IMDC Exec Minutes 05-26

Inland Mendocino Democratic Club Exec Committee Minutes May 2026


DATE: May 19, 2026
TIME:  4:00 PM
PLACE:  Zoom Meeting Click Here
Meeting ID:  892 8912 2058  Passcode:  268512

  1. Call to order / Welcome 4:00 by Fred
    Attendees:  Fred, Robin, Steve, Jim, Helen, Jesse (iPhone), Peter (4:12-), Tekla (~4:30-), Gabriel (4:20-)
    4:08 -- Fred called to order.  5 board member are a quorum.     
     
  2. Revision of agenda 
    We didn't make revisions.  
     
  3. Consider revised April Minutes  
    We voted to send Eric Hart $500, $100 to Mike McGuire, and $0 to Glentzer & Connolly because they're running unopposed.  
     
  4. Treasurer’s Report  
    M/S: Helen/Peter; Vote (Y/N/A): several/0/0; motion passed unanimously. 
     
  5. Central Committee Report- Gabriel/Jesse;
    Jesse reported. Added 2 new members, 1 from 4th District & 1 from 5th.
    May __, 5:15 PM - community update from Jared Huffman to Coast Club via Zoom
    May 23, __ AM - canvas for Mike McGuire at Alex Thomas Plaza 
     
  6. Chair’s Report- Fred Mervine  
     
  7. Old Business
    1. $$$ Contribution to Endorsees
    2. Canvass for Mike - Peter/Tekla
      Update schedule, report on activity
    3. Farmers' Market Headquarters (FMHQ) - Peter Events
      Update schedule, report on activity
      Review deployment process 
    4. Handout - Printing scheduled - Helen
      Helen ordered 250.
    5. Endorsements Report
      1. Endorsement for Governor Primary June 2
      2. Sent letter to MIGS to vote to endorse one of the top 3 Democratic candidates
      3. 34 responses
        1. Steyer     24  -  70%
        2. Porter       6  -  18%
        3. Becerra    4  -  12%
      4. 66% required to endorse - We are endorsing Steyer
      5. Discussion?
        No discussion ensued. 
    6. Next Club meeting:  June 11, 6:30 PM Speaker?
      Helen will arrange for a speaker, or we could discuss the state of election integrity for November.  Could we have someone from Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) speak?  Gabriel will put them in contact with Helen.
    7. New Business
      1. Usage policy for IMDC Contacts Roster
        Fred drafted a usage policy. 
      2. Recruit - Help for Jim - Electeds Liaison
        Jim wants 1-2 additional people to be liaisons to local electeds.
      3. Recruit - New IMDC President
        Fred is timing out as President. Everyone please consider who else could do this.
      4.  Standing Committees - Chairs, Responsibilities, Plans of Action
        1. Volunteer Committee Charter - Peter
        2. Events Committee Charter - Helen
        3. Electeds Liaison Charter - Jim
        4. Community Outreach Committee Charter - Marvin
        5. Elections Committee Charter - Gabriel
        6. Campaign Committee Charter - Steve
           
  8. Good of the Order  
    2026 CalCare bill was declined to be considered by the CA Senate so is dead for the time being yet again.  
     
  9. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.  
     
  10. Next meeting:
    DATE:      June 16, 2026
    TIME:       4:00 PM
    PLACE:  Zoom Meeting Click Here
    Meeting ID:      892 8912 2058   Passcode:  268512
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