Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA 01701

MINUTES — May, 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

1.    Call to Order: Chair Tom Mahoney at 7:10 p.m.

2.   Attendance: Members: Elsa Avisa, Carmen Chico, Jack Duffy, Beverly Hugo, Michael Hugo, Stephan Joyce, Lloyd Kaye, Tom Mahoney, Kathie McCarthy, Farooq Mirza, Betty Muto, Joan Rastani, Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Chris Walsh, and Mel Warshaw.  Associate Members: Christopher Broyles, Caraline Levy.  Guests: Kristina F. Bigdeli, Sheriff Koutoujian,Shaun Murphy, Ryanne Olsen, Darlene Quarles, Tsoken Sarian, and Dhruba Sen,

3.   Minutes of April 22, 2012: Secretary Jack Duffy:                            Approved with correction

4.   Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Mel Warshaw: current balance: $3,046.65

                                                                                                                      Interim report accepted

5.   Program: State Convention June 2^nd in Springfield

• Delegate Training: discussed by Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman instead of Sue Kennedy                                                                                                                                

6.   Candidate Forum: three tough, critical campaigns were discussed:

• Kristina Bigdeli, Field Director for OFA (Obama for America) gave a strategic presentation, and Dhruba Sen passed out some materials for the Framingham effort
• Ryanne Olsen, speaking for state Representative Tom Sannicandro (who represents Precincts 8, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 18—and who has a Republican opponent this year with resources), invited us to volunteer at Tom’s office (which he shares with Elizabeth Warren’s campaign) at 280 Worcester Road
• Norma Shulman updated us on Elizabeth Warren’s campaign for U.S. Senate against Republican Scott Brown, which could determine critical control of the Senate

7.   Unfinished Business: Chair Tom Mahoney

• Cook Book update: Beverly Hugo provided a promising update on the amazing effort, involving members of our Committee, to prepare our unique Democratic cook book, to be ready for distribution at the 2012 Democratic State Convention at Springfield in early June

8.   New Business:

• Audit Committee: Elsa Avisa and Nancy Coville Wallace are serving
• Member Accountability: Parwez deferred until September meeting
• Opening (1) on Committee: vote on 9/9/2912; so far, two persons have expressed interest
• Registrars of voters: Linda Fields, Joan Rastani, and Jack Duffy were placed in nomination by the committee for 1 position as Registrar of Voters.  Their names will be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for a 3 year appointment.
• Norma Shulman mentioned published list of donors
• Jack Duffy mentioned members whose hard work and efforts should be acknowledged

9.   Announcements: Chair: Tom Mahoney: At the next FDTC meeting, a de-briefing on the annual Democratic State Convention (in June) will be provided for all delegates & alternates

10. Next Regular Meeting: Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Framingham Green

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

                                                             —Respectfully submitted by Jack Duffy, Secretary, FDTC

Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA 01701

MINUTES — April, 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

1.    Call to Order: Chair: Tom Mahoney at 7:10 p.m.

2.   Attendance: Members: Elsa Avisa, Carmen Chico, Jack Duffy, Pat Dunne, Jeanne Eversley,Michael Hugo, Lloyd Kaye, Tom Mahoney, Kathy McCarthy, Ramuel Raagas, Pam Roberts, Norma Shulman, P. Nandi Varris, Parwez Wahid, and Mel Warshaw.  Associate Members: Christopher Broyles and Jeff Cox.  Guests: Margo Capparelli, Carol Coakley, Kate Donaghue, Leo Kane, Darlene Quarles, Lee Anne Wallach, and Tom Wittbrodt.

3.   Minutes of March 3, 2012: Secretary P. Nandi Varris:                     Approved with correction

4.   Treasurer’s Report: Mel Warshaw:                                      Deferred (books not yet passed)

5.   Unfinished Business: Chair: Tom Mahoney

• Cook Book update: meeting to help, at Nevins Hall, Thursday, 4/26 at 6 p.m.
• Community Support Project for next month
• condolence card to Jerry Desilets on passing of his brother, Tom Desilets
• condolence card to Clair Freil on passing of Mary Freil (longtime FDTC member, Library Trustee, etc.)
• FDTC gave a card and gift to Pam Roberts, former Secretary and longtime FDTC member, who is moving out of state

6.   Program: Movie Night: Norma Shulman: Attendees watched and discussed Koch Brothers Exposed (just released)

7.   Announcements: Chair: Tom Mahoney: At the next FDTC meeting, a briefing on the annual Democratic State Convention (in June) will be provided for all delegates & alternates

8.   Next Regular Meeting: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Framingham Green

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

                                                             —Respectfully submitted by Jack Duffy, Secretary, FDTC