Thursday, October 21, 2004
Democratic HQ, Rice Lake

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cecil Kippenhan, with 35 in attendance.

Secretary and Treasurer's report were read and approved.

All introduced us, as there were many new people present.

Mary Hubler reports all is going well with her campaign. Most of the folks she's talking to are Kerry. She thinks it will be a Democratic year.

Pam Fall has been going door to door; finds it encouraging and invigorating.

Tom Richie reports the ad for the local papers is drawn up and ready to be submitted to area papers.

It was reported that $50 - $75 a day is coming in. Motion was made by Mary Hubler to spend it all. That was voted on and carried. J. P. Nogues reported on an Edwards rally with 3,000 in attendance. There will be much activity here on Election Day. We will be calling people all day to vote. There will be people on street corners carrying signs encouraging people to vote. We need people to drive people to the polls.

Jim Herry reports from District 67 that Jeff Monette is doing well.

Joe Heggenbarth donated $50 for the ad.

Jason reports the web site is up and we will receive 2 free months for our inconvenience.

Mike Moe reported to us on Hunters and Veterans for Kerry. he is running an ad and will leave a container for donations at Democratic headquarters. Mr. Moe spoke out on Kerry as a vet. He will leave a film here for all to view.

It was reported that the Spooner rally was attended by 4-500 and the Ladysmith rally attended by over 500.

Signs need tog out ASAP, and need to come down as soon as possible after the election.

All are invited to the golf course to celebrate with Mary Hubler on a well run campaign at 8:00 on election night.

New business:

This month's food collection goes to the Rice Lake food shelf.

Dave Obey will be in town all day tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 22. He will be at Matty's at 9:30., Rice Lake Senior Center ar 11:00, and B. S. on Main between 5 and 7 in the evening.

See Mary Hubler about a lit drop.

Election of officers in December.

Movie on campus in Barron, 911, sponsored by Green Party. Mary has a debate scheduled on campus from noon to 1:00 on Monday.

Our next meeting is scheduled for November 18 at 7:00 at the courthouse in Barron.

Jason Rae moved for adjournment. And the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Packenham, Secretary