Bexar County Democratic Women

Minutes of March 2nd, 2009

1. Meeting called to order at 6:30PM by President, Ruth Stewart.

2. Program featured Patti Radle, former San Antonio city councilwoman. She spoke on promoting women’s appointments to boards and committees.

3. Ruth welcomed guests and elected officials. Welcomed guests from Guadalupe County who want to form a Democratic Women’s organization.

4. Secretary’s minutes approved as written.

5. Treasurer’s report accepted: PAC balance is $1,019.68 and Club account balance is $1,163.42.

6. Discussed $5 dues increase for 2010. Formal motion and vote will occur at April meeting.

7. Committee Reports:

a. Program (Erma Clack) reported on results of program survey: eleven surveys completed with the following programs of greatest interest – Patti Radle, Elena Guajardo, TX Sen. Leticia Van de Putte/TX Rep.Ruth Jones McClendon (legislative update in June), Eric Lane (separation of church and state), Leslie Ramsey (state income tax), Raise Your Hand TX (education), and Darby Riley (environment).

b. Linda Allen: discussed newsletter to go out 3/6. Discussed BCDW now has Act/Blue for donating online. Also BCDW newsletter won as best newsletter at the recent TDW conference.

c. Elections chair (Madeliene Dewar) reported on the elections committee slate: Treasurer:Dick Waits, !st VP: Lila Aguirre, Elections Chair: Madeliene Dewar. Voting will be at the April meeting.

d. Naturalization: Barbara Moschner reported on the project: 14,833 brochures handed out from May 2007 through February 2009.

e. Lila Aguirre reported on the TDW Convention.

8. New Business: Ruth discussed bylaw changes: Executive Committee recommended the “annual audit” occur only when Treasurer position changes and/or as recommended by the EC. Small groups such as ours do not require an annual audit. There will be minor changes, e.g. “meet at least quarterly”. All will be documented in the 3/6 newsletter with the slate of candidates.

9. Announcements followed.

10. Next meeting 4/6 at 6:30PM at SAAPAC office.

11. Meeting adjourned at 8:20PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara Moschner

Secretary