AGENDA OF THE NEXT DEC MEETING
Agenda
January 14, 2020
Call to Order. Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of December 10, 2019, Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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Potential new members of the DEC
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Plan for canvassing Jan. 18, 10-Noon. Meeting at Teen Center 9:45 AM. Volunteers as of December DEC meeting: Gladys, Kent, Russ, Kathy, Jackie, Franklin.
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Continue discussion on poll watching volunteers: Still need Team Leads for at least three roles:
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Team Lead - oversees and coordinates the activities of the entire county team; reports to Brandon Peters. Russ will do if no other volunteer!
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Volunteer Lead - recruits and assigns volunteers; reports to Team Lead;
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Training Lead - trains Poll Watchers and Poll Observers; reports to Team Lead;
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Hotline Lead - manages the county's link(s) to the FDP VoPro Hotline and makes sure that the hotline technology is working correctly for everyone on the county voter protection team; reports to Team Lead; and
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Legal Lead - answers election law questions during the election and any recount; may be asked to prepare/file pleadings and go to court on election-related issues (e.g., holding the polls open, enjoining GOP voter intimidation activities, etc.); reports to Team Lead. Ryan Yeary from Caminez firm a strong possibility. If not, Jay Adams?
As of December Meeting: Volunteers for poll watching next November are Gladys Watson, Franklin Brooks, Russ and Kathy Rothman, and Mae Kyler. Russ will be the lead on this if no one else volunteers.
From Brandon Peters on 12/31/19: “Would you please ask the Poll Watcher volunteers to complete the FDP's online interest form at https://www.floridadems.org/voter-protection-interest-form?” He will be conducting a "dry run" of the voter protection effort during the March 2020 Presidential Preference Primary.
He is working on a training program for team leads to be launched in January. After our leads are trained, we can invite people interested in acting as poll watchers to an informational meeting, where they’ll get an opportunity to join the program, or discontinue participation.
NEW BUSINESS
Ideas for next public meeting dates and speakers. Kent and Gladys to report on efforts to contact Dr. Murgo and Dr. Brickler.
Dates to remember:
Feb. 17, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in Florida Primary
March 17, 2020, Florida Democratic Primary
July 13-16, 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee
October 5, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in national elections
November 3, 2020 General Election Day
Donations
Comments
Adjournment
We have 19 DEC members, 17 precinct reps and 2 at-large. WE NEED TO ADD 15 PRECINCT REPS and 1 AT-LARGE REP.
Precinct 1, Ann Herring
Precinct 1 John Peck
Precinct 2, Julie Conley
Precinct 2 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, Jeanette Woodson
Precinct 4, Gladys Roann Watson
Precinct 4, Franklin Brooks
Precinct 5, Beth Davis Adams
Precinct 5 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 6, Joel Kurasch
Precinct 6, VACANT FEMALE POSITION
Precinct 7, Shirley Washington
Precinct 7, C.P. Miller
Precinct 8, Mazie Glenn
Precinct 8, Richard Glenn
Precinct 9, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 9, Marilyn Halsey
Precinct 10, Mae Eva Kyler
Precinct 10, Charles Parrish
Precinct 11, Russ Rothman
Precinct 11, Kathy Rothman
Precincts 12, 13, 14 15 and 16, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
At-large members, Willie Ann Dickey, Kent Watson
Agenda
December 10, 2019
Call to Order. Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of November 20, 2019, Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
Appointment of Scholarship Committee members Kent, Ann, Julie, Franklin & Shirley
OLD BUSINESS
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Potential new members of the DEC
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Report on November 25 canvassing in Precinct 5.
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Continue discussion on poll watching volunteers.
NEW BUSINESS
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Vote By Mail and voter registration by canvassing “warm” and “new” Democrats in other precincts.
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Ideas for next public meeting dates and speakers
Dates to remember:
Feb. 17, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in Florida Primary
March 17, 2020, Florida Democratic Primary
July 13-16, 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee
October 5, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in national elections
November 3, 2020 General Election Day
Donations
Comments
Adjournment
We have 19 DEC members, 17 precinct reps and 2 at-large. WE NEED TO ADD 15 PRECINCT REPS and 1 AT-LARGE REP.
