CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Minutes for April 16, 2019
Chairman Walt Martens called the monthly meeting of the CCRCC to order.
Secretary Bob Hackett called the roll. A quorum was established.
Dale Roller led the members in prayer.
Chuck Branch led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Martens welcomed all visitors and elected officials.
Chairman Martens ask for a motion to approve the Minutes of the March CCRCC meeting. Julia Maples made the motion, Dale Roller seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer Julia Maples gave the treasurer’s report. Julia reported that the total revenue for the Lincoln/Trump Dinner was $4,663.97. Expenditures were $2,620.12 leaving a profit of $2,043.85. We have an ending bank balance of $5,640.14. Christina Tonsing made a motion to accept the report for audit. Pat Hackett seconded the motion, which passed.
Wanda Martens, Chairperson for the Events Sub-Committee gave a report on the Lincoln/Trump Dinner. Wanda thanked everyone who worked to make the dinner a success. Chuck and Karen Branch did a great job of producing a first class flyer and tickets for the dinner. Dan and Sigi manned the auction table and kept a list of those who wanted auction bid cards. Cathryn and Terry Bumgarner kept up with what people bid on and the amount of the bid. Michelle Atkinson provided the background music. Dale and Cathy Roller helped with setting up the room for the dinner. Dale, Dan, and Terry were responsible for hanging banners and setting up stands for all of the posters for auction. Joyce and George Burns were there to help with the set-up. Bob and Pat Hackett washed and dried all of the table cloths. They also helped with the set-up.
Wanda and Walt were a big help in background organization. She located the Elks Lodge hall, hired the caterer, and ordered all supplies needed. They kept everything on track and helped make the dinner, along with everyone who volunteered to help, a great success.
Chairman Martens led a discussion as to whether to suspend the monthly meetings of the CCRCC for the summer. He asked for a show of hands of those who wanted to continue to meet monthly. No hands were raised. He then ask for a motion to suspend the meetings. Pat Hackett made the motion and Dale Roller seconded. Motion passed.
Chairman Martens will send an email out to all members notifying them as to when the next meeting of the CCRCC will occur.
Chairman Martens stated that several events were coming up this summer. He asked if the Members wanted to participate in Sucker Days, the Billings Fair, and the Ozark Fair. After a discussion on this issue, he stated that he would leave the decision up to the Finance and Events Sub-Committees as to whether we would spend the money to sponsor and volunteer for these events.
Chairman Martens adjourned the meeting.
Next meeting will be announced at a later date.
Bob Hackett, Secretary, CCRCC
CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
ADDENDUM To Minutes of April 16, 2019
In trying to give credit to everyone who volunteered to help with the Lincoln/ Trump Dinner, I left some important people off of the list. My apologies and I would like to correct that mistake with this Addendum to the April 16, 2019 Minutes.
Steve Maples had the signs made that helped to direct people to the Elks Lodge. Steve donated the signs to the Elks Lodge for future use.
Treasurer Julia Maples who has always made the Treasurer’s job seem easy, was at the registration table and took care of everyone who came to the dinner. Her reporting is always thorough and complete.
Sheriff Brad Cole was our Auctioneer and did a great job, plus he made it fun for everyone----and helped us raise a lot of money.
Steve and Carolyn Sipes were there to help us set up and take down the dining hall.
Daphne and Jon Brown were also there helping set up and take down all of the decorations.
We appreciate each and every volunteer who was there from the beginning and helped with all of the work that went in to making the Lincoln/Trump Dinner a success.
Bob Hackett, Secretary Christian County Republican Central Committee
Minutes for April 16, 2019
Chairman Walt Martens called the monthly meeting of the CCRCC to order.
Secretary Bob Hackett called the roll. A quorum was established.
Dale Roller led the members in prayer.
Chuck Branch led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Martens welcomed all visitors and elected officials.
Chairman Martens ask for a motion to approve the Minutes of the March CCRCC meeting. Julia Maples made the motion, Dale Roller seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer Julia Maples gave the treasurer’s report. Julia reported that the total revenue for the Lincoln/Trump Dinner was $4,663.97. Expenditures were $2,620.12 leaving a profit of $2,043.85. We have an ending bank balance of $5,640.14. Christina Tonsing made a motion to accept the report for audit. Pat Hackett seconded the motion, which passed.
