TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020
6:30PM - VIRTUAL MEETING
Please email quincydems@gmail.com for Zoom Meeting Link.
AGENDA
Welcome
Approval of Monthly Meeting Minutes – November
Approval of Monthly Treasurer’s Report – November
Report of Sub-Committee’s
Scholarship Committee
Affirmative Action/Outreach Committee
Elections Committee
Social Media Committee – affirmation vote for Communication Officer
Event Committee
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New Business
Adjourn
NEXT MEETING – 2nd Tuesday of the month
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th
For Review: November 10, 2020 Quincy * Dems Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2020 - Meeting Minutes
The meeting of the QDCC was called to order by Alicia Gardner, Chair at 6:30 PM. The meeting, due to the pandemic, was conducted via ZOOM.
Secretary’s Report:
The meeting minutes from the October 6, 2020 were approved. Motion made by Mike Berry, Jr, seconded by Nancy DeLisle.
Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer’s Report for October 2020 were approved. Motion made by Dan Haacker and Judy Capobianchi.
Report of Sub-Committees:
Scholarship Committee:
Ideas on how to raise money for the scholarship. Suggested we have a URL to be able to purchase pins through our website.
By-Laws Committee:
Elise Bae, Chair, plans on organizing the committee after the election. She will need volunteers to help.
Affirmative Action/Outreach Committee:
Matthew Goldstein, Chair discussed helping Father Bill’s, last year, on MLK Day, we came together to make sandwiches. This year, due to the pandemic, that will not be an option. It was suggested the QDCC make a donation to Father Bill’s. Ward 3 is gathering socks. Also, Matthew suggested we contact folks who have recently turned 18- to introduce the QDCC and the Democratic party.
Election Committee:
Mike Berry, Chair, reported the stand outs were well attended. Alicia Gardner thanked Mike for all his efforts. The ZOOM Candidates meeting were well attended. Mike suggested we help with the two Democrats in Georgia. Mike is putting together a plan to help the out. The phone banking for Georgia is getting help across the country. You can get more information from the MassDems website at https://massdems.org/takeaction/senate/
Social Media:
John Peterson, Communication Officer, has resigned from the Committee. There was discussion on how to fill this position. It was suggested we add to the By-Laws the protocol to handle someone leaving a position before their term is up. Also discussed was how to address the many duties that come with this position. It was suggested that the duties be divided up as there are a lot for one person. There will be a ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM to discuss how this position will we be organized.
Events Committee:
Nancy DeLisle, Chair, reported the QDCC Breakfast on ZOOM was a success. Video guests include Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General, Kamala Harris, Democratic Nomination for Vice President, Gus Bickford, Massachusetts Democratic Committee Chairman, several local candidates and a nod to the “Covid Heroes”. Also recognized Anne Mahoney, Quincy City Councilor at Large winner of the Dennis F. Ryan Community Award, ending with Joe Biden, Democratic Nomination for President. The entire program ran one hour and a half and can be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2YJTFx5850. A special thank you to everyone who helped put this program together. Also discussed were other ways to raise money for the committee, i.e., a Trivia night, one idea was “Quincy After Dark”
Vice Chair Report:
Melissa Schapero, Vice Chair, reported having merchandise available on our website. This would be our democratic pins, and bumper stickers. Since we can’t have meetings and events where we can sell them, having them available online would be great.
New Business:
The Democratic State Committee is looking to raise money for an inauguration party, a motion was made by Mike Berry and seconded by Alicia Gardner to send $200.00.
It was suggested that we send a card for members who are unwell.
The question of who would be interested in the position Communication Director (the post recently vacated by John Peterson). An email will be sent out to the members to see if anyone is interested.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
Respectfully submitted,
Wini Peterson
QDCC Recording Secretary