RED ROCK DEMOCRATIC CLUB

MEETING MINUTES

Call to order:

The Red Rock Democratic Club regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. on June 25, 2008 by Steve Fernlund, President. 

Approval of the minutes of previous meeting (s):

The May 28, 2008 meeting minutes were reviewed by members in lieu of being read.  Several members moved to accept the minutes as presented and numerous members seconded the motion.  The meeting minutes were unanimously approved. 

Reports of officers and committees:

Treasurer’s Report presented by Steve Fernlund

The balance on hand as of May 28, 2008 was $5,729.06.  Income received from dues ($30.00) and the club raffle ($82.86) totaled $112.86.  Reimbursement was made to Traci Lawrence for coffee ($25.86).  As of June 25, 2008 the remaining account balance was $5,816.06.   Members simultaneously moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report and numerous members seconded the motion.  Members approved the Treasurer’s Report.

President’s Comments (Steve Fernlund)

• Special thanks to Thelma Perry, Ann Fields, Betty McLeod, Ginny Kruger, Maxine Muse, and Traci Lawrence for calling club members regarding tonight’s meeting. 
• The club extends its gratitude to Paul and Traci Lawrence for providing refreshments.
• Many, many thanks to Traci Lawrence for coordinating the activities of the Telephone and Meeting Announcement Committees.
• Steve Fernlund introduced club members to fellow Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Board Members.  Yvette Williams, Ray Pedraza, Greg Esposito, and Steve Fernlund serve on the Board.

Unfinished business:

·        A candidate’s forum will be held in lieu of the July club meeting.

New business:   None

Program:

Speaker Steve Rypka, Green Living Consultant, Green Dream Enterprises, states his business focuses on four subjects:  green building, alternative transportation, renewable energy and lifestyle choices.  Topics such as window orientation, safe coat paint and PET carpet (that prevent off-gassing), plug-in hybrid vehicles, and alternative public transportation were discussed during the presentation.  A question and answer period followed the presentation.

The second featured speaker, Scot Rutledge, introduced the club to the non-partisan group the Nevada Conservation League whose efforts focus on the environment.   He stressed that the term clean coal is nonsense and that club members should stand behind Senator Harry Reid’s effort to squash the building of additional power plants in the state.  Red Rock Democratic Club participants should contact their State Senators and Assembly members to protest the plan to build new coal burning power plants in the state. Renewable energy sources should be sought.

Announcements: 

• The “Together We Can” unity rally, sponsored by Nation 4 Change on August 23, 2008, will focus on local issues such as Yucca Mountain.
• Oxfam America addresses global poverty and the climate crisis states Renee Meyocks.  Club members are asked to contact congress requesting that the U.S. cut greenhouse gas emissions.
• Greg Esp0sito, Local 525, announced that a volunteer super-walk and family barbeque will be held at Mountain Crest Park on Saturday, June 28, 2008.  Allison Copening, candidate, State Senate District 6 and City Councilman Larry Brown, candidate for County Commission District C, will meet volunteers at 9:30 a.m.
• Joshua Krakow of Working Families Win says the organization focuses on economic issues such as affordable insurance, earning a living wage, and retirement security.  For additional information, visit www.workingfamilieswin.org.
• Assembly District 4 is looking for Precinct Captains.
• John Hunt, Chair, Clark County Democratic Party, announced the following:
  • Celebrate America Fundraiser is being held on June 28^th at the Government Amphitheater;
  • A unity party is being held at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525 Union hall on July 19;
  • The Clark County Democratic Party Headquarters will open in two weeks; and
  • That an invitation to the September 13, 2008 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner will be sent to Presidential Candidate Barack Obama.  Three congressional candidates will also be honored.

• Nevada Deputy Field Director John Gilbert states that 60 house parties for presidential candidate Barack Obama will be held in Las Vegas.   More information can be obtained by contacting John at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Robert Disney spoke on behalf of Dina Titus, Congressional District 3.
• Megan Smith is running for the assembly in Assembly District 2.
• Brent Howard talked about his qualifications for County Commissioner District 2.
• The following individuals announced their candidacy for District Court Judge, Family Division:
  • Bill Henderson, Department R;
  • Cynthia Giuliani, Department K;
  • Vincent Ochoa, Department K; and
  • Carl Piazza, Department Q.

• Listed below are candidates running for judicial seats in District Court:

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  • Susan Scann, Department 25;
  • Elissa Cadish , Department 6; and
  • Linda Bell, Department 7.
• Due to time constraints, the following individuals and/or their representatives were unable to speak:

o       Dana Barooshiam for Andrew Martin, Assembly District 13;

o       Barbara Karp on behalf of Judge Lisa Kent, Family Court Department J;

o       Josh Kunis, District Court Judge, Department 8; and.

o       Johnny Jackson representing judicial candidate Cheryl Moss.

Member Comments and Concerns:

• Deecie Zimmerman announced that the “Celebrate America” Fundraising Committee, Clark County Democratic Party, will be meeting at the Italian American Club.
• Vicenta  Montoya, Assembly District 3, needs precinct captains and volunteers. 

Pot ‘O Gold:  $141.00   

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully,

Judy Barclay

Secretary