Wanda Martens, Chairperson for the Events Sub-Committee gave a report on the Lincoln/Trump Dinner. Wanda thanked everyone who worked to make the dinner a success. Chuck and Karen Branch did a great job of producing a first class flyer and tickets for the dinner. Dan and Sigi manned the auction table and kept a list of those who wanted auction bid cards. Cathryn and Terry Bumgarner kept up with what people bid on and the amount of the bid. Michelle Atkinson provided the background music. Dale and Cathy Roller helped with setting up the room for the dinner. Dale, Dan, and Terry were responsible for hanging banners and setting up stands for all of the posters for auction. Joyce and George Burns were there to help with the set-up. Bob and Pat Hackett washed and dried all of the table cloths. They also helped with the set-up.
Wanda and Walt were a big help in background organization. She located the Elks Lodge hall, hired the caterer, and ordered all supplies needed. They kept everything on track and helped make the dinner, along with everyone who volunteered to help, a great success.
Chairman Martens led a discussion as to whether to suspend the monthly meetings of the CCRCC for the summer. He asked for a show of hands of those who wanted to continue to meet monthly. No hands were raised. He then ask for a motion to suspend the meetings. Pat Hackett made the motion and Dale Roller seconded. Motion passed.
Chairman Martens will send an email out to all members notifying them as to when the next meeting of the CCRCC will occur.
Chairman Martens stated that several events were coming up this summer. He asked if the Members wanted to participate in Sucker Days, the Billings Fair, and the Ozark Fair. After a discussion on this issue, he stated that he would leave the decision up to the Finance and Events Sub-Committees as to whether we would spend the money to sponsor and volunteer for these events.
Chairman Martens adjourned the meeting.
Next meeting will be announced at a later date.
Bob Hackett, Secretary, CCRCC
CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
ADDENDUM To Minutes of April 16, 2019
In trying to give credit to everyone who volunteered to help with the Lincoln/ Trump Dinner, I left some important people off of the list. My apologies and I would like to correct that mistake with this Addendum to the April 16, 2019 Minutes.
Steve Maples had the signs made that helped to direct people to the Elks Lodge. Steve donated the signs to the Elks Lodge for future use.
Treasurer Julia Maples who has always made the Treasurer’s job seem easy, was at the registration table and took care of everyone who came to the dinner. Her reporting is always thorough and complete.
Sheriff Brad Cole was our Auctioneer and did a great job, plus he made it fun for everyone----and helped us raise a lot of money.
Steve and Carolyn Sipes were there to help us set up and take down the dining hall.
Daphne and Jon Brown were also there helping set up and take down all of the decorations.
We appreciate each and every volunteer who was there from the beginning and helped with all of the work that went in to making the Lincoln/Trump Dinner a success.
Bob Hackett, Secretary Christian County Republican Central Committee
CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Minutes for March 19, 2019
Chairman Walt Martens called the meeting to order.
Secretary Bob Hackett called the roll. A quorum was present.
Dale Roller led the prayer and Chuck Branch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MO House of Representative Lynn Morris was present.
Chairman Martens asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the February 19, 2019 CCRCC meeting. Ken Spangler made the motion and was seconded by Thom Taylor. Motion passed.
Treasurer Julia Maples gave the Treasurer’s report. Julia reported that we had a beginning balance of $4,259.32. All bills were paid, leaving a balance of $3,868.46. Dale Roller made a motion that the Treasurer’s report be accepted. Pat Hackett seconded. Motion passed.
Events Chairperson Wanda Martens gave a report on the Lincoln/Trump Day dinner that will be April 6, 2019 at the Ozark Elks Lodge. The deadline for buying tickets is April 1, 2019. Wanda stated that she would need to know by that date in order to plan the amount of food needed. Please call her at 5817485 to purchase your ticket for this event. We do have a “Will Call” list that will allow you to pay at the door for your ticket. A full page ad for the Lincoln/Trump Day dinner will be in the Christian County Headliner March 20, 2019.
Wanda Martens spoke in regard to the email that she had written to Senator Blunt. She explained that it was not a CCRCC decision to uninvite Senator Blunt to the Lincoln/Trump Day dinner, but was her decision alone. She said that the Kansas City Star obtained her private email and published it without her consent. National news media picked it up and it went coast to coast.
She regrets any negative publicity the email may have brought upon the CCRCC. However, most of the comments that she received were positive.
Chairman Walt Martens adjourned the meeting.
