Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda
December 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge

6:02pm Approve Agenda

6:04pm Minutes (Secretary) & Money (Treasurer)

6:07pm Chair Announcements

None

6:08pm Old Business

William D. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Update, Fundraiser-Film Night, Raffle, etc.

6:18pm New Business

Projects: “Fundraising” after meeting*

6:19pm Announcements from the Floor

Upcoming Meetings

Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Dec 5, 2023 at 6:00pm

Comms Call – Tuesdays at 7pm 1st and 3rd Weeks

ActBlue Training – AMA/Q&A – Zoom – Dec 13, 6pm

Other?

6:30pm Adjourn

* Strategic Planning Committee will meet following the business meeting above.

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting
November 7, 2023
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 108

Call to Order:

Chair Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Agenda:

There were no additions to the agenda.

Attendance:

Greg Haas, Mary VanAuken, Lois Petersen, Kim McCoy, Vikki Chenette

Secretary Report:

The Minutes of October 3rd were approved and will be entered into the record.

Treasurer Report:

Dudley reported income and expenses for general and scholarship accounts as of 10/1/23, providing a Balance Sheet for filing.

Chair Announcements:

Three public lands issues before the public for comment: Sheridan Democratic Party is asking for letters before 11/13 to Deputy Director Jason Crowder of the State Lands and Investment Board opposing the Columbus Peak Land Exchange in Sheridan County. See: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WYOSLI/bulletins/378dad4.

Teton County Democrats are opposed to the Kelly parcel auction. There are several public hearing scheduled around the state. See: https://wyodems.net/kelly-parcel-land-auction/.

Public comment ends January 17th for the BLM’s proposed bonding policy revisions related to land around Rock Springs. For more info see:

https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-extends-public-comment-period-draft-rock-springs-rmp-and-draft-eis.

Vanessa V. is giving away a grill with minor hail damage, and several upcoming Christmas Open House dates were around the community were shared.

Old Business:

Greg reported our Strategic Plan accessible on the Google Drive now includes results of last month’s discussion on JCDP’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
Lois reported on plans underway for our November 30^th Meat the Future film night to benefit the William D. McIntyre Scholarship. Buffalo Theater reserved, $10.00 tickets available for purchase in advance or at the door, members, friends, and local media being contacted, and volunteers donating appetizers for the social hour. The gift basket raffle drawing will be held right before Valentine’s Day. Tickets will be $5.00 each or $20.00 for five tickets. The new Info cards will be available for outreach.

New Business:

Discussion of postcards mailed anonymously attacking Rep. Barry Crago. No action taken.

Kim won tonight’s Trivia Quiz $10.00 gift certificate from Margo’s.

Upcoming Meetings:

Our next meeting will be held December 5, 2023 at 6:00pm.

Comms Call on first and third Tuesdays at 7:00pm
County Officer Round-table Zoom Dec 13th at 6:00pm

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda
November 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge

6:02pm Approve Agenda

6:04pm Minutes (Secretary) & Money (Treasurer)

6:07pm Chair Announcements

Public Lands (LINK) in Teton County

6:12pm Old Business

William D. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Update, Fundraiser-Film Night

Strategic Plan SWOT

6:32pm New Business

Trivia Quiz

6:42pm Announcements from the Floor

Upcoming Meetings

Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Dec 5, 2023 at 6:00pm

Comms Call – Tuesdays at 7pm 1st and 3rd Weeks

County Officer Round-table – Zoom – Nov 8, 6pm

ActBlue Training – AMA/Q&A – Zoom – Dec 13, 6pm

Other?

7:00pm Adjourn

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting
October 3, 2023
Call to Order:

Chair Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Agenda:

There were no additions to the agenda.

Attendance:

Greg Haas, Mary VanAuken, Lorajane Kessler, Dudley Case, Sharon Case, Lois Petersen, Linda Wilson, Kim McCoy, Vikki Chenette.

Secretary Report:

The Minutes of August 1 were approved and will be entered into the record.

Treasurer Report:

Dudley reported income and expenses for general and scholarship accounts as of 10/1/23, providing a Balance Sheet for filing.

Chair Announcements:

Introduction to Deep Canvass Institute, a proven method to change hearts and minds Virtual Training to be held Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Johnson County Public Library Annual Benefit Auction ìAround the Worldî is Friday, Nov. 3.
Powder River Resource Council Annual Meeting and Dinner is Saturday, Nov. 4.
Public comment is open for the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed bonding policy revisions related to land around Rock Springs ends January 17th. More information can be found at:
https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/13853/570

Old Business:

Johnson County Friends Feeding Friends posted a Thank You to JCD on their website on 9/29.
Signage identifying our Adopt-a-Highway areas may be erected in October. Dates for 2024 clean ups are to be determined.
The William D. McIntyre Scholarship committee is planning a film night at Buffalo Theater plus a gift basket raffle to benefit the 2024 scholarship awards. The event would be open to the general public and held Thursday, Nov. 30, with the raffle drawing before Christmas. A motion to approve sponsoring the event and to allocate funds needed to promote and screen the film Meat the Future up to $350.00 from the Scholarship budget was seconded and approved by unanimous vote.
Greg shared a draft of the new, 2-sided colorful JCD information cards and solicited suggestions.

