Meeting Agendas

Past Agendas:

June 1, 2010

April 27, 2010

March 30, 2010

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010

START TIME 7:00 PM AT DAHL’S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Report on Spring Dinner.

4. Second and final vote to amend the Bylaws increasing the Chairpersons limit for discretionary spending.

5. Summerfest: Including:

A. The float

B. Music

C. Food

D. Decorations

E. Entertainment

F. Invited guests

G. Auction items

H. Pre sell efforts

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

START TIME 7:00 PM AT DAHL’S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Rob Tucker will report on rebuilding and updating the web site.

4. Discussion regarding establishing a Facebook site for AAD.

5. We are joining once again with Polk county Democrats to sponsor an event. A Spring dinner event will be held in May. Bring your planning thoughts.

6. Mary Oliver and Rob Tucker will report on planning for Summerfest.

7. Report on locating space for a Combined Campaign satellite office to be located here in Ankeny for the fall campaign.

8. A proposed change to the Bylaws to increase the limit that can be spent before seeking membership approval.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010

START TIME 7:00PM AT DAHL’S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Gary Schmidt asked report on bulk mailing. 4. Update on acquiring billboard space.

4. Rob Tucker on exploring application for a 501c3.

5. Rob Tucker report on web site options.

Costs involved would be:

- One time set up fee of $65

- If we manage your domain name add $30 (optional)

- Updates would be $90 hr, broken into 15min increments

- Hosting would be $11.95 a month (pay 11 upfront, 12^th is no charge)

6. Program suggestions for Summerfest.

7. Promotions we will want to sponsor for the fall elections.

8. Adjourn.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010

START TIME 7:00PM AT DAHL'S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Report on the proposed Winter Dinner Gala.

4. Report on Caucus held on, January 23.

5. Thoughts about upcoming primary.

6. Planning for events for the coming year including Summerfest.

7. Adjourn.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010

START TIME 7:00PM AT DAHL’S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Report on the preparation Winter Dinner Gala.

4. Update on acquiring billboard space.

5. Discussion and your ideas of the ways we might use our funds for outreach and contact.

6. Discussion regarding our membership in Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce.

7. Caucasus coming up on Saturday, January 23.

8. Events for the coming year including Summerfest.

9. Adjourn.

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009

START TIME 7:00PM AT DAHL’S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, October 20.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Report on the progress toward the Winter Dinner/Fund Raiser.

4. How can we use the primary contest to promote Ankeny area Democrats?

5. Discussion of supporting a candidate for our House seat in the Iowa Legislature.

6. New business.

7. Adjourn

PROPOSED

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

START TIME 7:00PM AT DAHL’S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, September 22.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Discussion on the various aspects of next falls election and the actions we should take.

4. Report on the progress toward the Winter Dinner/Fund Raiser.

5. Ray Blase report on upcoming event for County Attorney John Sarcone.

6. Membership drive for AAD.

7. Sign up for Polk county Dinner.

8. Tom Fiegen candidate for the US Senate in the primary next June.

7. Adjourn.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

START TIME 7:00PM AT DAHL’S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, August 25^th..

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Report on world Class Schools Forum.

4. Winter Diner Fund Raiser: Mary Oliver, Chair for this event has set up a first meeting for the Winter Party Planning Committee. It is tentatively set for 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at our home. This is a first organizational meeting where we would be discussing ideas for who we might get as a speaker, what type of party we want, and where we might have our event. Probably not more than 1 to 1.5 hours.

I think our most important 1st task is to think about who we might get to be our major speaker, then we can work toward a date and time that works for them. Come with ideas whenever we have the meeting.

So far, the names listed above are on the committee, as well as me; we’ll offer others the opportunity to join. Gary Netolicky has agreed to join the Committee.

5. We need to contact those who are want to be candidates in the next election and make them aware of the support we can offer.

6. Adjourn.

AGENDA

FOR TUESDAY, JULY 21

START TIME 7:00PM AT DAHL'S

1. Minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, June 16.

2. Treasurers Report.

3. Report on Summerfest Parade and BBQ.

4. Report on Schools Forum that will be held the first week in September

5. Reminder that there will be a School Board election also in September

6. Discussion of planning for a winter dinner. Program and speakers.

7. Roll to play and actions to be taken in next years election.

AGENDA

FOR

MAY 19, 2009

1. Minutes of the April 21, 2009 meeting.

2. Treasurer’s report

3. Report, review, discussion of plans for the Pot Luck scheduled for May 31.

4. Report, review, discussion of plans for Summerfest.

5. What is next for events? Your chance to talk about your ideas.

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009

Approval of the Minutes

Treasurer's Report

New site on Face Book

Activity suggestions – Matt Pfaltzgraf

Summerfest 09 - Parade - BBQ - Rob

End of Legislative Session Pot luck

Next Meeting

Adjourn -

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009

Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the Agenda
Old Business
Treasurer's Report - Barb
Nominating Committee Report and Elections
New Fundraising Ideas - Rob
Summerfest 09 - Parade - BBQ - Rob
New Business
Next Meeting
10. Adjourn -

