Carroll County Democratic Central Committee

Meeting Minutes

March 8, 2018

The meeting was held in the small conference meeting room of
the Finksburg Branch of the Carroll County Public Library
and was called to order at 7:13 pm by Vice President Anita
Reily.

Committee Members in attendance
Anita Reily, Frank Rammes, Corynne Corpas, Charles
Harrison
     
Other attendees
Candidates for election to the Democratic Central
Committee:
          Katherine Shaw, Gregory Hutsell, Raquel Walsh,
Kathleen M. (Kate) Sanner 
          
Chair's Report
Anita Riley review the committee's activities occurring
since the February meeting.  Special note was   made of
committee member participation with and support of the VOCAL
group during the February 27th Carroll County Commissioner's
public hearing regarding the adoption of the Counties Ethics
Ordinance. 

Secretary's Report
Motion to approve the February meeting minutes by
Corynne C. and seconded by Charles H.
          Approval was unanimous

Treasurer's Report
Motion to accept by Frank R. and seconded by Anita R.

Club Reports

South Carroll Democratic Club Ð no report
Carroll County Democratic Club Ð Frank R. presented the
results of the club hosted ''meet the Candidates'' gathering on
March 5th and the March 8th ''Emily Shank campaign kick-off ''
 held at Johansson's Brew House, Westminster, Md.   Frank R.
additionally mentioned; the April Club meeting with guest
speaker Tim Hickman; the May forum for District 3 candidate
Doug Mathias; the July picnic at Silver Run Lions Club Park,
 and the Sign Rally prior to the June primary election.
Young Dems Ð No report



Committee Reports
VOCAL Ð provided a progress update regarding the County
Commissioner's acceptance and approval of the revised County
Ethics Ordinance.  Urged all to attend the March 13th
commissioners hearing and to sign the current petition.
CARROLL CAN Ð Urged all to attend the March 18th
meeting at the North Carrol Public Library Branch. 
Elizabeth Embrey and Charles Harrison, candidate for the
Carroll County Orphan's Court will be the guest speakers. 
State Politics Ð no report
Local Politics Ð no report
VAN Ð no report
     
Old Business
Western MD PAC Ð Corynne C. received and distributed
tickets to attendees.  She has two additional tickets for
other members interested in attending the April 20 Ð 21,
2018 event.
Victory Dinner: May 10, 2018.  Solicit for additional
ads for the program booklet.  Sell more tickets 
Motion to give an award honoring John and Jean Lewis
for continuous service to the community at the Victory
Dinner.  Motion by Frank R. and seconded by Corynne C. 
Approved unanimously. 

New Business

Speaker Requests:   As a result of requests by several
candidates for Judge, Circuit Court of Carroll County,
Charles H. was authorized to extend an invitation to all
candidates for this non-partisan position.  The CCDCC will
extend invitations to introduce and make brief comments at
the April 12th meeting to Maria L. Oesterreicher, George
Psoras, Jr. and Incumbent Judge Richard R. Titus
Voter Registration Drive will be further discussed at a
future meeting.
CMC/Media coverage of the District One Candidates
forum.  Discussion with CMC re current policy continues.
Candidates Training -  Discussion regarding campaign
operations was tabled and will be discussed at future
meetings.
Fund Raising Ð Discussions re the Silent Auction and
other fundraising activities.  Requests for gift cards,
dinner certificates and other auction items made.

Announcements
The next regular meeting or the CCDCC will be Thursday,
April 12, 2018 starting at 7:00 pm, at the Westminster
Branch, Carroll County Public Library.

Motion to Adjourn by Frank R. and seconded by Corynne C. at
8:15 pm

Respectfully Submitted,
Charles Harrison, Acting Secretary