Draft IMDC EXEC Minutes 12-24

Inland Mendocino Democratic Club Exec Committee Agenda December 24


DATE December 17,  2024
Exec Members Present: 6
Fred Mervine, Helen Sizemore, Gabriel Baca Meza, Steve Scalmanini, Kayla Meadows, Robin Sunbeam
Quorum: Yes
  Other attendees: Tekla Broz, Liaison from the CC, Jesse Boyd, Peter Good, Judy Morgan

    1. Call to order / Welcome 4:03 by Fred
    2. Revision and approval of agenda
      20241222 Motion to Approve Agenda as amended: unanimous
    3. Consider November Minutes
    4. Treasurer’s Report
      1. Still waiting to approve 3 members when they can be confirmed as registered Democrats on MOE; waiting to be trained by Susan Savage.  No new members this month.
      2. 20241222 Motion to buy a 1-year CD with $5000 from savings: unanimous
    5. Consent Calendar Agenda, Minutes, Treasurer's Report
      20241222 Motion to Approve Consent Calendar : unanimous
    6. Central Committee Report - Tekla
      Can this be a written report in the Document System?
          Title: Central Committee Report mm-dd
          Category: Central Committee Rpt

      1. In January, as Tekla ascends to President of the CC, she will be replaced as liaison by Jesse Boyd
    7. Chair’s Report- Fred Mervine 
    8. Old Business
      1. Endorsement Standing Rule: Tabled
        Click Here
      2. Ideas for Attracting Members to Mendocino County Democratic Inland Club

        • The membership is 2% of the registered democrats that could be in the club.
        • Use MOE to generate target DEMS for out-reach
        • Make a list of registered DEMs in our IMDC zips to send out recruiting letters, or a least to sign up on the mailing list.
        • A list of specific age groups to help the REYDems,
        • A list by ethnicity to help Juan set up a Latino club.
        • A list of  those Dems who have not voted in recent elections, a reminder that registering is only the first step in participation
        • What benefits to joining the IMDC will members get?
        • Have monthly or bi-monthly catered dinners charging $15 per person and feature special guest speakers like Assembly member Chris Rogers. Get underwriters. 
        • Kenny Jowers suggests we "support Democracy" by meeting less frequently.
      3. Upcoming Elections -Ad Hoc Officer Candidate Slate Committee Report - Helen Robin
        1. Nominations committee report - The Executive Committee's slate of candidates
        2. The officers and members at large of the Executive Committee shall be elected by a majority vote of the members in good standing in attendance at the February (13) meeting of the members
        3. President and Secretary shall be elected in odd numbered years
        4. Nominations shall be conducted at the January (9) meeting of the members
        5. Any member may run for office or member at large by submitting their name in writing to the Executive Committee at least thirty (30) days prior (Dec 10) to the January (9) membership meeting
        6. The Executive Committee's slate of candidates and a list of all other candidates shall be distributed to the membership using any electronic or physical means as appropriate at least fifteen (15 ) days prior (i.e., Jan 29) to the election date (February 13)
        7. Candidates so far include for Members at Large: Gabriel Baca Meza, Judy Morgan, Peter Good, Kayla Meadows
        8. Fred has announced that he has reconsidered and will run for another term as President
        9. Michelle said she would consider running again for Secretary. No other suitable candidate has come forward.
        10. Proposal to make volunteer coordinator separate from Secretary role.  Peter volunteered to be volunteer coordinator.  Robin will send him the membership data and teach him to use the database.  
    9. New Business  
      1. Adopting Score Start voting for county elections - Gabriel will submit a written proposal next month
      2. Estelle Introduction of petition to reinstate Auditor and Tax Collector as separate, elected offices  - TABLED
      3. Action: Review and comment on ideas presented at December member meeting
      4. Forums
        1. Sheriff/Police Chief ?Allow deport from jail - esp those awaiting trial
        2. BoS reps
        3. Chris Rogers
        4. <OTHERS>
      5. Info Cards
        1. Funded $500 to purchase and deliver
        2. Peter Good to obtain
        3. Distribution:
          1. Vineyard/wineries
          2. Construction Crews
          3. Rooging Cos.
          4. Schools - Bd of Ed
      6. Anti-Deportaion Training - Helen
      7. SecSt Rob Bonta doc
      8. Where do kids go if parents are captured? Letter template to be deposited with important parties
      9. Catholic Charities Schedule
      10. Psych consulting
    1. Good of the Order
    2. Meeting adjourned at .
    3. Next meeting:
      DATE: January 14,  2024
      TIME: 4:00 PM
      PLACE: Zoom Meeting Click Here
      Meeting ID 825 6635 3751  Passcode 518110
 
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