PM.

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Date: September 14, 2011 6:56:14 PM EDT
Subject: [oconee] Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Gov't. Annex this Month), 9/15/2011, 7:00 pm







Reminder from:oconee Yahoo! Group
Title:Oconee Democrats Regular Monthly Meeting (Please note @ Gov't. Annex this Month)
Date:Thursday September 15, 2011
Time:7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:This event repeats every month on the third Thursday.
Location:Oconee County Government Annex
Street:1291 Greensboro Highway
City State Zip:Watkinsville, GA
Phone:7063721062
Notes:Conversation and socializing starts at 7:00 pm; the meeting begins at 7:30 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: If you have to miss this meeting, let Dan Matthews (danjmatt@bellsouth.net) know in advance so your absence can be counted as "excused."
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