Movie Postponed

Unfortunately, due to weather and utilities outages, the screening of “9 to 5” scheduled for this evening will be cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a future date. Watch this space and our other normal online media for more information as it comes to light. Right now we believe the fun evening will be held next Tuesday, March 25, 2025.



Movie Night!

Experiencing “heavy issues” overload? Time to let off some pressure!

On Tuesday, March 18, during Women’s History Month, join us for a full screen showing of the hilarious 1980 hit film 9 to 5! You’ll leave laughing at having watched three smart, spunky women teach their boss some needed lessons.

This event is a fundraiser for the William D. McIntyre Scholarship. Social time featuring free refreshments begins at 6 pm, and the movie is at 7. See the attached poster for more details. If you can’t attend the event but would like to donate, please go to https://johnson.wyodems.net/mcintyre for more information. Thanks, and we’ll hope to see you there!

PS. If you would like to donate finger food to share that evening, please let us know what you’re bringing.

9to5-Fundraiser-2025Download


Minutes March 4, 2025

Johnson County Democratic Party Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2025
Bomber Mountain Civic Center, Room 108

Call to Order:

Chair Greg Haas called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm, followed by the attendees’ pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Roll Call: All voting members present. No proxy votes.

Agenda:

Agenda approved with no additions.

Attendance:

8 voting members of the Central Committee. 4 non-voting present.

Secretary Report:

Acceptance of Jan 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously with no changes.

Treasurer Report:

Treasurer presented current financial standing.

Chair Announcements:

  • Chair reported on State Party Reorg meeting and State Convention to be held at the end of May 2025.

Officer Elections:

  • Motion was made, seconded, discussed and passed on how to conduct the elections.
  • Nominations for each office were made prior to each election.
  • Vote between two candidates for Chair conducted via paper ballot.
  • Vote between two candidates for Vice Chair conducted via paper ballot.
  • Secretary, Treasurer, State Committeewoman and State Commiteeman were elected via acclimation.
  • The results of the elections were:

    • Chair: Greg Haas
    • Vice Chair: Mary Van Auken
    • Secretary: Kyla Griffith
    • Treasurer: Dudley Case
    • State Committeewoman: Lois Petersen
    • State Committeeman: Dudley Case

  • Two Precinct Committeewomen were appointed and approved:

    • Vikki Chenette (04-07)
    • Laura Harmon (03-04)

  • Chair will present to County Clerk Camino and WDP Chair Barbuto the results of the above elections.

Old Business:

  • JC Dems are scheduled to do volunteer work at JC-FFF Wednesday at 4pm.
  • Report was made about the mini-pantry. People interested in helping with donations of food, time or money can send us a note here: Contact Us. It remains an all volunteer-funded program so any and all help is welcome.
  • Motion was made, seconded, discussed and passed to table the Dems101 discussion.
  • Chairman of the William D. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship presented a report on the scholarship fundraising plans, status of applications received and the next scheduled meeting of the scholarship committee (April 3, 2025 at 10:15 in the JC Library)

    • Movie (9 to 5) on March 18, 2025. Social hour 6-7pm. Showtime at 7pm. Hors d’oeuvre and concession stand will be available.
    • Motion made, seconded, discussed and passed to have JC Dems informational material available at the March 18 event.

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:

  • Information was shared from an ad in the Country Bounty regarding county-level planning. The ad seeks input from the public by asking them to visit this website.

Upcoming Meetings:

  • Next Monthly CCC Meeting – April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm.
  • County Party Round Table is scheduled for March 12, 2024 at 6:00pm.
  • Worlds of Music is holding events this week.
  • The Quilts are up at the JC Library.

Adjourn

  • The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.



Agenda March 4, 2025

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

Draft Agenda

6:00pm Call to order and Pledge
Roll Call and Submission of Proxy Forms
6:02pm Approve/Amend Agenda
6:04pm Minutes (Chair) & Money (Treasurer)
6:07pm Chair Announcements
State Party Reorg & Convention
Officer Elections
Election of County Party Chair
Election of County Party Vice Chair
Election of County Party Secretary
Election of County Party Treasurer
Election of County Party State Committeeman
Election of County Party State Committeewoman
6:08pm Old Business
Packing Bags at JC-FFF
Mini-Pantry Report
Dems101 Creed
William D. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship
6:20pm New Business
6:30pm Announcements from the Floor
Upcoming Meetings
Next Monthly CCC Meeting – Apr 2, 2025 at 6:00pm
County Party Round Table – Mar 12, 2024 at 6:00pm
Lunch forums?
Other?
6:49pm Adjourn


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.