Framingham Democratic Town Committee
January 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Rd, Framingham 01701
MINUTES
- Call to Order: 6:30pm , Tom Mahoney, Chair
- Attendance: Elsa Aviza, Jerry Desilets, Jeanne Eversley, Linda Fields, Beverly Hugo, Lloyd Kaye, Kathie McCarthy, Tom Mahoney. Sarah Micciche, Terene Micciche, Farooq Mirza Joan Rastani, Norma Shulman, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Nandi Varris, Parwez Wahid, MelWarshaw,
Alan Khazei, Emily Cherniack, Kate Donahue, Susan Scully-Petroni
- Guest Speaker: Alan Khazei (Parwez Wahid introduction)
Acknowledged the tragedy of killings in Tucson Arizona, (six fatal and 13 wounded) Wants us to think about how does someone get access to semi automatics. Gabrielle Giffords was one of the Democrats in Sarah Palin’s cross hairs, we must recommit ourselves to having our tone be correct. He is the City Year founder and saw power of citizen action with 100 hours of testimony in the Capital, “Mr. Smith goes to Washington” after City Year lost its funding. It became a national service organization thanks to support of Senator Ted Kennedy and President Clinton. Khazei authored new book, “Big Citizenship” which he wrote out of gratitude. Khazei quoted President Truman “not leaving the highest office” “assuming the highest office” – Citizenship.
Khazei’s parents made many sacrifices: Dad from Iran, who loves “Democracy”, Mom Italian (classic) taught “everyone has special gift” Alan did not win when he ran for the Senate but… Learned to talk and listen to anyone. Make sure you’re family is with you – if you run.
Suggested a Micro agreement to encourage everyday people to get involved. Quoted Lincoln- “Think anew, Start anew.” Find someone you disagree with and have a conversation.
- Economy must work for everybody
- Challenges- must look to citizens to help solve problem (innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs, creative environment)
- Government must change (accountability and transparency)
- Public Private Partnerships
- Reclaim sense of common purpose – WE- THE PEOPLE
“I support President Obama although I don’t agree with everything he does” Is doing good job with the circumstances he inherited. “He has the highest number of death threats than any president ever.”
Each person should get one person to join, tell story to get interest in ideas
Linda Fields: “Biggest problem refute the lies”
Al: “Get the facts, start with friends.”
Mel W: “We are fighting a network- Fox News”
Al: Tea Party is about 15% of voters. Call Scott Brown, ask, “Are you going to fully support Serve America with funding?” www.serve.gov
- Minutes of Nov. 14, 2010 Approved
- Treasurer’s Report: Beverly Hugo, Treasurer 1/9/11 Bal. $1997.90 Approved
- Fundraiser: Jeanne Eversley – Photos for $1.00 Proceeds to FDTC
- FDTC Community Support Projects
- Dec. meeting – Pathways Toiletries (kitchen work project mentioned)
- Feb. meeting – Lucy and Joe Frail Elders Sarah Miccichi will type up requirements Nandi send requirements twice before meeting
- Joan Rastani.: Homeless luncheon at GFCC suggestion for mid Feb.
- Norma Shulman: Notify community that FDTC is doing stuff
- Terene Micciche: Habitat for Humanity
- Sarah Micciche: Once a month serve community
- Norma Shulman: “Stand for Children” Charlotte said to have leader speak.
- Other Suggestions:
- Public Relations Director- Linda Fields
- Hospitality Committee
Needs volunteers for March 20th Breakfast Meeting
Elsa Aviza and Terene Micciche volunteered
- March 1 Cookbook Deadline
- Feb. 13 Caucus Framingham Green 6:30 Registration, Call to Order 7:00pm SHARP!
- Elect 16 males 16 females
- Caucus Planning Committee: Farooq, Parwez, Norma, Sarah, Tom, Nandi
- Phone Calls for Caucus
- June 4 Issues Convention Lowell
Submitted by P. Nandi Varris, Secretary