BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Framingham Democratic Committee - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Framingham Democratic Committee X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://framinghamdems.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Framingham Democratic Committee REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20240302T232158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T124515Z UID:8289-1712494800-1712503800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:1:00 – 1:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair\n1:05 – 1:10 Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair\n1:10 – 1:15 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\n1:15 – 1:20 Acceptance of Past Minutes – Doug Lawrence/Lori Bornstein – Mar 2\, 2024\n1:20 – 2:00 Election of New Officers: Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales \nReport of the Nominating Committee\nVotes on Officers\nChair\nVice Chair\nTreasurer\nSecretary\nAffirmative Action and Outreach Advisor \n2:00-2:10 Membership Dues – Parwez Wahid \nDiscussion of appropriate amount of dues for Members/Associates\nNOTE: Dues are DUE for the new year starting 1 April 2024 by 30 April 2024 \n● Dues are $20 Member /$15 Associate. You can pay by Act Blue or cash but check is preferred\, to save the $0.79 Act Blue admin fee (to offset the cost of ActBlue\, please increase your donation to $21.00)\n● please mail your 2024 dues to Larry Stoodt at 615 Belknap Road\, Framingham\, MA 01701. \n2:10 – 2:20 Update MetroWest Blue & Beyond: Dave Magnani on Democrats taking action nationally\n2:20 – 2:35 discuss Proposed New Member Introduction Materials – Parwez Wahid\n2:35 – 2:45 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\n2:45– 2:55 Reports from our Legislative Delegation\n2:55 – 3:05 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy \nNominating Signatures Drive Update and Resources Needed – Norma Shulman\nCD5 meeting in Winchester on April 27 to elect DNCC delegates \n3:05 – 3:25 Sub – Committee Reports\nCivics Education – Acting Ch. R. Hooper-Hamersley\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nLocal water sewer discount rate issue – Adam Stenier\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nDiscuss Cuts to City Budget for Environmental Projects\nLink to signable petition: https://form.jotform.com/240865661787168\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw\nBylaw about FDC Public Communications Policy\nMembership – Call for nominations for Associate Members\n3:25 – 3:30 Announcements – from members\, future events\n3:30 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with please\ncontact the Co-Chairs or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any\nneeds that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-50/ LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – McAuliffe\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20240118T145821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T155323Z UID:8245-1709386200-1709395200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Democratic Caucus & Bus. Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual city Democratic caucus to elect delegates for the 2024 state convention. \nTaking place in the Costin Room of the Framingham Public Library\, main branch on Lexington Street. \nRegistration starts at 1:30pm\, call-to-order at 2pm. \nA brief business meeting will follow the conclusion of the caucus. \nFramingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting \n3:00* – 3:05 Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair\n3:05 – 3:15    Approval of Additional Funds for US Constitution Project by Civic Ed Subcommittee\n3:15 – 3:20 Election of Associate Member – 1 Nominee – Grace Snedden\n3:20 – 3:25 Associate Membership – Interested in Joining? Nominations accepted from the floor\n3:25 – 3:30 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc.\n3:30 Adjourn \n*This meeting will be held once the business of the 2024 Framingham Caucus has concluded and may shift to a slightly later time. \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with please contact the Co-Chairs or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Event \nApril Organizing Hybrid Meeting:  SUNDAY\, Apr 7th 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM\nOn Zoom or In-Person\, at McAuliffe Branch Library\, Community Room\, 746 Water St.\, Framingham URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-48/ LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – Main\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20240129T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T042912Z UID:8266-1707663600-1707670800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting\nSunday\, February 11\, 2024 at 3pm – 5:20 PM \nVia Zoom:  \n3:00 – 3:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair \n3:05 – 3:10 Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair \n3:10 – 3:15 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\nApproval of Annual Zoom fee $159.90  \n3:15 – 3:20 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence\nDec 10 2023 Holiday Party\nJan 21 2024 Business Meeting\nJan 28 2024 Special meeting on Legislation Endorsement  \n3:20 – 4:20 Guest Speakers: Swing Blue Alliance\nKatie Murphy\, President\, MA Nurses Assoc – 30min \nSusan Labandibar – 20 Min\nQ&A – 10 min  \n4:20 – 4:30 MetroWest Blue and Beyond Update:\nDave & Nanette Magnani on Democrats taking action nationally.  \n4:30 – 4:40 Reports from City Council\, School Committee  \n4:40 – 4:50 Reports from our Legislative Delegation  \n4:50 – 4:55 Reports from State Dem Committee:\nNorma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy\nJFK Scholarship and Moakley Internship solicitation open  \n4:55 – 5:15 Sub – Committee Reports\nCivics Education – Acting Ch. R. Hooper-Hamersley\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Adam Steiner\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw  \n5:15 – 5:20 Announcements – from members\, future events 5:20 Adjourn \nFuture Events  \nFDC 2024 Caucus  \nFramingham Democrats will caucus on Saturday March 2\, 2024 to elect Framingham’s delegation for this  year’s Democratic State Convention.  \nThe caucus will be held in the Costin Room of the Framingham Public Library\, 49 Lexington Street\,  Framingham.  \nRegistration begins at 1:30pm\, call-to-order at 2pm.  \nAn option to participate remotely will be available.  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with please  contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs  that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\,  and nobody should be facing challenges alone! URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-49/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20240126T183940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T183940Z UID:8259-1706468400-1706472000@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Special Meeting Jan 28 DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Special Meeting to Vote on Advocacy for Specific Legislation \nJanuary 28\, 2023\, 7:00PM    \n  \nZoom Only \n7:00 – 7:05 Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement\n7:05 – 7:55    As requested by the Legislative Subcommittee of the FDC\, a vote of the FDC to authorize that the legislative committee outreach to legislators in support of the following legislation: \n  \n– S.2561 An Act Relative to Archaic Laws (attached)\n– H.3852 An Act Supporting Electrical Load Aggregation Programs in the Commonwealth\n– H3219 An Act Supporting Local Aggregation Programs (attached) \n8:00 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with please contact the Co-Chairs or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/special-meeting-jan-28/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20231130T211429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T145700Z UID:8211-1705849200-1705860000@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:New location on trial basis. \nThe FDC is trying out having its monthly business meetings at a new location: B Sisters Cafe on Rt 9 in Framingham.  This location has been used for the monthly Saturday morning coffee meetups as well as candidate meet-and-greets and canvas staging. \nAddress is 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, Rt 9 eastbound\, opposite Trader Joe’s. \nFramingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting  \nSunday\, January 21 2024 at 3-5PM  \n  \n3:00 – 3:05 Welcome and reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair\n3:05 – 3:10 Prelimnary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair\n3:10 – 3:15 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\n3:15 – 3:20 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – Nov 2023\, December 2023\n3:20 – 3:30 MetroWest Blue and Beyond: Dave Magnani on Democrats taking action nationally\n3:30 – 4:00 Guest Speaker: Alex Bausch\, MASS Dems 2024 elections and NH phone-banking for the Biden write-in campaign.\n4:00 – 4:15 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\n4:15 – 4:25 Reports from our Legislative Delegation\n4:25 – 4:35 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy\n4:35 – 4:55 Sub – Committee Reports\nCivics Education – Acting Ch. R. Hooper-Hamersley – funds for Constitution books for students\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall – Meeting TOMORROW 21 Jan 7PM\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nFramingham Climate Action Plan\nCreating Healthier Communities\nAdding an environmental section to FDC‘s website?\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw\n4:55 – 5:00 Announcements – from members\, future events 5:00 Adjourn \nFuture Events\nNext FDC Business Meeting: Sunday February 18\, 2024 from 3pm to 5pm B Sisters Cafe at 680 Worcester Road in Framingham on Route 9 eastbound across from Walgreens and Trader Joes.  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with please  contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs  that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\,  and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n\n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-47/ LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20231113T151504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T165733Z UID:8194-1702224000-1702231200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:2023 Holiday Party & Bus Meeting DESCRIPTION:FDC annual holiday party. \nBrief business meeting. \nFramingham Democratic Committee\nMinutes:   Special Meeting – Vote on Nominated Associate Members\nDec 10\, 2023 starting at 4:30PM \n AGENDA\n4 Minutes    Welcome & Reading of Mission – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley \n10 Minutes Votes on Acceptance of new Associate Members – Norma Shulman \nCynthia Villanueva \nStephanie Deeley \nKatherine Murphy \nBrandale Randolph \nSamantha McGarry \nHeather Klish  \n  \n5 Minutes – Any brief announcements and / or holiday good wishes \n  \n1 Minute Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Items \nNext FDC Business Meeting:   Sunday January 21\, 2024 from 3pm to 6pm.