22-10-12 Membership Meeting Minutes

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34th Democrats Membership Meeting Minutes

October 12, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

6:30 Presentation on Public Safety by Sean Blackwell, LEAD. Jimmy Hung, Lisa Herbold, Saroeum Phoung, and Marvin Marshall, recording available: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCON7J56wtBveqzF0xVywhrg  

7:36 Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Opening Ceremonies

  • What are you doing to get out the Democratic vote? 
  • Land & People Acknowledgement – First Vice Chair Rachel Glass 
  • VIP Acknowledgements
    • Chris Porter King County Conservation District – encourages everyone to use native plants in their properties and pick up after their dogs and vote. 
    • Representative Eileen Cody 
  • Speak Up Survey to gauge interest in attending a 34th Board Q&A  

Approval of Tonight’s Agenda and Last Month’s Minutes 

  • Chris Porter moved and Sara Koch seconded to approve the agenda. Passed by unanimous consent.
  • Julie Whitaker moved and Bunny Hatcher seconded to approve the minutes. Passed by unanimous consent.

Budget and Membership Reports

  • Treasurer Julie Whitaker reported on the budget since last meeting.    
    • Budget decreased this month largely due to printing sample ballots and meeting expenses. 
    • Current membership is 279, including 99 PCOs. 
    • PCO’s filed in May, look for notices re: voting at the King County Reorganization in December meeting. 

Honoring our Veterans, presented by Preston Anderson 

  • Gold Star Memorial Dedication in Lynwood, November 2nd, need to register to attend, link will be coming soon https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Home. 
  • UW Veterans Appreciate Week in November 
  • Look for more information coming via email

Chair’s Announcements

  • Next board meeting will be held on Zoom, October 19, 7-8:00 
  • October Pop Up Social – Friday Oct 21, 5:30 – 8pm Beer Star (White Center)    
  • Shall we have a social in December? 
  • Submit 34th Awards Nominations  
  • Executive Board Election “Reorganization” January 11
  • Executive Board Open House November 16  

What’s Ahead in 2022 

  • November 9th,  6-9 pm Meeting – Year End Celebration
    • Pre-session Q&A with Legislators
    • 2022 34th Awards
    • Tribute to Rep Eileen Cody
  • No December Meeting
    • Service Project 
    • December is the end of the term, and 34th re-orgs in January 

PCO Appointments & Upcoming Plans

  • Nick swore in Gayle Sommers and confirmed they are a Democrat, SEA 34 – 3767
  • Chris Porter moved and Sara Koch seconded to appoint this new PCO. 
  • Unanimous voice vote welcomed this new PCO to their role!
  • New Walk lists and Door Hangers have been distributed, and Nick has extra if anyone needs them. 
  • Attend December King County Dems Reorganization 

GOTV Plans 

Campaign Contributions

  • Executive Board Recommends the following additional donation for Highline Schools
  • Chris Porter moved to make a $750 to Highline Schools Levy, Dorothy Gesick seconded. 
  • Chris Porter spoke for the motion. 
  • Motion passed unanimously. 

Your Executive Board – Committees 

  • “Who Does That?” Game for each board member to share a little about their tasks.   

Good of the Order 

  • Chris Porter: Remember to fill out your nomination forms for the awards!  Get your Covid vaccinations! 
  • Dean Shuey: millions of US citizens live overseas and need to vote, including military and students. They can use https://www.votefromabroad.org/.  Help us get out the vote! 
  • Roxanne Thayer – Slack posts contain information on Medicare and Medicaid and instances of misuse. 

Adjourned at 9:08 pm by Carla Rogers, Chair