WCDC: January 9th meeting minutes

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From: Richard Burk <richard.burk@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Subject: WCDC: January 9th meeting minutes



WCDC Meeting: January 9th, 2009
Roll Call 7:06pm
    Members: [Belfast] Percy Daley, Miles Gray, Neal Harkness, Larry Litchfield [Brooks] Carl Frerking [Liberty] Diane Messer [Lincolnville] Betty Johnson [Stockton Springs] Rob Brown, Richard Burk, Faith Campbell, Joseph Greenier, Michele Greenier, Roland Magnan
    Guests: Mary Elizabeth Greenier
Agenda, Approval of
    The December agenda was adopted as the January agenda with the modification of "Discussion of the Election of Officers" changed to "Election of Officers"
    Motion by Diane Messer, Second by Roland Magnan, MOTION PASSES
Minutes, Approval of
    MOTION to accept and approve and made by Larry Litchfield, second by Betty Johnson, MOTION PASSES
Chair's report by Neal Harkness
    Inaugural party planning at Boat House
Treasurer's report by Betty Johnson
    Annual report by Betty
    2004 references will be changed to 2008
    Motion to accept by Neal Harkness, second by Miles Gray, MOTION PASSED
    Motion by Betty Johnson to transfer $2000 from checking to Mary Falcone Club, second by Faith Campbell, discussion ensued, MOTION PASSES
    Inauguration and Thank you Party, Jan 18th, 7pm at the Boat House
        tickets $10
        sponsor $50 - free ticket
        host $100 - free ticket
        Send checks to 304 Beach Rd, Lincolnville, Maine, 04849
Election of officers
    Chair
        Neal nominated by Betty Johnson, second by Larry Litchfield, nominations closed
        Secretary casts single ballot for Neal Harkness, Neal Harkness is Chair
    Vice Chair
        Larry Litchfield nominates Donna Gilbert, Donna declines in abstentia
        Betty Johnson nominates herself for Vice Chair, second by Richard Burk
        MOTION to Close by Richard
        Secretary casts single vote for Betty Johnson, Betty Johnson is Vice Chair
    Treasurer
        Diane Messer nominates Carl Frerking
        Larry Litchfield makes motion to close nominations, Betty Johnson seconds, MOTION PASSES, Secretary casts one vote for Carl Frerking, Carl Frerking is Treasurer
    Secretary
        tabled, no nominations
    Alternate State Committee Chair
        Joe Greenier nominates himself
        Betty Johnson nominates Rob Brown
        By written vote, Rob Brown is elected
   
Unfinished business
    none

New business
    Goal: We will upgrade and improve web presence, static website, constant contact.  Discussion ensued
    The Ethics committee report is completed by Betty
    Next meeting agenda item: The chairs of the standing committees will be elected
    Next meeting agenda item: We will be brainstorming for fundraising and visibility
    Next State Committee meeting: Jan 25th, Betty is running for state treasurer
    Next meeting: Feb mtg: Feb 6th 7pm at St. Margarets
    Announcement: Rob Brown - Opportunity Maine - A New Energy Initiative for Maine: handout
    Announcement: Diane Messer - Ocean Energy Task Force
    Announcement: Joe Greenier - Handout honoring veterans

Motion To adjourn: by Rob Brown, second by Miles Gray, adjourned at 816pm