Minutes October 22, 2017

Framingham Democratic Town Committee

Heritage Senior Living  747 Water St. Framingham, MA 01701

Meeting Minutes – Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Candidates’ Forum

Call to Order: Chair Beverly Hugo called the meeting to order at 5:34 PM.

1. Announcements:

– Jeanne Bullock recently fell and broke her arm; a get-well card is circulating, so please sign.  Clearly, we will need an interim Hospitality Chair for the next few meetings until Jeanne regains use of her arm.  – We are also seeking a Minority Outreach Chair as our current chair is no longer able to attend meetings on Sunday evenings.

– We will be electing at least one new member of the FDTC in November.

– Beverly requested a moment of silence for Devin Suau, the 6 year-old Framingham boy who died last Friday.(Read more…)

Framingham Democratic Town Committee

Framingham Green 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Meeting Minutes – Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 11:30 AM
Mayoral Forum and Luncheon

Call to Order: Chair Beverly Hugo called the meeting to order at 11:34 AM.

1.Announcements:

Starting today, attendance will be taken using the new badges on lanyards. Attending members will pick up their badges upon entering, and return them to a special basket at the conclusion of the meeting.

2. Attendance: Members: Lori Bornstein, Chris Broyles, Jeanne Bullock, Carmen Chico, Jerry Desilets, Jack Duffy, Patrick Dunne, Adam Freudberg, Beverly Hugo, Michael Hugo, Barbara LeDuc, Jack Lewis, Chris Lorant, Kathie McCarthy, Stephanie Mercandetti, Joan Rastani, Cindy Rubin, Margareth Shepard, Norma Shulman, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Mel Warshaw. Lifetime Members: Phil Ottaviani, John Stefanini. Associate Members: Robert Case, Barbara Fontes, Kurt Fusaris, Cheryl Gordon, Gwendolyn Holbrow, Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley, Ohad Klopman, Nancy Marchand, Ray Marchand, Pam Roberts, Maria Duaime Robinson, Amanda Shepard, Adam Steiner. Guests: Mike Cannon, Keith Delaney, Victor Kross, Pam Richardson, Mike Rossi, Selena Santiago, Emily Scruton, Yvonne Spicer, Dhruba Sen, Priscilla Sousa, Mark Tilden, Nadia Ullman, Joel Winett.

3. June 21, 2017 Minutes: Secretary Barbara LeDuc Approved unanimously.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Margareth Shepard   Approved unanimously

A total income of $565.75 and expenses of 688.22 decreased the 6-11-2017 balance of $2,912.57 to $2,790.10.  Annual dues are now being accepted.

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Framingham Democratic Town Committee

Framingham Green 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA 01701

Meeting Minutes – Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Call to Order: Chair Beverly Hugo called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.

1. Announcements:

Happy Birthday to Chris Lorant! The lanyards and badges for attendance have been ordered and will be here by the next meeting. Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley has some ACLU Freedom Agenda cards. Please fill one out and return it to Rozzie.

2. Attendance: Members: Elsa Aviza, Chris Broyles, Jeanne Bullock, Carmen Chico, Jack Duffy, Patrick Dunne, Linda Fields, Adam Freudberg, Beverly Hugo, Michael Hugo, Barbara LeDuc, Jack Lewis, Chris Lorant, Stephanie Mercandetti, Joan Rastani, Margareth Shepard, Norma Shulman, Jim Stockless, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Parwez Wahid, Mel Warshaw. Lifetime Members: Phil Ottaviani, John Stefanini. Associate Members: Robert Case, Jim DeSimone, Barbara Fontes, Kurt Fusaris, Jim Hansen, Gwendolyn Holbrow, Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley, Ohad Klopman, Douglas Lawrence, Mia Lin, Nancy Marchand, Ray Marchand, Amanda Northrup, Vanessa Poindexter, Summer Shaud, Larry Stoodt. Guests: Robert Cassidy, Brian Dorfman, Setti Warren, Yvonne Spicer, Priscilla Sousa.

3. May 21, 2017 Minutes: Secretary Barbara LeDuc Approved with one abstention.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Margareth Shepard Approved unanimously

A total income of $90.25 and no expenses increased the 5-13-2017 balance of $2,822.32 to $2,912.57.  Annual dues are now being accepted.

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Framingham Democratic Town Committee

Framingham Green 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA 01701

Meeting Minutes – Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM

1. Announcements:

Happy 80th Birthday to Mel Warshaw, Mike Hugo is turning 65, and Chris Walsh’s birthday was yesterday. Please send him a card.

Our charity: #WhyNotDevin. Norma Shulman is accepting donations at the rear of room. Devin & his family are in London, and Devin is having surgery today.  There are green outdoor light bulbs for Devin burning all over US & the world. The bulbs, wristbands, and other items are available from Norma.(Read more…)