COMMITTEE MEETING

September 30, 2003

County Office Building

 

The September 30 meeting was called to order by Chairman Kidd.  She welcomed all who attended.

 

Luther White led the Invocation.

 

Chairman Kidd led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Don Morton read the Republican Creed.

 

The Secretary read the Minutes of August 5.  Don Morton made a motion to approve as read.  The motion was seconded by Kirt Doersch.  The motion carried.

 

Bob Meyer gave the Treasurer’s Report (a copy is attached).  A motion was made by Jarl Hannum and seconded by Bob Schwartz to approve.  The motion carried.

 

Old Business

 

Old Farm Days (Oct. 4, from 10-4) – a sign up sheet was passed around for workers at the Republican tent.  Set up will be on Friday at 4:00.

 

BBQ – Help is needed with parking and making and putting up signs.  There are currently 26 sponsors.  We hope to get 4 more.

 

Phone Survey – there are approximately 800 names to be added to our call list.

 

New Business

 

The new members to be voted in are as follows:  Patrick Kershaw, Rick Kelly, Ed & Debra Peed, Sam & Linda Edwards, Gary Clore, and Kurt Miceli.  A motion was made by Don Morton, and seconded by Doug Johnson, to approve membership.  The motion carried.

 

Doug Johnson made a motion that a $500 campaign contribution be given to each of the two Republican nominees, Richard Harry and Debbie Rittenhouse.  Bob Schwarz seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with one abstention (Debbie Rittenhouse). 

 

It was also noted by Chairman Kidd that 5th District Chair Tucker Watkins had a $200 check for each of the candidates.

 

Phone banking for the election was discussed.  Chairman Kidd was going to get back in touch with Chris Fairchild about using his offices for a phone banking.  Doug Johnson volunteered his home as a back up.

Chairman Kidd expressed a need for poll workers, and encouraged the Precinct Captains to start signing people up now to ensure poll coverage.  She also stressed the need for workers inside the polls.

 

Chairman Kidd asked that the Committee write letters of endorsement for the Republican candidates.

 

Luther White announced that he and Patricia were going to sponsor a “Meet and Greet” for Debbie Rittenhouse on Tuesday, October 14, at the Lake Firehouse at 7:00.  Rob Bell will be in attendance, and Luther encouraged everyone to attend.

 

Will Blackford announced that he and Marion were going to sponsor a “Meet and Greet” for Richard Harry on Saturday, October 4, at Mulligan’s.  The time will be from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.  Rob Bell and Frank Ruff are expected to be in attendance, and Will encouraged everyone to attend.

 

The following candidates gave updates to their campaigns:

Richard Harry, Debbie Rittenhouse, and Senator Frank Ruff.

 

Jarl Hannum made a motion to adjourn.  Don Morton gave the second.