IMDC Mins 11-20

DATE: 11-20
TIME: 5:30 PM
PLACE: Zoom Meeting Click Here
Meeting ID 894 0277 5632  Passcode 304953

Exec Members Present: Fred Mervine, Phyllis Mervine, Judy Poplawski, Monica Queroz Rivera

Guests: Thomas Chandler

Quorum: No quorum

1. Call to order / Welcome
   5:30
2. Consider OctoberMinutes
   Minutes tabled to next meeting
   
   
3. Chair’s Report
   1. Outstanding Mobile HQ effort - Joe raised more than $10,000 which we used to buy the 2020 Campaign collateral. A record number of yard signs were distributed.
   2. The Inland Club is well represented in our local government
      We now have an all-Democrat Board of Supervisors including our member Mo Mulheren.
      Our long-time member, Steve Scalmanini said they are still counting votes for Ukiah City Council.
      Juan Orozco will be the next Mayor of Ukiah
4. Treasurer’s Report
   In Joe's absence, Fred reviewed the Treasurer's Report. No motion was passed due to lack of a quorum.
   
5. Business
   1. Joe will be retiring as Treasurer this year. We need someone to volunteer to fill the office.
      Treasurer's Duties
      Discussion:
      Joe will provide guidance and help whoever steps up. Generally this doesn't take a great deal of time, but it is important to be diligent and accurate.
      Joe has also maintained the Members in Good Standing roster and was diligent in sending out renewal letters each year. We owe Joe a big THANK YOU!!! not only as our treasurer but as the BAV Man!
   2. Georgia Runoffs
      Joe is planning to leave Nov 26 (or a bit later) to take the Bigass Van to Georgia for the Senatorial runoffs He plans to return Jan 6. He needs funds. The MCDCC is setting up an ActBlue account for online donations and we will be doing aggressive fund raising. IMDC can make a big difference in this campaign. We really do need to elect the two Georgia Senators. Now is the time for all good Democrats to come the aid of their party!
      Details to follow via email. Executive Committee allocated $400 to do an actual mailing to Club members.
   3. Club Elections
      President and Secretary shall be elected in odd numbered years. We need volunteers.
      Members at large of the Executive Committee shall serve for one year.
      Nominations shall be conducted at the January meeting of the members. Monica and Judy have volunteered to continue to serve as members-at-large. We need one more.
      The Executive Committee shall nominate a slate of all expiring officers’ positions and the three member at large positions.
      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 to the January membership meeting.
      All candidates shall be members in good standing at the nomination meeting.
      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 to the election date.
   4. Mobile HQ
      We talked about using the van to make monthly trips around the county to recruit members
   5. Support local charities
      Jackie has been in touch with local charities who are helping DACA people. IMDC could support these organizations rather than trying to create something on our own.
   6. Future meetings
      Fred would like to have one of our elected representatives attend every IMDC meeting.
   7. Homeless
      We talked about the proposal to create a homeless shelter out of the old Best Western Motel. [Kayla joined]

6. Good of the Order
   If you are planning to get together with people not in your social bubble over Thanksgiving, now is the time to start quarantining.
   
7. Adjourn
   6:30
8. Next Meeting
   December 10, 2020
   PLACE: Zoom Meeting Click Here
   Meeting ID 894 0277 5632  Passcode 304953
   

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