New Business:

Our next meeting will be held November 7 at 6:00pm.

Upcoming Meetings:

Comms Call on Tuesdays at 7:00pm on 1st and 3rd weeks.
County Officer Round-table Zoom November 7 at 6:00pm

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting
September 5, 2023
Call to Order: Chair Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda: There were no additions to the agenda.
Attendance: Greg Haas, Lois Petersen, Dudley Case, Sharon Case, Suzi Black, Vikki Chenette.
Secretary Report: The Minutes of August 1 were approved and will be entered into the record.
Treasurer Report: Dudley reported income and expenses for general and scholarship accounts as of 9/1/23, providing a Balance Sheet for filing.
Chair Announcements: Powder River Basin Resource Council requests public comment for the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed bonding policy revisions.
Rodger McDaniel was guest speaker at SCDP’s annual potluck picnic on 8/12.
RUN WYOMING provides training for potential candidates for elected office.
Old Business:
Lois reported on our Adopt-a-Highway clean-up scheduled for September 16th or 17th.
Having received notice from two different college Registrar offices that our 2023 William D. McIntyre scholarship recipients have enrolled, Dudley mailed each their $500.00 scholarship award checks. The Scholarship committee will meet soon to consider fund-raising for 2024 awards.
Usage is up at Friends Feeding Friends (FFF) mini food pantry maintained by JCDP volunteers sited at Cornerstone Pharmacy .
On 9/20 at 5:00 pm anyone can join in our turn to help FFF pack food bags for kids to use on weekends.
Strategic Plan work will continue following tonight’s meeting. Officers have access to our Strategic Plan Draft via Google Drive.

New Business:
Upcoming Meetings:
Comms Call on Tuesdays at 7:00pm CCC 11/7 at 6:00pm
County Officer Round-table Zoom October 11th
Our next meeting will be held October 3rd at 6:00pm.
Announcements from the floor:
Suzi attended a recent Food Forest event at Thorne Rider Park, Sheridan.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda
October 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge

6:02pm Approve Agenda

6:04pm Minutes (Secretary) & Money (Treasurer)

6:07pm Chair Announcements

Public Comment – BLM (LINK)

Training Opportunity – Intro to Deep Canvassing – Oct 24, 2023

6:12pm Old Business

JC-FFF Volunteering – Sept 20th

Adopt-a-Highway Dates

William D. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Update, Fundraiser

Strategic Plan*

• Info Cards
• Spreadsheeted Plan

6:47pm New Business

6:55pm Announcements from the Floor

Upcoming Meetings

Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Nov 7, 2023 at 6:00pm

Comms Call – Tuesdays at 7pm

County Officer Round-table – Zoom – Oct 11 at 6pm

Other?

7:00pm Adjourn

* Strategic Planning Committee to follow the regular meeting.

It is important to share the work of other progressives around Wyoming. Remember, we’re Here For Good, and we’re not alone!

From the Chair of the WDP Labor Caucus:

Letter from labor

Weston County Dems and Crook County Dems are joining efforts this coming weekend. They want to welcome you to Newcastle, Wyo for the final SCC (State Central Committee) meeting of the year. This kickoff is an icebreaker in the Cambria conference room at the Newcastle Lodge and Convention Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday the 8th. They’ll be holding a raffle Friday and Saturday. Some of the prizes are original works by celebrated artist Sarah Rogers.

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda
September 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge

6:02pm Approve Agenda

6:04pm Minutes (Secretary) & Money (Treasurer)

6:07pm Chair Announcements

Public Comment – BLM

Training Opportunity

Sheridan Picnic last month

6:12pm Old Business

JC-FFF Volunteering – Sept 20th?

Adopt-a-Highway Dates

William D. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Update

Strategic Plan

6:22pm New Business

Scholarship Fundraising Plans

Brief Evaluation of Resources^‡

6:42pm Announcements from the Floor

Upcoming Meetings

Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Oct 3, 2023 at 6:00pm

Comms Call – Tuesdays at 7pm

State Central Committee – Sept 9 & 10, 2023 with welcome dinner on Sept 8.

County Officer Round-table – Zoom – Sept 13 at 6pm

ESPC’s “RUN WY” training – Oct 14 & 15 – Sheridan

Other?

6:50pm Adjourn

^‡ Strategic Plan Committee – Projects Brainstorming