September 2022

Dickinson County Democrats     Meeting Summary

Monday, September 19, 2022, 7:00pm

Nature Trails Clubhouse, 465 202nd Street, Milford, IA 51351


Opening / Pledge of Allegiance                  17 people attended All

Secretary Report, distributed & approved, Tim F./ 2nd Marti N. Julie/Linda

Treasurer’s Report, Balance $10,182.83, accepted, Harold P./ 2nd Lou HW     Elaine

Old/New Business

Summer Sizzler - +/- update which was held Aug. 24

  • Great event – had good coverage of event – maybe skip a year now & go for 2024

  • Look at a different time of year?

  • For continued success, more leaders and organizers need to step up. All information is digitally available and in place for future event

  • How to involve more people and a younger crowd – look at the college atmosphere?

  • Several people spoke up with ideas & observations

Summer Sizzler Distribution of funds – Net of $5,471.95

  • Deidre DeJear/Michael Franken - $1K each  /  Tom Miller /Joel Miller - $500. each  /  JD Scholten/ John Norwood /Jackie Smith/Christina Bohannan/Liz Mathis/Cindy Axne/ Ryan Melton - $250. each. Total of $4750. Distribution.

  • ¼ page ad the week of Oct. 25 in the Lakes News Shopper  - “VOTE for democrat candidates” with a sizzler follow-up the next week.

  • Motion – Kaylene K./2nd John A.   Motion carried for spending monies

Signage – Contact Karen Sterk for Franken signs, 712-348-1906.

Upcoming Debates:  

Franken & Grassley:  Thursday, October 6, 2022, 7:00pm, Iowa PBS (IPTV)

DeJear & Reynolds:  Monday, October 17, 7:00pm, Iowa PBS (IPTV)

Absentee Voting information from Bob G was distributed. Absentee ballot request form can be requested NOW from the Auditor’s office. To avoid postal service delays, submit the request now. The completed request form must be received in the Auditor’s office by Monday, October 24, 5:00pm.   Absentee voting in person will begin on October 19.

Democrat Headquarters in Dickinson County – discussion about a physical location– Not this election cycle

Meeting Adjournment @ 8:20pm Terry

Next Meeting: October 17,  2022, Nature Trails Clubhouse


August 2022

Dickinson County Democrats Meeting Summary

Monday, August 15, 2022, 7:00pm

Nature Trails Clubhouse, 465 202nd Street, Milford, IA 51351

Opening / Pledge of Allegiance

Secretary Report, Read &  approved, motion,Bonnie,  2nd -Kaylene

Treasurer’s Report, Balance $10,024.92, approved, motion-Bonnie, 2nd-Linda

Old/New Business

Summer Sizzler III Update (Wed Aug 24)

  • Ticket Sales - started July 18. As of Fri Aug 12, 156  tickets sold (max 300)

  • Deadline for tkt sales, Aug 22

  • Media - Ad; ¼ pg ad for  page 1 of LNS; ads to be in other area shoppers 

  • 2343 registered Democrats in Dickinson Cty; distributed sheets to contact

  • Distributed sign up sheets for set up, take down, registration, greeters +

  • Tue 23rd- 3:00 pm set up scheduled; Gordons, geraniums; Kaylene+, ctr pieces

  • Golf cart need- Bonnie to contact Denny P 

  • Cash bar 

  • Insurance in place, annual for org $351/yr

  • Items-coasters, tumblers w messaging to be offered for donation  

           Social media   

–Request minutes on website; most in attendance had not seen email.

           Candidates 

  • Barn signs up and more to come- details; if wood available, advise

  • Yard Signs & bumper distributed          

  • Meet and Greets: Aug 24, Miller and Franken

  • Franken Chair report..need our help, 1-on-1s

(Noted Franken Bday, 65th on Nov 8!)

             Open Discussion

Meeting Adjournment

Next Meeting: September 19, 2022, Nature Trails Clubhouse

July 2022

Dickinson County Democrats - Meeting Summary

Monday, July 18, 2022, 7:00pm

Nature Trails Clubhouse, 465 202nd Street, Milford, IA 51351

  1. 6:59 p m   Opening / Pledge of Allegiance All

  2. Treasurer’s Report , Balance, $3,810.62 Elaine

  1.  Old Business

  • Block Party Recap - report from Linnea; distributed idea sheet & summary Linnea/Tina

  • Summer Sizzler Update (Wed Aug 24)     John/Harold

    • Advertising  & tickets review, $40 ea; all should sell/promote

    • Decorations- tablecloth cleaning, centerpiece-go green, simple

      • Donation to clear tablecloths received

    • Speakers - 8, Program scheduled for 2 hrs - Ends at 9:00pm

    • Items to offer for “donations” - Linda M to review products 

    • Security arranged

    • Logistics/Set-up:  All needed to assist. Finalized at next meeting

  • Communication- Rich N, all up to date electronically; will manage      

            WEBSITE:  https://www.thedickinsondems.com/summer-sizzler-2022

ActBlue L Online tickets:   https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sizzle22

QR code - Scan for Online Tickets    

4,  New Business

  • Ethics Campaign Disclosure Report was submitted July 14th as required Elaine

  • Pioneer Days Participation (Sat Jul 23) Terry et al

    • Kaylene, Harold, Tim discussion of plan

  • Call for Vice-Chair Terry

    • Terry to research, talk to Tina B.

  • Call for Secretary       Terry         

    • Nominated by Joyce: Linda M and Julie F, co secretaries       

      • Seconded and vote unanimous to approve

  • Discussion re Franken signs…information coming         Marty N

5.  Other Business

  • 8 pm Meeting Adjournment       Terry

Next Meeting: August 15, 2022, Nature Trails Clubhouse