Vice-President Lynn Cattin called the meeting to order at 7:02 and led members
in the salute to the flag.
Cattin introduced Scott Shine who gave background information about the extensive
educational and professional qualifications of Jay McGovern, who is candidate
for running as Representative to Congress for District 4 to replace Ander Crenshaw.
McGovern gave his plans for solving three important issues: economy, safety,
and restoring the respect for America. He answered questions about government
problems at the local, state, and national levels.
Dave Smith gave an update on his campaign status and asked that anyone who
has not done so sign his petitions. Avia Jones announced that Larry Jones is
running for Florida State Representative from District 19.
Virginia Benoit introduced and welcomed new member Steve Blaszal and guests
John Dean, Adam Franciscus, Brittany Franciscus, Jay McGovern, Austin Monroe,
Stan Porter, Frederick Tripp, Gini Tripp, Ben Weaver and Katie Williams.
Cattin discussed the volunteer opportunities to phone bank at the DCDEC office
and stated she would like to hear from those willing to make up a beaches phone
bank team.
Virginia Benoit moved, Shirley King seconded the motion that the minutes
of the March 18, 2008 be accepted, and the motion passed without objection.
Shirley
King gave a treasurer’s report of a $1943.33 balance at the end of March
and a current balance of $1851.48 after memberships received and bills paid.
A motion to accept the treasurer’s report passed unanimously.
Committee Reports:
• Hospitality: Ted Seman thanked all those who brought food for the covered
dish dinner and announced raffle for stainless steel utility set and sale
of t-shirts
and bumper stickers.
• Fund Raising: Virginia Benoit announced a June 21 Rummage Sale, location
to be announced.
• Membership: Diana Townsend awarded a bottle of wine to Frances Wiggins
for the most new members recruited.
• Publicity: Lynn Cattin thanked those who picked up 150 pounds of trash
in the A1A Clean-Up event.
• Truth Squad: Jeff Bertsch discussed articles by Teddy Dawson and Peyton
Hopkins to be placed for publication.
• Candidate Support: Lynn Cattin reminded members that we still need committeemen
and committeewomen for precincts and the necessary paperwork to be
elected. Shirley King is available tonight to notarize application forms.
Old Business:
Gratitude was expressed to Billee Bussard for all her work on the newsletter
and for taking over this month’s newsletter while Susan Collins is
traveling.
Members were reminded to let Cattin know if they would like to receive the
newsletter by e-mail, saving paper and expense for the BDC.
New Business:
Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts, from 10 AN – 6 PM, for the
May 17, 2008 “Dancing in the Street” festival in Atlantic Beach.
Deborah Courtney announced the June 28 DWIN Silent Auction at the Union Hall
on Liberty Street and encouraged members to offer units of service as well
as items. The last similar event raised $8,000.
Cattin announced a Candidate Forum and Fundraiser Barbeque at her home June
14, 2008, will give details at the next meeting and encouraged members to car
pool due to limited parking space.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Frances K. Wiggins, Recording Secretary
