Carroll County Democratic Central Committee Meeting Minutes

April 17th, 2014


Committee members in attendance
Corynne Courpas, Maria Warburton, Neil Ridgely, Jackie
Jones, Paula Monroe-Davidson,  Anita Riley, Frank Rammes,
Jim Gregory, Don West, and Dorothy Scanlon. 

Other attendees
none

Meeting was held in the Large Meeting Room of the
Westminster Branch of the CCPL and was called to order by
Jackie Jones,  Chair, at 7:04 pm and opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.  

Chair's Report
Chuck Cook is the new State Party Political Director

Secretary's Report
March's minutes were sent to CCDCC members via e-mail.  A
motion to approve minutes was made by  Neil R., 2nd  by
Dorothy S., vote unanimous.                                 
                                                            
                                                   

Treasurer's Report
Treasurer's report was sent out via e-mail to the members
and showed a current balance of $5,944.98.  Motion to
approve report by Don W., 2nd by  Frank R., vote unanimous. 


Club Reports
none

Special Report
none

Committee Reports
Neil R. gave his Local Politics report, including on-going
sectarian prayers at the County, the amended Ethics
Ordinance, candidate forums, and switching party
affiliations. 

There were no  Events, Fundraising, Grassroots/Outreach, or
Communications reports.






Old Business
Upcoming JJ Dinner (May  15th) was once again a topic of
conversation, including possible speaker, lining up
advertisements for the brochure, Silent Auction donations,
and selling tickets.  Tickets will be $75/person (table of
ten for $700.00).  The CC Dems will be running the Silent
Auction this year.  There was a motion by Frank R. to offer
first-time JJ Dinner attendees (and students) a reduced rate
of $55, 2nd by Neil R., vote unanimous.  Corynne C. will
send out 'personalized' invitations to an extensive list of
politicos.

Hampstead Day will be Saturday, May 24th.  We will have our
usual booth that day. Paula  M-D will organize the sign-up
grid.

New Business
Westminster's Memorial Day parade was discussed , and
several candidates wanted to participate. Maria W. will get
more information.

We talked about the CC 4 H Fair, and  we decided not to
participate as a group.  Individual candidates are
encouraged to participate as they see fit.

Corynne C. made a motion the we cover any costs associated
with participating in the Fallfest Parade, 2nd by Don W.,
vote unanimous.

Corynne announced the MD Democratic Gala will be held on
Wednesday, May 21st in Upper Marlboro.  There is a 'special'
central committee price of $150/member.

Announcements
The next regular meeting for the CCDCC will be Friday, May
9th, 2014, starting at 6 pm, at Anita Riley's house.

JJ Dinner is Thursday, May 15th!
 

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Don West, CCDCC Recording Secretary