Bexar County Democratic Women

January 7, 2008

Minutes

 

1.     Meeting called to order at 6:15PM by Vice President, Erma Clack.

2.     Guest speaker, Madeleine Dewar, gave us step-by-step ideas to achieve grassroots activism.

3.     Secretary’s minutes were approved.

4.     Barbara Moschner reported on the BCDW’s recent projects: 1) at the December Holiday party, we collected for the SA Food Bank 113 lbs. of canned goods and $310 in donations. 2) Thanked volunteers who worked at the Naturalization Ceremonies and reported the four ceremonies in November and December. 

5.     Treasurer’s report was given and accepted.  There is a balance of $1818.32 in the non-political account and $885.40 in the political account.

6.     Linda Allen reviewed the plans for the 2008 newsletter mailings. Discussion followed.

7.     The TDW convention is 2/29-3/1.  Marty Whitehead and Pat McGuire announced that they are donating $150 for Star Awards for Linda Allen, Ruth Stewart and Barbara Moschner. Angie Garcia nominated Frances Carnot for Star Award and volunteered to contribute $50.  Margaret Montemayor volunteered to write up the nomination for Justice Alma Lopez.   Judge Carmen Kelsey will be nominated for the Oscar Mauzy Award and Ruth Stewart will write this nomination.  The plans were approved.

8.     Committee Reports:  Programs -- Feb. 4th meeting is the Candidate Forum, featuring Democratic candidates in contested races. Nominations:  Darlene Murnin, chair, will present a slate of officers for the next term at the April meeting.

9.     No meeting in March due to Primary Election March 4th.

10.                         Location of the meetings at the Westfall Branch library was approved for future meetings.

11.                         Announcements followed.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Barbara Moschner

Secretary