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Take a look. There are still a few days left in Pride Month!

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I just LOVE this! Natrona County Dems have a blog entry on their website about a panel put on by the Hot Springs County Dems.

We are Here for Good, Together!

Take a look.

This is an interesting little video. Several folks explaining, briefly, why they are Wyoming Democrats.

Click here to watch it.

I got a chuckle last Saturday when I asked one guy why he is a Wyoming Democrat. His response was, “Well, because that’s where I live!”

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting
May 2, 2023
Call to Order:
Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Agenda:
There were no additions to the agenda.
Attendance:
Dudley Case, Sharon Case, Lois Petersen, Lorajane Kessler, Vikki Chenette, and Greg Haas.
Secretary Report:
The Minutes of April 4th were accepted as published on the website.
Treasurer Report:
Dudley reported income and expenses for both general and scholarship accounts, and informed us about current earnings for certificates of deposits at local banks. Lois moved with Dudley seconding that $1,000. be transferred from the scholarship account to a CD earning 4% interest for one year at First Northern Bank. The motion carred by unanimous vote. Chair Announcements:
Greg reported on a press release issued by the state party chair, upcoming release of a new WDP logo, the Comms Call at 7pm tonight, and
May 10th 6pm Roundtable State Central Committee Zoom Meeting.
Old Business:
Two William d. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship awards of $500.00 each will be awarded to Karcee Maya of Kaycee H.S. and Karina Mysse of Buffalo H.S. A third student was selected as runner-up should either student change their stated educational plans. Twelve students applied for the scholarship this first year. Nancy Mayer’s ticket stub was drawn to win the raffle quilt on April 29th at the Kaycee Library. Dixie McIntyre will be invited to join the scholarship committee as an honorary member. The Chair thanked the committee members Dudley, Vikki, Lois, and Lorajane for their outstanding work establishing, fundraising, promoting, and conducting the scholarship awards.
Lois reported ongoing plans for the 3rd annual County/Johnson County Potluck Gathering, themed “HERE for GOOD” to be held Saturday, June 17th at Kearney Community Hall, with both counties represented on the planning committee. Many food, beverage, and decoration donations have been made already. She attended a recent event at the hall and heard their good new sound system. Focus is on getting the word out to all party members, independents, friends, and family and soliciting silent and live auction items highlighting baked goods, services, and unusual items. Lois made a motion that up to $400.00 be available for printed material expenses, Dudley seconded it and the motion passed.
Our Adopt-a-Highway clean up date, weather-permitting, is Sunday, May 14th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Lois will send out more information.
Friends Feeding Friends, no report.
New Business:
Greg has been hosting our website. Vikki moved that JCDP pay the $100.00 annual fee to shift our website over to a server owned by WDP going forward, seconded by Dudley. Motion carried.
Announcements from the Floor:
Upcoming Meetings:
State Central Committee, May 27th and 28th.
Johnson County Dems, June 6th at 6:00 pm.
Adjourn
Greg adjourned the meeting at 6:59 pm.

This is shaping up to be a great month!

Short meeting on June 6th.

Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup on June 10th.

Here’s info about the joint Sheridan/Johnson Here for Good Venture of fun scheduled for June 17th.

Info page: Kearney Hall Event 2023

RSVP link: ActBlue (will navigate away from this site)

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

Agenda

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge

6:02pm Approve Agenda

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

6:10pm Old Business

William D. McIntyre Scholarship

Johnson/Sheridan – June 17 Event

Adopt-a-highway – June 10

6:25pm New Business

July 4 Meeting

6:26pm Announcements from the Floor

Upcoming Meetings

Next Monthly CCC Meeting – July 4, 2023 at 6:00pm

Comms Call – Tuesdays at 7pm

County Officer Round-table – Zoom – July 14

State Central Committee – Sept 9 & 10, 2023

Other?

6:30pm Adjourn

In case you missed the banner, you can find info about the joint Sheridan/Johnson venture of fun scheduled for June 17th.

Info page: Kearney Hall Event 2023

RSVP link: ActBlue (will navigate away from this site)

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda (Draft)
May 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 108

Agenda

6:00pm Call to order

6:03pm Minutes (Greg) & Money (Dudley)

6:06pm Chair announcements/reports (Greg)

WDP Report

6:11pm Old Business

William D. McIntyre Scholarship

Johnson/Sheridan Event

JC-FFF Food Boxes

6:31pm New Business

WDP Comms Call

June 6 Meeting

website hosting

6:37pm Announcements from the Floor

Upcoming Meetings

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

Comms Call – Tuesdays at 7pm

County Officer Round-table – Zoom – TBD

State Central Committee – May 27 & 28, 2023

Other?

6:45 Adjourn

Electioneering club following the meeting

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting
April 4, 2023
The meeting was conducted via Zoom

Call to Order:

Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and welcomed new officers in attendance.

Agenda:
There were no additions to the agenda.

Attendance:
Dudley Case, Lois Petersen, Vikki Chenette, and Greg Haas. Linda Wilson joined the meeting in-progress.

Secretary Report:
The Minutes of March 7th were reviewed and accepted as published on the website.

Treasurer Report:
Dudley said he received records from previous Treasurer Suzi, and he reported the general account and the scholarship account balances. Lois made a motion that pending confirmation that such changes are acceptable practices, Dudley may change our accounts to interest-bearing accounts. Linda seconded the motion, which was approved by unanimous voice vote. Greg recommended that Vikki as new Secretary should be given the bank account login and password.
Chair Announcements:
Greg reported Casper Star Tribune is interested in doing an article about the new officers at the county level around the state.

Sheridan College in Johnson County will hold their annual scholarship benefit, Golf for Knowledge, on May 26th at 2:00pm.

Old Business:
Dudley, Sharon, Lois, Frank, and Greg will attend the rescheduled Nellie Tayloe Ross Dinner April 15th.

Dudley reported for the William D. McIntyre Scholarship Committee which has met to review applications received as of the March 31st deadline and will meet again April 11th. Fundraising has gone well and the quality and number of scholarship applications is high. Lois said she has been in touch with Dixie McIntyre, and she has agreed to pull the winning raffle ticket at the Kaycee Library at a date to be determined.

Lois reported on initial plans for the Sheridan County/Johnson County Gathering to be held Saturday, June 17th at Kearney Hall, with both counties represented on the planning committee. Lois asked Greg to investigate the required proof of insurance. Vikki made a motion for approval of $250.00 for the hall rental fee. Dudley seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Lois will fill out and return the rental agreement. Vikki asked everyone to save the date and tell friends as soon as possible.

Greg has obtained verification that Dudley can serve as both our treasurer and State Committeeman. Lois serves as our State Committeewoman. Lois moved that we elect Dudley Case as State Committeeman. The motion was seconded by Linda and passed unanimously.

New Business:
None

Announcements from the Floor:
Lois reported on a request for public comment regarding a Sheridan County land exchange to go before the Office of State Lands.

Greg updated us on the lack of state comms director and encouraged the use of the slack channel.

Dudley mentioned we should have 32 precinct committee people but only have eight.

Upcoming Meetings:
County Officer Roundtable Zoom meetings, 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 6:00pm; communication options for all officers; trainings for secretaries and treasurers and fundraising topics coming up.

Adjourn
Greg adjourned the meeting at 6:59 pm.