Carroll County Democratic Central Committee Meeting Minutes

April 18th, 2013


Committee members in attendance
Anita Riley, Jason Officer, Don West, Corynne Courpas, Neil
Ridgely, Dorothy Scanlon, Jackie Jones, Mary Ellis and Jim
Gregory.

Other attendees Lowell Jones and Greg Pecoraro.

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 7:05 pm and opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance.

Chair's Report
none

Secretary's Report
March's minutes were sent to CCDCC members via e-mail.  A
motion to approve minutes was made by Corynne C., 2nd by 
Jim G., vote unanimous.

Treasurer's Report
Treasurer's report was sent out via e-mail to the members
and showed a current balance of $6,304.58.  Motion to
approve report by Don W., 2nd by Anita R.., vote unanimous.

Club Reports
Jackie J. gave an update on the NWDC.  Their next meeting is
to be April 25th.

Jason O. reported on CC Dems upcoming events.  Their next
meeting will be May 6th at Johansson's, and he is trying to
get former Commissioners Minnich and Gouge to speak.  That
will be the last meeting for the summer.  There is a picnic
scheduled for this summer.

Anita R. gave a report on the South Carroll Dems.  They are
going to be going back to meeting monthly on the first
Wednesday of the month. (except July and August).  Mary E.
will be the new president.  They will also be waving flags
on June 14th.

Committee Reports
Neil R. reported on Local Politics, including an Annapolis
legislative wrap-up, the proposed repeal of the 'hotel tax',
zoning issues, reversal on the Airport expansion, prayer
lawsuit, $400,000 to home-schoolers, and open meetings.

Events Committee report was given by Jason O.  There was a
discussion about walking in the Memorial Day parade on May
27th.  We will be at Hampstead Day on May 18th.  Jason was
asked to get the CC a calendar of events to help with
scheduling.

Corynne C. gave an Election Committee report.  The group
would like to call strong voters in the municipalities prior
to the local municipal elections in May.  Jim G. said the
intent was to try to enlist the help of the clubs and the
OFC to make phone calls.

Jim G. gave an update on Communications and the website.

There were no Fundraising or Grassroots/Outreach reports.

Old Business
Anita R. gave a final report on the Breakfast.  We profited
$861.00 and 57 breakfasts were served. that morning. 
Everyone agreed that the Breakfast was a big success!

There was a continuation of our discussion about our
by-laws.  Anita R. distributed copies of the previously
approved by-laws for review.  There were some small changes
suggested.  Don W. made a motion that long-term vacancies on
the CCDCC can be filled regardless of the district residency
requirement, gender balance remains in effect, though, 2nd
by Jason O., vote unanimous.  Corynne C. made a motion to
accept the By-Laws as amended, Don W. 2nd, motion unanimous
with Neil R. abstaining.  Anita was going to re-type the
by-laws and submit them at the next meeting.

Guidelines for selecting new members were suggested: 1)
attend a meeting and meet the members, 2) submit resume, 3)
interview, 4) vote.

Corynne C. gave a report on the ongoing credit card
discussion.  She has learned that other Treasurers recommend
Act Blue and not PayPal.  This will be for on-line donations
only.  Jason O. volunteered to work with Jim and Mark W. on
getting the credit card payments feature set up on the
website.


New Business
JJ Dinner report from Anita R.  Tickets, advertisements in
the brochure, silent auction, special guests, music, menu
were all discussed.

Corynne C. let the Committee know it's time to renew our
Liability Insurance policy.  Don W. made motion that Corynne
should get the policy, Dorothy S. 2nd, vote unanimous.

After a discussion about who receives CCDCC emails, Corynne
C. made a motion that John Witiak no longer be included in
any of our CCDCC correspondence., 2nd by Neil R., vote
unanimous.

Jackie J. reported on a new bulk mailing offered by USPS to
every household in every designated zip code.  She will get
additional information and report at a later date.


Announcements
The next regular meeting for the CCDCC will be Thursday, May
9th, 2013, starting at 7 pm, in the Large Meeting Room of
the Westminster Branch of the CCPL.

The Jefferson Jackson Dinner will be Thursday, May 16th at
Martin's Westminster.



Meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Don West, Recording Secretary CCDCC