Meeting Minutes from October 11, 2007
Macon County Democratic Party

The Macon County Democratic Party met on October 11, 2007, 7 PM, with George McCrary, Chairman, presiding.

Following invocation and the Pledge to the Flag, the chair welcomed Hix Jones.

The minutes of the September 6 meeting were read and accepted.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $2,198.20.

The group voted to send flowers for the funeral of Ruby Gordon Stinson.

David Harper discussed the need to:

Secure delegate selection, two males and three females, for the primary
The date for the local convention to select delegates is February 9, 2008
The district convention is February 23, 2008 in Murfreesboro or Gallatin
David Harper announced his candidacy to be a delegate
Maintain a Democrat as a State Representative and need to elect a Democratic State Senator

The discussion then turned to whether or not to continue the Website. The consensus was to continue and to create a newsletter in an effort to reach more voters with our message.

The need for templates for buttons was discussed.

The chair announced that Justin Walling, assistant to Cong. Lincoln Davis, is the new Chair of Chairs for the State of TN.

Doug Worsham announced that the Christmas Dinner would be at La Tia’s Restaurant. The cost would be $12.50. He asked everyone to RSVP to George McCrary. The dinner will be in the back room and will be a traditional meal with ham, turkey and all the trimmings. Mr. McCrary announced that Gray Sasser, Chairman of the TN Democratic Party, and Mike Terry, Liaison to Cong. Gordon would attend the dinner. Rep. Frank Buck was also invited. The dinner will be at 6 PM on December 6.

It was decided that the Bean Supper would be on April 19, 2008 at the Sally Wells Building at 5 PM. Linda Ward and Rosie Day will coordinate food. David Presley would cook beans.

David Crowder will lead the planning session for the Veterans Day Parade float at the next meeting on November 1. Work on the float will be at David’s shop.

The group discussed the dismissal of school for a variety of Holidays but not for Veterans’ Day. David Harper moved and David Presley seconded that the Democratic Party file an action plan with the Macon County School Board requesting that schools participate in the Veterans’ Day Parade. Motion passed. David Crowder, David Harper and Red Waldrop were to lead the appearance before the School Board.

The next meeting will be November 1, 2007, Justice Center, 7 PM.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM
Carolyn Whitaker, Secretary (sig)