Minutes from Progressive Democrats Meeting of September 10, 2006
The meeting was opened by Martha Scheer.
1. Martha gave information on what PDA is and how our group fits into the national group. The group was asked to vote on a resolution as to keeping all funds from dues and fund raising for our own use or donate some funds to the National PDA.
Mimi Signor suggested that funds be donated to local candidates endorsed by PDA that were in need of help. The point was made that giving the funds to National would help candidates on the Federal level but keeping the money local would give us more control and clout. The vote was taken and it was decided that $50.00 a year would be donated to National PDA and the rest of the funds kept for local needs.
2. A vote was also taken as to whether every member who signs up with us would also become a member of the National PDA. This proposal won the support of the group.
3. Martha said we still need a point person for the 1st. & 3rd. District. Tom Hyatt volunteered for the 1st. and Pat Berg volunteered to be the point person for the 3rd district.
4. A Declaration of Peace is available for members to send to their Congressmen for signature. September 21 is the National Day of Peace. Jeannie Breeze asked we announce the Walk for Peace on Sept. 16. Members can go to www.snstl.org to sign up for this walk.
5. Mimi announced parties to meet candidates.
A) A Tea Party 9/16 at 2:30 PM for Jake Zimmerman at her home, 10 Westridge Court, University City.
B) A Progressive Candidate House Party/Rally 10/20 at the Ethical Society of St. Louis to meet and sign up to help Progressive Candidates running in the November elections, either by donating help or money.
6. Martha announced a breakfast that Jeff Smith was hosting for Claire McCaskill to talk to her about her position of Foreign Policy. More information later.
7. Pat Berg gave an update on the electronic voting machine issue, and encouraged us to volunteer to be election observers or judges for the November elections.
8. There was a sign up sheet for Prog Dems Canvass Days for endorsed candidates James Trout and Judi Parker. Dates will be sent around soon.
9. PDA is asking members to host house parties on 9/21 for a grassroots training program.
10. We had a discussion about showing the movie "Iraq for Sale" at the October Meeting.
11. Don Stahl gave a talk about the 9/11 Visibility Project.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.
