FDTC Minutes of November 17, 2013

 

Framingham Democratic Town Committee

Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Road, Framingham, MA 01701

 

MINUTES — Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
1.    Call to Order: After political mingling with refreshments, Co-Vice Chairs Beverly Hugo and Jerry Desilets called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

 

2.    Candidates/Guest Forum: The following political candidates and officials offered comments, followed in some cases by questions from FDTC members/associate members:

 

  • newly-elected Cong. Katherine Clark (5th Congressional District)
  • District Attorney Marian Ryan (Middlesex County )
  • State Sen. Karen Spilka
  • State Rep. Tom Sannicandro
  • State Rep. Chris Walsh
  • Democratic National Committeewoman Kate Donaghue

 

3.    10/20/2013 Minutes (regular meeting): Secretary Jack Duffy           Approved unanimously

11/3/2013 Minutes (special meeting)                                       Tabled until 1/12/2014 meeting

 

4.    Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Mel Warshaw                                      Approved unanimously

Total Income of $90.32, less total expenses of $125.00, decreased the 10/20/13 balance of $3,359.09 to $3,324.41.  The report also included a summary of OCPF (Office of Campaign & Political Finance} decision concerning FDTC recordkeeping and filing issues.

 

5.    Attendance:  Members: Elsa Aviza, Carmen Chico, Jeff Cox, Jerry Desilets, Jack Duffy, Beverly Hugo, Michael Hugo, Barbara Leduc, Brian LeFort, Caraline Levy, Kathie McCarthy, Ramuel Raagas, Norma Shulman, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Parwez Wahid, Chris Walsh, and Mel Warshaw.  Lifetime Members: Ruth Litter.  Associate Members: Jeanne I. Bullock.  Guests: Sue Bernstein, Irwin Blumer, Becky Breslin, Jordan Cline, Alex Desilets, Kate Donaghue, Tim Depin, Isabelle Levy, Pam Richardson, Marian Ryan, Tom Sannicandro, Jack Schnederman, Karen Spilka, and Ellen Woodberry.

 

6.    Election of Two (2) Members: Barbara Leduc and Brian LeFort were elected unanimously.  An additional new member will be elected at the 1/12/14 meeting, filling a vacancy caused by the resignation of Nancy Coville Wallace.

 

7.    Reports from Committees:

  • Bylaws: It did not meet since the last meeting.
  • Minority/Youth Outreach: Jeff Cox mentioned that FDTC member Ilma Paixao hosted an event for Katherine Clark with the Brazilian Community.
  • Hospitality: Barbara Leduc discussed the annual Holiday Party here from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, 12/8/13.
  • Charity: Beverly Hugo explained we can donate to the United Way in cash (or check, which counts toward our OCPF goals since it is a 501c (3) charity), or we can donate by check to Curtiss Family Dinner.
  • Nominating: Consists of Mike Hugo, Cheryl Tully Stoll, Parwez Wahid, Norma Shulman, Jack Duffy, and Jeff Cox.
  • Audit: It did not meet since the last meeting.
  • State: Parwez Wahid announced 10 a.m. Saturday 12/7 Caucus Training (2/8 – 3/2/14 window).
  • Publicity: Mike Hugo will handle press release.

 

8.    Special Election:  Katherine Clark is the Democratic Party nominee for the 5th Congressional District (U.S. House of Representatives) seat formerly held by our new U.S. Senator, Ed Markey.  The election is Tuesday, December 10, 2013 (polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

 

9.    New Business: Karen Spilka was unanimously voted Democrat of the Year.  The Executive Committee will discuss an appropriate award.

 

10.  Next regular meeting:  The next FDTC meeting was set for Sunday, 1/12/2014 at 7 p.m. at the customary location (Framingham Green, 136 Maynard Road).

 

11.  Adjourn:  The FDTC meeting duly adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

 

                                                             —Respectfully submitted by Jack Duffy, Secretary, FDTC