Framingham Democratic Town Committee

September 19, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Rd, Framingham 01701

MINUTES

1.                  Call to Order: Tom Mahoney, Chair, 6:30pm

2.                  Attendance:

Elsa Avisa, Jerry Desilets, Jeanne Eversley, Linda Fields, Esther Hopkins, Tom Mahoney, Beverly Hugo, Joan Rastani, Norma Shulman, Nandi Varris, Parwez Wahid, Cheryl Tully Stoll, John Stefanini, Christopher Broyles, Stephanie Mercandetti, AdamFreudberg, Steve Joyce, Joan Rastani, Linda Fields, Pam Roberts, Lloyd Kaye, John Stasik, Michael,,Zimmer, Nancy Wallace, Mel Warshaw, Rochelle Sivan, Karen Spilka, Tom Sannicandro, Chris Walsh, Rosalie Cotton, Adam Orden, Suzanne Bump, , Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, Steve Grossman, John Walsh, Kelly Timilty Karen Spilka, Tom Sannicandro, Pam Richardson, John Riordan

3.                  Minutes of June 13, 2010, Approved

4.                  Treasurer’s Report: Beverly Hugo, Accepted  Balance as of 9/16/2010 $2,287

(Change Jeanne Eversley to Full Member)

5.                  Old Business:

a.       Design Letterhead for FDTC – Parwez sent one to Tom Mahoney

b.      Website – Parwez trained Varris, Looking to train others, volunteers?

6.                  New Business:

a.       Charity Fundraising:

• Review… Bikes not Bombs,
• Assist Framingham Families in Shelters by donating non perishables, members bring to meeting

b.      Hospitality Committee: Thanks to Beverly Hugo, Parwez Wahid, and Gerry Desilets who provided the food tonight, Parwez reminds all that the committee will be calling on others to help provide refreshments in subsequent FTDC meetings/events. Thanks also to Farooq Mirza for sizzling hot wings.

c.       Coordinated Campaign motion:

Motion by John Stefanini, Seconded by Parwez Wahid and Accepted by the FDTC membership that:

“The Executive Officers of the FDTC be authorized to spend $1200.00 in coordination with various candidates for Executive Officers and the Democratic Coordinated Campaign to achieve the Committee’s mission to elect Democrats in November.”

7.                  Program –

a.      Campaign /Candidates Remarks

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray, incumbent – “Thanks to Everyone, This is a committee that’s known for its work.”

Steve Grossman, Treasurer candidate – Thanks Framingham, Opponent is the only Republican that supports Question 3

Three things:

• Protect Public Money
• Create Jobs
• Help revitalize small businesses

Suzanne Bump, Auditor candidate – Thanks to Pam  I know what you are going through, “I was a 4 term state rep. but wanted to be a five term.” Losing is a learning experience. I passionately want government to work, Need your financial support which is why “I only brought envelopes”

Norma Shulman– Does a ceremonial change of support from Lake to Bump by putting on Bump’s pin and retiring Lake t-shirt

Cheryl Tully Stoll – Speaks passionately about voting for Democratic ticket and not voting for republican neighbor Mary C.

Kelly Timilty, Gov. Council incumbent

John Walsh, Chairman, State Democratic Party – “Whole election will be won in our community. We need Framingham to take it seriously.”

(For Congressman Markey, incumbent), Mark Gallagher– Thanks to Pam, (Saints- Political Talent)

Karen Spilka, State Senator, incumbent – Thanks to Pam, Congrats to Chris ” I want to be able to call about an issue and get a return call from my elected official. We have the power to prevent takeover by republicans. I need your help.

Tom Sannicandro, State Representative, incumbent – “Thanks to Pam. It’s not an easy job.”   Phone bank Monday Sept. 26^th at 6pm headquarters 630 Worchester Rd.

Chris Walsh, State Representative candidate – Thanks to Pam, Thrilled at the prospect of working with the team,” Only 19% of Framingham registered voters, voted in the primary. “We need to listen to middle class

Pam Richardson, State Representative – “Thanks to those all who worked for me. I will miss working with Tom and Karen, Tom is like my big brother, I will help others get elected.”

Martha Coakley, Attorney General Iincumbent – A representative from her office spoke and said that Martha’s opponent is doing a write in campaign so far 10,000 signatures

John Riordan, Regional Field Organizer, Patrick-Murray Campaign
56 Roland Street, Boston, MA 02129,(978) 460-1575 (c) [[email protected]]

We are working with OFA, and Adam Orden, Sept. 25th Rally Titus Sparrow Park, South End, Take a Patrick/Murray Lawn Sign, only place at homes, not at lots etc. like some are doing. Pablo Maia’s phone bank Weds. nights. Need bilingual people to man telephones for a Tuesday night phone bank.

b.      Ideas for Programming:

• Oct. meeting Pasta Dinner preferably 24^th, suggestion Veteran’s Day tie in make it a media event,  Nov. Victory celebration?,

c.       Organizing for America: Dr. Adam Orden, speaker

30 year resident of Framingham, kids all went to Framingham schools, “Jaw Surgeon” by profession, was involved in election of President Obama, now is OFA Organizer for Natick, Wayland, Framingham.  Message to democrats… OFA’s Agenda is to push forward the agenda of President Barack Obama “Governing is not about saying no to everything. Governing is not rallying against big government. Democrats have nothing to be ashamed about President’s agenda. Look at the amount of Legislation passed, healthcare, education etc” He may not have be able to do everything he wanted to do, but look what he’s up against.”

Local OFA Strategy has changed to putting resources into getting the voters committed to coming out on election day getting Deval Patrick reelected. Toward that effort every Monday night until election eve there is a friendly cell phone bank at Orden’s home( 234 Belnap Rd). Sign up at (mybarackobama.com), also Pablo Maia’s phone bank Wednesday nights. (OFA@jawsurgeon.com) (508-341-9364c)

8. Announcements:

• Parks and Recreation invite to membership to attend Bowditch Park Grand Opening, Dedication October 9^th -11^th Sunday’s cost $5.00, Arlo Guthrie will be performing
• Elsa Aviza will organize Voter Registration Drive, also Elsa introduces young people to committee Josh Aglon, Precinct 17, (email: [email protected], 978-879-7189), Jerrell and Billy
• Washington March One Nation, Oct. 2^nd (Elsa has a ticket to give to someone)
• Linda Fields reappointment Voter Registrar
• John Stefanini Have uncomfortable conversations with neighbors, family and friends. Make it personal

9.      Next Meeting – October

• Vote on open FDTC slot, add Pam Richardson to list for seat

10.  Adjourn – Tom Mahoney

Submitted by P. Nandi Varris, Secretary