Agenda February 4, 2025

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda (Draft)
Feb. 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge
6:02pm Approve/Amend Agenda
6:04pm Minutes (Chair) & Money (Treasurer)
6:07pm Chair Announcements
TBD
6:08pm Old Business
Legislative Watch Update
Mini-Pantry Report
Dems101 Creed
March Reorg Meeting
6:20pm New Business
6:30pm Announcements from the Floor
Upcoming Meetings
Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Mar 4, 2025 at 6:00pm
County Party Round Table – Mar 12, 2024 at 6:00pm
LegisWatch – Ongoing
Lunch forums?
Other?
6:39pm Adjourn


LTE Opposing HB0046

County Party chair Heidi Kennedy wrote a Letter to the Editor of the Gillette News Record which was published on Jan 21, 2025.

You can find the entire letter and the content of the Bill on the Campbell County Dems website HERE.



Minutes January 7, 2025

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2025
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 108

Adopted by CCC on March 4, 2025. -Greg Haas

Call to Order:

Chair Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm, followed by the attendees’ pledge renewal of allegiance.

Agenda:

Agenda approved with addition of “Equality State Stickers” and Dems101 to New Business.

Attendance:

5 voting members of the Central Committee.

Secretary Report:

Approval of Dec 3 meeting minutes.

Treasurer Report:

Treasurer presented current financial standing.

Chair Announcements:

  • Chair reported on WDP’s Bookclub and Pre-legistative watch bootcamp.

Old Business:

  • Reports on William D. McIntyre Scholarship
  • Discussion about mini-pantry food donations, obtaining donations of money and/or food.

New Business:

  • Discussion about WDP’s Legislative watch, how to get involved by email and slack for sending and receiving information about Legislature’s work.
  • Minorities and Allies Caucus has formed and has a third meeting scheduled for Dec 14th.
  • County Officer Elections – March 4, 2025
  • Dems101 “Democratic Creed” was presented for consideration.
  • Discussion about purchasing “Equality State Stickers” for swag and fundraising purposes. No motion.

Other Business and announcements from the floor:

  • None

Upcoming Meetings:

  • Next Monthly CCC Meeting – February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm.
  • County Party Round Table is scheduled for February 12, 2024 at 6:00pm.
  • Comms Call – Each Tuesday during Legislative Session at 7pm.
  • Lunch forums are still on hold.

Adjourn

  • The meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm.



What to do now???

Aren’t happy with the current Republican Party in Wyoming? Disappointed (or appalled) by the allure of bigoted legislators seem to have for many Wyoming voters? Here’s an easy 3-step process that is the best chance at holding a firm space for inclusive government (and citizenship) in Wyoming:

Step 1: Don’t remain a Republican.
Is this virtue signaling? Sure! Because you have virtues, and values, that matter. By removing yourself from that party, by changing your party affiliation, you send a clear signal to that party that what they’re doing is not okay. Maybe you won’t be able to vote for the least-evil of their candidates in the Primary. Election data from recent years has made it clear that’s not a winning strategy. But you do you! If that is a game you still want to play, there is time to change back later, but…
Step 2: Don’t change back.
Let them fight their way to the bottom over there, and while they’re doing it…
Step 3: Run for office. As a Democrat.
That’s it. Sure, there are lots of noisemakers out there telling you to be a Republican. But there are lots of noisemakers out there telling you to be a fascist, and you don’t sign on to THAT party do you?

This is what you can do. If you’ve already done Steps 1 and 2, you’re 2/3rds of the way there! Feel free to get in touch to see how we can support your Step 3.



Agenda Jan 7, 2025

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda (Draft)
Jan. 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge
6:02pm Approve/Amend Agenda
6:04pm Minutes (Chair) & Money (Treasurer)
6:07pm Chair Announcements
Bookclub, Bootcamp
6:08pm Old Business
William D. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Update
Mini-Pantry
6:20pm New Business
Legislative watch
March Reorg Meeting
6:30pm Announcements from the Floor
Upcoming Meetings
Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Feb 4, 2025 at 6:00pm
County Party Round Table – Feb. 12, 2024 at 6:00pm
LegisWatch – Ongoing
Lunch forums?
Other?
6:39pm Adjourn


Minutes Dec. 3, 2024

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2024
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 108

(Approved in Jan 7, 2025 Meeting)

Call to Order:

Chair Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm, followed by the attendees’ pledge renewal of allegiance.

