05.14.08
May 12, 2008 Minutes
Greater Heights Democratic Club
Monthly Meeting
4/12/2008
· Recognize Elected/Representatives/Candidates: Those in attendance introduced themselves.
· Approval of the Minutes: A copy of the minutes from the last meeting was available for those who wanted to review them.
· Treasurer’s Report: Vickie Bellow reported that the club has $1,982.50 in the treasury.
· Speaker(s): Topic
· SD 6 – Allan Jamail: Mr. Jamail was introduced by Kevin Hoffman. Mr. Jamail stated he is a member of the Senate District state Democratic Party Executive Committee. He described the make-up and duties of the Executive Committee. He also stated that he served as the Chair of the Senate District 6 Credentials Committee at the recent Senate District Convention. There was much discussion regarding the party’s primary/caucus model. Many of those in attendance stated they are dissatisfied with the process and asked Mr. Jamail to convey the message to the Executive Committee that it reconsiders the model. Most stated they prefer the “one person, one vote” of a primary only. Mr. Jamail said that it will be up to the state Rules Committee to discuss any changes to the current system. He extended an invitation to members to contact him if they have complaints or concerns and he will take the message to the state party.
There also was discussion about how to develop and convey a unifying message to the public that it will be important to support the Democratic ticket in November regardless of who the Presidential nominee is. There were reports that some are stating they do not plan to participate in the election if their candidate is not the nominee.
· SD 15 – Lenora Sorola–Pohlman: Mr. Hoffman reported that Ms. Sorola-Pohlman was unable to attend the meeting.
· Announcements & Upcoming Events:
· HCDP meeting: May 1st Precinct Chair Swearing In. If you would like to serve as a precinct chair and/or election judge please let us know.
· GHDC Yard Sale: Sat May 3, 2008
· Cinco de Mayo Parade: Sat May 3, 2008; for more information contact Janie Reyes, 502
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· Veterans for Peace and Oil Patch Dems: flag display in Hermann Park Memorial Day Weekend; for more information contact Jim Rine, jmrine@hotmail.com. Mary Kay Green made a motion that the Club donate $100 in sponsorship of the Veterans for Peace flag display; Max Beauregard amended the motion to increase the amount to $150. Vickie Bellow seconded the amended motion; motion passed.
· State Convention 2008: June 5th – 7th ,
· National Convention 2008: Aug 25th – 29th ,
· HCDP needs office volunteers: Call Jamaal at (713) 802-0085 for details.
· If you would like to sit on any of the HCDP’s standing committees please contact your SD chair or SD member before May 1st so that your name can be added to the list.
· SD 6 Chair: Janie Reyes, phone number (713)862-6121, email jr4700@aol.com
· SD 15 Rep: Lenora Sorola–Pohlman, phone (713)861-7766, email Lenora.Pohlman@HRH.COM
