Columbia County Democratic Central Committee

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Minutes

CCDCC Meeting May 30, 2006

Wayne's Chicago Red Hots

Scappoose Bay Marina

57420 Old Portland, Road - Warren

 

Attendees: Rita Bernhard, Craig Frasier, Palmer (Ted) Olson, Donna Nyberg, Nancy Federici, Margaret Magruder, Bill Eagle, Claudia Eagle, Patrick Cunningham, Roger Wuollet, Julane Grant, David Willey, Gayle Lee, Jamie L. Maygra, Tamara K. Maygra, John Hunnicutt, Mark Karol-Chik, Rosemary Lohrke, Karen Greeney, and Bill Blank.

 

Excused: Betsy Johnson, Brad Witt, Jolene Jonas, Karen Ladd

Guests: Andy Maggi, Sherri Conyers

 

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Approval of Minutes: 

            The minutes from April 25th as posted on our website were approved without change.

 

Treasurer Report:

            In the absence of our treasurer. Karen Fox Ladd, Bill Eagle said that our website for this year has been paid. That being the only expense, we will wait for Karen’s report next month.

 

Old Business:

 

            A.   Booth Decorations and promotional materials–

In looking through the inventory of booth decorations, there was a consensus of opinion that we needed to start over. Jolene and Karen Greeney are in charge of collecting/purchasing decorations and a motion to authorize $100 for that purpose was passed. A questionnaire and National Dem Agenda flyer were circulated for input. Additional fund raising items such as T-shirts for Columbia County Democrats and Buttons and Banners offered for sale are under consideration.

            B.    Kiwanis Parade (formerly River City Days) June 17, will be coordinated by Donna Nyberg, Rosemary Lohrke, and Pat Cunningham.

C.    Heritage Days July 1st -4th  in Clatskanie will be coordinated by Margaret Magruder, Pat Cunningham, David Willey, and Elaine Heck.

D.    Rainier Days July 13-16 Report from Roger Wuollet has reserved booth space for $75 as approved at the last meeting. 

E.    County Fair – July 19th-23rd  We need everyone to sign up for at least 2 shifts during the fair.  Sign up early and get your preferred times. contact jolene.j.jonas@hotmail.com

F.    Vernonia – Aug 4-6th, Gayle Lee has the info on this one. Booth 10 x 10 approved by vote.

G.    St. Helens Arts and Eats Festival (new this year) August 12th.  We need more information from the Scap/St. Helens Chamber on this one.

H.    Scappoose Sauerkraut Festival, Sept 17, is one of the most popular in the area and getting close to election time.  With summer over, we need to make a special effort for this one.

 

     **Regarding the website –Bill Eagle reported that he and Karen are continuing their efforts. We want to thank Bill for his instantaneous efforts at getting the information on the website.  We still need candidate pictures along with campaign info.

     Dates and events of interest to Columbia County Demos will also be posted on the website.

including the Peace Vigils in Scappoose at the Totem Pole 1-2pm Sundays – Signs provided.

 

 

New Business –

            The newly elected PCP’s were welcomed and took their place with the Central Committee.  Gayle Lee and Roger Wuollet were appointed to their old positions. We were delighted to have Sherri Conyers join us as a volunteer in this election cycle.

 

 Tools for the volunteers – Organization and information:  A PCP manual is being assembled by Karen Greeney, that will contain general information, voter rolls, and precinct maps and local elections,

A.     “Feet on the Street” - We need to get our PCPs out on the street, knocking on doors in their own precincts. Get to know your neighbors. This is a good time. We can listen to their concerns without pressure.  

a.       Packets for “Feet…” We need a pamphlet for our volunteers that presents a concise and consistent message.  At a  reorganizational meeting. T/B/A, the CCD's recommendations, candidate information (provided by the candidate) and information on the CCD will be assembled.  Also, we now have a P.O. Box for use on CCD materials.  Thank you Nancy F. 

b.      Regarding the influx of new people moving into Columbia County, the committee discussed the demographic changes that we are likely to see on the voter rolls that will impact the November election.

B.     Brad Witt Forums (see dates below)– report by Andy Maggi,

These three dates are great ways to here what Brad thinks, express your opinion to him, and here what is on the communities mind. Each forum will focus on a different topic. We will also continue our walking over the summer and we will begin to schedule home events and receptions for Brad.

                                    andrewmaggi@yahoo.com for schedule

 

   Brad Witt Forums will begin at 6:30pm for all dates

 

June 7, 2006 on Health Care                July 11, 2006 on Education                   August 15th on Crime

@ the Port of Astoria                           Columbia Learning Ctr Aud.                    Prevention & Pub. Safety

1 Portway, Astoria                               St. Helens                                             Rainier Senior Ctr

                                                                         48 W. 7th St., Rainier

 

B.     Watch for two petitions coming out:

Measure 111 – Health Care –for more info contact Bill at BlankFamily@centurytel.net

Campaign Finance Reform for more info on this petition contact   julane@opusnet.com

 

D.  Upcoming dates for your calendar:

            June 17 – Kiwanis Parade, St. Helens

            Jul 1-4  - Heritage Days, Clatskanie

            Jul 13-16 Rainier Days, Rainier

            Jul 19-23 Columbia County Fair

 

            D.  Next meeting June 27th in Rainier at El Tapitio

 

Meeting Adjourned 

Minutes submitted by:

Donna Nyberg, Sec’y

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