Carroll County Democratic Central Committee
May Meeting, May 14, 2020
Minutes

Meeting was held via teleconference and was called to order by Don West, Chair, at 7:06pm.

Committee Members in Attendance
Don West, Mitch Edelman, Katherine Shaw, Charles Harrison, Raquel Walsh, Kate Sanner, Anne Stoner, Corynne Courpas, Greg Hutsell, Anita Riley, Tom Scanlan, Anita Riley

Other Attendees
Michael Bayrd, MDP, Justin Wilson, MDP

Chair's Report
> Approval of agenda -- motion to approve by Mitch, 2nd by Kate; vote unanimous
> Mitch will look into WebEx for future meetings>  possibly video
> > If the weather works, we could meet in Anne's backyard, socially distanced
> There will be a full Democratic State Party meeting June 20, everyone should have received information
> Thank you to individuals who have written letters to the editor
> Justin Wilson - not having much luck with volunteers from Carroll County, but this week callers made 139 calls into Carroll County
> > Trying to identify volunteers for GOTV effort into PA
> > Justin will send details to committee; Kate will put on Facebook
> Michael Bayrd -- 
> > State Central Committee meeting -- more information in coming weeks, June 20, will be a virtual meeting
> > Special Executive Committee Meeting a few weeks ago, approved some temporary standing committee members, full members will be voted on after June 20 meeting
> > Virtual GOTV effort on May 31
> > Prepping for exporting program, supporting other states, Senate races reach out to Michael or Justin to be an export volunteer.

Secretary's Report
> Motion to approve report by Tom, 2nd by Corynne; vote unanimous

Treasurer's Report
> Current balance -- $3,690.80.  Motion to approve report by Mitch; vote unanimous
> > Expense for this month -- stamps for new Democrat postcards

Committee Reports
> Email committee reports during time of virtual meetings -- preferably by first of month
> Platform committee -- Anne sent list of LGBTQ issues to Mitch to be considered
> Carroll County Dems -- new officers sworn in, no new plans at this point
> > $100 donation to HSP of Carroll County

Old Business
> June 2 Primary
> Western MD Democratic PAC -- canceled, virtual event June 27, details to follow
> > 2021 Summit -- April 30 - May 1
> Victory Dinner postponed to September 10
> > May need to reconsider our plans
> > If we can't hold, will need to still fundraise, find ways to reach out
> Hispanic and Minority Outreach -- met with Alicia, hold a meet and greet with local Democratic reps, possibly regional meeting
> > May need to find a way to have it virtually, but would be nice to have face-to-face
> Greg still willing to host a fundraiser, if we're able
> Westminster Pride moved to September/October

New Business
> Jamie Raskin hosting a virtual GOTV meeting May 16, 4> 5:15pm
> Endorsing candidates in non-partisan contests -- at least one person on Facebook was not happy about our post for Laura Morton
> > Make sure candidates want the help
> > Consensus that we will make endorsements
> > Virginia Harrison would like the endorsement of the Central Committee
> Requests for Biden signs -- need to get some excitement for general election
> > Bob Lord -- pricing for 2 color Biden yard sign, 16x26 card stock signs; our authority line; 250 signs, including frame and shipping, $1304.12 or $5.22 per sign.  500 signs for about a dollar less a sign, $2112.  Ask for donations for signs, people could pick up from Corynne's yard
> > Can we have signs delivered, rather than pick up?  Yes, good idea
> > Motion to purchase 250 signs by Anita, second by Corynne; vote unanimous
> Don and Corynne invited to calls with State for Biden Committee.  They plan to have made 4 ft. by 8 ft. plastic banner type signs, would like each county to put signs at polling places on election day.  $100/piece, will be reusable for general election
> > Corynne will purchase a sign; Greg willing to purchase the other
> > Motion to approve by Corynne, 2nd by Greg; vote unanimous
> FallFest -- motion by Mitch to participate, 2nd by Anita; Kate and Tom abstain; motion approved
> > Corynne will reach out to let them know
> Headquarters -- virtual?  Keep eyes out for available store fronts, will need to decide if we should have a headquarters, will discuss more at next meeting.
> Libraries still not accepting reservations, will likely have a virtual meeting for June.

Meeting adjourned at 8:26pm.


Respectfully submitted,
Raquel Walsh, Recording Secretary
CCDCC