Linn County Democrats Central Committee Meeting , December 19, 2007

(Minutes taken by Dan Thackaberry)

•  Don Anderson gave an excellent Pictorial  presentation about his Veteran’s For Peace trips to Washington DC and Boston.  This was much appreciated by all present. 

•  The Treasurer, Terence Fry said we had $5,559.00 in the bank

•  Chair, Loyd Henion gave a report on the State Chair’s retreat at Tualitin.  He said he picked up several insights as to what other county’s were doing that made them successful.  He stressed the importance of opening up a permanent or semi-permanent office .

•  Chair, Loyd Henion gave a report on the US Secretary of State Forum event sponsored by Polk County.  Loyd also mentioned that there would be a similar Forum for the US Senate Race sponsored by Benton County.  These events are cooperative efforts by the 4 mid-valley counties (Marion, Polk, Benton and Linn).  Linn will likely host a Secretary of State Forum working with LBCC.  Benton may also work with LBCC for the US Senate Forum.

 •The next item was to elect Delegates for the Fourth Congressional District.  Don Anderson, Glenda Fleming and Loyd Henion were all nominated and elected unanimously as Delegates and Dan Thaackaberry, Evan Deganfelder and Louise Owens were nominated and elected unanimously as Alternate Delegates.

•  Loyd Henion presented  a proposal for a fundraising mail-out letter,  Loyd requested authorization to spend around $500 for upfront printing and another $50 for stamps each month for the next 10 months. A motion was made to approve this expenditure and was carried unanimously.

• A discussion was held about whether or not to endorse candidates.  There was discussion pro and con but the consensus was to not make a formal decision at this time.

• Evan Deganfelder led a discussion about fundraising.  Evan suggested quarterly events similar in size and scope to the Blue Bluegrass event.  She also thought we should consider smaller events, perhaps on a bi-monthly basis. Evan requested that people volunteer to be on a fundraising committee.  Don Anderson , Don Thackaberry , and Loyd Henion volunteered. 

• There was a demonstration on how to utilize the Linn County website to have money automatically deducted from a person’s credit card account.  It was stressed that his is an easy and painless way to help the Linn County Dems reach their goals. 

•  Chair, Henion thank everyone for their participation and attendance.  The meeting was adjourned. At 8:32 PM.