Johnson County Democratic Party

Meeting Minutes

October 7, 2025

Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 104

Call to Order:

Chair called the meeting to order at 6:04pm. Four voting members were present.

Agenda:

Agenda approved with one addition, information for potential scholarship fundraiser.

Minutes:

Minutes approved.

Treasury Report:

Current financial standing provided by treasurer. Brief discussion regarding financial donation to state party as well as a note to adjust minor details to layout of report.

Chair Announcements:

• Information given about new executive director for the state party.
• Instruc-o-torials: information about minivan trainings available to those who will be doing canvasing.

Old Business:

• Discussion about Yin and Provenza listening session regarding a general review of the event as well as associated cost of production. Motion to reimburse Sheridan Democrats for Buffalo Bulletin ad passed.
• Home delivered meals: information given to encourage volunteers to make sure intended hours are documented with JCDems chair as well as the Senior Center so no overlap occurs with routes.
• Information about final details of WDM Scholarship fundraiser given.
• November 1st JC Arts and Humanity Arts and Crafts Festival- motion passed to attend and pay necessary fee.

New Business:

• SCC Meeting agenda on October 26- down ballot nonpartisan voting to be discussed. Further discussion around most effective way to propose information and effort to elected officials surrounding moving this forward.

Other Business:

• Letter written in Buffalo Bulletin about the listening session.

Floor Announements:

• Information about Banned Book Week and Let Freedom Read Day action that can be taken by anyone. (Ex. check out a banned book at your local library.)

Upcoming Meetings:

• WDP Comms Call – Oct 21, 2025 at 7:00pm
• SCC Meetings and Seminars – Oct 24 – 26, 2025 in Douglas
• Freedom Readers Book Club – Oct 27, 2025 at 7:00pm
• County Party Round Table – Oct 28, 2025 at 6:00pm
• Election Day – Nov 4, 2025 (Uinta & Sheridan)

Adjourn:

Meeting adjourned at 7:01pm.

In a time where education is heavily on everyone’s mind, join us for a night of community and fun at the Buffalo Theater for a full screen viewing of the film The Last Class!

“Step into the mind, heart, and classroom of a teacher who will change how you see the world, and yourself in it. Watch The Last Class film—and get the education you didn’t know you needed.”

All proceeds of this event directly benefit the William D. McIntyre Scholarship, annually awarded to at least two graduating Johnson County high school seniors by the Johnson County Democrats. This is a great opportunity to support your local students!

A suggested donation at the door is $10.

A social hour with complementary appetizers will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 and theater concessions will be available for purchase.

When: Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00pm.

Where: Buffalo Theater, 235 South Main Street, Buffalo WY.
Tickets will be available in advance at Margos Pottery. (1 North Main Street, Buffalo WY.)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Johnson County Democratic Party

Meeting Minutes

September 2, 2025

Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 104

Call to Order:

Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Five voting members were present, and everyone stood for the pledge of allegiance.

Agenda:

Agenda approved with one addition. The State Central Committee meeting to be added.

Minutes:

Minutes approved with correction to room number.

Treasury Report:

Monthly financial report given as well as updates regarding scholarship funds and recipient deposit status.

Chair Announcements:

• Upcoming meetings and dates announced as well as out of town dates with possible accommodations.
• Location for the town hall meeting has changed to Kearney Hall.
• Information for the Harvest Celebration Potluck was given.

Old Business:

• Representatives Yin and Provenza town hall meeting to take place 9/24 at Kearney Hall from 6:00-7:30.

New Business:

• Scholarship updates were made regarding upcoming fundraising events in the works as well as welcoming their newest member.

Other Business:

• None to discuss.

Announcements from Floor:

• Attendees were prompted to think about ideas for how to get more involved with community impact and voter outreach as well as nonpartisan campaign interest/ marketing strategies.
• Meeting to discuss Minivan platform proposed.

Upcoming Meetings:

• WDP Comms Call – Sept 2, 2025 at 7:00pm
• Louisa Swain Day – Sept 6, 2025.
• WDP Comms Call – Sept 16, 2025 at 7:00pm
• PRBRC Potluck – Sept 20, 2025 at 3:30pm to 7:00pm
• Senior Center Art Auction – Sep 20, 2025 at 6:30pm
• Freedom Readers Book Club – Sept 22, 2025 at 7:00pm
• County Party Round Table – Sept 23, 2025 at 6:00pm
• Yin and Provenza Town Hall – Sept 24, 2025 at Kearney Hall.
• Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Oct 7, 2025 at 6:00pm
• SCC Meetings and Seminars – Oct 24 – 26, 2025 in Douglas
• Lunch Forum – Sept 9, 2025 @12:30pm at Creekside

Adjourn: 

Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda
Oct 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 104

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order, roll and Pledge

6:02pm Approve/Amend Agenda

6:04pm Minutes (Secretary)

6:06pm Money (Treasurer)

6:07pm Miscellany (Chair)

• New Exec Director
• Instruct-o-torials

6:08pm Old Business

• Listening Session Review and costs
• Home Delivered Meals – Senior Center
• Fundraising – WDMMS

6:25pm New Business

• SCC Meeting Agenda Items

6:28pm Other business

• ???

6:35pm Announcements from the Floor

• ???

