Saratoga County Young Democrats
1st Regular Meeting Minutes
March 23rd, 2017
- Meeting called to order at 7:04
- Introductions
- -18 members
- -3 guests
- (Dan Barusch) Discussion of importance of getting involved in community democratic committees and efforts
- -Work towards getting younger candidates for local offices
- (Dan Barusch) Executive Board Appointments
- President: Dan Barusch
- Vice President: Alex Fitz Blais
- Secretary: Leland Bunting
- Treasurer: Eddy Abraham
- Outreach Coordinator: Bradleigh Wilson
- (Dan Barusch) President’s Reports
- SCYD Constitution available online for review
- Discussion and vote at April meeting
- -Public Comment for 30 days
- Whitepaper on national issues impact on local level
- Discussion of Saratoga Gun Show concerns
- -Discussion of which committees will approach these issues
- (Bradleigh Wilson) Outreach Report
- Website
- -Members are encouraged to provide feedback
- -Looking for members to contribute to blog
- Newsletter
- Full newsletter every 2 weeks, with a smaller item every other week
- -Facebook
- -Creating a community for members
- -Creating Facebook connections with other related groups
- (Eddy Abraham) Treasurer’s Report
- Concerns for finances
- Dues (annually)
- Paperwork is involved and being processed for fundraising
- Using “ActBlue” for contributions
- Group Fundraising Ideas
- Partner with Trivia Nights
- SCYD stickers and buttons
- Silent Auctions partnering with local businesses
- Grassroots fundraising
- (Alex Fitz-Blais) Vice President’s Report
- Potential events for 2017
- “Get Out the Vote” efforts
- Special Issue groups
- Happy Hours with elected officials/candidates
- Learning and Professional Development events
- Activity and issue related fundraising
- Committee Breakouts
- Recruiting Committee
- Legislative Affairs Committee
- Fundraising Committee
- Professional Development Committee
- Adjourn 8:37
- -Facebook
Our constitution is now open for public comment! Please find it here.
