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IMDC Minutes November 12, 2020<\/h3>\n
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DATE: 11-20
\nTIME: 5:30 PM
\nPLACE: Zoom Meeting Click Here<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Meeting ID 894 0277 5632<\/strong>\u00a0 Passcode 304953<\/strong>
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\nExec Members Present: <\/strong>Fred Mervine, Phyllis Mervine, Judy Poplawski, Monica Queroz Rivera

\nGuests: <\/strong>Thomas Chandler

\nQuorum: <\/strong>No quorum
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  1. Call to order \/ Welcome
    \n<\/b>5:30<\/li>\n
  2. Consider OctoberMinutes <\/a>
    \n<\/b>Minutes tabled to next meeting
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  3. <\/b>Chair\u2019s Report<\/b>\n
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    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.<\/li>\n
    2. The Inland Club is well represented in our local government
      \nWe now have an all-Democrat Board of Supervisors including our member Mo Mulheren.
      \nOur long-time member, Steve Scalmanini said they are still counting votes for Ukiah City Council.
      \nJuan Orozco will be the next Mayor of Ukiah<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    3. Treasurer\u2019s Report <\/a>
      \n<\/b>In Joe's absence, Fred reviewed the Treasurer's Report. No motion was passed due to lack of a quorum.
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    4. Business<\/b>\n
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      1. Joe will be retiring as Treasurer this year. We need someone to volunteer to fill the office.
        \n        Treasurer<\/strong>'s Duties<\/strong><\/a>
        \nDiscussion:
        \nJoe 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.
        \nJoe 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!!!<\/span> not only as our treasurer but as the BAV Man!<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Georgia Runoffs<\/strong>
        \nJoe 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<\/strong> account for online donations and we will be doing aggressive fund raising. IMDC can make a big difference in this campaign. We<\/strong> really do need to elect the two Georgia Senators<\/strong>. Now is the time for all good Democrats to come the aid of their party!
        \n<\/strong>Details to follow via email. Executive Committee allocated $400 to do an actual mailing to Club members.<\/li>\n
      3. Club Elections<\/strong>
        \nPresident and Secretary<\/strong> shall be elected in odd numbered years. We need volunteers.
        \nMembers at large<\/strong> of the Executive Committee shall serve for one year.
        \nNominations shall be conducted at the January<\/strong> meeting of the members. Monica and Judy have volunteered to continue to serve as members-at-large. We need one more.
        \nThe Executive Committee shall nominate a slate of all expiring officers\u2019 positions and the three member at large positions.
        \nAny 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<\/strong> membership meeting.
        \nAll candidates shall be members in good standing at the nomination meeting.
        \nThe 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<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. Mobile HQ
        \nWe talked about using the van to make monthly trips around the county to recruit members<\/li>\n
      5. Support local charities
        \nJackie 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.<\/li>\n
      6. Future meetings
        \nFred would like to have one of our elected representatives attend every IMDC meeting.<\/li>\n
      7. Homeless
        \nWe talked about the proposal to create a homeless shelter out of the old Best Western Motel. [Kayla joined]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n