Thursday, April 21, 2005
Barron County Courthouse

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cecil Kippenhan, with 32 people attending.

Secretary’s report was given and approved as read.
Treasurer’s report was given and approved.

Old Business:

Chairman Kippenhan reported on the good turnout for the Chippewa County Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner -94 people attended.
The Barron Co. dinner may be held in June or July, but no date has been set yet.

Chairman Kippenhan reported that our phone number will be listed as”Democratic
Party of Barron County” and will have the same number as his phone number. The
Cost will be $9.10 per month.

The agenda for the 7th CD in Ashland, April 30, and those that will be attending was
read by Chairman Kippenhan. He also reported on the great attendance at the
Rice Lake Senior Center March 24, when Congressman Dave Obey spoke about
Social Security.

The State Democratic Convention will be held June 9 and 10 at the Park Plaza
Hotel in Oshkosh. Chairman Kippenhan read a list of those that will be attending, and there is
room for four more people. If anyone is interested in attending, contact Chairman Kippenhan at
715-458-0340.

Chairman Kippenhan read a letter from the Rice Lake Dept. of Parks and Recreation regarding
signs for advertising, the location of the signs, and the cost. The issue of advertising was discussed
and no action taken.

Willie Williams gave a report on “framing” the political agenda, and he would be happy to attend
gatherings to present his information to anyone who would like to learn more about it.
Laurie Broome also presented some information written by George Lakoff and an article written
by former Democratic Senator Bill Bradley.

Steve Parliament made a motion to form a Communications Committee. Volunteers are Jerry
Schlei, Linda Thompson, Dee Taylor, Laurie Broome, Steve Parliament, Marge Lindemann, and
Curt Collins, with Jerry Schlei as the chairman. The motion was seconded by Jim Vogel.
Motion carried.

Jeff Buhrandt reported on issues from Congressman Dave Obey’s office, and reported that
Congressman Obey will be in Ashland, April 30, and he also invites everyone to attend the State
Convention in June.

Dr. Fred Bannister reported on the Health Care Resolution that will be presented at the 7th CD and
at the state convention.

Co-chairman Jason Rae reported on the many democratic functions he has recently attended.

We had a good discussion with Officer John Postle about the use of metamphetamine in Barron Co.

New Business:

Food items will go to Cumberland this month.

The Sunshine Report was given by Marlene Raether, and she also presented information about a bus
trip to Madison May 11 to rally for the elderly. Contact Paula Gibson at 1-715-836-2287 if you are
interested in going.

Next month's meeting will be held May 19 in the Friendship Room at the Rice Lake Library.

8:55

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Judy Holloway, Secretary