\nThe location will be B Sisters Cafe at 680 Worcester Road in Framingham\non Route 9 eastbound across from Walgreens and Trader Joes. URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/2023-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Edwards Church\, 39 Edwards Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Meeting,Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230830T190413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T012644Z UID:8122-1701282600-1701289800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting\nNovember 29\, 2023\, 6:30PM\n\nIn Person \nAt Framingham Public Library – Main Branch\n–and –\nVia Zoom (Contact FDC Chair for link info) \n  \n6:30- 6:35PM Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair \n6:35 – 6:40    Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair \n6:40 – 6:50 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \n6:50 – 7:00 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – Special Meeting Oct 2023 and Nov Meeting \n7:00 – 7:30 Election Debrief with Councilor-Elect Leslie White Harvey\, Councilor-Elect Brandon Ward and Councilor Tracey Bryant \n7:30 – 7:40 Update on Framingham Charter Review – Dave Magnani \n7:45 – 7:50 FDC Membership Interest (To join your local democratic party\, just ask) \n\nNominees for Associate Members\n\n7:50 – 8:00 Holiday party update and vote for rental\, ongoing discussion of dates for future FDC Meetings  – Parwez Wahid & Norma Shulman \n8:00 – 8:10 Reports from Mayor’s Office\, City Council\, School Committee \n8:10 – 8:20 Reports from our Legislative Delegation \n8:20 – 8:30 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy \n8:30 – 8:45 Discussion Regarding Subcommittee Membership  \n8:45 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports \nCivics Education – Open\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Adam Steiner\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw \n8:50 – 8:55 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \n9:00 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with please contact the Co-Chairs or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Events \nDecember FDC Holiday Party:  SUNDAY\, Dec 10th 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nIn Person\, at Edwards Hall\, 39 Edwards St.\, Framingham URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-46/ LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – Main\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20231023T140058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T140058Z UID:8171-1700301600-1700305200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Nov Sat Morning Coffee Meetup DESCRIPTION:Taking place on 11/18/23. URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/nov-sat-morning-coffee-meetup/ LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230919T162416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T162416Z UID:8148-1697882400-1697886000@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Sat Morning Coffee Meetup DESCRIPTION:Next informal gathering for October on the 21st again at B.Sisters Cafe. URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/sat-morning-coffee-meetup/ LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230830T190101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T134148Z UID:8120-1697740200-1697747400@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting\nOctober 19\, 2023\, 6:30PM    \nIn Person\nAt McAuliffe Library\n \n(Zoom option available\, contact FDC chair for info) \n6:30- 6:35PM Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair \n6:35 – 6:40    Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair \n6:40 – 6:50 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \n6:50 – 7:00 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – September 2023\, and Special Meeting Oct 2023 \n7:00 – 7:20 Framingham Sustainability Committee and the Framingham Climate Action Plan\, \nPresenter:  Larry Stoodt. \n7:20 – 7:40 Transportation Network Driver Bill of Rights\, a bill enabling basic benefits and unionization of Uber and Lyft.    Presenter:  Jessie Mermell\, President\, DeWit Impact Group \n7:40 – 7:50 FDC Membership Vote (C. Stewart-Morales)  Nomination made in Sept 2023 \n\nNominee for 1 Full Member vacancy:   Brandon Ward\n\n7:50 – 8:00 Discussion of Holiday party\, ongoing discussion of dates for future FDC Meetings\nproposed weekday meetings\n– Parwez Wahid \n8:00 – 8:15 Reports from City Council\, School Committee \n8:15 – 8:25 Reports and requests for assistance from City Fall election candidates \n8:25 – 8:35 Reports from our Legislative Delegation  \n8:35 – 8:45 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy \nSub – Committee Reports\nCivics Education –\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw \n8:45 – 8:50 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \n8:50 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Events:\nNovember FDC Meeting:  WEDNESDAY\, Nov 29th 6:30 PM\nIn Person\, at Costin Room\, Main Library URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-45/ LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – McAuliffe\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20231003T132841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T132841Z UID:8156-1696532400-1696534200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Special Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda:  Special Meeting – Candidate Endorsements\nOctober 5\, 2023 starts at 7:00PM \n(Zoom only – contact chair for Zoom info.) \n4 Minutes    Welcome\, Reading of FDC Mission Statement \n10 Minutes Nominations and Votes to Endorse Local Candidates (eligible under FDC by-laws)  \n\nNominations\nDiscussion\nVotes\n\n1 Minute Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n*AFTER THE BUSINESS MEETING\, DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICE\, IN ATTENDANCE\, ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS OF THE FDC* \nFuture Items\nNext FDC Business Meeting\, Thursday\, October 19\, 2023 at 6:30pm URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/special-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230808T213222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T144558Z UID:8083-1694977200-1694984400@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda: Monthly