Framingham Democratic Committee

Business Meeting
2020-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee

Agenda for May 17, 2020 Meeting
Zoom Conference
For meeting connection contact FDC Chair

7:00 – 7:10 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo

7:10 – 7:25 Reports from Mayor, City Council & School Committee
7:25 – 7:28 Secretary’s Report – Minutes of April 5, 2020 Reorg/Business Meeting – Robert Case, Secretary
7:28 – 7:30 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt – Annual Dues are due.
7:25 – 7:35 Candidates & Campaigns
7:35 – 7:45 Report from our House Delegation, discussion of current issues and challenges
7:45 – 8:20 Featured Program, Senate President Karen Spilka, joined by State Reps for a group Q&A session
8:20 – 8:45 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Gwen Holbrow/Jim Hansen
Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt
Legislative – Kurt Fusaris/Barb LeDuc

Programming & Charity – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley

8:45 – 8:50 Reports of Grass Roots Organizations

Report on Organizing Corps 2020 – Mike Hugo & David Magnani

Report on Progressive Framingham/MetroWest – Beverly Hugo

8:50 – 8:52 Election of Associate Member – Christopher Lorant
8:52 – 8:55 Election of Member to Fill Vacant Seat
8:55 – 9:00 State Committee Report – Parwez Wahid

Massachusetts Democratic State Convention – Parwez Wahid
Democratic National Convention – Norma Shulman

State Committee Report

9:00 Member comments
9:10 Adjourn
Special 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 Committee has many well placed members who are always happy to answer the call to action, and we would be honored to render discreet aid to anyone in need, to the best of our abilities.
NEXT MEETING: JUNE 28TH AT 7:00 PM

Social Media Workshop
2020-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Workshop on using social media
The Framingham Democratic Committee will conduct a workshop for members on using social media (facebook, twitter etc).
The aim is to give new users on account creation and to give existing users how to use social media to increase the Framingham Democratic Committee’s presence by sharing posts, pictures, news articles, etc.
A member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee will conduct the workshop.
This is not a business meeting of the FDC, there is no quorum requirement.
All attending are encouraged to bring their own laptop, mobile devices etc.

Business Meeting
2020-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Town Committee
April 5, 2020, 7:00p.m.
ZOOM CONFERENCE
https://zoom.us/j/106662896?pwd=[REDACTED]
Call-in No. (929) 205-6099 Meeting Code:106662896#
7:00 – 7:10 Welcome and Announcements-Beverly Hugo, Chair
7:10 – 7:30 News from Capitol Hill and the State House – Federal and State Legislators in attendance.
7:30 – 7:40 City of Framingham Updates – Mayor Yvonne Spicer, City Council, School Committee
7:40 – 7:45 Candidates and Campaigns
7:45 – 7:47 Secretary’s Report – Barbara Fontes, Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2020 (March meeting
was a caucus, no business meeting)
7:47 – 7:50 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt, Approval of Consolidated Report and discussion of dues
7:50 – 8:00 Committee Reports:
1. Affirmative Action and Outreach – Margareth Shepard
2. Civics Education – Beverly Hugo
3. Communication – Michael Hugo
4. Hospitality – Rozzie Hooper Hamersley
5. Legislative and Advocacy – Kurt Fusaris
6. Nominating – Mel Warshaw
8:05 – 8:30 Election of Officers for 2018 – 2020
8:30 – 8:40 State Committee Updates, including convention advisory – Parwez Wahid
8:50 – 9:00 New Business
1. Progressive Framingham
2. OC2020
3. Recurring Donations
4. Intro of New Members – priorities and ideas
5. Membership update, vacancies, new associate members
9:00 Adjournment
Join us for our Social Media Presentation on April 26 th ! We will have a zoom presentation
of how to participate in campaigns through social media and will have presentations on
how to get the most out of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram from a distinguished panel
of younger and smarter people than the rest of us!! More info to follow.
Next Business Meeting: May 17, 2020, at 7:00 PM, location to be determined!