Upcoming Meetings

• WDP Comms Call – Oct 21, 2025 at 7:00pm
• SCC Meetings and Seminars – Oct 24 – 26, 2025 in Douglas
• Freedom Readers Book Club – Oct 27, 2025 at 7:00pm
• County Party Round Table – Oct 28, 2025 at 6:00pm
• Election Day – Nov 4, 2025 (Uinta & Sheridan)
• Other?

6:38pm Adjourn

State Representatives Mike Yin and Karlee Provenza will seek public input tonight (Wednesday) at Kearney Hall. Yesterday Rep. Yin was able to join Floyd Whiting, host of KROE’s Public Pulse radio program, via telephone for a discussion. If you missed it, you can listen using the player below. If that player is not working in your web browser, you can find the episode (9-23-2025) on KROE’s website. The interview begins around the 31:30 mark.

https://stopnoem.com/ is asking us to call our Representative.

Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
202-225-2311
Local office numbers:
307-772-2595 – Cheyenne, WY
307-261-6595 – Casper, WY

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Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Agenda (Draft)
Sept 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Rm 104

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order, roll and Pledge

6:02pm Approve/Amend Agenda

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

6:07pm Chair Announcements

6:08pm Old Business

• Rep. Yin and Rep. Provenza town hall in Sheridan

6:25pm New Business

• None

6:28pm Other business

6:35pm Announcements from the Floor

Upcoming Meetings

• WDP Comms Call – Sept 2, 2025 at 7:00pm
• Louisa Swain Day – Sept 6, 2025.
• WDP Comms Call – Sept 16, 2025 at 7:00pm
• PRBRC Potluck – Sept 20, 2025 at 3:30pm to 7:00pm
• Senior Center Art Auction – Sep 20, 2025 at 6:30pm
• Freedom Readers Book Club – Sept 22, 2025 at 7:00pm
• County Party Round Table – Sept 23, 2025 at 6:00pm
• Town Hall – Sheridan, Sept 24, 2025 at TBA
• Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Oct 7, 2025 at 6:00pm
• SCC Meetings and Seminars – Oct 24 – 26, 2025 in Douglas
• Lunch forum – ??
• Other?
• 6:38pm Adjourn

Johnson County Democratic Party

Meeting Minutes

August 5, 2025

Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 104

Call to Order:

Chair called meeting to order at 6:07pm. Seven voting members were present. All stood for the pledge of allegiance.

Agenda:

Agenda approved with no additions.

Minutes:

July 1, 2025 minutes approves with additions.

Treasury Report:

Treasurer made report of current financial standing, no new updates to be made.

Chair Announcements:

No chair announcements made.

Old Business:

• Representatives Yin and Provenza town hall meeting set for September 24th for Buffalo and Sheridan at the Wyo Theater. A time to be determined. Possible advertisements for the event discussed.
• William D. McIntyre Scholarship report made. The scholarships were paid out, thank you notes were received, and the program is now closed for the season.

New Business:

• A printable regarding volunteer opportunities was discussed. It is laid out as an invitational and informative letter with options and opportunities for people in the community to get involved. Discussions were held involving notes on improvements on wording/ verbiage to better suit the needs and messages. Motion made and passed to publish to the website upon revisions. Amendment to send through members email and post to social media made and passed.

Other Business:

• Updates regarding mini food pantry and committee. Flyers passed around to encourage advertisement.

Announcements:

• “Move On” organization reaching out for handwritten postcard workshop regarding BBB/ information on current status and possible outcomes. Postcards for Democracy voter letter writing party discussed with date to be determined.
• Information provided about websites/ resources to get involved with political action.

Upcoming Meetings:

• County Party Round Table- August 13, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
• Monthly CCC Meeting- September 2, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
• Town Hall Representatives meeting- September 24, 2025 @ TBD.
• Lunch forum- none this month.
• Town Hall Representatives meeting in Casper- August 19, 2025.

Adjourn:

Meeting adjourned at 7:07pm.

Are you concerned about where things are heading? Here are some ways to get involved and make a positive difference in our community!

The JC Dems are becoming known for being Here for Good, but we need help on several community projects. If you are interested in getting involved in any of the projects listed below, please reply to this email with your name, project of interest and contact information (email and phone.) Thanks!

Mini Food Pantry –

• Volunteers to check and stock the mini food pantry located at the Cornerstone Pharmacy, once per week, for a month. Let us know which month of the year works best for you. (Training will be provided.)
• People to donate food items such as canned goods, peanut butter, Ramen Noodles, box mixes, cereal etc. Pick up of food donations is available.
• People to donate money to purchase food items for the Mini Pantry.

Home Delivered Meals –

• Volunteers to help deliver Home Delivered Meals to community members. (Delivery routes and hot meals are provided by the Senior Center, and training is provided to those interested.) The Senior Center will let us know slots that need to be filled.

Adopt-a-Highway –

• Volunteers to help pick up trash, once in the spring and once in the fall, along Highway 16 W. Those willing to volunteer will be contacted when each date is set.

We also need people willing to become Precinct Committeewomen and Committeemen. These are crucial, grassroots roles in our county and state party; a terrific way to get to know and lend support to fellow registered Democrats in your neighborhood.

Questions? Or ready to volunteer? Just send us a note with your name, area of interest, and contact information.

THANKS for helping the JC Dems be Here for Good!