Precinct 1, Ann Herring
Precinct 1 John Peck
Precinct 2, Julie Conley
Precinct 2 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, Jeanette Woodson
Precinct 4, Gladys Roann Watson
Precinct 4, Franklin Brooks
Precinct 5, Beth Davis Adams
Precinct 5 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 6, Joel Kurasch
Precinct 6, VACANT FEMALE POSITION
Precinct 7, Shirley Washington
Precinct 7, C.P. Miller
Precinct 8, Mazie Glenn
Precinct 8, Richard Glenn
Precinct 9, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 9, Marilyn Halsey
Precinct 10, Mae Eva Kyler
Precinct 10, Charles Parrish
Precinct 11, Russ Rothman
Precinct 11, Kathy Rothman
Precincts 12, 13, 14 15 and 16, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
At-large members, Willie Ann Dickey, Kent Watson
October 30, 2019
Good Evening Democratic Friends,
If you have not yet identified your county leads for the 2020 voter protection program, the time to do so is NOW! There is not a day to waste.
You can register voters, persuade them to support our great Democratic Party candidates and get out the vote during the election, but it those votes don't count, much of that hard work will come to nothing next year. That's where the Voter Protection Department steps in: Our mission is to make sure that every eligible voter has access to the ballot box. We make sure Democrats compete on a level playing field. We ensure that our nominees will compete in a fair fight.
By way of review, every county will have five "Leads," as follows (listed in order of priority):
Team Lead - oversees and coordinates the activities of the entire county team; reports to me;
Volunteer Lead - recruits and assigns volunteers; reports to Team Lead;
Training Lead - trains Poll Watchers and Poll Observers; reports to Team Lead;
Hotline Lead - manages the county's link(s) to the FDP VoPro Hotline and makes sure that the hotline technology is working correctly for everyone on the county voter protection team; reports to Team Lead; and
Legal Lead - answers election law questions during the election and any recount; may be asked to prepare/file pleadings and go to court on election-related issues (e.g., holding the polls open, enjoining GOP voter intimidation activities, etc.); reports to Team Lead.
Within the next two weeks, please send me the names of the individuals you have identified to be your county's Team, Volunteer and Training Leads. I need to fill those three Lead positions right away.
By the end of 2019, I need you to let me know the names of the people who will be your county's Legal and Hotline Leads.
We will be conducting a "dry run" of the voter protection effort during the March 2020 Presidential Preference Primary. There is a lot to do before then.
Thank you all for your steadfast commitment to our great Democratic Party cause.
Yours very truly,
Brandon Peters
Director, FDP Voter Protection Dept.
In an email November 2, Brandon Peters added:
He is working on a training program for team leads to be launched in January. After our leads are trained, we can invite people interested in acting as poll watchers to an informational meeting, where they’ll get an opportunity to join the program, or discontinue participation.
Agenda
November 12, 2019
Call to Order. Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of October 8, 2019, Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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Canvas Oct. 26.
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Continue discussion of how to work toward getting new precinct members to meet grant requirements
NEW BUSINESS
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Vote By Mail and voter registration by canvassing “warm” and “new” Democrats in Precinct 5.
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FDP (Brandon Peters) call to begin preparations for 2020 poll watching, setting up team leads. Perhaps work some preparation into VBM and registration canvassing.
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Ideas for next public meeting dates and speakers
Dates to remember:
Feb. 17, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in Florida Primary
March 17, 2020, Florida Democratic Primary
July 13-16, 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee
October 5, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in national elections
November 3, 2020 General Election Day
Donations
Comments
Adjournment
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We have 18 DEC members, 14 precinct reps and 2 at-large. WE NEED TO ADD 17 PRECINCT REPS and 1 AT-LARGE REP.