Democratic Caucus 2020
2020-03-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Framingham High School, 115 A Street, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Election of Framingham’s delegation to the 2020 Democratic State Convention.
Registration opens 1:00pm
Call-to-Order 2:00pm
Close of registration 2:15pm

Business Meeting
2020-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for February 9, 2020 Meeting
136 Maynard Road (Please Park at 1071 Worcester Road, Rt. 9W)

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Beverly Hugo
7:05 – 7:15 Reports from Capitol Hill and the State House – Legislators in attendance
7:15 – 7:20 Reports from Mayor, City Council & School Committee
7:20 – 7:23 Secretary’s Report – Minutes of 10/20/19 Business Meeting – Barbara Fontes, Secretary
7:23 – 7:25 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt – Annual Dues are due.
7:25 – 7:50 Candidates & Campaigns
7:50 – 8:15 Program on Progressive Massachusetts, Framingham Participation – John P. Kirk, Needham
8:15 – 8:40 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Mike Hugo
Civics Education – Appointment of Convener
Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt
Hospitality – Amanda Northrop
Legislative – Kurt Fusaris /Barb LeDuc

Programming & Charity – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley

8:40 – 8:45 Report on Organizing Corps 2020
8:45 – 9:00 Discussion of upcoming events

Caucus

Sunday March 8, 2020, Costin Room, Framingham Library, Doors open 1:00, Caucus begins promptly at 2:00

Annual Meeting & Reorganization

April 5, 2020

Massachusetts Democratic State Convention

May 29th & 30th, Tsongas Arena, Lowell

Democratic National Convention

July 13 – 16th, Milwaukee, WI

State Committee Report

9:00 Adjourn
Our gratitude for your contributions to our refreshment table!
Thank you for attending our meeting & furthering the principles of the Democratic Party!

Debate Watch Party
2020-01-14 20:30 - 23:00 | Massachusetts
Debate Watch Party
The Framingham Democratic Committee invites you to a debate watch party for the 7th Democratic primary presidential debate.
All attending are requested to bring food and or beverage to share.

Business Meeting
2020-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for January 12, 2020 Meeting
136 Maynard Road (Please Park at 1071 Worcester Road, Rt. 9W)

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Beverly Hugo
7:05 – 7:15 Reports from Capitol Hill and the State House – Legislators in attendance
7:15 – 7:20 Reports from Mayor, City Council & School Committee
7:20 – 7:23 Secretary’s Report – Minutes of 10/20/19 Business Meeting – Barbara Fontes, Secretary
7:23 – 7:25 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt – Annual Dues are due. Associate Members are reminded that their names will be dropped from our membership if dues are not paid or otherwise discussed with the Treasurer
7:25 – 7:35 Candidates & Campaigns
7:35 – 8:05 Program on Environmental Bills & Initiatives at the State House – Rep. Maria Duaime Robinson
8:05 – 8:25 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Mike Hugo
Civics Education – Appointment of Convener
Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt
Hospitality – Amanda Northrop
Legislative – Kurt Fusaris /Barb LeDuc

Programming & Charity – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley

8:25 – 8:30 Report on Organizing Corps 2020
8:30 – 9:00 Discussion of upcoming events

Caucus

Sunday March 8, 2020, Costin Room, Framingham Library, Time TBA

Annual Meeting & Reorganization

April 5, 2020

Massachusetts Democratic State Convention

May 29th & 30th, Tsongas Arena, Lowell

Democratic National Convention

July 13 – 16th, Milwaukee, WI

9:00 Adjourn
Our gratitude for your contributions to our refreshment table!
Thank you for attending our meeting & furthering the principles of the Democratic Party!

Reception For Organizing Corps 2020
2019-12-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Home of Karen Spilka, 18 Rome Way, Ashland, MA, United States
MetroWest OC 2020 is the local chapter of Organizing Corps 2020, which is a ground-Game strategy which will leverage the upswell in youth volunteer enthusiasm and voter engagement. Our strategy is to place diverse canvassers in their own diverse neighborhoods to talk to their friends, neighbors, families and likely voters of similar diverse background, and to encourage them to get out and vote for the Democratic candidate.
Special Guests: (Fmr) Gov. Michael Dukakis & Founder of OC2020, Meg Ansara
Donate On-Line: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mwoc2020

AG Webinar on Workers' Rights
2019-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Massachusetts
Workers’ Rights Webinar Presentation
Register Here: https://workers-rights.eventbrite.com

Holiday Party
2019-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Massachusetts
Celebrate the 2019 holiday season with the Framingham Democratic Committee.

