Camden County Republican Party
Meeting Minutes from April 18, 2018
Call to Order: Chairman Rachel Baldwin at 7:00 p.m.
Prayer and Pledge: Pledge led by Ellis Davis and prayer led by Rachel Baldwin
Roll Call of Members: Julie Stacks, Rachel Baldwin, Patricia Viellenave, Sharon Viellenave, Bobby Bryant, Col. Frizzell, Carla and Ellis Davis, Jim Burnham, Cindy Walters, Mike Harris, Jeremy Spencer & Wife, Gary Faraone, Jim Stein, John Steele, James Stacy
Visitors: Mrs. Bobby Bryant, Jason Spencer, Mike Reinas, Christy Raney, Dawn Grey, Melissa Welsh, Mark Paden, Will Ivy, Bryson Morrison, Charles Davis, Senator/Candidate Josh McKoon
Minutes: A motion to dispense the reading of the minutes was made by Jim Burnham , a second was made by Col. Frizzell. The motion passed.
Treasurers Report: In Ginna’s absence, Rachel reported the current balance of $4667.09. Two outstanding checks to First Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Seleta $100 and the Eagles Club $273.00. A motion to approve and pass the Treasurers report was made by Sharon Viellenave and second by Patricia Viellenave, the motion passed to accept the treasurers report.
Old Business:
--Follow up on the FAA Hearing event held April 11th and 12th. Opposition for the Spaceport to come to the county was approximately 2-1 with most opposition representing Cumberland and Little Cumberland property owners. You can direct individual comments to Stacy M. Zee, Environmental Specialist, FAA to faacamdenspaceporteis@leidos.com. Or mail to Ms. Stacy M. Zee, Environmental Sepcialist; FAA; c/o Leido, 2109 Air Park Road SE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The deadline has been extended to June 18th.
--Meeting Location discussed again. The PSA can only commit for May at this time. Also, need to find out if there is a fee for using that facility. Sheriff’s Substation was mentioned, we would all be safe, but Rachel said it was dreary and small. The primary objective for new meeting space is to accommodate table and chairs for precinct teams to collaborate and work on precinct lists and projects as well as room to grow more members to do the work of the party. Access to flat screen or display is also desirable. We will meet at the Best Western for May, the discussion was tabled until next month.
--Grits n Bits tentative dates: all on Saturday mornings: May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 2018. We are hoping that there will be a forum with Jason Spencer, Incumbent and Steven Sainz for the House Representative, District 180. More news to follow with regards to that.
New Business:
--We had a nice evening with the Guest Speaker, Josh McKoon running for Secretary of State. Spoke key points on Job creation and voter integrity, reducing over-regulating numerous professional licenses.
--Rachel talked about assigning duties to Precinct Chairs, and has a list of duties for each precinct, as well as a precinct assignment agenda. Motion to accept the assignment agenda made by Rachel was made by Jim Burnham and was seconded by Mike Harris to accept this as a rough draft to set-up and organize and put on calendars, it passed. It was then mentioned to put the annual dinner and conventions on this agenda. A motion to accept the Chairs duties was made by Rachel Baldwin and a second by John Steele, it passed to accept this list.
--Participation in Cities Day: 4/20 @ noon to 4/21 @ noon, join the Teen Republicans at Scrubby Bluff Road.
--Jeremy spoke about setting another Facebook page to advertise the Party. The current page is limited and doesn’t have the reach that Jeremy can help the Party find with a new page on Facebook. A motion to create and generate made by Mike Harris and 2nd was Sharon Viellenave, motion passed. Motion to close current Facebook page with in 30-45 of the opening of the new page was opposed. So then Jason Spencer pointed out that it would be better to close old page after the November elections. The motion to accept that was made by Jim Burnham and a 2nd by Cindy Walters, motion passed.
--The scholarship committee was looking to add one more member. Mike Harris volunteered to help out, with Col. Frizzell and Rachel Baldwin.
Teen Republican Spotlight:
Ellis and Bryson came loaded with information regarding their meeting this month on April 10, 2018. Mr. Jonathan Simpson spoke and talked about the Spaceport Camden project and what it would mean. He helped the Teen Republicans write a resolution to support the Spaceport. When voted on, it passed 25 to 1. Outstanding!!
Good of the Party
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Col. Frizzell at 8:49 p.m., we adjourned!
Dates to remember:
April 27 & 28 -- Woodbine Crawfish Festival
June 18 – FAA deadline for public comments regarding the Spaceport
May 14 – Early voting begins from 9am – 5pm at specific polling locations
May 22 – Primary Elections
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