FDTC Minutes of September 9, 2012

Framingham Democratic Town Committee

Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA 01701

MINUTES — Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

  1. Call to Order: Chair Tom Mahoney at 7:00 p.m.

 

  1. Attendance:  Members: Elsa Avisa, Carmen Chico, Nancy Coville Wallace, Gerry Desilets, Jack Duffy, Pat Dunne, Jeanne Eversley, Linda Fields, Beverly Hugo, Michael Hugo, Lloyd Kaye, Caraline Levy, Tom Mahoney, Kathy McCarthy, Stephanie Mercandetti, Betty Muto, Ramuel Raagas, Joan Rastani, Norma Shulman, Cheryl Tully Stoll, P. Nandi Varris, ParwezWahid, Chris Walsh, and Mel Warshaw.  Lifetime Members: Ruth Litter.  Associate Members: Jeff Cox, Pam Roberts, and Chris Slammer.  Guests: Sue Bernstein, Rosalie Cotton, Maria Curtatone, Dylan Hayre, Bob Jubinville, Ryanne Olsen, and Sheri L. Thomas.

 

  1. Minutes of May 20, 2012: Secretary Jack Duffy                                                       Approved

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Mel Warshaw                                                Report accepted

Cook book proceeds have reached $3,290, with a balance of over $5,000.  Committee unanimously voted to donate, at Executive Board discretion, $500 to the Obama campaign, $500 for Mass. Dems, and $3,500 to the Coordinated Campaign—all or most of which will likely help finance renting an expanded office at 280 Worcester Road.

 

  1. Coordinated Campaign of Massachusetts: Mel Warshaw emphasized the importance of FDTC members and associate members to volunteer to help with phone banking

 

  1. Obama for America: Sam Nerick discussed the OFA campaign in Massachusetts, which has eleven staffers and a large, expanding cadre of volunteers.

 

  1. Democratic National Convention Highlights: Natick Democratic Town Committee Chair reported on the successful DNC at Charlotte, NC that just ended.

 

  1. Candidate statements: Democratic primary victors Bob Jubinville (for Executive Council) and Maria Curtatone (for Registrar of Deeds) thanked people for their support.  Mel Warshawquestioned a tactic by Maria’s campaign, and Maria responded.  Joan Rastani discussed the petition to form a Charter Commission to modify town government structures.

 

  1. Membership Vacancy: Caraline Levy was nominated and voted Member by acclimation.

 

  1. Update from the Hill: Chris Walsh and Tom Sannicandro presented reports.

 

  1. Chair Report: Next regular meeting: Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Framingham Green [note: since changed to 5:00 p.m. at 280 Worcester Road, Route 9 Eastbound in the Tropic Isle Plaza—the new coordinated campaign office]

 

  1. Adjourn: Chair: Tom Mahoney at 9:00 p.m.

 

                                                             —Respectfully submitted by Jack Duffy, Secretary, FDTC