Notes from Jan 15 Meeting – Endorsements and Election of Officers

January 30, 2018

President Susan Peinado opened the meeting at 7pm. The agenda was approved with a unanimous voice vote.

The membership approved:

  • An additional $500 to Women of Color Roar breakfast to support young women of color running for office

  • A donation of $500 to support the Women’s March

  • An amendment to the Bylaws to add the position of External Vice President

Elected announcements:

  • Doug Case for state senator Toni Atkins

Candidate announcements:

  • Sara Jacobs, candidate for congressional district 49 (where Darrell Issa recently retired. Like a chicken).

Club Elections

Run by Emily Bonner, immediate past president:

  • Cathie Hyatt volunteers to run for Secretary. Elected with a unanimous voice vote

  • Rosamund Blevins is recommended to run for Treasurer. Elected with a unanimous voice vote.

  • Ramla Sahid nominated for VP of External Affairs. Elected with a unanimous voice vote.

  • Rebecca Fielding-Miller for VP of Internal Affairs. Elected with a unanimous voice vote.

  • Susan Peinado for President. Elected with a unanimous voice vote.

Thanks to outgoing treasurer Christa Wubbolding.

Endorsements

Run by Dr. Doreen Mattingly – candidates must get 60% of the vote to be endorsed.

  • Dave Myers for Sheriff

    • Endorsed

  • Genevieve Jones-Wright for District Attorney

    • Endorsed

  • Matt Strabone for San Diego County Assessor Recorder Clerk

    • Endorsed

  • Marggie Castellano for California State Senate 36

    • Endorsed

  • Superior Court Judge: Matt Brower and Tim Nader

    • Both candidates rated acceptable

  • District 76: Michelle Cassel-Gomez, Tasha Boemer-Horvath, Elizabeth Warren

    • All candidates are rated acceptable

  • County Supervisor: Nathan Fletcher (represented by Lorena Gonzalez), Ken Malbrough, Omar Passons, Lori Saldaña

    • All candidates are rated acceptable

Notes: Rebecca Fielding-Miller, SecretaryPhotos: John Loughlin