Precinct 1, Ann Herring
Precinct 1 VACANT MALE
Precinct 2, Julie Conley
Precinct 2 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, Jeanette Woodson
Precinct 4, Gladys Roann Watson
Precinct 4, Franklin Brooks
Precinct 5, Beth Davis Adams
Precinct 5 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 6, Joel Kurasch
Precinct 6, VACANT FEMALE POSITION
Precinct 7, Shirley Washington
Precinct 7, C.P. Miller
Precinct 8, Mazie Glenn
Precinct 8, Richard Glenn
Precinct 9, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 9, Marilyn Halsey
Precinct 10, Mae Eva Kyler
Precinct 10, Charles Parrish
Precinct 11, Russ Rothman
Precinct 11, Kathy Rothman
Precincts 12, 13, 14 15 and 16, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
At-large members, Willie Ann Dickey, Kent Watson
Email from Brandon Peters, FDP Director of Voter Protection
October 30, 2019
Good Evening Democratic Friends,
If you have not yet identified your county leads for the 2020 voter protection program, the time to do so is NOW! There is not a day to waste.
You can register voters, persuade them to support our great Democratic Party candidates and get out the vote during the election, but it those votes don't count, much of that hard work will come to nothing next year. That's where the Voter Protection Department steps in: Our mission is to make sure that every eligible voter has access to the ballot box. We make sure Democrats compete on a level playing field. We ensure that our nominees will compete in a fair fight.
By way of review, every county will have five "Leads," as follows (listed in order of priority):
Team Lead - oversees and coordinates the activities of the entire county team; reports to me;
Volunteer Lead - recruits and assigns volunteers; reports to Team Lead;
Training Lead - trains Poll Watchers and Poll Observers; reports to Team Lead;
Hotline Lead - manages the county's link(s) to the FDP VoPro Hotline and makes sure that the hotline technology is working correctly for everyone on the county voter protection team; reports to Team Lead; and
Legal Lead - answers election law questions during the election and any recount; may be asked to prepare/file pleadings and go to court on election-related issues (e.g., holding the polls open, enjoining GOP voter intimidation activities, etc.); reports to Team Lead.
Within the next two weeks, please send me the names of the individuals you have identified to be your county's Team, Volunteer and Training Leads. I need to fill those three Lead positions right away.
By the end of 2019, I need you to let me know the names of the people who will be your county's Legal and Hotline Leads.
We will be conducting a "dry run" of the voter protection effort during the March 2020 Presidential Preference Primary. There is a lot to do before then.
Thank you all for your steadfast commitment to our great Democratic Party cause.
Yours very truly,
Brandon Peters
Director, FDP Voter Protection Dept.
In an email November 2, Brandon Peters added:
He is working on a training program for team leads to be launched in January. After our leads are trained, we can invite people interested in acting as poll watchers to an informational meeting, where they’ll get an opportunity to join the program, or discontinue participation.
Agenda
October 8, 2019
Call to Order. Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of September 10, 2019, Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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FDP Convention in Orlando: Ryan Terrell or representative coming to ask for proxies, since we will not be sending anyone.
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Voter registration, esp. precincts 3, 5 and 7: Plans for canvassing Saturdays, October 19 and 26, starting in Precinct 5, gathering at the Teen Center at 9:30 AM
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Continue discussion of how to work toward getting three or more new precinct members to meet grant requirements
NEW BUSINESS
Ideas for next public meeting dates and speakers
Dates to remember:
Oct. 15, 2019, Fourth Democratic presidential debate, Ohio
Feb. 17, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in Florida Primary
March 17, 2020, Florida Democratic Primary
July 13-16, 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee
October 5, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in national elections
November 3, 2020 General Election Day
Donations
Comments
Adjournment
We have 16 DEC members, 14 precinct reps and 2 at-large. WE NEED TO ADD 19 PRECINCT REPS and 1 AT-LARGE REP.
