Adams County Democratic Executive Committee
November 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes

7:30 p.m.

1.  CALL TO ORDER  - Marty Wisniewski

Marty Wisniewski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

2.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Sharon Richardson made a motion, seconded by Lance Grothe, to amend the minutes of the last meeting to include mention of Don Quick's donation of $500 to the Party.  Motion to approve the minutes as amended carried.

3.   AWARDING OF PLAQUE TO PIPEFITTERS - Marty awarded a plaque to Tom Tuttle, Business Representative of the Pipefitters Local Union No. 208, for their unwavering support and assistance to our Party.

4.   CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT HEALTHCARE REFORM RESOLUTION - Copies of a generic resolution prepared by the Officers were distributed to the Committee.  Jim Worthy, of MoveOn.org and Health Care for America Now (HCAN), commented on three additional possible resolutions to consider.  After discussion on many aspects of the issue, a vote by count-of-hands resulted in not adopting the resolution.

5.  OFFICERS'  REPORTS -

a)      Chair - Marty congratulated Sharon Richardson, Lynne Fox, Val Vigil, and Wilma Rose for winning their elections and also reviewed other election results.  He then announced upcoming events.

b)    Vice Chair - Bob Trucker asked people to contact him with comments on the chili cookoff event so that we can improve on it next year. He also asked Pat Moore to explain about the upcoming football raffle.

c)     Treasurer -   Lance addressed several questions on the report he distributed.

6.  OLD BUSINESS - Additional work by the Needs Committee will be discussed after the holidays.

7. NEW BUSINESS - The motion to cancel the December meeting was not approved, as indicated by an overwhelming "no" voice vote.  We will hold the Thursday, December 17 Executive Committee meeting.

8. ELECTED OFFICIALS' REPORTS and other Items - Larry Dunn, Regional Field Organizer for the Romanoff for Senate campaign announced that they are looking for volunteers in Adams County.   Doug Darr announced the Operation Free Bird program. Bernie Gerken reviewed upcoming Ad-Dems events. Karen Long announced that there will be a recount for one of the Mapleton school district issues and an Aurora City Council seat.  Jane Goff encouraged everyone to pay close attention to state funding as to how it relates to education. She also said CSAP will not be the same. Pat Moore said the Latino Initiative will be having a Christmas party.  Jean Fredlund reported that the Janes will be holding a finger-food potluck on Dec. 6 at the American Legion in Jefferson County.  Lois Tochtrop commented on state budget issues, as well as commenting that the county party needs to find other sources of funding besides donations from elected officials.  Carol Snyder said that the number of commercial foreclosures is increasing.  She also said that there is a food drive sponsored by the Governor's office, and suggested that we all bring non-perishable food items to the December Executive meeting.  Fred Schaefer of School District 12 Board of Education said they are examining their practice of charging civic groups for use of school buildings.  Armene Brown announced the next AdCo Women's Breakfast to be held on December 5.

9.  MEETING ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn was made at 9:05 p.m.  Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted by: Beverly Bishop, Secretary