The next meeting will be April16, 2019 at the Christian County Resource Management Building, Highway 14 in Ozark, MO.
Bob Hackett, Secretary Christian County Republican Central Committe
Minutes for March 19, 2019
Chairman Walt Martens called the meeting to order.
Secretary Bob Hackett called the roll. A quorum was present.
Dale Roller led the prayer and Chuck Branch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MO House of Representative Lynn Morris was present.
Chairman Martens asked for a motion to approve the Minutes of the February 19, 2019 CCRCC meeting. Ken Spangler made the motion and was seconded by Thom Taylor. Motion passed.
Treasurer Julia Maples gave the Treasurer’s report. Julia reported that we had a beginning balance of $4,259.32. All bills were paid, leaving a balance of $3,868.46. Dale Roller made a motion that the Treasurer’s report be accepted. Pat Hackett seconded. Motion passed.
Events Chairperson Wanda Martens gave a report on the Lincoln/Trump Day dinner that will be April 6, 2019 at the Ozark Elks Lodge. The deadline for buying tickets is April 1, 2019. Wanda stated that she would need to know by that date in order to plan the amount of food needed. Please call her at 5817485 to purchase your ticket for this event. We do have a “Will Call” list that will allow you to pay at the door for your ticket. A full page ad for the Lincoln/Trump Day dinner will be in the Christian County Headliner March 20, 2019.
Wanda Martens spoke in regard to the email that she had written to Senator Blunt. She explained that it was not a CCRCC decision to uninvite Senator Blunt to the Lincoln/Trump Day dinner, but was her decision alone. She said that the Kansas City Star obtained her private email and published it without her consent. National news media picked it up and it went coast to coast.
She regrets any negative publicity the email may have brought upon the CCRCC. However, most of the comments that she received were positive.
Chairman Walt Martens adjourned the meeting.
The next meeting will be April16, 2019 at the Christian County Resource Management Building, Highway 14 in Ozark, MO.
Bob Hackett, Secretary Christian County Republican Central Committe
AGENDA 3/19/2019 7:00 PM Resource Management Building-Ozark
7:00 Call to Order: Chairman Walt Martens
7:01 Roll Call: Sec. Bob Hackett
7:06 Prayer:
7:08 Pledge:
7:10 Welcome: Walt Martens
Welcome all visitors, officials, and candidates
7:12 Secretary’s Report: Bob Hackett - Approval of the minutes of the last
Central Committee meeting.
7:14 Treasurer’s Report: Julia Maples, Treasurer – Accept for Audit
7:16 Old Business:
Vote on all new committee members presented at last month’s meeting
Presentation of candidates to fill vacant townships?
Sub-Committee Reports? Events Committee – Lincoln/Trump Day April 6, 2019
7:25 New Business:
Adjourn
Next monthly meeting: Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 7:00 pm Resource Management Building, Ozark
CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE
MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2019
The CCRCC meeting was called to order by Chairman Walt Martens. Secretary Bob Hackett called the roll Fifteen (15) members werepresent, with five (5) proxies, which gave the meeting a quorum. Cathy Roller gave the prayer and Chris Snyder led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Martens welcomed all visitors and elected officials. Kay Brown, Christian County Clerk and Karen Matthews, Christian County Treasurer were the elected officials present. Also present was Brent Belisle, and invited guest who is interested in the CCRCC.
Pat Hackett made a motion that the Minutes of the January 26, 2019 CCRCC meeting be approved. Julia Maples seconded, motion passed.
Julia Maples, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer's report. Ken Spangler made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report for audit. John Armitage seconded the motion, which passed.
Wand Martens, Chairperson of the Events Sub-Committee gave a report on the Chili Supper, which was a great success. She also reported on the Lincoln/Trump Day Dinner, which will be April 6, 2019 at the Ozark Elks Lodge. The doors for the dinner will be open at 5:00 PM. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. Guest Speaker for the dinner will be Missouri Speaker of the House, Elijah Haahr. Tickets for this event are $30 each. Fliers for the event are also available. We need to put up fliers in businesses around Christian County to advertise this event.
Please contact Wanda Martens, 581-7485, or Pat Hackett, 725-8445 for tickets or fliers. Wanda stated that she needs to know how many will be attending by April 1st so that she can direct the caterer as to how many dinners to prepare.
Chairman Walt Martens adjourned the meeting.
Next CCRCC meeting will be Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 7:00 PM at the
Christian County Resource Management Building, Highway 14, Ozark, MO.
