IMDC-Mins-12-20

DATE: 12-10-2020
TIME: 5:30 PM
PLACE: Zoom Meeting Click Here
Meeting ID 894 0277 5632  Passcode 304953
Members Present: Sherry Glavitch, Val Muchowski, Kayla Meadows, Robin Sunbeam, Mo Mulheren, David Nelson, Ellie Shacter

Exec Members Present: Fred Mervine, Mike Pallesen, Judy Poplawski, Monica Quiroz Rivera, Helen Sizemore, Joe Wildman, Phyllis Mervine


Quorum: Present

1. Call to order / Welcome
   
2. Revision and approval of agenda
   Add Assembly District Elections. 20241116 Motion to Approve Agenda as revised: Approved
   
3. Public Comment and Announcements
   Joe Wildman called in. He is walking precincts in Georgia. People seem excited. Democrats are motivated.
   Mike Pallesen asked people to go to the CalDem website and apply for a ballot so they can vote for Joe at the 2021 Assembly District Election Meeting.
4. Consider November Minutes
   There was not a quorum at the November meeting therefore only notes, not minutes. We will consider the October Minutes at the January meeting.
   
5. Treasurer’s Report
   We have $9020.50 in the bank. There are 33 lapsed members.
   20241116 Motion to Approve treasurer's report : Passed unanimously
   
   
6. Business
   1. Joe will be retiring as Treasurer this year. Scott Miller has volunteered to fill the office.
      Treasurer's Duties
      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.
   2. Elections
      Fred Mervine has volunteered to continue serving as President and Phyllis Mervine has volunteered to continue as Secretary. Judy Poplawski and Monica Quiroz Rivera have volunteered to be Members at large of the Executive Committee and we need one more person. They can be nominated in January.
   3. Assembly District Election Meeting
      Val explained that people meet every 2 years to select delegates to the state convention.  You can volunteer to be a candidate (deadline Dec. 15) but it's important to vote. You have to register by Jan. 12 and they will send you a ballot. It is important to vote so our district is represented at the state level. Joe Wildman is on the ballot.

7. Main Event

1. Ideas for IMDC activities leading up to the 2022 cycle

• • Redistricting
    Val said the census made a big difference and California has a commission that will redraw the lines for districts. We can be a community of interest.  To learn more about it go the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
  • Projects
    Fred suggested Executive Committee could help plan projects. Monica and Jackie are working with Latinos. Mike is interested in reaching out to Native Americans.
  • Get Involved
    Val runs a class for leadership development. There are multiple slots available in local government. If you are interested in a seat on a County of Mendocino Board or Commission, please visit the Boards and Commissions section of the Board of Supervisors' page.
  • Future meetings
    Fred would like to have one of our elected representatives attend every IMDC meeting. Do you know of anyone who would like to speak at a meeting about topics that are relevant to our political life - environment, justice equality, homelessness, COVID, etc.

8. Meeting adjourned 6:43
9. Next meeting:
   January 15, 2020
   PLACE: Zoom Meeting Click Here
   Meeting ID 894 0277 5632  Passcode 304953
   

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