FDTC Minutes of November 14, 2010

Framingham Democratic Town Committee

November 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Rd, Framingham 01701

MINUTES

  1. Call to Order: 7:15pm , Tom Mahoney, Chair
  2. Attendance: Elsa Aviza Jerry Desilets Rosalie Cotton, Esther Hopkins, Betty Muto, Tom Mahoney. Beverly Hugo, Joan Rastani, Parwez Wahid, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Norma Shulman, Pam Roberts, Jeanne Eversley, Mel Warshaw, Chris Walsh, Courtney Elgart,  Kathie McCarthy, Nandi Varris
  3. Minutes of Oct. 17, 2010                                                       Approved
  4. Treasurer’s Report: Beverly Hugo, Treasurer
  • Balance as of 11/19/10: $1999.36
  • Checking different banks; Middlesex Savings Bank, Framingham Municipal Credit Union, Framingham Cooperative Bank, (discussion: should  not have to pay monthly fees)
  • Treasurer’s Report:                                                       Approved
  • Congratulations to Chris Walsh, Common Denominators: relationships effect change, “Chairs aren’t the biggest things” “Important to listen to Mike Savage” Resigned from Elder Affairs cabinet position because he was “misled about the position” “It’s not enough to be right, you need enough votes” Significant change in the House although GOP influence is almost nil in MA. Roll to come up with most extreme amendments/laws, “Spot voting” Tim Cahill run helped us, ticket splitting, republicans gained through serious anti incumbent vote
  1. Motion to let Guest Speaker talk next.                                       Approved
  2. Program: Guest Speaker Mike Festa, former State Representative, President, Caroll Center for the Blind 770 Centre St, Newton 02458, http://www.carroll.org/

Esther Hopkins said. “We won because we had great candidates.”

Cheryl Tully Stoll said, “It helped us a lot that we took the high road. “

Someone said, “In an environment that destroys the candidate, how do you govern?”

Chris Walsh said, “It was tuned by thee grassroots effort.”

 

  1. Unfinished Business: Beverly gave a list of things which would not be acceptable in shelters which she will get copies of for FDTC, such as; no products needing refrigeration, also there are special rules for elders. Beverly is still doing the research.
  2. New Business:
    • Bravo to all GOTV Volunteers, Special thanks to Norma, Norma said there were 181 volunteers in the 6th and 7th Districts, Elsa Aviza did an outstanding job in Precinct 17 which had 6x the turn out, Thanks to Courtney,
    • Congrats to Sen. Karen Spilka and Rep. Tom Sannicandro who couldn’t be here (Tom’s email read), Congratulations to Chris Walsh who is present
    • Test Our Recipes, January 9th 2011, 5pm will be held at the Framingham Green
    • Bring donations to holiday party Dec 12th  for Pathways Shelter, Full sized products, Shampoo Conditioner, Deodorant, Soap, Pampers
  3. Announcements:

Evening Drop In for Pam Richardson, Possibly Jan 10th, 6:30 to 9:30pm,

  • Annie’s Bookstore, seats 30, need volunteers to decorate,
  • Call Pam to check dates

Sat Nov. 20th Saturday Morning Over Coffee returns 10 am Panache

Eagles Thanksgiving dinner

  • Cranberry Sauce collection, Volunteers needed for Wednesday Food Preparation/set up, 4pm  and Thursday, Driving and Serving 12 -6pm, contact Cheryl by email to give hoours of volunteering, Cheryl will be assisting with setting up a 501c3 for the Eagles Foundation for next year
  1. Next Meeting – Dec. 12th  Holiday Party 2:00 pm set up, 3:00 pm -5:30 pm Hospitality Committee will be contacting membership for volunteers
  2. Adjourn – Tom Mahoney, Chair 9:01pm

Submitted by P. Nandi Varris, Secretary