EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MIMUTES

April 5, 2007

7:00pm

(typed as written from actual submitted minutes)

Meeting called to order by Chairman Keith Norman

Pledge led by Committee member Bennie Davis.  Prayer led by the Chair.  Chair acknowledged the recent death of former committee member Robert Gill.  Asked members to share their condolences to brother Del Gill and the Gill family.  Stated Party would draft a resolution to be presentd on Robert's behalf.

Members absent:  Edith sellers, Harry Diament, Diane Rowe, Marcus Bradley, Betty Jaques, Candis Schoenberger, Teresa Craven, Calvin Anderson, Casel Jones, Franklin Cathey

Chair noted this meeting was one of procedural and networking in that time frames established in the by-laws forbid the election of officers at this time.  A special meeting will be held April 19th at 7:00 pm for the purpose of election officers.  Date set was without objection of members present.

Chair distributed cards with information for members to contact him.

Motion by Committee member David Holt to continue holding party meetings on the first Thursday of the month.  Motion carried by voice vote.

Motion by Nate Jackson to hold Steering Committee meetings on the third Thursday of the month.  Motion carried by voice vote, however, it was noted by Paul Schaffer that the third Thursday may not always be available.

Treasure's Report:  Given by Mal Hooker.  Current checking account balance as of March 1st, $1,045.63.  With projected credits and debits April balance projected to be $1,629.13.  An outstanding check in the amount of $500 was asked to be placed on hold by the Chair.  His position that the party would spend more in collection fees and he would like to contact th individual to establish a good faith effort to settle the debt.

Secretary announced that there were 31 members and shared following general party rules:

1.  Anyone arriving after roll call should make the secretary aware of their presentce AFTER the meeting.  Members should not assume secretary saw them enter the room.

2. Three absence in a row or five in a year automatically vacates your position on the committee.  Extenuating circumstatnces must be brought before the committee for approval.

3.  Members do not have to call the secretary when unable to attend unless they are on the agenda to give a report.

4.  Membership packets contain County Party By-Laws, State Party By-Laws, and contact on information for all fedeal, state, and local elected officials.  Members should apprise themselves of by-laws.

5.  Members are to review the roster to note corrections and indicate choice of email or United States Postal Service as mode to receive Party mail.

Committee member Jennings Bernard rose for a point of personal privilege and recognized by the Chair.  Mr. Bernard wanted to serve due written notice of intent to offer a motion at the May meeting calling for the removable of committee member Richard Fields secondary to his alleged disloyalty to the Democratic Party.  Chair read the motion and copies distributed to members present and the secretary for filing in official party records.  Motion second by committee member Boris Combest and approved by voice vote to go on the May agenda.

Committee member Richard Fields rose and was recognized by the Chair to offer his written rebuttal to the motion.  Rebuttal red by the Chair and noted the need to correct the name for the Chair and for Mr. Bernard.  Although acknowledged and distributed to the members Chair ask for itme to be reseve to the May meeting in that issue would not be address at this setting.

Committee members Fields and Florence Raines voiced a concern of the media taking pictures.  Chair Norman state he would look into the matter and respond to the committee.

Committee member Adrianne Pakis-Gillon asked that members discontinue distributing unsigned documents.  Request noted and favored by membership.

Committee member Eddie Jones rose to address a carry over item from previous committee but was not able to communicate contents to the body.  As such issue could be addressed until specifics known.

There being no further business there was a motion by committee member Jess Jeff to adjourn.  Motion carried by voice vote and meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.

Submitted by,

Norma Lester,

Interim Secretary