AG Webinar on Retail Rights and Identity Theft
2019-11-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Massachusetts
Retail Rights and Identity Theft Presentation
Register Here: https://retailandidtheft.eventbrite.com

Framingham City Election 2019
2019-11-05 07:00 - 20:00 | Massachusetts
City election for Framingham 2019
Polls open 7am to 8pm.

Business Meeting
2019-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda for November 3, 2019 Meeting
136 Maynard Road (Please Park at 1071 Worcester Road, Rt. 9W)
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Beverly Hugo
7:05 – 8:00 School Committee Candidate’s Program – Co-Sponsored by MetroWest Daily News and FDC

Co-moderators, Anne Brennan Editor in Chief, MetroWest Daily News, and Jake Oliveira, National School Boards Association, Board of Directors

7:05 – 7:17 6 Unopposed Candidates get 3-minute introduction
7:17 – 8:30 3 Challenged races will debate by district: 4 Questions each, plus 2-minute closing
8:30 – 8:35 Reports from Capitol Hill and the State House – Legislators in attendance
8:35 – 8:40 Reports from City Council
8:40 – 8:43 Secretary’s Report – Minutes of 9/8/19 Business Meeting – Barb Fontes
8:43 – 8:45 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt – Annual Dues are due. Associate Members are reminded that their names will be dropped from our membership if dues are not paid or otherwise discussed with the Treasurer.
8:45 – 8:55 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Bylaws – Mel Warshaw
Communications – Mike Hugo
Civics Education – Appointment of Convener
Hospitality – Amanda Northrop
Legislative – Kurt Fusaris /Barb LeDuc
Programming & Charity – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley

8:55 – 9:00 Final Discussion of FDC Membership Ballot Grouping
9:00 Adjourn
Our gratitude for your contributions to our refreshment table!
Thank you for attending our meeting & furthering the principles of the Democratic Party!

AG Webinar on Competitive Electric Supply
2019-10-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Massachusetts
Competitive Electric Supply Webinar Presentation
Register Here: https://compelecsupply.eventbrite.com

Business Meeting
2019-10-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee – Agenda for October 20, 2019 Meeting
136 Maynard Road (Please Park at 1071 Worcester Road, Rt. 9W)
7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Beverly Hugo
7:05 – 8:30 City Council Candidate’s Program
8:30 – 8:35 Reports from Capitol Hill and the State House – Legislators in attendance
8:35 – 8:37 Secretary’s Report – Minutes of 9/8/19 Business Meeting – Barb Fontes
8:37 – 8:39 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt – Annual Dues are due. Associate Members are reminded that their names will be dropped from our membership if dues are not paid or otherwise discussed with the Treasurer.
8:20 – 8:35 Subcommittee Reports, discussions, actions and votes:

Legislative – Kurt Fusaris /Barb LeDu
Resolution supporting Framingham Bag Reduction Bylaw
Resolution on Creation of an Environmental Taskforce
Resolution in Support of HR 312, The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act
Programming & Charity – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley

8:35 – 9:00 Reorganization of FDC Membership Ballot Grouping
9:00 Adjourn
Our gratitude for your contributions to our refreshment table!
Thank you for attending our meeting & furthering the principles of the Democratic Party!

AG Webinar on Medical Billing
2019-10-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Massachusetts
Surprise Medical Billing Webinar Presentation
Register Here: https://medbilling.eventbrite.com

Rep. Maria Robinson Autumn Reception
2019-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Jack’s Abby, 100 Clinton Street, Framingham, MA, 01702
State Rep. Maria Robinson’s Autumn Reception
Taking place at Jack’s Abby, 100 Clinton Street, Framingham
Contributions to Committee To Elect Maria Robinson are welcomed.
Donate on-line: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mariarobinson

Framingham Preliminary Election
2019-09-17 07:00 - 20:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham preliminary municipal election.
Polls open 7am to 8pm.

