JC Dems Minutes – April 7, 2020 via FreeConference.com teleconference call
In Attendance: Greg Haas (C), Lois Petersen (S), Jim Shell (T), Bill McIntyre (SCM), Dudley Case, Mary VanAuken, and Will Cox
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm.
Minutes of Mar 3, 2020 meeting were approved as written.
Greg noted deadline to vote in the Wyoming Presidential Preference Caucus is April 17th.
Treasurer’s report: Our ending balance for last month was $2343.69. After donations were added and payments made for 3 newspaper ads, our current balance is $1916.69. There is a donation of $160.00 pledged to help cover the newspaper ads.
Announcements from the Floor:
Greg has received very little info lately from WDP, so doesn’t know any specifics on how many voters in this county or statewide participated in the primary to date.
Greg received notification the WDP will host weekly online meetings on Mondays at 7 pm starting April 13th to keep people informed of updates on party messaging. So far, Greg is the only one we know of in Johnson County who received notification of these meetings.
A motion made by Bill McIntyre and seconded by Mary VanAuken to hold our May 5th meeting via the same teleconference set up as this meeting passed unanimously.
Lois announced the organization “Better Angels” changed its name to “Braver Angels” due to copyright issues involving the name. Braver Angels is now holding weekly online debates via ZOOM and Lois is sending out info on topics to those who have expressed interest and provided her with email addresses. Contact Lois for more info on this.
Merav Ben David is still campaigning for Senate here in WY and is asking for donations to her campaign. We may try to set up a video or teleconference with her at a later date.
Jim Shell suggested we add to the May agenda a discussion of use of our JC Dems money to support candidates. Greg suggested we also discuss fundraising at the May meeting.
Next meeting will be May 5, 2020 at 7pm via tele/video conference.
Adjourned meeting at 7:40
p.s. Some Post Meeting Discussion Topics
Possibility of weekly online meetings on specific topics – perhaps a visit with Merav Ben David for example
Possible plank addition for JC Dems platform in support of formation of a Senior Services District.