July 2025

Monthly Meeting Summary

Monday, July 21, 2025, 7:00pm  -  Lakes Activity (Senior) Center, Spirit Lake

Unofficial until approved at August 18, 2025 meeting.

Chairman Yarns called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM., with approximately 14 attendees

June Meeting Summary: Those present failed to recall the June meeting summary was emailed to everyone at an earlier date; thus not read. To be read at August mtg.

Treasurer’s Report:  Current balance in checking account:  $2,174.94

Officers: The Secretary position needs to be filled.

Participation in Pioneer Days:  Harold P. will be contacted regarding available entry space. If there is enough interest, possible use of a trailer from Kaylene K.

Update on Rob Sand’s County Town Hall visit June 30: Held at Okoboji Brewing Company. Very positive. Large attendance. 

Rob Sand’s campaign chair for western Iowa, Addie Cosgrove, was at the meeting; introduced herself and her role with the campaign. Said she would be holding an “Okoboji Day of Action for Team Sand” on Saturday, July 26, noon-4pm (Pioneer Days), at a private residence. All DCD email subscribers were notified of the event and invited.

Dallas County Raffle Update: The $80 donation from Dallas County has not been recorded/received due to communication issues between corresponding parties. Discussion on how to possibly hold short-term raffles. 

Summer Sizzler:  Strongly consider holding in 2026

Northwest Iowa Dinner with Democrats: Le MarWednesday, September 24, Le Mars. 5 – 7pm. Go to https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/823802/ to register.

Discussion on bringing more awareness to our organization (Dickinson County Democrats) - Ideas - Need persons to coordinate:

  • Continued mtg ad placed in Lakes News Shopper

  • Business cards have been created to hand out at events

  • Flyers

  • Social media - expand to Snapchat, Instagram

Submitted by Don Breuker, Acting Secretary

Next meeting, Monday, August 18, 2025, 7:00pm, Lakes Activity (Senior) Center, Spirit Lake