From the Chair
The next meeting of the JC Dem Central Committee is Thursday, April 7th at 7PM. The executive meeting will begin at 6:15 (please note slightly earlier time time than usual).
Dave Loebsack, a great friend of the JC Dems, will speak briefly to the CC at the beginning of the meeting on his interest in running for Congress in the 2nd District.
The Executive Committee, upon the consensus instruction of the Central Committee, has begun the process to develop a strategic plan for the next four years. This plan will establish the direction of the Johnson County Democratic Party, set priorities and identify obstacles and opportunities that may limit or enable us to carry out our mission. Jason Friedman, CC Member, will provide details on the process and the role of the Central Committee in developing the plan. Central Committee members should make a point of attending as many of the next four to five meetings as possible in order to provide input and recieve progress information. If you can't attend, please touch base with your precinct co-captain to make sure your precinct has representation in this important process.
Thanks,
Sarah
- posted by John @ 7:43 AM
April Membership Report
From: "John Deeth"
As I reviewed the voting membership list at the offyear caucus I realized
there were five voting members listed in precinct 19 and knew the list
needed to be reviewed. Due to the natural mobility of
voters in Johnson County, members are often elected out of one precinct in
January then move to another in May or August.
I have long supported the idea that voting members should hold their seats
for the full two years even if they move. It seems a poor way to reward our
newest activists, especially students: elected in January, expelled in May.
Unfortunately Iowa Code and party policy does not allow people to hold
voting membership unless they live in the precinct, and the Johnson County
party began enforcing this in the mid-90s. I would like to find a way that
elected members do not lose their vote on central committee simply for
moving within the county.
However, it falls to me to review these discrepancies. I went back to a copy
of the central committee list from just after the caucuses and determined
which members had been elected at caucus and which people had been elected
from other precincts and moved. My hopusekeeping recommendation (since I'm,
ahem, not a voting member I can't make the motion) would be to pass a motion
declaring these members to be associate members.
NICK ARNOLD
Elected at caucus from CV02, now residing in IC02 (no vacancy).
CHRISTINA BEJARANO
Elected at caucus from IC07, now residing in IC13 (no vacancy).
JILL CORLETTE
Elected at caucus from IC15, now residing in UH (no vacancy).
LAUREN HALDEMAN
Elected at caucus from NL01, now residing in IC24 (no vacancy).
KARLEEN JONES
Elected at caucus from IC07, now residing in IC19 (no vacancy).
Joann Neuzil
Elected at caucus from LB, now residing in IC08 (no vacancy).
EDDIE SCHNEIDER
Elected at caucus from IC03, now residing in IC19 (no vacancy).
JEN SHERER
Elected at caucus from IC23, now residing in IC16 (no vacancy).
Sally Simpson
Elected at caucus from IC04, now residing in TF (no vacancy). Sally
may have resigned upon moving.
DAKIN YEATS
Elected at caucus from IC05, now residing in IC19 (no vacancy).
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Also, here's an up to date vacancy list.
Clear Creek (both)
Coralville 2, 3, 4 (1 each)
Fremont (1)
Graham (both)
Iowa City 3, 4, 5, 17, 23 (one each)
Iowa City 6, 7, 15 (2 each)
The Jeffersons (2 each)
Liberty (both)
Lincoln (1)
Madison (both)
Monroe (both)
North Liberty 2 (one)
Newport (one)
Union (both)
Washington (both)
John Deeth, membership chair
http://jdeeth.blogspot.com
- posted by John @ 10:12 PM
March 3 Central Committee minutes
March 3, 2005 Democratic Central Committee.
Meeting convened 7:08 p.m.
Chair’s Report: Sarah Swisher said she and 1st Vice Chair Redlawsk had met with Melanie and Jason Friedman, who were offering strategic planning services to the party; motion to accept these services approved.
Motion approved recommending that the new junior high school be named in honor of Minnette Doderer.
First Vice Chair’s Report: David Redlawsk introduced elected officials: Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek, Supervisors Pat Harney and Rod Sullivan, and Iowa City Council member Regenia Bailey.
Redlawsk proposed a series of Friday “Lunch with Democrats” informal gatherings.
Secretary: Pauline Taylor excused. Motion to approve minutes (one no vote).
Second Vice Chair: Brain Flaherty said all party property had been moved out of the storage shed to the headquarters. He has reserved a booth for the county fair and next month will present a parade schedule.
Treasurer: Beverly Jones noted that due to bank error Victory Fund participants has a double withdrawal the preceding months.
Finance: Kirsten Running reminded members of the Off Year Caucus on March 10. First Lady Christie Vilsack is the scheduled speaker.
Affirmative Action: Jeff Fields said several elected officials had attended the last meeting. The committee is working on women in leadership positions and outreach to African-American churches. Next meeting March 24 6 PM, The Rack.
Concerns: Gary Smith reported a Social Security forum was scheduled for March 19 and Jim Leach would be in attendance. It was suggested that Mr. Leach should face some challenging questions.
Membership: John Deeth had no report, which worked well with the Chair’s stated preference for a short meeting.
Newsletter: Gina Schatteman excused. The party is planning a newsletter in the next couple months.
Publicity: Matt Taylor excused.
2nd CD and State: Brian Flaherty reported that the 2nd CD books are in order again and planning is underway for the off year workshop.
Brian and Carol Porch attended the state central committee planning session and Flaherty noted that our comments helped produce a campaign plan more cooperative with local parties. Flaherty reminded Democrats of the party check off on state tax forms.
University Democrats are currently working on constitution and bylaws.
Motion to adopt reports approved.
Pat Vint nominated and elected to Central Committee for Iowa City Precinct 1.
Regenia Bailey thanks members for their support on her vote against the Wal-Mart zoning. She will be attending an Iowa Women’s Leadership Summit April 15 in Ames.
Dave Leshtz is working on organizing University professional and scientific staff.
Chris Bonfig asked members to attend the March 17 Iowans for Health Care lobby day in Des Moines.
Brian Flaherty reminded Coralville voters of the March 8 library referendum.
Rod Sullivan congratulated Matt Carberry and Susan Wing on their engagement.
Meeting adjourned 7:54 p.m. - John Deeth, membership chair and acting secretary
- posted by John @ 9:25 PM
Fw: Social Security Program Correction
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> THe program title is actually, "Social Security Privatization: Tearing
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