September Minutes
Democrat Party of Baxter County
Meeting Minutes
Baxter County Library
9/6/24
Chair Derek Huber called the meeting to order at 10:19
Pledge of Allegiance: Donnie led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes: Called for any changes to August minutes. Called for approval of minutes. Barbara Baeten made the motion. Johnny Rickman 2nd and all were in favor. August minutes were accepted.
Treasury Report: Derek Huber by way of Karen Breton.
Karen reported that as of the end of August 2024 and with ACT Blue contributions the ending balance is $7730.40.
Update: $1317.00 collected at this meeting and $300 for signs.
Chair Update: Derek Huber
Derek updated the group about upcoming Volunteer activities, with canvassing, phone banking and mailing postcards. PLEASE send us your email if you would like to help. We will be contacting everyone with more information. IF you help, we will guide you through the process. IF you would like to do postcards, speak with Derek directly. Derek presented some merch he will have for sale for his campaign soon. He presented several motions for the committee (see below).
New Business:
Derek made a motion to allocate up to $1400 in funds for a digital billboard. 2nd by Johnny Rickman and passed by committee. Discussion yielded several ideas. Digital sign is on 62 near Walmart in a high traffic area. Group liked having Harris/Walz 2024, Decency 2024, and/or local JP candidates listed.
Derek made a motion to allocate up to $500 for Harris/Walz yard signs. Motion was 2nd by Donnie Huffine and voted unanimously by the committee. Johnny Rickman and Glenda Huffine did update the group about other locations getting signs, so this will be something done quickly.
The floor was opened to nominations for a new chair. Mary O’Shields was nominated by Glenda Huffine. After discussion, Mary was voted in unanimously. Mary thanked the group and is excited to lead and learn. She also thanked Derek for his leadership over these last couple of years.
Special Speaker: Rodney Govens
Mr.Rodney Govens spoke to our group about his run for 1st Congressional District against Rick Crawford. His website is https://rodneyforcongress.org/. Rodney Govens stands on the statement-when you make it out, you pay it forward. He is a U.S. Army veteran, husband and father, and longtime Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children. He lives in Cabot with his wife and two children. Rodney is interested in representing his constituents ALL the time, and not just in election years. His platforms are discussed in length on his website, but he cares about all areas of the natural state-from the most rural areas to urban settings. While he’s out speaking to Arkansans across the state, Rick Crawford is suing the United States for a pay raise because his $174K salary is not enough.
Announcements:
The last day to register to vote is OCTOBER 1.
Early voting will begin in Baxter County on 10/21/24 at Mtn.Home United Methodist Church- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday’s 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday November 4th 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Remember to check your voter registration status! Check it out here https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/voterview
Check out the article posted about the meeting!
https://mhobserver.com/baxter-county-democrats-elect-new-chair-ramp-up-election-efforts/
Get excited for the FALL PARTY on OCTOBER 26th-Location-Back Forty with Mellow Mountain Band performing. Rodney Govens will be attending and speaking in addition to the local JP candidates! Get excited and make plans to attend!
Joe Dillard will be here in January to speak to the committee about the history of democrats in north Arkansas.
Decency 2024 signs are for sale. See Karen Breton for purchase.
Remember next month to bring a canned food item for local donation!
If you would like to discuss something or add something to the agenda please contact Mary at meaoshields@gmail.com or Jennifer at jennifer@baxtercountydemocrats.com and we will work to add that. Remember we allow time for discussion at the end of the meeting for these items.
Chair Derek Huber adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m.
Next DPBC Meetings: (1st Saturdays)
October 5th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
October 26th: Back Forty 6:00 p.m.-NOTE CHANGE IN DAY AND TIME
December 7th: Baxter County Library 10:15 a.m.
January 4th: Pending Location
February 1st: Pending Location
March 1st: Pending Location
April 5th: Pending Location
City Council Meetings: (1st and 3rd Thursdays)
September 19th: City Hall 5 p.m.
October 3rd: City Hall 5 p.m.
October 17th: City Hall 5 p.m.
November 7th: City Hall 5 p.m.
November 21st: City Hall 5 p.m.
County Quorum Court Meetings: (1st Tuesday)
October 1st: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
Novmber 5th: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
December 3rd: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
Mountain Home School Board Meetings (3rd Thursday)
September 19th: Central Office 6 p.m.
October 17th: Central Office 6 p.m.
November 21st: Central Office 6 p.m.
December 19th: Central Office 6 p.m.