3rd Presidential Primary Debate - Day 2
2019-09-13 21:00 - 23:00 | Massachusetts
Day 2 of 3rd presidnetial primary debate
Aired on: ABC, Univison

3rd Presidential Primary Debate - Day 1
2019-09-12 21:00 - 23:00 | Massachusetts
Day 1 of 3rd presidnetial primary debate
Aired on: ABC, Univison

Debate Watch Party
2019-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Watch Party for the 3rd debate of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary.
Please bring a snack or beverage to share.

AG Webinar on Landlord-Tenant Rights & Responsibilities
2019-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Massachusetts
Landlord-Tenant Rights & Responsibilities Webinar Presentation
Register Here: https://ltrwebinar.eventbrite.com

Business Meeting
2019-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Framingham Democratic Committee – DRAFT Agenda for September 8, 2019 Meeting
136 Maynard Road (Please Park at 1071 Worcester Road, Rt. 9W)

7:00 – 7:05 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Beverly Hugo
7:05 – 7 :15 Reports from Capitol Hill and the State House – Legislators in attendance
7:15 – 8:00 Candidates and Campaigns – Registered Democrats running for office will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, their reason for running and their platform.
8:00 – 8:10 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention – Update on the September 13-14th Convention.
8:10 – 8:15 Secretary’s Report – Minutes of 5/19/19 Business Meeting – Barb Fontes
8:15 – 8:20 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt – Annual Dues are due. Associate Members are reminded that their names will be dropped from our membership if dues are not paid or otherwise discussed with the Treasurer.
8:20 – 8:35 Subcommittee Reports:

By-laws – Mel Warshaw
Civics Education – Pat Dunne
Communications – Mike Hugo
Hospitality – Amanda Northrop/Craig Broyles
Legislative – Kurt Fusaris /Barb LeDuc
Outreach – Margareth Shepard
Programming & Charity – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley
Environmental/Climate Change – Larry Stoodt

8:35– 8:40 Vote for Associate Membership – Tracey Bryant
8:40 – 8:45 Organizing Corps 2020 – Sen. David Magnani
8:45 – 8:50 2020 Political Calendar – Beverly Hugo
8:50 – 8:55 FDC Meeting Dates, 2019-2020 – Beverly Hugo
9:00 Adjourn

Our gratitude for your contributions to our refreshment table!

Thank you for attending our meeting & furthering the principles of the Democratic Party!

Green New Deal Town Hall
2019-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Framingham High School, 115 A Street, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Katherine Clark will hold a town hall on the Green New Deal proposed economic stimulus package that aims to address climate change and economic inequality.
Taking place at Framingham High School.

Organizing Corps
2019-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Introducing a new effort train volunteers in battleground states for 2020.

Friday Concert - Final
2019-08-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Friday Night Concert on the Green
This date was added due to an earlier concert that was canceled on account of rain.
Volunteers needed at the Framingham Dems information tent.
Setup is at 5:00pm. Concert goes from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Friday Concert #8
2019-08-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Massachusetts
Framingham Friday Night Concert on the Green
Volunteers needed at the Framingham Dems information tent.
Setup is at 5:00pm. Concert goes from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Friday Concert #7
2019-08-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Massachusetts

2nd Democratic Primary Debate – Day 2
2019-07-31 21:00 - 22:30 | Massachusetts
Day 2 of second Democratic presidential debate.
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Aired on : CNN

Debate Watch Party
2019-07-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
Let’s get together to watch the 2nd night of the July debates!
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Framingham Green Community Room, 136 Maynard Rd, Framingham 01701
Please bring a snack or beverage to share.
Park in the office building lot on the corner of Maynard Rd and Rt 9.
Please sign up so we know how many to expect:
https://www.facebook.com/events/363949224558868/
