Bexar County Democratic Women

April 7, 2008

Minutes

 

1.     Meeting called to order at 6:05PM by President, Frances Carnot.

2.     Agenda was approved.

3.     Guest speaker, Darlene Murnin spoke about the challenges still facing women.  She also stated that today’s young women do not know or appreciate what yesterday’s women activists have achieved.  She stated that the goal of BCDW is elect and appoint women to office.

4.     Secretary’s minutes were approved.

5.     Barbara Moschner reported on the cumulative total of citizens naturalized since BCDW resumed this project at 6,817.

6.     Treasurer’s report was given and accepted.  There is a balance of $1644.32 in the non-political account and $2529.27 in the political account.

7.     Linda Allen and Ruth Stewart reported on the recent TDW Convention. BCDW members who received Star Awards (nominated by our members) were:  Madeleine Dewar, Frances Carnot, Linda Allen, Ruth Stewart, and Barbara Moschner.  They mentioned the other awards.

8.     Judge Stone, chair of the Bylaws Committee, discussed bylaw changes and answered questions.  Additional changes were recommended from the floor and it was determined that these should be brought to the May meeting when the proposed changes are to be voted on. 

9.     Darlene Murnin, chair of the Nominations Committee, explained the nominating process.   Slate:  President:  Ruth Stewart,  Vice President:  Erma Clack,  Treasurer:  Dick Waits, and Secretary:  Barbara Moschner. 

10.  New Business:  Ruth announced that that 5/5 meeting is the BCDW’s opportunity to bring donations of home-baked cookies, water, gift cards for the Warrior & Family Support Center at BAMC. 

11.  Frances provided farewell comments.

12.                         Announcements followed.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Barbara Moschner

Secretary