June Minutes
June Minutes
Democrat Party of Baxter County
Meeting Minutes
Back Forty
6/1/24
Co-Chair JoAnn Baeten called the meeting to order at 10:20
Pledge of Allegiance: JoAnn led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Called for any changes to May minutes. Called for approval of minutes. Donnie Huffine made the motion. Mary O’Shields 2nd and all were in favor. May minutes were accepted.
Treasury Report: Karen Breton.
Karen reported that we have a balance of $7083.81 as of the end of May 2024 and with ACT Blue contributions the ending balance is $7726.37
Update: $175 collected at this meeting.
Chair Update: JoAnn Baeten Co-Chair
JoAnn updated the group about the progress with VAN-Voter Access Network and prompts will be developed to help canvass, in a variety of ways, for local candidates. Be in thought for Derek and his family, as his nieces and their mom lost their home in the recent tornado that went through our area.
New Business:
A motion was made by Karen Breton to look into making business cards for members to carry to give to potential members that have interest in attending meetings. She reported that, while collecting petition signatures, several people have been unaware that Baxter County has a Democrat Committee. 2nd by Mary O’Shields and Tracy Tilley.
Discussion:
History and Education: Mike Breton
Mike provided us with some trivia. He has some projects in the works, telling the stories of democrats that have had beneficial impacts in the area and made Baxter county a better place to live.
Legislative Watch:
Glenda updated the group regarding the petition signatures. She reported that the Women’s Healthcare petition has 600+ signatures, which is about three-quarters of the to the goal. The education amendment petition has 500+ signatures, which is about two-thirds of the way to the goal. There are three more weeks to collect signatures. They must be turned into the secretary of the state by July 15th.
Local Beat:
Donnie reported that both Quorum court and City council meetings have been quiet. City council has voted to become part of the chamber of commerce regional board, but the Quorum court did not. JoAnn reported no new changes at the school board meetings, but the conversations about funding and school improvements continue to be discussed. No new election information was reported by Bob Bodenhamer.
Announcements:
Reminder-No meeting in July. The meeting falls on the 4th of July weekend. Plan to gather back in August.
Karen Breton reported that the Campaign funds committee will meet before the August meeting to decide on funds to allocate to local running candidates. See Karen if you would like to be involved.
Decency 2024 signs are officially for sale. They can go up in the county, but there are restrictions within city limits (60 days before election). See Karen for purchase.
Mary O’Shields reported that the State Democrat Committee meeting is next weekend (June 8/9) in Little Rock. On Saturday delegates will be selected to attend the DNC. Sunday will be the state committee meeting that provides good information about what is happening throughout the state.
Co-Chair JoAnn Baeten adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m.
Next DPBC Meetings: (1st Saturdays)
July 6th: No meeting.
August 3rd: Back Forty 10:15 a.m.
September 7th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
October 5th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
November 2nd: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
December 7th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
January 4th: Pending Location
February 1st: Pending Location
City Council Meetings: (1st and 3rd Thursdays)
June 6th: City Hall 5 p.m.
June 20th: City Hall 5 p.m.
July 4th: City Hall 5 p.m. (Please check to confirm due to holiday)
July 18th: City Hall 5 p.m.
County Quorum Court Meetings: (1st Tuesday)
June 4th: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
July 2nd: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
August 6th: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
Mountain Home School Board Meetings (3rd Thursday)
June 20th: Central Office 6 p.m.
July 18th: Central Office 6 p.m.
August 15th: Central Office 6 p.m.