Precinct 1, Ann Herring
Precinct 1 VACANT MALE
Precinct 2, Julie Conley
Precinct 2 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, Jeanette Woodson
Precinct 4, Gladys Roann Watson
Precinct 4, Franklin Brooks
Precinct 5, Beth Davis Adams
Precinct 5 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 6, Joel Kurasch
Precinct 6, VACANT FEMALE POSITION
Precinct 7, Shirley Washington
Precinct 7, C.P. Miller
Precinct 8, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
Precinct 9, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 9, Marilyn Halsey
Precinct 10, Mae Eva Kyler
Precinct 10, Charles Parrish
Precinct 11, Russ Rothman
Precinct 11, Kathy Rothman
Precincts 12, 13, 14 15 and 16, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
At-large members, Willie Ann Dickey, Kent Watson
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Agenda
September 10, 2019
Call to Order. Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of August 13, 2019, Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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2019 Bi-Annual FDP State Convention, October 11-13 in Orlando! Delegate fee $45, not delegate $75, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Info & registration form online https://www.floridadems.org/convention
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Scholarship Committee report
NEW BUSINESS
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How to work toward getting three or more new precinct members to meet grant requirements
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Voter registration, esp. precincts 3, 5 and 7
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Report on FDP workshops July 24: Joel & Kathy
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Ideas for next public meeting
Dates to remember:
Sept. 12, 2019 Third Democratic presidential debate, Houston
Oct. 15, 2019, Fourth Democratic presidential debate, Ohio
Feb. 17, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in Florida Primary
March 17, 2020, Florida Democratic Primary
July 13-16, 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee
October 5, 2020 Deadline to register to vote in national elections
November 3, 2020 General Election Day
Donations
Comments
Adjournment
We have 16 DEC members, 14 precinct reps and 2 at-large. WE NEED TO ADD 19 PRECINCT REPS and 1 AT-LARGE REP.
Precinct 1, Ann Herring
Precinct 1 VACANT MALE
Precinct 2, Julie Conley
Precinct 2 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, Jeanette Woodson
Precinct 4, Gladys Roann Watson
Precinct 4, Franklin Brooks
Precinct 5, Beth Davis Adams
Precinct 5 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 6, Joel Kurasch
Precinct 6, VACANT FEMALE POSITION
Precinct 7, Shirley Washington
Precinct 7, C.P. Miller
Precinct 8, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
Precinct 9, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 9, Marilyn Halsey
Precinct 10, Mae Eva Kyler
Precinct 10, Charles Parrish
Precinct 11, Russ Rothman
Precinct 11, Kathy Rothman
Precincts 12, 13, 14 15 and 16, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
At-large members, Willie Ann Dickey, Kent Watson
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Agenda
August 13, 2019
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of July 9, 2019, Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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Scholarship Committee Awards
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Report on the “Beat the Heat” Climate Change meeting and dinner
NEW BUSINESS
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How to work toward getting three or more new precinct members to meet grant requirements
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Voter registration, esp. precincts 3, 5 and 7
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Report on “Mobilize America” training: Joel, Kathy, Russ
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2019 Bi-Annual FDP State Convention, October 11-13 in Orlando! Delegate fee $45, not delegate $75, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Info & registration form online https://www.floridadems.org/convention
Donations
Comments
Adjournment
Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
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We have 17 DEC members. We have 18 vacancies, considering 2 members each for 16 precincts (32 precinct reps), and three members at-large, a possible total of 35.
Precinct 1, Ann Herring
Precinct 1 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 2, Julie Conley
Precinct 2 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 3, Jeanette Woodson
Precinct 4, Gladys Roann Watson
Precinct 4, Franklin Brooks
Precinct 5, Beth Davis Adams
Precinct 5 VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 6, Joel Kurasch
Precinct 6 VACANT FEMALE POSITION
Precinct 7, Shirley Washington
Precinct 7, C.P. Miller
Precinct 8, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
Precinct 9, VACANT MALE POSITION
Precinct 9, Marilyn Halsey
Precinct 10, Mae Eva Kyler
Precinct 10, Charles Parrish
Precinct 11, Russ Rothman
Precinct 11, Kathy Rothman
Precincts 12, 13, 14 15 and 16, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
At-large members, Willie Ann Dickey, Kent Watson & Fred Williams
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Agenda
July 9, 2019
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of June 11, 2019, Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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Watermelon Festival participation
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Ticket sales for “Beat the Heat” Climate Change
NEW BUSINESS
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Agenda for “Beat the Heat” Climate Change (Intro, Scholarships, Kevin Hiers, ?) & Other Responsibilities (Set-up, printing, roles, anything to bring)
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DEC membership status for three long-time absentees
