Attendees:  Rosemary Lohrke, Jesse Lohrke, Roger Wuollet, Jane Allen, Craig Frasier, Mike Sheehan, Pat Cunningham, Rita Bernhard, Tammy Maygra, Jamie Maygra, Pat Zimmerman, Paul Dinu, Donna Nyberg, Julane Grant, Representative Brad Witt.

Excused:  Susan Conn, Jolene Jonas

Guests:  Cristina Trutanick, representing Hilary Clinton Campaign; Mary Lou Cunningham

Call to Order by the Vice-Chair                        
Salute the Flag

Minutes Approved as Posted

Treasurer’s Report – approved

Announcements:

          Susan Conn is absent because of the death of her daughter.  Our deepest sympathies to Susan, Rob, Jake and the entire family. 


            Karen Greeney has resigned. In her email she stated “At this time, my time and energy needs to go 100% to my home and family.  Hopefully, as the times and economy improve, I'll be able to carve out time for the CCDC again.” We will miss her considerable talents and look to having her back, soon.
 

Committee Reports

Legislative Report – Rita Bernhard

Office Location Report – Donna reported on behalf of Josette. The office space now being used by the Obama Campaign would be available but the rent is $600 per month.  Continuing our search was suggested by Jamie Maygra. To open an office prior to our next meeting, that is within our current budget would be possible at our former location at the ReMax office.  An email will be sent with regard to a post primary office location.

Fund Raising Mailer Report – Jane handed out proposed fundraiser letter and                               requested feed back. She would appreciate suggestions and input. Email                              Jane at:  jallen@pacifier.com

Candidate Fair Report– Jesse

Candidate’s Forum in Rainier on Thurs. April 17th was highly successful and boasted standing room only.  The Rainier Chamber is to be congratulated. Our Democratic candidates all participated and made a good showing.  Thank you all.

South Columbia Co. Chamber held a Candidates Breakfast at the Best Western on Monday, April 21st which was also well received. Again, thank you to our candidates.
 

        Election Events Report– Julane

               On Primary Day, Dems will meet at the Varsity Restaurant and Lounge in Scappoose beginning at 7:30pm to watch the results.  All are welcome.
                   

Platform Convention Report – Pat Cunningham, Representative Brad Witt

          A great convention, platform passed in record time, with true consensus.

          The Big Message, GOTV and Help our Dems Win!
 

Motion to endorse our unopposed candidates:  Pat Zimmerman for County Commissioner, Position #3, and Representative Brad Witt in his re-election bid to a 3^rd term in the Oregon House. Passed
           

Old Business
By Laws Changes

Motion to adopt 9.5 -Defeated.
 

Neighbor to Neighbor Update –Held over to our next meeting.
 

New Business

Voter File Access Costs – How to apply them

            Motion to make the DPO voter files an In-Kind donation to our Democratic Candidates in the General Election.  Passed
 

Public Input – none
 

Next meeting May 27, 2008 at the Kozy Korner.

Meeting Adjourned
 

Donna Nyberg, Secretary