8th Legislative District Democratic Organization
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2016
I. Call to order
Chair John Christenson called to order the regular meeting of the 8th Legislative District Democratic Organization at 6:22 PM on July 20, 2016 at the Laborers Local 348 Union Hall, 2505 Duportail St., Richland, Washington. At that time, a quorum was not yet present but it was decided to proceed with informational activities until such time that a quorum was assembled. Fernando Aguilar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll call
The following persons were present:
John Christenson, Kendall Miller, Carl Sjostrand, Xander Lih, Skye White, Matt Rutt, Yvonne Aguilar, Matthew Bonomo, Chuck LoPresti, and Regina Speer.
III. Adoption of the Agenda
The proposed agenda was distributed to the body in written form. The proposed agenda was as follows:
A. (6:00 PM) Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Approval of last meeting’s minutes
D. Chair’s Report
E. Treasurer’s Report
F. Motion to fund PCO/Precinct organizing activities from accumulated reserves
G. Nuclear Power Committee Report
H. Next regular meeting on 7/20/16
I. Other New Business
J. Adjournment
The chair accepted amendments to the agenda to include a report from the Endorsements Committee and to correct the next meeting date to August 17.
The revised agenda was as follows:
A. (6:00 PM) Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Approval of last meeting’s minutes
D. Chair’s Report
E. Treasurer’s Report
F. Motion to fund PCO/Precinct organizing activities from accumulated reserves
G. Endorsements Committee Report
H. Nuclear Power Committee Report
I. Next regular meeting on 8/17/16
J. Other New Business
K. Adjournment
The agenda was approved as amended.
IV. Approval of minutes from last meeting
The body was invited to read the printed minutes from the last meeting, held on June 15, that had been distributed. While the minutes were being read at 6:38, a quorum of attendees was attained. The minutes were approved as printed.
V. Chair’s report
a) Information from the Coordinated Campaign.
They have lists of democrats they wish to target in each precinct. These are democrats who have been less active and who the campaign wishes to encourage. Special materials are available from the Coordinated Campaign that PCO’s are asked to provide to these folks.
The Coordinated Campaign announces that Senator Patty Murray will be coming to the Plumbers and Steamfitters Hall on Sunday, July 31st, at 3:00 PM. This is a kickoff to the Coordinated Campaign doorbelling effort. After Patty’s presentation, there will be an activity in which those who wish may go out doorbelling together.
b) Comments about the State Convention
c) 8th LD Precinct Activities
There will be an activity on Saturday the 23rd at 9:00 AM and another 2 weeks later on August 6.
VI. Treasurer’s report
We have a balance of $2164.22. Of that balance, $447 are contributions for this year.
VII. Motion to fund PCO/Precinct organizing activities from accumulated reserves
Chuck LoPresti moved as follows:
That the 8th LDDO be authorized to expend $400 out of accumulated reserves for PCO/Precinct organizing activities including the printing of fliers for doorbelling and the rental of the Laborers Hall for two meetings to be held within the next month.
Motion was seconded.
Some amendments were discussed. Chuck accepted these proposed amendments as friendly amendments. The motion as revised with friendly amendments read as follows:
That the 8th LDDO be authorized to expend up to $400 out of accumulated reserves for PCO/Precinct organizing activities including the printing of fliers for doorbelling, one of which will be a list of endorsed candidates; bottled water; and the rental of the Laborers Hall for two meetings to be held within the next month.
After some discussion, the previous question was called. The motion to end debate carried. The main motion carried as well.
VIII. Endorsements Committee Report
The 8th LDDO will not endorse anyone else until the Primary election is complete. After that we will blanket endorse any Democratic candidates who are not opposed by another Democratic candidate in the General election. If more than one Democrat make it through to the General for a given office, we will ask both candidates to provide a presentation or document upon which the committee will make an endorsement recommendation to the body. The main business of the next meeting will be on endorsements of candidates and initiatives for the General election.
IX. Nuclear Power Committee Report
Given the shortage of time, the Nuclear Power Committee deferred its report to the BCDCC meeting which follows.
X. Adjournment
Kendall Miller moved to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Minutes submitted by: Kendall Miller substituting for Kate Moran
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