Business Meeting\nSept 17\, 2023\, 7PM \n7:00-7:05PM Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\, Co-Chair \n7:05 – 7:10    Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\, Co-Chair \n7:10 – 7:15 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \n7:15 – 7:25 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – May 2023\, June 2023\, August 2023 \n7:25 – 8:00 Guest: Framingham Mayor Charles Sisitsky\, Update: Refugees in Framingham\, other matters as time permits \n8:00 – 8:10 Jessie Mermell\, President\, DeWit Impact Group\nJessie will speak on the Transportation Network Driver Bill of Rights\, a bill enabling basic benefits and unionization of Uber and Lyft. \n8:10 – 8:20 Matt Chilliak\, Political Director\, Congressman Seth Moulton’s office\nMatt will speak on a proposal to set aside Add-On Seats for military veterans at future Massachusetts State Democratic Conventions. \n8:20 – 8:30 FDC Member Nominations – Vote to be held at October Meeting (. Stewart-Morales) \n\nNominations for 3 Full Member vacancies\nNominations for Associate Members\n\n8:30 – 8:40 Announcement of future FDC Meetings\, discussion of proposed weekday meetings– Parwez Wahid \n8:40 – 8:50 Reports from City Council\, School Committee \n8:50 – 9:00 Reports from our Legislative Delegation  \n9:00 – 9:05 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy \nUpcoming: State Convention 23rd\, Tsongas Center\, Lowell \nSub – Committee Reports – will be deferred to October \nCivics Education –  \nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall \nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt \nCommunications – Jim Hansen \nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley \nByLaws – Mel Warshaw \n  \n9:05 – 9:10 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \n9:10 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n  \nFuture Events \n  \nMA Dems Convention \nSaturday\, September 23rd \nTsongas Center\, Lowell \n  \n Next FDC Meeting:  THURSDAY\, October 19th\, 202\, 6:30 PM \nIn Person\, at McAuliffe Library \n  \nNovember FDC Meeting:  WEDNESDAY\, Nov 29th 6:30 PM \nIn Person\, at Costin Room\, Main Library \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-44/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230830T191022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T191022Z UID:8124-1694253600-1694257200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Coffee Meetup DESCRIPTION:Monthly informal meet up a B Sisters Cafe. \nDiscussion topics will include the District 9 City Council race. URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/saturday-morning-coffee-meetup-2/ LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230813T155310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T123646Z UID:8092-1693153800-1693161000@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Summer Event DESCRIPTION:Pot-luck gathering hosted by Councilor Adam Steiner. \nDemocratic candidates for Framingham City elections. \nThis is a pot-luck event and members are requested to contribute accordingly. \nNOTE: Please check for weather forecast.  There is no rain date \nFramingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda:  Summer Party and Mini-Business Meeting\nAugust 27\, 2023 starts at 5:00PM \nIN PERSON ONLY at the Home of Councilor Adam Steiner\n43 McAdams Rd.\, Framingham\, MA 01701\n5 Minutes    Welcome\, Agenda Review and Preliminary Remarks  \n– Cesar Stewart-Morales and Executive Committee Members \n2 Minutes Reading of FDC Mission Statement \n5 Minutes Update regarding Committee Vacancies and Proposed Schedule to Fill Positions \n\nAnnouncement of 2 additional open seats\, for a total of 3 open seats.\nThere are currently 2 nominations for the previously announced open seat – Chairs propose to defer vote to October Business Meeting.\nChairs will accept additional nominations at the September Business Meeting and all 3 seats will be filled at the October Business Meeting.\n\n5 Minutes Acceptance of Nominations for full associate members. Any nominees will be voted on at the September Business Meeting. \n5 Minutes Other Member Announcements \n1 Minute Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n*AFTER THE BUSINESS MEETING\, DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICE\, IN ATTENDANCE\, ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS OF THE FDC* \nFuture Items \nNext FDC Business Meeting\, Sunday\, September 17\, 2023 at 7:00pm\nFramingham Preliminary City Election (District 9 only)\, Tuesday\, September 19\, 2023\n2023 Mass Dems State Convention\, Saturday\, September 23\, 2023 URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/summer-event/ LOCATION:Home of Adam Steiner\, 43 McAdams Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting,Party END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230717T153735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T153735Z UID:8053-1692439200-1692442800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Coffee Meetup DESCRIPTION:Next gathering on August 19th. URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/saturday-morning-coffee-meetup/ LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230812T160817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T160817Z UID:8090-1692378000-1692388800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Concert DESCRIPTION:*** FINAL CONCERT FOR 2023 *** \nHelp the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-concert-9/ LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230625T155436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T155436Z UID:8045-1691773200-1691784000@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-6/ LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230625T155312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T155312Z