The January 12, 2004 meeting was called to order by Chairman Feda Kidd at 7:00 PM. She welcomed all who attended.

Luther White led the invocation and Chairman Kidd led The Pledge of Allegiance and the recitation of the Virginia Republican Creed.

Chairman Feda Kidd read the minutes of the September 30, 2003 meeting and the minutes were approved as read.

Chairman Feda Kidd appointed Don Morton to record the minutes of the meeting in the absence of Debbie Rittenhouse.

Bob Meyer gave the Treasurer’s report that stated that there is a balance of $3,218.31.

OLD BUSINESS

Will Blackford made a motion, seconded by Kirt Doersch that $1,082.00 be reimbursed to Don Morton for a bill he paid to Cape Printing for printing and mailing a flyer for the Rittenhouse campaign. Donations to cover this printing and mailing were received during the campaign. Motion passed.

Patricia White made a motion, seconded by Sandy Adams that the Committee conduct a phone bank project in March to identify Republican voters. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Chairman Kidd explained the Mass Meeting process and stated that the window set by RPV is February 24 to April 17. A motion was made by Don Morton seconded by Kirt Doersch that the Mass Meeting be held on March 1, 2004 at 7:00 PM at Fluvanna Middle School or an alternate location should this school not be available. Motion passed.

Chairman Kidd read the draft call for the Mass Meeting and a discussion ensued. Jason Hull made a motion seconded by Marilyn Schwarz that the draft call be approved. Motion passed.

Chairman Kidd appointed a By-laws Review Committee consisting of Kirt Doersch, Chairman and members Don Morton, Debbie Rittenhouse and Bob Meyer. They were instructed to review the procedure for FRC membership voting and how a quorum will be defined, nomination and endorsements of candidates for local government races, budgeting procedure questions and the qualifications for running for chairman of the FRC. This committee is also authorized to make an overall review and make recommendations.

New members Jason and Jane Hull, Martin Host, William and Mary Becker, Richard and Kim Schwarz, and Sue Carney were nominated. Kirt Doersch moved and Bob Schwarz seconded that they be accepted for membership. Motion passed.

Chairman Kidd discussed plans for a membership campaign that will include
literature drops at The Lake, mailings and phone banking.

Chairman Kidd discussed a Fund Raiser for Congressman Virgil Goode in June 2004. There was general agreement and support for this idea.

Chairman Kidd listed goals for the FRC for 2004. They were:
1. Raise $5,000 for Virgil Goode.
2. Motivate Fluvanna County voters to strongly support Goode and Bush in November.
3. Hold a BBQ in October to raise at least $3,000 to support candidates.
4. Continue development of a Republican get out the vote list and use it effectively in November.
5. Increase FRC membership by at least 50 members.
6. Work at Old Farm Days on October 2, 2004.
7. Participate in the Scottsville parade with Virgil Goode and other Republican candidates on July 4, 2004.
8. Hold a Candidates Breakfast.

Bob Meyer presented and explained the FRC budget for 2004. An additional $200 was included for printing cartridges and paper. A motion was made by Luther White and seconded by Bob Schwarz to approve the budget. Motion passed.

A discussion of the recent Bush administration proposal for immigrant guest workers was started by Jarl Hannum. He made a motion that was seconded to send a resolution to President Bush, Virginia’s Senators and Congressmen to oppose any legislation that would result in citizenship or refund of Social Security money paid in by guest workers. Luther White made a motion to table, seconded by Bob Meyer. Motion passed.

Jason Hull made a motion, seconded by Marty Host that a resolution be drafted and approved by the FRC Executive Committee to be sent to President Bush, Virginia’s Senators and Congressmen stating that the FRC supports enforcement of current Immigration Laws, not new initiatives.
Motion passed. Jason Hull will draft and forward the resolution to Chairman Kidd.

After further general discussion of local issues, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Don T. Morton