Minutes from Jefferson County Democrats Central Committee Meeting
May 23, 2024
Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room
Present: Holly Moore, Hattie Peck, Carol Carlson, Torrey Witherspoon, Rosie Witherspoon,
Susie Drish, Helen, Torrey Witherspoon, Rosie Witherspoon, Jim Davis, Lorene
Smith, Cody Bauer, Amanda Cousins,
Guests: Sallee Haerr
Bob Ferguson
David Goodman
Cheryl Fusco Johnson
Jewel McDonald
Kurt Kleinschnitz
Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm
Quorum Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Unfinished business
Scholarship was awarded to Brianna Steel
600$ will be sent to her early August
100$ went to last recipient of scholarship award who did not receive the correct amount
New business
Treasury report
Torrey presented the projected budget for the year.
Discussed the outstanding secretary position and to vote on the next meeting.
Our next meeting set for June 20, 2024 at 6:30pm at the library meeting room.
Discussion to assemble Communications committee to design and plan the mailers. agreement to create a communication committee.
Discussion for nominating rural appointments to central committee.
Second to nominate Linda’s appointment and discussion to appoint county parties representatives for central committee. Encouraging all committee members to nominate people for the open seats on the committee for next meeting.
Discussion on headquarters: where to have a headquarters, benefits of headquarters. Agreement that visibility on the square is essential. Holly proposes specific fundraising for a headquarters, with Central Committee potentially paying a percentage of rent for September October November. Discussion was tabled for next meeting.
Fundraising committee established
Susie Drish is head, Lorene Smith, Helen Raymond, and Torrey Witherspoon
Communications committee member selection are tabled until Secretary is decided next meeting.