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
- Leesa Manion needs our help doorbelling, phone-banking and text banking
- Volunteers are heading to Vancouver to knock doors for Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez
- Postcards to Voters meeting every Tuesday 10:30-12 and Saturday 10/15 12-1:40
- Coordinated Campaign working to hit non-PCO 34th LD precincts
- Help Re-elect Dr. Kim Schrier! 2 more Field Trips scheduled; Meet to carpool at Arbor Heights Elementary, 11:15am
- Saturday, October 15
- Sunday, October 30
- Train and Canvass 12-3pm, home by 3:45pm
- Leesa Manion: https://secure.ngpvan.com/FqtwYvTohU2WKXb0RzqTaA2
- Schrier Field Trips thru Oct 16: https://www.mobilize.us/schrierforcongress/event/501771/
- Schrier Field Trips for GOTV (after 16th): https://www.mobilize.us/schrierforcongress/event/501808/
- Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez: https://marieforcongress.com/volunteer/
- Coordinated Campaign 34th Precincts without PCOs: https://secure.ngpvan.com/wxpii6MgxEOtx_h1HQn2ZA2
- Help Re-elect Dr. Kim Schrier! 2 more Field Trips scheduled; Meet to carpool at Arbor Heights Elementary, 11:15am
- Door-knocking has proven to increase votes, and many elections turn on a handful of votes. Every vote matters!
- One in four people in Washington live in King County, so a good Democratic vote turn-out can turn an election.
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