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How to work toward getting three or more new precinct members to meet grant requirements*
Donations
Comments
Adjournment
Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
*We have 20 DEC members, 17 of whom attend most meetings. WE NEED TO ADD 14 TO 17 PRECINCT REPS: 14 VACANCIES NOW, THREE OTHER MALE MEMBERSHIP STATUSES TO BE DETERMINED
Precinct 1, Ann Herring, VACANT MALE
Precinct 2, Julie Conley
Precinct 2, Bob Crew MOVED OUT OF COUNTY, DEC STATUS TO BE DETERMINED
Precinct 3, Albert Thomas DEC STATUS TO BE DETERMINED
Precinct 3, Jeanette Woodson
Precinct 4, Gladys Roann Watson
Precinct 4, Franklin Brooks
Precinct 5, Beth Davis Adams
Precinct 5, Joel Kurasch
Precinct 6, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
Precinct 7, Shirley Washington
Precinct 7, C.P. Miller
Precinct 8, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
Precinct 9, Ron Cichon DEC STATUS TO BE DETERMINED
Precinct 9, Marilyn Halsey
Precinct 10, Mae Eva Kyler
Precinct 10, Charles Parrish
Precinct 11, Russ Rothman
Precinct 11, Kathy Rothman
Precincts 12, 13, 14 15 and 16, VACANT MALE & FEMALE
At-large members, Willie Ann Dickey, Kent Watson & Fred Williams
Agenda
June 11, 2019
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of May 14, 2019 Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
Guest Ryan Terrell or a surrogate, re District 7 campaign: yard signs, other campaign materials/support, participation in the Watermelon Festival
Plans for Watermelon Festival Booth June 15, e.g. volunteers, set up, Flyer for Beat the Heat, banner, chairs, vests
Report of the Scholarship Committee
NEW BUSINESS
FDP Small County Grant Request, activities to achieve
Plans for Beat the Heat:
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Agenda
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Monticello Opera House
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Carrie Ann & Co.
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Pre-sale of tickets
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Publicity, ( e.g. Flyer, US mail (flyer or postcards), emails, newspaper [letter, calendar, ad], letters to science teachers, notice to Leon, Madison & Wakulla DECs, website & Facebook, other????)
DONATIONS
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
May 14, 2019
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of April 9, 2019 Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
Guest Ryan Terrell or a surrogate, re District 7 campaign: yard signs, etc., participation in the Emancipation Day events May 20
Voter registration at Jefferson/Somerset H.S.
NEW BUSINESS
Plans for Watermelon Festival Booth June 15, e.g. volunteers, set up, Flyer for Beat the Heat, Ryan Terrell campaign
Plans for Beat the Heat publicity, e.g. website & Facebook, emails, newspaper, letters to science teachers, notice to Leon, Madison & Wakulla DECs, other????
Report of the Scholarship Committee, DEC vote, next steps
Results of email surveying DEC members about who will attend May 11 Saturday morning strategy meeting
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Robert’s Rules of Order will govern the conduct of the meeting.
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Agenda
April 9, 2019
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Feb. 12, 2019 Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
Report on St. Patrick’s Day event
The "Beat the Heat" meeting on climate change
NEW BUSINESS
Status of Scholarship Program, schedule committee meeting
Vote By Mail issues
Voter Registration at Jefferson Somerset
Comments
Adjournment
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Agenda
February 12, 2019
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Jan. 8, 2019 Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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Status of plans and assignments for St. Patrick’s Day Dinner March 14
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Discussion of Amendment 4 voter registration efforts
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Clarification of officer terms of office
NEW BUSINESS
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Decision of whether to hold March 12 DEC meeting
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Plans for Beat the Heat: Speaker, venue, donation
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FDP Petition to expand Medicaid coverage
Comments
Adjournment
Agenda
January 8, 2019
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Dec. 11, 2018 Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, speaker, scholarship fundraising
NEW BUSINESS
Voter Registration and Amendment 4 activities
Comments
Adjournment
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Agenda
December 11, 2018
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Nov. 13, 2018 Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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Scholarship Fundraising Dinner at Mays House tonight
NEW BUSINESS
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, speaker, scholarship fundraising
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Amendment 4 activities
Comments
Adjournment
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Agenda
November 13, 2018
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Oct. 9, 2018 Minutes
Officers and Committee Reports
OLD BUSINESS
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Mid term elections overview and discussion
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Counts, recounts and legal battles in Fla. and Ga.
NEW BUSINESS
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Getting the Scholarship Fund Healthy Again
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Consideration of a January Public Meeting
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Amendment 4 activities
Comments
Adjournment
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