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2005.03.13
MINUTES
On the
call: Tom Sevigny (CT), David Silva (CA), Jen Walling (IL), Susan
Fawcett (MI), Brent McMillan (DC), Jo Chamberlain (CA), Amy Heart
(WI)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PAST MEETINGS.
February 13, 2005 approved. Brent will have them posted online.
2. BUDGET UPDATES
Brent: The current proposal (Tier 1) is before national committee
for a vote and is easily passing at this point. The voting is over
tonight, so we should know by Monday if approved. Then the money
will be released.
3. RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE
A. Develop new application for resources; Update website
Jenn updated the website and questionnaire. Brent will email Kevin
to change contacts on instruction page ( http://www.gpus.org/committees/campaign/quest_intro.html).
We'll keep that page up with current language. The questionnaire
itself will change. Jenn will work with Brent to finalize the
changes.
B. Update of campaign manual
Amy: After a long delay, look for the updates and changes this
week in an inbox near you…
4. CAMPAIGN SCHOOLS
A. Develop template for campaign school.
Brent sent the committee a template from the Baltimore School.
This will help the committee put something together.
B. Identify locations for campaign schools in 2005
Cascadia School: It's all set. Ross Mirkarimi (CA) will be the
keynote on Friday, Brent is the key note on Saturday.
DC School: A date will hopefully be set up soon. Brent is lead for
this school.
Ohio School: Anita Rios is heading up this effort for a school in
Toledo. Jenn is following up on this one.
Susan: Grand Rapids wants to put one together. working on one too
Amy: Wisconsin is thinking about hosting one. Chicago was also
listed as a possible location. The campaign schools will be
discussed on the upcoming Great Lakes call. There may end up being
a few in the Great Lakes area. .
North East School: May 6 date set. Tom is lead on this school.
5. STATE ASSOCIATES PROGRAM
A. Schedule regional conference call with state associates
Tom - Northeast: Tom was off call at this point. No update.
Rob- Chesapeake: Rob was not on call. No update.
Jenn and Cindy - Prairie: Jenn will touch base with Cindy and plan
this.
Brent - Pacific Northwest: Just happened. Minutes were sent out to
people who were on the call. He'll send them out to CCC.
Amy - Great Lakes: Amy will send out an email to organize their
second call. It will hopefully be held in the second week of April
Jane and David - Southwest: Brent will send David the contacts for
SW area. He'll start planning this.
Jason - Southern: Amy will follow up with Brent on staff call. IF
there is a need, Amy will put a call together.
6. MAINTAIN WEB PAGE/LISTSERVERS
A. Add new templates: no report
B. Solve problem concerning ownership of election database
There are 34 office holders for the year. Brent has been working
on updating this list, however it will be a light year.
7. SUBCOMMITTEES/LIAISONS WITH OTHER GROUPS
A. BAWG
Brent: Illinois had originally said they would bring forward a
proposal to have BAWG as a standing committee of the national
party, however nothing has been happening. Jenn will talk to the
folks in IL. If they are not going to do it, Brent knows there are
individuals in CA who would bring it forward to the national
committee.
It was suggested that the CCC provide a statement of support of
this move.
Amy moved (David second) that: "The CCC supports establishing
BAWG as a standing committee of the national party. The CCC has
discussed this idea, and understands the importance and necessity
to have an active, officially recognized working BAWG committee.
The CCC would encourage a state to bring it forward to the
national coordinating committee for consideration." The CCC
approved the statement.
B. CAMPUS GREENS
Jenn hasn't heard from some contacts. She doesn't want to loose
the people that are contacting the national party. She is
suggesting a list serve that could be used on a weekly or monthly
basis. Brent agreed that this is becoming critical to organizing
of Campus Greens. Brent will follow up with Greg and Cameron about
getting this established.
Howard University: Brent gave an update on the political expo held
last Wednesday at Howard University. A survey was done if Fall of
2004 at HU, looking at what motivates student 18-24 to vote. Vote
or Die was pretty successful, but generally, nothing has been
particularly effective. Brent represented the Green Party in the
panel. He said the Greens were great on the panel and in the expo
as well. He also made some important contacts with like-minded
organizations.
Brent obtained a copy of the U.S. Student Association organizing
manual and guide to voter access manual Brent will forward this to
Jenn, which will be helpful in creating an organizing manual for
the campus greens.
C. OFFICEHOLDERS NETWORK
Brent has been pretty active in talking to the office holders.
There are sub-networks being established: Water board members
connecting to other water board members; School board network; and
Brenda Konkel wants to start a council network. Specific
connections are being made.
There is talk in Madison about organizing an annual meeting /
institute for office holders. Jenn reported that this is moving
forward. Juscha would be the person to contact.
Strategic Plan Working Group (SPWG) had no office holders. However
there are 3 advisors that can be appointed, and with the
recommendation from Brent, the group approved 1 advisor be an
office holder. Brent posted that invite to the office holders
network this evening and is looking forward to getting someone on
board.
Also related to the SPWG… Brent noted that they developed a
dead-wood policy. If members have not reported in by March 30,
they will be considered off the working group. There may be room
for Tom if that happens.
8. Task List
Jenn sent this out a few weeks ago to help Brent, and ensure we're
all moving forward with the work if this committee. Amy will fill
in some blanks, and send it out to committee with areas
highlighted where we need volunteers.
Adjourned. Thanks to Jenn for facilitating!
Next meeting: Sunday, March 27 (9 pm eastern time)
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