Notes from February 15th Meeting

Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego CountyMonday, February 15, 2020 Via Zoom6:30 Club President Dr. LaWana Richmond called meeting to orderWelcomeApproval of Agenda (M: Yvonne Elkin)Candidate Announcements Eve Antekeier for Carlsbad City Councilwoman Priya Bhat Patel – Candidate CA State SenateD36 http://www.priyaforsenate.com Leticia Munguia – Candidate for CA State Assembly D79 http://www.LeticiaMunguia,com Shane Parmely – Candidate for CA State Assembly D79 http://www.ShaneParmely.comRecognition of Elected Officials (or their representatives) Doug Case Representing State Senate President Pro Tem, Toni Atkins – State budget andrenters’ assistance passed, Councilmember Monica Montgomery and Senator Steven Bradfordnamed to Reparations Task ForceAmendment of Bylaws – Yvonne Elkin (Motion to approve amended bylaws: Dave Myers)Motion to amend meeting attendance requirement to vote for officer elections/endorsements to three(3) meetings (M: Shane Parmely) motion fails 14/14Motion to amend meeting attendance requirement to vote for officer elections/endorsements to two(2) meetings beginning after tonight’s meeting (M: Sarah Davis) motion passes 26 /1Motion to close debate on all motions on the floor passes without objection (M: Shane Parmely)Original motion passes by acclamationProgram: Recognition and Celebration of Black History Month

Carol Jeffries, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute, San Diego Chapter – Shared information about a historic Black woman whose story she is looking forward to helping us all become familiar with.

Dr. Helen Griffith, Inaugural Executive Director of Executive Director of Preuss School, UC San Diego –Shared stories of “local” Black women who have made or are making an impact.

Election of Club Officers VP External 1 year – Lori Saldaña

 VP Internal 2 years – Sarah Davis

 Director of Membership 2 years – Rosamond Blevins

 Director of Communications – Jenn French (Nominated by Sara Davis)Motion to elect all nominees by acclamation (M: Dave Myers) Passes by acclamationMotion to extend President and Secretary terms to two years to agree with amended bylaws(M: Yvonne Elkin) Motion passes unanimouslyOfficer ReportsCathie Hyatt, Secretary: Kudos to Supervisor Vargas and Congresswoman JacobsRosamond Blevins, Treasurer – Money in club account $2,973.76Motion to donate $499 to SD Food Bank (M: Rosamond Blevins) passes by acclamationDr. LaWana Richmond, President – Goals for club development, social justice, and changeOld Business – noneNew Business – Dave Myers asks that DWC considers passing a resolution demanding the State conductan independent audit of the jail conditions in San Diego County. Lori Saldaña, Susan, Peinado, JennFrench, Yvonne Elkin, Michelle Krug, and Dave Myers will work on the resolution for our next meeting.Announcements –Kate Bishop – newly elected President of the San Diego Democratic Education Alliance: Meetings every4 th Sunday at 2PM [email protected] Jenkins – Citizens Advisory Board on Police and Community Relations – multiple positionsavailable, Meetings every 4 th Monday at 6PM [email protected] Saldaña – Hotel rooms are provided by FEMA. Please call and encourage your elected officials toprovide rooms to those in need. Lori will create fact sheet for members to use when callingrepresentativesMichelle Krug – RedistrictingRuth Rollins – Flag theftsGary Gartner – Recall Jen Campbell Campaign kickoff event Feb 27 info http://www.recalljen.comBeyoncé exit music Who Run The World (Girls)Meeting Adjourned 8:30PMOur next regular meeting is Monday, March 15, 6:30 via Zoom