Thursday, February 17, 2005
Barron County Courthouse

1. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, Jason Rae, with 23 in attendance.

2. Sheriff Richie gave a report on a phone number for the Democratic Party, the cost and where the number could be posted. The number could be printed in the phone book and on our website. He would monitor the calls at his home. He also reported on the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner. The date has not been set but would like it to be held when Governor Doyle could be here.

3. Secretary’s Report was given and corrected. Jerry Schlei will update the database and Beth Ager will work on the website. John Hunsinger, Dee Taylor, and John Banks are also on the resolution committee. The report was corrected and approved.

4. Betty Vogel gave the treasurers report. It was approved as read. She also read a Thank You from the Family Readiness Group.

Old Business
1. Approval was given by the members to get a phone and print the number as reported by Sheriff Richie. The location for the phone has not been determined and will be decided at our next meeting.

2. Jason Rae reported on upcoming events with Senator Russ Feingold.

3. A presentation on Health Care was given by Dr. Fred Bannister and a resolution was presented. Jerry Schlei moved to approve the resolution and it was seconded by Beth Ager. Motion passed.

New Business
1. The 7th CD will be held in Ashland, April 30, 2005.

2. Jeff Burhandt and Erikka Knuti gave a report from congressman Dave Obey’s office. Congressman Obey will be at WITC in Rice Lake Saturday March 5, 2005 at 9:00 AM.

3. Food Pantry donations will be taken to Barron.

4. Jerry Schlei requested that if anyone has database information: Membership lists, donors, volunteers, to get that information to him.

5. Willie Williams invited everyone to a town hall meeting on the Iraq War at UW-Barron County, Saturday, February 26, 2005 from 1:00 to 2:30.

6. The Health Care resolution will be published in area newspapers.

7. Next meeting: March 17, 2005 at Rice Lake Library, 7:00 PM.

8. Jason Rae reported on his recent trip to Washington DC.

9. 8:50, meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Judy Holloway, Secretary