The monthly meeting of the Starke County Democrat Central Committee was held January14,2010 at the Know V.F.W., chairman Kenny Wallace called the meeting to order at 7:03P.M. followed by the pledge of allegiance .   Roll call was taken with twenty-two precinct committeeman present this was enough to have a quorum, we also had thirty-one quests.  Cheryl Ferch made a motion to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Marlene Wallace.

Treasurer, Cheryl Ferch gave an updated  financial report with and ending balance of $4,504.40.  Janis Janson made a motion to approve the treasurers report and seconded by Eli Roscka.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Beverly Fraine talked about Donkey Bingo to be held on Feb.6 at the Knox VFW  from 5:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.  Nancy Dembowski will check on our permit as we still do not have it. Tickets for Donkey Bingo were distributed by Beverly Fraine and we can  bring our money from ticket sales the night of  Feb.6 and give it to Cheryl Ferch.  Ruth Sims will be chairman of the food committee.

Sign up dates for election are Jan.20 until Feb 19 at noon,  Kenny Wallace reminded all precinct committeeman they need to sign up.

NEW BUSINESS

• Kenny Wallace said he received literature from Farm Bureau on How to Run a Campaign Election.  Dates for this is Jan 26 and 27^th,   the price for this is $175.00 for Farm Bureau members and $200.00 for non members, Evelyn Skronski said she had attended this in the past and found it to be very worth while.
• Kenny received a letter from Marshall County Young Democrats that they will have a meeting on Jan.23, 2010  at 5:00 anyone interested let him know.
• We will a host Fish Fry on Sept. 10, at the Bass Lake Fire House with Dave Matsey as chairman.
• Next Kenny talked about that the Democrat Float is in need of some much needed work,  and maybe purchasing a fiberglass donkey, Dorene Godiness will talk to someone she knows about getting someone to build us a float.  Connie Miller made a motion for Dorene to proceed with this and Greg Matt seconded.
• Anyone wishing to go to the State Convention in June needs to file for that position, since we  belong to Party Patrons there is no fee to attend the state convention.
• The J J Dinner will be held April 17, Greg Matt talked about a comedian he knows for entertainment, it would be about thirty minutes in length and cost $500.00 .  It was decided that Greg should look for some sponsors for the entertainment.  Kenny appointed the following people to be on the committee for the J J Dinner, Greg Matt, Marlene Wallace, Marcia Hayes, Jennifer Weaver and Jeff Houston.
• Nancy Dembowski gave and update on what has been happening in the House of Representatives.
• Each of the following candidates introduced themselves for elecation, Evelyn Skronski, Nancy Dembowski,  Lisa Minix, Bill Dulin, Oscar Cowen, Nick Bourff, Rhonda Milner and Chuck Estok.
• Next the 50/50 raffle was held and Cheryl Ferch won $53.00 and donated it back to the raffel fund.  Our next meeting will be Feb.11.
• With no further business a motion of adjourn the meeting at 8:10 was made by Les Davison and seconded by Audrey Gorke.

Respectfully Submitted By:

Shirley Fields