| Framingham Democratic Town Committee
Markey Campaign Headquarters, 303 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
MINUTES — Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
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| 1. Call to Order: Chair Tom Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. [Note: Members and others came at 5:30 p.m. for a Markey for U.S. Senate campaign GOTV (get out the vote) training presentation—followed by pizza at 6:45.]
2. Attendance: Members: Elsa Avisa, Carmen Chico, Jeff Cox, Jerry Desilets, Jack Duffy, Beverly Hugo, Michael Hugo, Lloyd Kaye, Tom Mahoney, Kathie McCarthy, Ramuel Raagas, Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Chris Walsh, and Mel Warshaw. Lifetime Members: Ruth Litter. Associate Members: Jeanne I. Bullock, Barbara LeDuc, and Chris Lorant. Guests: Walt Andreus, Ann Jeffris, Brian LeFort, and Karen Spilka,
3. 5/19/2013 Minutes: Secretary Jack Duffy Approved with 3 abstentions (as amended) Prior to the minutes being discussed, Michael Hugo asked the Chair for a brief moment to address the Committee and graciously apologized for part of his comments at the 5/19/13 FDTC meeting.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Mel Warshaw Approved unanimously The report shows income since 5/19 of $55.27 ($55. dues received, and $.27 CU dividends)—increasing our balance to $3,761.27. Mel said that the report did not include a more recent expenditure that lowers the balance to just over $3,600. In addition, the FDTC raised $171.00 for OneFundBoston.
5. Program: Democratic State Convention Briefing & Delegate Training: Sue Kennedy. Parwez Wahid introduced Sue Kennedy, Democratic State Committee member and Party functionary, who gave an extensive presentation, supported by an informative 3-page handout. Tom Mahoney requested that anyone who has not yet paid delegate or alternate Convention fees please speak with him.
6. Officer Election: Jeff Cox was unanimously elected Affirmative Action & Outreach Officer.
7. Resignation: Tom Mahoney announced that Dennis Giombetti has resigned as a FDTC Member, and that a new member will be elected in the September, 2013 meeting.
8. Subcommittee Reports: The FDTC barbecue will be held on Sunday, 8/18/13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the home of Rep. Chris Walsh—with a suggested donation of $10 (not for announced candidates). The Debate, for candidates to fill the Congressional seat vacated by our new U.S. Senator, Ed Markey, will be held in late September (the Democratic Primary is 10/15), probably at Framingham State University (which will be a co-sponsor, along with FDTC and several other local DTCs); we discussed current thinking on certain issues, such as publicity, time keeper, venue, and moderator.
9. Announcements: Tom Mahoney reminded us that the annual Democratic State Convention is being held on Saturday, 7/13/13 at Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell (with additional parties and preliminary initial ceremonies late Friday).
Norma Shulman reminded us that the Friday night Summer Concerts, on Village Green (Centre Common) on Edgell Road, will begin 6/21, and run through 8/9. The campaign of Sen. Karen Spilka, candidate for Markey’s Congressional seat, will hold a canvassing kickoff on Saturday, 6/15/13, and a reception at the Samba restaurant on Monday, 6/17/13.
10. Next regular meeting: Tom Mahoney set the next FDTC meeting for Sunday, 9/15/2013 at 7 p.m. at the customary location (Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Road).
11. Adjourn: The FDTC meeting duly adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
—Respectfully submitted by Jack Duffy, Secretary, FDTC
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