Framingham Democratic Town Committee

November 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Rd, Framingham 01701

MINUTES

1. Call to Order: 7:15pm , Tom Mahoney, Chair
2. Attendance: Elsa Aviza Jerry Desilets Rosalie Cotton, Esther Hopkins, Betty Muto, Tom Mahoney. Beverly Hugo, Joan Rastani, Parwez Wahid, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Norma Shulman, Pam Roberts, Jeanne Eversley, Mel Warshaw, Chris Walsh, Courtney Elgart,  Kathie McCarthy, Nandi Varris
3. Minutes of Oct. 17, 2010                                                       Approved
4. Treasurer’s Report: Beverly Hugo, Treasurer

• Balance as of 11/19/10: $1999.36
• Checking different banks; Middlesex Savings Bank, Framingham Municipal Credit Union, Framingham Cooperative Bank, (discussion: should  not have to pay monthly fees)
• Treasurer’s Report:                                                       Approved
• Congratulations to Chris Walsh, Common Denominators: relationships effect change, “Chairs aren’t the biggest things” “Important to listen to Mike Savage” Resigned from Elder Affairs cabinet position because he was “misled about the position” “It’s not enough to be right, you need enough votes” Significant change in the House although GOP influence is almost nil in MA. Roll to come up with most extreme amendments/laws, “Spot voting” Tim Cahill run helped us, ticket splitting, republicans gained through serious anti incumbent vote

5. Motion to let Guest Speaker talk next.                                       Approved
6. Program: Guest Speaker Mike Festa, former State Representative, President, Caroll Center for the Blind 770 Centre St, Newton 02458, http://www.carroll.org/

Esther Hopkins said. “We won because we had great candidates.”

Cheryl Tully Stoll said, “It helped us a lot that we took the high road. “

Someone said, “In an environment that destroys the candidate, how do you govern?”

Chris Walsh said, “It was tuned by thee grassroots effort.”

7. Unfinished Business: Beverly gave a list of things which would not be acceptable in shelters which she will get copies of for FDTC, such as; no products needing refrigeration, also there are special rules for elders. Beverly is still doing the research.
8. New Business:
   • Bravo to all GOTV Volunteers, Special thanks to Norma, Norma said there were 181 volunteers in the 6^th and 7^th Districts, Elsa Aviza did an outstanding job in Precinct 17 which had 6x the turn out, Thanks to Courtney,
   • Congrats to Sen. Karen Spilka and Rep. Tom Sannicandro who couldn’t be here (Tom’s email read), Congratulations to Chris Walsh who is present
   • Test Our Recipes, January 9^th 2011, 5pm will be held at the Framingham Green
   • Bring donations to holiday party Dec 12^th  for Pathways Shelter, Full sized products, Shampoo Conditioner, Deodorant, Soap, Pampers
9. Announcements:

Evening Drop In for Pam Richardson, Possibly Jan 10^th, 6:30 to 9:30pm,

• Annie’s Bookstore, seats 30, need volunteers to decorate,
• Call Pam to check dates

Sat Nov. 20^th Saturday Morning Over Coffee returns 10 am Panache

Eagles Thanksgiving dinner

• Cranberry Sauce collection, Volunteers needed for Wednesday Food Preparation/set up, 4pm  and Thursday, Driving and Serving 12 -6pm, contact Cheryl by email to give hoours of volunteering, Cheryl will be assisting with setting up a 501c3 for the Eagles Foundation for next year

10. Next Meeting – Dec. 12th  Holiday Party 2:00 pm set up, 3:00 pm -5:30 pm Hospitality Committee will be contacting membership for volunteers
11. Adjourn – Tom Mahoney, Chair 9:01pm

Submitted by P. Nandi Varris, Secretary

Framingham Democratic Town Committee

October 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Rd, Framingham 01701

MINUTES

1. Call to Order: 7:15pm , Tom Mahoney, Chair
2. Attendance: Elsa Aviza Jerry Desilets Rosalie Cotton, Linda Tom Mahoney. Beverly Hugo, Joan Rastani, Parwez Wahid, Norma Shulman, Pam Roberts, Jeanne Eversley,Lloyd Kaye, Mel Warshaw, Chris Walsh, Michael Radner, Courtney Elgart, Linsay Garces, DhrubaSen, Svetlana Chervonaya, Terene Micciche, Sarah Micciche, Kathie McCarthy, Nandi Varris
3. Minutes of Sept. 19, 2010, Approved
4. Treasurer’s Report: Beverly Hugo, Tabled until next meeting because Treasurer is in the process of updating accounting system
5. Unfinished Business: Beverly gave a list of things which would not be acceptable in shelters which she will get copies of for FDTC, such as; no products needing refrigeration, also there are special rules for elders. Beverly is still doing the research.
6. New Business:
   • Rosalie: Went to rally and it really was great. We need to get the message out, How Good Massachusetts is. She suggested a letter writing campaign with different people writing to different papers. Executive Committee will assist by looking over letters.
   • Cookbook idea: Decided to do the cookbook and have it ready for sale at the MA State Convention, Beverly volunteered to organize this project. Will draft and send out letters. Talk about asking Gov. Patrick for a recipe.
   • Talk that one of the meetings be a test kitchen
7. Program – Get Out to Vote: Norma Shulman

• Norma is the head of the 7th Middlesex District for GOTV (Adam for 6th )
• New system which will allow poll checkers (volunteers needed) to eliminate all those who have voted. Also needed are Precinct Captains and canvass volunteers who will go out to voter’s homes.
• Monday before election, please volunteer to be door hangers. Sign up for lawn signs.
• Courtney asked FDTC to pay for the rental of the Framingham Village Hall as FDTC’s contribution to an official victory party for Spilka, Sannicandro and Walsh. There was some discussion about cost and whether or not there would be Election Coverage on screen. Norma wanted to be sure that there was National coverage available; Chris Walsh said that he was taking care of the media stuff.
• Voted to pay $400.00 towards the victory party on the night of the election
• Tom Sannicandro: Bald Means Business Motor Cycle Rally Oct. 23rd 1-3, Jimmy Tingle Fundraiser O’Connell’s Pub 3-6
• Oct 24th, Rally with Rep. Markey, Gov. Patrick etc
• Official Position on 3 Ballot Questions, NO, NO, NO
• Workshop on Federal and Military Spending for Vets and families 2-4p Vernon St.
• Vacancy for DSC, male seat letter of intent by Oct. 22
• League of Women Voters: Oct 18^th Ablondi Room Memorial Bldg, 3 Ballot Question, will be cablecast.
• FTDC exempt from OML, Tom

8. Election Night Victory Celebration

9. Announcements:

10. Next Meeting – Nov. 14th
11. Adjourn – Tom Mahoney, Chair 8:45

Submitted by P. Nandi Varris, Secretary