4-20-22 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

400 300 34th Democrats

April 20, 2022 – Virtual meeting held via closed ZOOM

7:00 pm – Call to Order by Chair Carla Rogers 

Attendees: 

x Carla Rogers x Julie Whitaker x Sara Smith
Aaron Garcia Virgen Karen Richter Sarah Koch
x Bunny Hatcher x Leah Griffin x Soleil Lewis
x Chris Porter Nick Bonazza x Steven Butts
Deena Ledger x Rachel Glass Trey Lykins
Gina Topp x Roxanne Thayer x Annie Phillips 

Welcome & Introductions & Reminder of Social Contract

Review of Agenda and Minutes 

  • Last month’s minutes approved by unanimous consent 
  • Agenda for tonight approved by unanimous consent

Resolutions 

  • Keep Our Care Act 
    • Bunny Hatcher presented on the resolution to preserve care options during the merger of healthcare organizations and to preserve equity. Bunny moved to present Roxanne Thayer spoke in favor of the resolution. Currently 49% of hospitals in Washington State are owned by faith-based corporate entities.  
    • Julie Whitaker moved Rachel Glass seconded to recommend approval to membership inclusive any changes by the board. 
    • Approved with unanimous vote.  Will be presented to the membership May 11.
  • Gondola Study   
    • Q&A with Randy Litzenberger
    • Rachel Glass moved and Chris Porter seconded approval to the membership inclusive any changes by the board. 
    • Approved by unanimous vote.  Will be presented to the membership May 11. 

Budget Presentation

  • Carla reviewed the budget in detail.  There was a Q&A on line items of interest. 
  • Budget cycle is May 1st through April 30th. 
  • Carryover note into 2023; 20k is designated for the presidential primary in 2024, while we are not sure what amount this event will cost given the new format (delegate caucus).  
  • There was a net positive $7,000+ to take into 2023/24 if the budget goes as planned.
  • Carla moved and Julie Whitaker seconded to approve the budget and recommend adoption by the membership.  
  • Approved by unanimous vote. 

 2022 Convention

  • Elected our representatives: Bunny Hatcher on Platform, Ann Martin on Rules, and Zach Ricketts on Credentials
  • Up to 44 Amendments will be submitted after final edits and Delegate acceptance of final draft 

Endorsements

  • Two endorsements are complete.  Remaining are:
    • US Rep
    • WA Reps and Senator
    • King County Prosecutor
    • Judicial (many seats) 
  • Request for tech savvy endorsement committee volunteers
  • Candidate forum and debate discussion resulted in the decision to hold a debate.   Chris Porter volunteered to lead organizing it and Ted Barker will assist.

Endorsements Meeting

  • May 20 is the deadline for candidates and PCOs filing to run.  
  • Need to form an endorsement committee.  Need 4 people tech savvy to help run the meeting.
    • Carla will ask Trey to help with this.  
    • Soleil volunteered to help.  
  • Candidates who get past the primary will be eligible to receive our donations. 

Fundraising 

  • Meeting tomorrow to discuss fun activities with the “Paint the Night Blue” theme. 

May Meeting

  • May Meeting Legislative Q&A – Roxanne Thayer and Rachel Glass will organize. 
  • KCDCC (male or non-binary) election to be held – Ted Barker will run
  • 2 Resolutions
  • Budget Review
  • Bylaws Review

PCO Recruiting/Filing 

Outreach Events (Subject to Change) 

  • Sign up for events, especially for set up and take town.  This is the face of our organization. Please commit to at least one of these.  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L3QiLNeHoh5ndrM-KBHU7OfjPIb1bePwBqHooLjiL54/edit#gid=0 
  • Adopt-A-Street Saturday, May 21 1pm – 3pm 16th Ave SW at Roxbury
  • Burien Pride Saturday, June 4 10am – 6pm Burien Town Center Park
  • Burien Wild Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 18 10am – 6pm Burien Town Center Park – Sunday, June 19 10am – 4pm
  • Morgan Junction Festival Saturday, June 18 Participation TBD
  • Burien Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4 3pm – 5pm SW 153rd and 6th Ave. SW
  • West Seattle Grand Parade Saturday, July 23 11am – 2 pm California and Lander
  • Boulevard Park Block Party Saturday August 13 12pm – 6pm 1832 S. 120th St.
  • Adopt-A-Street Saturday, September 10th 1pm – 3pm 16th Ave SW at Roxbury
  • B-Town Fiesta Saturday, September 24 10am – 6pm Burien Town Center Park

Announcements 

  • April Pop Up Social – please attend. April 22 at The Bridge 5:30-8
  • May meeting is 6:30 start

9:15 Adjourned by Carla Rogers, Chair