Robert E. Tucker

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AGENDA

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

1. Minutes of Wednesday, January 14, 2009 meeting.

2. Treasurer’s report.

3. Report on the very successful Inauguration Celebration held Friday, January 30, 2009.

4. Report of the Nominating Committee.

5. Planning a Spring Event. Invite Legislative leaders. Have a pot luck?

6. Preliminary planning for Summerfest.

7. Campaign Fund Discussion.

AGENDA FOR

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009

1. Minutes of December 4, 2008 meeting.

2. Treasurer’s report.

3. Inauguration Celebration for Friday, January 30, 2009.

A. Financing the event.

B. Promoting the event.

C. Selling tickets for the event.

D. Capitalizing on the recognition and publicity we are getting as co-sponsors of this event.

4. Report of the Nominating Committee.

AGENDA FOR

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008

1. Minutes of Thursday, October 16, 2008 meeting.

2. Treasurer’s report.

3. Plan an Inauguration Day celebration for Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

4. Review of the past years activities.

5. Suggestions for activities in the coming year with a view of what we want to accomplish.

6. Start the process of electing officers .

AGENDA FOR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008

The next meeting is Thursday, October 16, 7:00 PM, at Dahl’s.

1. Minutes of August 20, 2008 meeting.

2. Treasurer’s report.

3. Don Miller. There is still time to help the campaigns, especially with time rather than money. There are lots of things that can be done at the Ankeny office besides calling voters by phone or door knocking.

4. We will have the opportunity to change the message on the billboard. What should the message be? Bring your suggestions. Approval of the $84 message change fee.

5. Website update.

6. Events Committee Report: Dinner in January/Feb 09?

7. Fundraising Committee Report: Fundraising options.

8. Campaign reports.

9. At the November meeting we will begin the process of electing the officers of Ankeny Area Democrats who will serve for a two year period.

We should actively seek new officers. Even if current officers are willing to serve, it is better to encourage involvement. All of current officers will continue to be involved whether they are officers or not. Changing officers is a way of encouraging others to become more involved.

10. Adjourn.

AGENDA – ANNOUNCEMENT

The next meeting is Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 PM, at Dahl’s. Ankeny Area Democrats will sponsor a house warming party for the new Obama/Biden Campaign Office opening here in Ankeny. We are working closely with Joe Durhiem, field rep for this area, to choose a date and time. Your input and participation is needed.

AGENDA FOR

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

1. Minutes of August 20, 2008 meeting.

2. Treasurer’s report.

3. Opening of Obama office in Ankeny. Planning a house warming party sponsored by AAD

4. Report from Combined Campaign and how AAD can help.

5. A display of the message to appear on the billboard.

6. Deciding what message to appear on the billboard in November.

7. Future goals and projects and financing them. The need to maintain funds for financing projects.

8. Website Update

AGENDA FOR

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008

1. Minutes of May 15, 2008 meeting.

2. Treasurer’s report.

3. Report from Combined Campaign and how AAD can help.

4. Report on Summerfest parade the cookout, and auction results.

5. Results of Garage and Bake Sale.

6. The proposed layout and message for the billboard.

7. Report on fund raiser for John Scarpino, Candidate for Board of Supervisors.

8. Committee reports.

9. The Obama Campaign is opening a field office in Ankeny.

10. Future goals and projects.

11. Disbursements to campaigns.

AGENDA FOR

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008

1. Approve proposed agenda.

2. Minutes of May 15, 2008 meeting.

3. Treasurer’s report.

4. Representatives from the Combined Campaign will be there to talk about the get out the vote program and how we can participate.

5. Finalize plans for Summerfest parade float.*.

6. Finalize plans for Summerfest cookout.

A. Number of meals to plan to serve.

B. Items needed to auction at the cookout.

C. Featured guests. who to invite and how we would like their participation.

D. Advertising.

E. Budget for Summerfest activities.

7. Orders for magnetic campaign bumper stickers.

8. New Business.

9. Adjourn.

*There will be a meeting of the float committee immediately following the general meeting. Kelly Sargent, Dan Rothman, Rob Tucker and Ray Blase

AGENDA FOR

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008

1. Approve proposed agenda.

2. Minutes of Wednesday, February 20, 2008 meeting.

3. Treasurer’s report.

4. Report on the Convention Warm-up held, Saturday, March 8^th,at the Neveln Center. Focusing on general procedure, and seating alternates.

5. Note on up coming 3^rd District Convention. Time, place registration, importance.

6. Up coming Polk County Spring fund raising dinner.

7. Matt Pfaltzgraf Campaign update.

5. Summerfest preparation update. I would like to organize a “Float Committee” as a part of the Summerfest preparations. Are we going to do the booth this year? Your suggestions.

6. Next scheduled meeting. We are currently scheduling meetings every two months. Your thoughts.

7. Boswell-Fallon Forum.

8. Fund raising ideas

8. New Business. Have an idea? Tell us about it.

9. Adjourn.

AGENDA FOR

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008

*NOTE MEETING TIME IS 8:00 PM.

