Dickinson County Democrats Meeting Summary
Monday, October 24, 2022, 7:00pm
Nature Trails Clubhouse, 465 202nd Street, Milford, IA 51351
Opening - 20 people in attendance All
Secretary’s report reviewed; approved, John/Joyce, 2nd Linda
Promo Items still available for donation - car coasters and tumblers
i. Attendees stepped up to support, $; close to breaking even
ii. Reminder of reason: messaging, connecting people, fund raising; kept low cost
iii. Push for future donations; Xmas stocking stuffers
3. Treasurer’s Report, $6,348.83 ($200 ck outstanding); accepted, Harold/John A, 2nd Elaine
Thank you notes received - Smith, Axne, Mathis
Discussed giving to campaigns
Voted unanimously to give $500 ea. to Franken, Demings, T Ryan, M Kelly,
Fetterman, Warnock
Old/New Business
Campaign signs & report on Franken activities Karen
i. Good campaign stops with 80 + attendees; 100, Ft Dodge; 110, Waterloo etc.
ii. Push----Website : frankenforIowa.com; use community support tab
iii. Karen’s ph: 712-348-1906
iv. Need for one on one discussions with voters
v. Reminder- M Franken on MSNBC at 9:00 pm (Oct 24)
Local ads and information John A
i. LNS this week: qtr page ad of Dem candidates (distribution is 22,000)
ii. Next Week (Tue Nov 1) - John will have a story in the LNS
Voting-Saturday, Nov 5-voting should be open at the Dickinson County Courthouse
Open discussion of issues and updates All
Referenced J Carville, Dems need to emphasize Economy too-
Republicans plans to cut, or privatize SS
Better offense, all topics
CO 2 pipeline discussion
Stronger fight back &; truth telling emphasis needed
5. Adjourned, 8:20 pm
Next meeting – November 21, Nature Trails Clubhouse