Submitted by Bob Hackett, Secretary CCRCC
CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2018 (Draft)
The November 20, 2018 CCRCC meeting was called to order by Chairman Walt Martens.
Prayer was led by Dale Roller.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robert Palmer.
Bob Hackett, Secretary called the Roll. Twenty-four members were present, with seven proxies presented. A quorum was present. Julia Maples made a motion to approve the Minutes of October 16, 2018. Pat Hackett seconded the motion. Minutes approved.
Our prayers go out to the Armitage family concerning the loss of their son.
Julia Maples, Treasurer gave the Treasurer’s report. The beginning balance was $1,149.90. A sum of $1,853.00 was reimbursed funds from candidates and a voided check from 2017 that was never cashed. All bills were paid leaving a balance of $2,629.11. Chris Snyder made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for audit. Dale Roller seconded. Treasurer’s report approved.
A vote was taken and passed on the new member candidate Kelly Smith who was nominated at the last meeting.
Sigi Hill and Brad Jackson were nominated at last month’s CCRCC meeting as Auxiliary Members for Dan Hill and Steve Maples. A
motion was made by Dan Hill and seconded by Ken Spangler to approve the Auxiliary Members. Motion approved.
Wanda Martens, Events Chairman announced that the Chili Supper will be January 26, 2019 at the VFW in Ozark. Details to follow.
Eight candidates for the Eastern Commissioner position came to speak to the CCRCC. Numbers were drawn to determine the order in which they would speak and answer questions given by Chairman Walt Martens. The order of appearance was: Mike Robertson, Dennis Lilly, Chris Snyder, Ray Weter, Louie Bench, Bobby Oliver, Bradley Jackson, and Dan Halbrook. Voting for the candidates was taken by secret ballot. On the first secret vote taken, Ray Weter and Brad Jackson earned the most votes. On the second secret vote taken, Brad Jackson received 22 votes and Ray Weter received 10 votes. Brad Jackson was declared the winner.
The CCRCC will send their recommendation to the Governor for the replacement of Eastern Commissioner Ralph Phillips.
Next meeting will be January 26, 2019 before the Chili Supper.
Chairman Martens adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by Bob Hackett, Secretary Christian County Republican Central Committee
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
The November 20, 2018 CCRCC meeting was called to order by Chairman Walt Martens.
Prayer was led by Dale Roller.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Robert Palmer.
Bob Hackett, Secretary called the Roll. Twenty-four members were present, with seven proxies presented. A quorum was present. Julia Maples made a motion to approve the Minutes of October 16, 2018. Pat Hackett seconded the motion. Minutes approved.
Our prayers go out to the Armitage family concerning the loss of their son.
Julia Maples, Treasurer gave the Treasurer’s report. The beginning balance was $1,149.90. A sum of $1,853.00 was reimbursed funds from candidates and a voided check from 2017 that was never cashed. All bills were paid leaving a balance of $2,629.11. Chris Snyder made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report for audit. Dale Roller seconded. Treasurer’s report approved.
A vote was taken and passed on the new member candidate Kelly Smith who was nominated at the last meeting.
Sigi Hill and Brad Jackson were nominated at last month’s CCRCC meeting as Auxiliary Members for Dan Hill and Steve Maples. A
motion was made by Dan Hill and seconded by Ken Spangler to approve the Auxiliary Members. Motion approved.
Wanda Martens, Events Chairman announced that the Chili Supper will be January 26, 2019 at the VFW in Ozark. Details to follow.
Eight candidates for the Eastern Commissioner position came to speak to the CCRCC. Numbers were drawn to determine the order in which they would speak and answer questions given by Chairman Walt Martens. The order of appearance was: Mike Robertson, Dennis Lilly, Chris Snyder, Ray Weter, Louie Bench, Bobby Oliver, Bradley Jackson, and Dan Halbrook. Voting for the candidates was taken by secret ballot. On the first secret vote taken, Ray Weter and Brad Jackson earned the most votes. On the second secret vote taken, Brad Jackson received 22 votes and Ray Weter received 10 votes. Brad Jackson was declared the winner.
The CCRCC will send their recommendation to the Governor for the replacement of Eastern Commissioner Ralph Phillips.
Next meeting will be January 26, 2019 before the Chili Supper.
Chairman Martens adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by Bob Hackett, Secretary Christian County Republican Central Committee
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.