UID:8043-1691168400-1691179200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-5/ LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230625T155058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T155058Z UID:8041-1690563600-1690574400@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-4/ LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230625T154844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154844Z UID:8037-1689915600-1689969600@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-3/ LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230625T154048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154048Z UID:8030-1689415200-1689418800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Sat Morning Coffee Meetups DESCRIPTION:Next gathering is on Saturday July 15th\, 10am. \nB Sisters at 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham. (Rt 9 eastbound). \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/sat-morning-coffee-meetups/ LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:Informal Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230625T154619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154655Z UID:8035-1689354000-1689364800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert-2/ LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230625T154458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T154458Z UID:8033-1688749200-1688760000@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Concert DESCRIPTION:Help the FDC operate its voter registration and information table during the Framingham’s Friday Night Concert on the Green. \nSetup begins at 5:00pm\, pack-up at 7:30pm. \nContact: nbshulman@gmail.com \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-night-concert/ LOCATION:Framingham Centre Common\, Vernon Street and Edgell Road\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, 01701 CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230613T152311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T152311Z UID:8018-1687541400-1687552200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Friday Concert DESCRIPTION:The FDC will operate its regular voter registration and information table at the Framingham Friday Concert on the Green. \nVolunteers are needed for setup\, breakdown and staffing the table during the concert. URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/friday-concert/ CATEGORIES:Concert on the Green END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230613T152018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T152018Z UID:8016-1686996000-1686999600@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Revival of Sat Morning Over Coffee DESCRIPTION:The monthly gathering that used to take place on Saturday per month has been on hiatus for several years with COVID factoring in as well. \nThis is an effort to restart these gatherings which served as a opportunity for informal discussion on topics of interest to FDC members and guests. \nThe upcoming gathering will also provide an opportunity to organize for the Friday concert table that the FDC operates. URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/revival-of-sat-morning-over-coffee/ LOCATION:B Sisters Cafe\, 680 Worcester Road\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230425T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T144342Z UID:7954-1686490200-1686499200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Democratic City Caucus 2023 DESCRIPTION:Caucus to elect Framingham’s delegation to the annual state convention. \nTaking place in the Costin Room. \nRegistration opens at 1:30pm.\nCall-to-Order at 2pm. \nSpecial guest: Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll \n\nShort business meeting follows conclusion of caucus. \nJune 11\, 2023\, following our 2023 Caucus which starts at 1:30PM\nIn Person at the Costin Room\, Framingham Public Library\n49 Lexington St.\, Framingham\, MA 01702 \n5 Minutes    Welcome\, Agenda Review and Preliminary Remarks – Cesar Stewart-Morales\n2 Minutes Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n5 Minutes Nominations for full member vacancy. (Vote will take place at the subsequent business meeting)\n5 Minutes Request for Volunteers for the 2023 Concerts on the Common Planning Group\n5 Minutes Volunteers for the 2023 Summer Planning Group\n1 Minute Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Items\nNext FDC Meeting August 2023\, Date TBA URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/democratic-city-caucus-2023/ LOCATION:Framingham Public Library – Main\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230327T153501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T170011Z UID:7936-1684695600-1684702800@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for May 21st\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n  \n7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n7:05 – 7:10    Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\nSummer Meeting Schedule\n7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\n7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – April 2023\n7:30 – 8:00 Framingham Schools topics:  Book Bans\, Busing & other topics\, followed by Q&A Superintendent Robert A Tremblay\n8:00 – 8:10 FDC Member Election \n\n Nominations for vacancy (second vacancy)\n Vote on nominations made at prior meeting (first vacancy)\n\n8:10 – 8:30 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor\n8:30 – 8:45 Reports from our Legislative Delegation\n8:45 – 8:50 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy\n8:50 – 9:05 Sub – Committee Reports\nCivics Education – Beverly Hugo\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw:  new PR policy bylaw \n9:05 – 9:10 Caucus Update: Parwez Wahid\n9:10 – 9:15 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc.