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DEFIANCE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING - February 2008
Minutes of the February 18th, 2008 Defiance County Democratic Party
Vic Vogel called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance. The number of members present was 19. The excused members were Brenda Griffith and Bud Sailer. Guests present were Cristine Smiddy, Charlie Bakle, Dolores Whitman, and Barb Powell and Mr. Powell.
Dolores Whitman introduced herself and her intentions of running for precinct representative in Washington Township.
Barb Powell discussed her plans for running for the position of County Recorder. She discussed her past experiences and hopes for the future.
The minutes were approved.
Charlie Bakle informed the committee of two positions for Assistant County Manager. He presented some of the minimum qualifications for the positions.
The committee discussed if there are any Independents running for positions in the County. Charlie Gray stated they will have until March 3rd to file for an office.
CORRESPONDENCE
Vic received an
e-mail from Todd Hoffman from ODP of a debate
scheduled for February 26th from 9
to 10:30 PM.
Vic received notice of being a Clinton Delegate and if Clinton wins he will go to Denver.
The Lucas County Democratic Fundraiser training is scheduled for March 29th. Cynthia Ruccis is the event speaker and the cost is twenty dollars.
Charlie Bakle updated the Committee of a Township Association meeting on April 5th at the VFW in Sherwood. Everyone running for County offices should receive an invite. You need to make reservations and there is a dinner charge. Please contact Herb Retcher or Richard Crumwell for more information.
Joe O’Neill discussed this Barack Obama Campaign. He stated there are Republicans switching parties to vote for him. Joe’s son Mike is working on his campaign and informed his father of events as they occur and the dates. There is an organizational meeting on Thursday February 28th at Primo II. Henry Diehl and Joe are organizing the area. He discussed the reasons to vote for Barack and his positions on issues.
David Plant stated that whoever the candidate is he feels we should correct any misinformation. David heard Barack speak at one of his church gatherings. He felt he was an adequate speaker.
Charlie Gray stated the internet is full of misinformation and for everyone to check them on fact checker .org.
Bev asked where the book, "The
Road to Blue: A Photo Essay of Ohio's
Democratic Leadership", is available to
purchase for 35 dollars. She wondered if buying
it directly from the Ohio Democratic Party
would still enable Defiance County to
receive the commission the Party said it
would earn on sales. Vic said we would get the
commission even without selling it
directly. Pat Walter motioned to purchase
the book from Ohio Democratic Party and to
donate it to the Defiance Public Library.
Charlie Gray seconded and the motion
passed.
Tim Holtsberry motioned to adjourn and Charlie Gray seconded, and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Bohn