MINUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 16, 2018
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Walt Martens.
Secretary Bob Hackett called the roll. Twenty-six Committee members were present. A quorum was established. Two proxies were presented to the Secretary.
Dale Roller led the Prayer.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ken Spangler
Chairman Martens welcomed the visitors, political candidates, and elected officials. Walt stated that the elected officials had made a request to receive the agenda of the CCRCC meetings. A copy of the agenda will be sent to each of them.
A motion was made by Pat Hackett, seconded by Dale Roller to approve the CCRCC Minutes. Motion approved.
Secretary Bob Hackett asked that CCRCC members not to speak until recognized by Chairman Martens. Then stand, state your name, and speak clearly and loudly enough to be picked up by the recorder. Please, only one person speak at a time. You have approximately 3 weeks to review the minutes. Do not wait until the day before the meeting to send the Secretary your comments. It is not necessary to send your comments to the entire CCRCC, as the Secretary is the person who will make the changes, if necessary.
Treasurer Julia Maples gave the Treasurer’s Report. Beginning balance, $15,505.58 with interest of $1.55 paid. Disbursements: Wanda Martens $105.45 Pletcher Roger’s plaque Lynn Morris $3,000 Candidate support Jared Taylor $3,000 Candidate support Saundra McDowell $2,000 Candidate support Josh Hawley $2,000 Candidate support Ralph Phillips $1,000 Candidate support Pack N Stack $40 for October Ending balance, $2,361.68 Julia stated that the Missouri Ethics Dept. discovered an error in her last report. She stated that she had corrected that error.
A question was ask about the telephone for the CCRCC. Walt stated that when they accepted responsibility for the telephone that it did not work. All calls now are directed to the Martens’ home telephone, which is 417-581-7485. Chris Snyder made a motion that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Dale Roller seconded. Motion approved.
Chairman Martens ask Ralph Phillips to speak. Commissioner Phillips ask that the $1,000 the CCRCC gave him be taken back and given to Candidate Josh Hawley. Walt stated that Hawley had returned the contribution that the CCRCC had sent to him. Hawley could only accept $997 from any Central Committee.
Candidates Jared Taylor and Lynn Morris also returned $400 to the CCRCC as they could only accept $2,600 from the Committee.
Chairman Martens stated that Saundra McDowell would be at the Springfield Republican Headquarters Wednesday, October 17th at 1:00 PM.
Chairman Martens ask for help to put up 4 X 8’ candidate signs. He stated that MODOT had been pulling them because someone had complained.
Commissioner Phillips was ask by the Chairman if he would be OK with the CCRCC using the $1,000 to co-sponsor a Watch Party on Election night with Eric Burlison. Phillips gave his consent. A motion was made by Ken Spangler and seconded by Julia Maples to help pay for a Watch Party. Motion passed.
Julia Maples made a motion that the CCRCC pay 50% of the cost for a Watch Party. Chris Snyder seconded. Motion approved.
Votes were taken and passed on the new member candidates who were nominated at the last meeting. They are as follow:
Ken Spangler nominated Don Carriker, Jr. for his Auxiliary Member. Tom Taylor second. Motion passed.
Wanda Martens nominated Krista Bullard for Chadwick Township. Chris Snyder seconded. Motion passed.
Pat Hackett nominated Clayton Jones for Northview Township. Wanda Martens seconded. Motion passed.
Joyce Burns nominated Judy and Leroy Morisset for Cassidy Township. Julia Maples seconded. Motion passed. Judy and Leroy were present.
Nominations made at this meeting to be presented for vote at the November meeting were: Dan Hill of West Finley nominated his wife, Sigi as his Auxiliary Member
Steve Maples of East Finley nominated Brad Jackson as his Auxiliary Member.
Matthew Smith of West Benton nominated his Mother, Shellie Smith to be appointed to the CCRCC. All nominations will be voted on November 20th, 2018.
Chuck Branch led a discussion as to what kind of ad the CCRCC wanted to place in the Christian County Headliner leading up to the election. Ken Spangler made a motion to place a ¼ page color ad with all of the names of the Republican Candidates on the ballot. Wanda Martens seconded. Motion passed. Ad will run October 24th, 2018
Wanda Martens made a motion that the CCRCC place a ¼ ad in the Christian County Headliner briefly describing all of the Propositions and Amendments on the November 6th ballot. Julia Maples seconded. The ad will include the recommendations of the CCRCC. Motion passed.
November 20th will be the next meeting of the CCRCC. We will hear presentations from candidates wanting to be appointed to the Eastern Commissioner position. The CCRCC will then vote on who to recommend to the Governor for that position.
A motion was made by Christina Tonsing to fund a 1/8 ad in the Christian County Headliner. This ad would give notice that on
November 20th the CCRCC will hear presentations from Eastern Commissioner Candidates who wish to fill that position created by the November 6th election. Dale Roller seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Tom Taylor made a motion that the CCRCC recommend that everyone vote “NO” on all Amendments on the ballot except “D”. Ken Spangler seconded, motion carried.
Chairman Martens stated that Sparta, MO is having their Persimmons Day Friday and Saturday, October 19th and 20th. Volunteers are needed to staff the CCRCC booth.
Wanda Martens, Chairman of the By-Laws Sub-Committee made a statement as to how the changes occurred to the By-Laws. The By-Laws Sub-Committee met, discussed them line-by-line. When the meeting ended, all of the Sub-Committee members were in accord with the changes that were made by the committee. Wanda Martens made a motion to accept the By-Laws as presented. Julia Maples seconded. After a lengthy discussion, a vote by hand was made. The motion was passed by a 22 to 8 vote.
The Executive session was held shortly after the regular CCRCC meeting to discuss a committee matter and then the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting of the CCRCC will be November 20th, 2018, 7:00 PM at the Resources Management Building on Hwy 14 in Ozark.
Bob Hackett, Secretary, Christian County Republican Central Committee
20TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 10TH, 2018
Chairman Bill Owen opened the meeting by stating that the purpose of this meeting was to elect a State Committeewoman and State Committeeman.
Secretary Pat Hackett called the roll. Sixteen (16) members were present. Three (3) proxies were presented, with 4 members absent. A quorum was established.
The prayer was led by Marc Cerce.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Owen.
Chairman Owen asked for nominations for State Committeeman. Cindy Stein made a motion to nominated Curtis Jared. Danette Proctor seconded the motion. No other nominations were presented. Walt Martens made a motion to accept Curtis Jared by acclamation, Lisa Loftis seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Owen asked for nominations for State Committeewoman. David Schultz made a motion to nominate Wanda Martens. Ron Mark seconded the motion. No other nominations were presented. Danette Proctor made a motion to accept Wanda Martens by acclamation, Sharon Nahon seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Owen adjourned the meeting.
Chairman Bill Owen opened the meeting by stating that the purpose of this meeting was to elect a State Committeewoman and State Committeeman.
Secretary Pat Hackett called the roll. Sixteen (16) members were present. Three (3) proxies were presented, with 4 members absent. A quorum was established.
The prayer was led by Marc Cerce.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Owen.
Chairman Owen asked for nominations for State Committeeman. Cindy Stein made a motion to nominated Curtis Jared. Danette Proctor seconded the motion. No other nominations were presented. Walt Martens made a motion to accept Curtis Jared by acclamation, Lisa Loftis seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Owen asked for nominations for State Committeewoman. David Schultz made a motion to nominate Wanda Martens. Ron Mark seconded the motion. No other nominations were presented. Danette Proctor made a motion to accept Wanda Martens by acclamation, Sharon Nahon seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman Owen adjourned the meeting.