\n9:15 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n  \nFuture Items \n  \nNext FDC Meeting May 21\, 2023 \n Caucus:  June 11\,  2023\, Costin Room\, Framingham Public Library \n  \nFuture Agenda Items \n  \nProject BluePrint – MA Democratic Party  –  (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?) \n  \nMike Festa from AARP – Suggested by Chris Slammer At one if our Meetings I think it would be great to have Mike Festa State Director of AARP be our featured speaker.  Here is The Link to The Speaker Bureau Request Form: \nhttps://www.aarp.org/forms/speakers-bureau-request-form.html?cmp=RDRCT-5c5ae81f-20200402  \n  \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-43/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230327T153316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T130733Z UID:7933-1682276400-1682283600@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for April 23rd\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n  \nVia Zoom: Number will be provided in separate email \n7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n7:05 – 7:10    Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\n7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt\n7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence \, March 2023\n7:30 – 7:45 Earth Month Report – Larry Stoodt\n7:45 – 8:00 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor\n8:00 – 8:15 Reports from our Legislative Delegation\n8:15 – 8:25 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman\, Parwez Wahid\, Kathie McCarthy\n8:25 – 8:50 Sub – Committee Reports     \nCivics Education – Beverly Hugo\nVote on funds for translated Constitution brochures: English\, Espanol\, Portuguese\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall:  First meeting of reconstituted committee\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nCommunications – Jim Hansen\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw:  new PR policy bylaw \n8:50 – 9:00 Caucus: Parwez Wahid \n\nLibrary\, Costin room.  11 June\, 1pm to 5pm\nAppoint a Caucus Committee\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc.\nFDC Member Vacancies – Accept nominations in April\, Vote in May \n9:10 Adjourn \n  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \n  \nFuture Items \nNext Meeting May 11\,  2023 \nFuture Agenda Items \nProject BluePrint – MA Democratic Party  –  (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?) \nMike Festa from AARP – Suggested by Chris Slammer \n  URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-42/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230226T150843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T152944Z UID:7897-1679252400-1679259600@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for March 19\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n7:00 – 7:05 Reading of the Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\n7:05 – 7:10  Welcome and preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales\n7:10 – 7:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt \nRequested Vote:  to pay for dedicated FDC Zoom account:  $99 per year\n \n7:20 – 7:30 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence  \nDecember 2022\nJanuary 2023\nFebruary 2023 \n7:30 – 7:50 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor\n7:50 – 8:15 Other City Issues \nCPC Project Selection process – Tom Mahoney\nMTA Legislative Priorities – Kurt Fusaris \n8:15 – 8:30 Report from our Legislative Delegation\n8:30 – 9:00 Sub – Committee Reports     \nCivics Education – Beverly Hugo\nPossible vote on funds for translated Constitution brochures\nLegislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall\nEnvironmental – Larry Stoodt\nProgramming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley\nByLaws – Mel Warshaw (includes new PR policy) \nSet April/May Meeting Dates – Cesar Stewart-Morales \nApril 23 ?\nMay 21 ? \n9:00 – 9:10 Announcements – from members\, future events\, etc. \nFDC Member Vacancies – Accept nominations in April\, Vote in May \n9:10 Adjourn \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone! \nFuture Items:\nProject BluePrint – MA Democratic Party  –  (Who can arrange a state speaker on this topic?) URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-41/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T202821 CREATED:20230213T175035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T150616Z UID:7881-1677438000-1677445200@framinghamdems.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Framingham Democratic Committee\nAgenda for February 26\, 2023\, 7:00 pm \n7:00 – 7:10 Welcome and preliminary announcements – Mike Hugo  \n7:10 – 7:40 Statements from the Chair  \n7:40 – 7:55 Report of the Executive Committee  \n\nReport of actions taken by Executive Committee – Doug Lawrence \nBylaw revisions proposed by Exec. Committee – Mel Warshaw \n\n7:55 – 8:25 Voting Member Discussion of comments by Chair at City Council – Moderated by Doug  Lawrence  \n8:25 – 8:35 Subcommittee Reports   \n\nCivic Education – Beverly Hugo \nEnvironmental Subcommittee – Larry Stoodt \nOther Subcommittees \n\n8:35 – 8:37 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt  \n8:37 – 8:40 Secretary Report: Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence  \n8:40 – 8:55 Reports from City Council\, School Committee\, and Mayor  \n8:55 – 9:10 Initial Planning for Caucus/Convention\, Chair & State Committee members 9:10 – 9:15 Announcements for the Good of the Order  \n9:15 Adjourn  \nSpecial Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during  this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to  get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to  help you find the help you need\, and nobody should be facing challenges alone!  \nNext Meeting: March 19\, 2023 URL:https://framinghamdems.org/event/business-meeting-40/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR