Columbia County Democratic Central Committee

http://www.columbiademocrats.org/

Minutes

CCDCC Meeting  May 29, 2007—7pm

Colvin’s Bar & Grill, Clatskanie

 Attendees: Margaret Magruder, Chip Bubl, Rita Bernhard, Craig Frasier,  Donna Nyberg, Patrick Cunningham, Roger Wuollet, Julane Grant, Josette Hugo, Jamie L. Maygra, Tamara K. Maygra, Rosemary Lohrke,  Nancy Federici, Claudia Franklin, Jane Allen, Gayle Lee,  Ted Olson, Bill Blank, Joe Corsiglia.

 Excused –Jolene Jonas, Marcy Westerling, Mike Edera, Brad Witt, Trevor Palin, Anne Cox, Earl Fisher, Mark Karol-Chek, Jesse Lohrke, Bill and Claudia Eagle.

Guest – Pete Hackett

 Meeting called to order by Vice Chair, Roger Wuollet

Salute to flag

Minutes – Approved as posted

Treasurer’s Report – Approved

 Meeting/Committee Reports

Fund Raising – Jamie sold a number of bumper stickers and turned in $88. Way to go!

Legislative/Measures – Craig, Gayle, Josette

            The Democratic Majority has been working overtime to get bills passed that have been blocked in previous sessions.  We still need a “super majority” to do the work for the people of our county and our state.

 County Reports – Joe and Rita

                        The crisis passed for this year when Bush signed the Supplemental Funding Bill; but, we still have to find a sustainable solution for subsequent years.

 Movie Night - Movies will be discontinued for the summer.

Recruitment–Julane

            A group called “Drinking Liberally” http://drinkingliberally.org/  gathers progressives together at a local establishment for a meet and talk social hour.  One will be held Wed. June 13^th , 7pm at the Red Line in St. Helens and will continue to meet the second Wednesday of each month.  Steve Novic, will be the guest this month—He is challenging Sen.Gordon Smith in the 2008 elections. 

            CCDCC does not sponsor this group but will support it by members attending on their own.  The organization has chapters throughout the country including Portland and Astoria. It is hoped that this new St. Helens group will provide more interest and volunteers for Columbia County Dems.

Adopt-a-Highway – Julane

            Our portion of responsibility has changed to the strip from Berg Road & Hwy 30 south to Fullerton Road.  A June 23^rd, 9am meet-up at Warren school, will be the initial clean-up. Anyone who has not yet seen the “training film” please contact Julane and arrangements will be made.

DPO Training in Washington Country – will be held June 2 – We have several members signed up to attend.  All are welcome but must sign up by May 30^th on the DPO website.

http://www.oregondemocrats.org

Summer event planning-

We need full participation.  Please sign-up for at least one event. 

Sign-up sheets were made available.  In addition, Jolene will be sending out reminders.

Booth supplies – We have most of what we need re: decorations.  We will also have the use of a BIG American flag for the booth this year. Thanks, Nancy F.

            Web Site update.  We will stay with our own website for now.

To the Resolution on LNG- Pat Cunningham

            The resolution as posted on the website was read.  Pete Hackett from Northern Star requested the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Bradwood site.  After his presentation, a period of Q & A was held along with a vigorous debate. 

            Due to the interest, as well as the length of the discussion, Pat C. made a motion to table the resolution indefinitely with the understanding that the dialog would continue. The motion was passed by voice vote.

    Next Meeting June 26 will be in St. Helens, 

Adjourn