Monthly
Meeting Minutes

Chair Report:  
1. Mary Allen signs are going up all over and we have more available especially for
highway traffic & greater visibility.
2. Progress on the flagpole.  It will be up shortly.
3. The little food pantries were mentioned as people are grateful and noticing.  “Every good
revolution always starts with feeding people”.
4. We need poll workers for the primary election. Currently need 4 more workers.
5. Bill introduced the guest speaker, Dave Crooks, the district chair.  

Outreach committee:
Film at the Tivoli featuring Bill Breeden’s political trial in 1986 documentary still in
transition.
Blue Bash Dinner (previously known as Jefferson/Jackson Dinner)
Legislative Report:  Judy Darnell reported on several issues.

NEXT MEETING:  May 19th

Chair Report:
- Everyone check your voter registration.
- We need poll workers for the primary election.

Frank Coffin: Reported on the election board.

March 7th Iran & Ice protest rally: 23 people showed up in the rain.

Happenings this month:
1.) March 28th Nationwide NO KINGS rally
2.) New text messaging service,

- April 20th Candidate Event at the Tivoli

Outreach committee:
- Little pantries are doing well thanks to some donations. Now delivering Mondays at noon and Thursdays 6pm.
- Owen County Theatre & Arts Alliance production of Godspell. Their show is March 27, 28, and 29th.

Fundraising report:
Annual Yard Sale May 8th & 9th
Film at the Tivoli featuring Bill Breedin’s political trial in 1986 documentary
Blue Bash Dinner

Candidate T-shirt

Cataract Bean Festival Sponsorship

Introduction of Nick Pecenica, running for Owen County Clerk.

NEXT MEETING: April 21st; Supper/Social 5:30-6:30; business meeting 6:30-7:30

● Minneapolis March
● Candidates Introductions

● Happenings this month:
1.) Candidate training was planned for 3pm Saturday at Democratic headquarters.
2.) Nine challenges were filed for both Republican & Democratic candidates.
3.) Important dates

● Poll workers are needed

● Outreach committee:
- Owen County theatre & alliance group
- Little pantry deliveries

● Building report

● We had a candidate information panel
● Legislative breakfast Saturday at the Owen Valley Christian Fellowship
● Anti-ICE protest
● Candidate Filings
● Outreach Committee: Monthly meeting on Jan. 7 th
● Building report
● Legislative Update and opportunities
● Bill is leaving for Minneapolis tomorrow to join clergy from across the country to march against ICE.

● Guest Speaker: Mary Allen from Evansville
● Outreach Committee:
1.) Our partnership with Pantry 279
2.) Breakfast with Santa
3.) Coat Drive
4.) Christmas on the Square Merry Meter Contest.
● Building report
● Running for office
● Veteran’s Outreach
● Legislative Update and opportunities
● Tivoli sign up

NEXT MEETING: January 20th; Supper/Social 5:30-6:30; business meeting 6:30-7:30

● Spencer Town Council: Congratulations to Ginger Kohr.
● Monthly events.
● County Council Report
● Building report: Both front doors and kitchen door were replaced.
● Outreach Committee: Starting to meet the need!!!
a. Our partnership with Pantry 279
b. Breakfast with Santa is the next big thing on December 13th
● Veteran’s Outreach: Has prepared a draft letter ready to go out to businesses.
● Legislative Update: Currently there are bills in the state to do away with the Township system.
● Candidate training meeting: Had a meeting with Michelle Higgs who brought in Mary Noone.
● Coat drive: What are we doing with all the coats?
● Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi has become an issue for Democratic hall.

NEXT MEETING: December 16th; Supper/Social 5:30-6:30; business meeting 6:30-7:30. The special speaker is Mary Allen running for US Congress 8th District. (Mark Messmer holds that seat at the moment.)

●Town Council Election
● Past Events: A recap of recent activities included the Apple Butter Parade, Cataract Bean
Dinner, Spencer Pride Festival, Fiesta Owen County, No Kings Rally, and Hog Roast &
Auction.
● Building Improvements: David Henk reported that new doors have been ordered
● Fundraising: The Hog Roast & Auction was a success despite the rain.
● Outreach Committee:
1.) Pantry 279 Collaboration
2.) Toiletry and Coat Drive
● Homeless Support
● Legislative Discussion: Judy is seeking volunteers for the legislative committee.
● Dwayne Chaney left a sheet of some quotes for everyone…food for thought.
● Upcoming Events:
1.) A fireside chat with Governor Mike Braun\
2.) A fundraiser and movie showing of "The Times of a Sign"
3.) Bernie Sanders is being honored by the Eugene Debs in Terre Haute
● Owen County Theater Alliance
● Veteran Fund
● Mondays with Michelle
● Closing Message

NEXT MEETING : November 18th; Supper/Social 5:30-6:30, Business Meeting 6:30-7:30

● Jane Rubeck has stepped up to be Chair of Washington III with Don Taylor as Vice
chair.
● Collin Rotella reported on volunteering at the Patricksburg Fish Fry.
● Building report:  A lot of scraping was done prior to painting.  
● Anton Neff spoke of the Apple Butter Festival.  
● Bruce McCallister spoke about the need of a fund to assist veterans in Owen County and their transition from military to civilian.  
● Outreach
● Technology:  Collin Rotella reported that TikTok may be going away & Instagram is
slow going
● Legislative: Judy Darnel reported on a list of bills
● Duane Cheney addressed the survey (We Care) taken at the August meeting
● John Schrock spoke of Sam Hobbs & Mt. Olivet Church having a prayer meeting on the courthouse lawn.  
● Meeting adjourned.​

NEXT MEETING: October 21st; Supper/Social 5:30-6:30; Business Meeting 6:30-7:30