Approve proposed agenda.

Minutes of Wednesday, December 5, 2007 meeting.

Treasure’s report.

4. Website update. 1500 have visited the website and several have joined AAD through the website.

5. Review of Caucus turn out and contributions collected.

6. Discussion of participation in upcoming County, District, and State Conventions.

7. Plan an event and invite all those who are delegates and alternates to the County Convention.

8. General suggestions to be considered for Summerfest.

9. Proposed forum to feature appearances by Congressman Boswell and his challenger Ed Fallon.

AGENDA FOR

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2007

Approve proposed agenda.

Minutes of November 8, 2007 meeting.

Treasure’s report.

4. Website update. Nearly 1,000 have visited our web site since opening less than one month ago.

5. Review of the appearance of Hillary Clinton.

Preparation for up coming Caucus.

1. Flyers that have been printed for distribution will be displayed.

2. Caucus Committee will arrange to get materials to each Caucus to be passed out.

3. Plans for Workshop by AAD for those going to their Caucus so they can attend knowing what will happen, how and when. Know before you go, nuts and bolts, mystery removed.

4. Caucus training for Caucus Chairs. Polk County Central Committee will conduct Training for Caucus Chairs on Thursday, December 6^th, at 6:30pm in Harvey Ingham Hall (Between 27th & 29th St. across from the Stadium on Forest), Room 104, Drake University.

5. Caucus locations and names of Chairs. Need a Chairperson for Precinct number 3.

6. Ways to reach out to younger families. Dan Rothman

New Business

1. Event featuring Jackie Dodd, Saturday, November 8^th at the home of Arvid and Mary Oliver.

AGENDA FOR

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Approve proposed agenda.

Minutes of August 23, 2007 meeting.

Treasures report.

Old Business

1. Website update

2. Review of both the event for Barack Obama and Elizabeth Edwards.

3. Report of Candidate Recruitment committee meetings.

4. JJ Diner

5. Caucus chair training.

6. Set up meeting with Caucus Chairs to talk about AAD promotional items that will be provided for distribution. Additionally providing sign up sheets for AAD, envelopes for contributions, and brochures. Authorize purchasing these items.

Report on date for next training session for Caucus Chairs.

New Business

1. Possible up coming events Jackie Dodd.

2. No word from the Clinton Campaign about accepting our invitation to sponsor and event for her campaign.

3. We would also like to sponsor an event for John Edwards.

AGENDA FOR

October 17, 2007

Approve proposed agenda.

Minutes of August 23, 2007 meeting.

Treasures report.

Old Business

Website up date and authorize payment to designer.

Report on promotional items.

Discussion of what is needed to prepare for up coming Caucuses. Precinct Chairman for Precinct 3, is yet unfilled. Listing of those who have agreed to serve as Caucasus Chairs.

A. Schedule a meeting of temporary chairs.

B. Develop a script for temporary chairs regarding AAD.

C. Preparation of flyers to be handed out.

7. Scheduling of meeting of Candidate Recruitment Committee.

New Business

1. Brainstorming for fund raising ideas.

2. Suggestions for fall/winter events.

3. Participation in up coming JJ Diner on November 10^th.

Future AAD meeting dates are: Thursday [Nov. 8], Wednesday [Dec. 5], and Thursday, Jan. 10. All are at Dahl’s at 7 PM.

AGENDA FOR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Approve proposed agenda.

Minutes of August 23, 2007 meeting.

Treasures report.

Old Business

4. Report on preparations for the up coming Caucuses. Precinct Chairman for Precinct 3, 9, 10, and 11 are yet unfilled. Report by Arvid Oliver on his contact with Tamyra Wissmiller of the Polk county Central Committee scheduling a training session for Caucus Chairmen

5. Harkin Steak Fry comments.

6. Report on Dodd Event by Rob Tucker.

7. Report on establishing a web site by Rob Tucker.

8. New banners, posters, and refrigerator magnets.

9. Candidate Committee report.

New Business

10. What part if any should AAD play in the so called nonpartisan elections such as City Council?

11. Your ideas for fund raising.

12. Suggestions for fall events.

13. Which day of the week should we have meetings?

AGENDA FOR

AUGUST 23, 2007

Approve proposed agenda.
Minutes of July 25, 2007 meeting.
Minutes of July 29, 2007 special meeting
Treasures report.

Old Business

Fundraising committee report by Chairman Arvid Oliver. Which includes:
1. Report on leasing of billboard.
2. Garage/Bake Sale report.
3. Pledge card campaign fund up date.
4. Ray Blase report on proposed fund raiser with Governor Culver.

Events Committee report by Chairman Rob Tucker. Which includes:

Organize a group presence and visibility at the Harkin Steak Fry.
Report on establishing a web site.
New banners and posters.

New Business

Preparing for the Caucus;
1. Names of those who will serve as chairperson of each Caucus.
2. Ankeny area Democrats promotion material for the Caucuses.
3. Scheduling a training session with Tamyra Wissmiller for chairpersons.

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