Meeting Minutes – Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM 

A total income of $2, 031.35 and expenses of $1,159.05 increased the 6-1-2016 balance of $3,960.05 to $4, 832.35.  

·         Joan Rastani noted that the TAB newsletter reported that out Civics Education bill has been “sent to the graveyard” and needs to be resubmitted again next year. 

·         Jack Lewis offered his thanks to all of the folks who supported him in the election; Yolanda Greaves is a formidable opponent so he needs everyone to help keep the seat in Democratic hands.  He has brought lawn signs tonight for anyone who would like one.

·         Ohad Klopman announced that the Framingham High School Model Congress will host a forum with Jack Lewis, Yolanda Greaves and Cliff Wilson on Tuesday, September 27 at 6-9 PM at Framingham High School.  All are welcome to attend.

·          Peg Espinola, a member of the Sudbury DTC and a guitarist, played an original composition entitled “Backward, backward” for this meeting.  Peg writes celebrated political songs, and has CDs available!

·         Bev thanked DSC member Sue Kennedy for the donation of “Framingham for Hillary” buttons which will be given to campaign volunteers.

·         Cheryl Tully Stoll reminded FDTC members that the 7th Middlesex Representative seat  has been held by a Democrat for 56 years! It is imperative that e keep the Tom Sannicandro seat. PLEASE everyone get out and help with the Lewis campaign! We should focus on Ashland.

·         There will be phone banking from the office in shifts from 11-1, 1-3, 3-5, and 5-8 PM. Sign up at [email protected].

·         There will be debate watch parties on Monday 9-26, Tuesday 10-4, Sunday 10-9, and Wednesday 10-19.  All are 9-10:30 PM.  Reply to [email protected] if you can host a party, or wish to attend one.

·         There will be a GOTV dry-run on Saturday & Sunday Oct 15 & 16.  Please come to rehearse! New Hampshire’s 4 electoral votes will be important.

·         New Hampshire does not have early voting, but does have same-day registration.  Teams are working on campuses.

·         Nick reminded us in MA that our early voting will start on October 24.  We should vote early so we are free to work on election day.

– Bev reported that the Coordinated Campaign Office 931 Worcester Rd. is up and running at this time on a private basis until the handicapped ramp is installed. Phone banking, data entry, and carpooling are ongoing, as are headquarters for the Jack Lewis for Representative and Peter Koutoujian for Sherriff campaigns.  Norma is offering training on phone calls.

– Early voting in Framingham will take place during the weeks of 10-24 and 10-31:  

            From 8:30 – 5PM Monday through Friday at the Town Clerk’s office, and Saturday 10 AM-3 PM

            From 10 – 2 Tuesday through Thursday at the McAuliffe Library.

            Adaptive technology for disabled persons will be available.

 – Margareth Shepard announced there will be a “Brazilians for Hillary’ event on Sunday September 25 at 6:30 PM at the Ashland VFW on Pleasant St.

– Jack Lewis is planning campaign events in Boston, Ashland and Framingham. The Framingham event is 10-20 Thursday at 7 PM.

– Chris Lorant reminds us of two campaigns: 1) the “No on 2”: he has lawn signs; 2) a state senate race for Natick & to the south.

– Norma is taking volunteers for the National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, 9-27.  This is a State Committee project; we will focus on Mass Bay Community College and at Stop & Shop.  Norma will send more information.

– Contact info for canvassing questions:  [email protected] or [email protected]

– Sara Fontes (for Jack Lewis): [email protected] or 508-309-2071 or the office 508-879-2016

Also, thanks to the folks who brought donations for the Pathways Shelter.

All business being concluded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara LeDuc, Secretary