Agenda:

Agenda approved with two additions: Mini-pantry & Sheridan Billboard support

Attendance:

5 voting members of the Central Committee.

Secretary Report:

Approval of October 1 meeting minutes.

Treasurer Report:

Chair presented treasurer’s reports for previous two months.

Chair Announcements:

  • New WDP “Action” listserv & bookclub

Old Business:

  • Follow-up on election, discussion, reflection & debriefing. Comment was made that the candidates WyoDems presented were solid humans and we need to maintain that level of quality in our candidates.

New Business:

  • Discussion about WDP’s Legislative watch and other Wyoming orgs doing similar work.
  • Minorities and Allies Caucus has formed and has a third meeting scheduled for Dec 14th.
  • County Convention – March 2025
  • Mini-pantry: JC-FFF has decided to discontinue. JC Dems group will continue to partner with Cornerstone Pharmacy to provide the one mini-pantry. Opportunity for Dems/Volunteers to assist, weekly or monthly!
  • Motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to donate $100.00 of JC Dems funds to Sheridan County Dems towards their billboard project.

Other Business and announcements from the floor:

  • None

Upcoming Meetings:

  • Next Monthly CCC Meeting – January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm.
  • County Party Round Table is scheduled for December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm.
  • Comms Call – December moved to Wed the 4th and Wed the 18th at 7pm.
  • Lunch forums are still on hold.

Adjourn

  • The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm.



Agenda Dec 3, 2024

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda (Draft)
Dec. 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge
6:02pm Approve/Amend Agenda
6:04pm Minutes (Chair) & Money (Treasurer)
6:07pm Chair Announcements
New Listserv, Bookclub
6:08pm Old Business
Follow-up on election
6:20pm New Business
Legislative watch
Minorities and Allies Caucus
County Convention – March 2025
6:30pm Announcements from the Floor
Upcoming Meetings
Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Jan 7, 2025 at 6:00pm
County Party Round Table – Dec. 11, 2024 at 6:00pm
Comms Call December – Wed the 4th and Wed the 18th at 7pm
Lunch forums?
Other?
6:39pm Adjourn


Don’t Worry. Be Here For Good

Like WyoDems have learned over the past several years (decades?), one of the best ways to stop worrying is to, simply, act.

No matter what happens on Election Day, there is good work to be done. If you are worried taking action will put you at risk, your local County Democratic Party will surely be a safe place for you. There is much to be done, even for introverts!

Maybe the video below will motivate you. Perhaps it will rub you the wrong way. These things can be very personal. Still, I hope everyone reading this has the opportunity to watch the video and seriously consider Adam’s words.

I worry a lot. I overthink things a lot; which is just another way of saying “I don’t know”. If you find yourself worrying today, or tomorrow, about the future, please get in touch and let’s talk about some ways we can get ourselves off the metaphorical couch and be here for good.

Have a great Election Day, and I’ll see you on the other side.

–Greg

Adam Conover



Harris Rally in Sheridan

About 50 people gathered Saturday afternoon for a spirited march down Sheridan’s Main Street for the Harris-Walz campaign – and we were there!

Some Dems with a Harris-Walz banner and one fellow holding a sign that reads Republican for Harris.
JC Dems (plus one)
A dog in a costume in a stroller with a sign reading We're not going back. 47. Kamala 2024.
Nope, not going back.
A woman holding a folder and a microphone, making a speech in front of a Vote Wright for House District 29 sign.
Wright for Wyoming
People marching along the sidewalk and across a street holding political signs.
Marching



Cameron Writes Against UW Forfeiture

Democratic candidate for Wyoming’s U.S. House seat wrote on her website about the recent forfeiture of a University of Wyoming Volleyball game. You can read it here.

the recent forfeiture suggests that political pressure from lawmakers, rather than fairness or compliance concerns, may have influenced the decision. This shift risks compromising UW’s values and reputation as an inclusive institution.

And, the bottom line in that piece:

Advocacy for equal opportunities, like Title IX, remains crucial to address disparities and promote inclusivity in sports.