Republican Central Committee Minutes—Crawford County

Library Conference Room March 19, 2009

 

Those in Attendance:  Matt Crall, Paul Blackford, Jeanette Lower, Jerry Agee, Carol Miller, Norm Hill, Norma Hill, Wayne Leuthold, Dennis Easterday, Julie Bell, Jerry Shawber, Vern Henderson, Vicki Kehres, Roger Moore, Jason Chandler, Jo Swain, John Barker, Mike Bear, Doug Weisenauer, Eric Griebling, Dale Wolfe, Joan Dilley, Zach  Wolfe, Gary Cole, and Mo Ressallat

 

7:38 Call to Order—Paul Blackford

 

Pledge of Allegience led by Mr. Paul Blackford

 

Motion to excuse Richard Rockwell, Carl Watt, Dean Sipe, and Amy Eastmon made by Ms. Jo Swain.  2^nd by Mr. Dennis Easterday.  Motion Passed.

 

Motion to accept Secretary’s Report made by Mr. Dale Wolfe.  2^nd by Mr. Mo Ressallat.  Motion Passed.

 

Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report made by Ms. Julie Bell.  2^nd by Mr. John Barker.  Motion Passed.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Bucyrus City Council:  Norma Hill and Jerry Agee are running against each other in the Republican Primary for Bucyrus City Council Ward 2.

 

Lincoln Day Dinner Report:  $1510 came in  $1000 was spent for a profit of $510.  Mr. Crites  was the speaker and spoke well.

 

Additionally, Steve Reinhart was selected as Republican of the Year.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to appoint Vicki Kehres to the central committee to fill the vacant position of Chatfield Township made by Mr. Vern Henderson.  2^nd by Mr. Dennis Easterday.  Motion Passed.

 

Motion to appoint Jeanette Lower and Carol Miller as ex-officio members to the executive committee made by Mr. Mo Ressallat.  2^nd by Mr. Roger Moore.  Motion Passed.

 

REORGANIZATION

Dale Wolfe resigns as Vice-Chair to the executive committee.  Motion to accept resignation by Ms. Julie Bell.  2^nd by Mr. Jerry Shawber.  Motion Passed.

 

Motion to nominate Dale Wolfe as Chairman of the Central Committee made by Ms. Jo Swain.  2^nd by Mr. Dennis Easterday.  Motion to Close nominations by Mr. Mo Ressallat.  2^nd by Mr. Wayne Leuthold.  Motions Passed.

 

Paul Blackford resigns as Executive Committee Chair.  Motion to accept by Ms. Jo Swain.  2^nd by Mr. Mo Ressallat.  Motion Passed.

 

Motion to nominate Matt Crall as Executive Committee Chair made by Ms. Jo Swain.  2^nd by Mr. Eric Greibling.  Motion to Close nominations by Mr. Mo Ressallat.  2^nd by Mr. Jerry Shawber.  Motions Passed.

 

Motion to nominate Mr. Wayne Leuthold as Executive Committee Vice-Chair made by Mr. Paul Blackford.  2^nd by Ms. Jo Swain.  Motion to Close nominations by Mr. Dennis Easterday.  2^nd by Mr. Jerry Shawber.  Motions Passed.

 

BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

Mr. John Barker requests that we update our roster/membership and circulate a list for everyone.

 

Republican Picnic date is set for June 15^th.

 

The Pork Chop BBQ and Auction is set for September 12^th.

 

Monday Night (March 23) is Wyandot County’s Lincoln Day Dinner at Woody’s

 

Wednesday (March 25) is Marion County’s Harding Day Dinner at All Occasions

 

Zach Wolfe—regarding the Website.

It is our website now.  We need pictures and events posted.  As well as dates.  Send them to Zach and he will get them posted.

Would like to get pictures of all elected officials updated

Website Address:  www.crawfordcountygop.com

 

EXECUTIVE REPORT

State-wide candidates for 2010 are getting up and running.  Be ready.

 

Motion to Adjourn by Mr. Mo Ressallat.  2^nd by Mr. Wayne Leuthold

 

NEXT MEETING:  April 16^th at 7:30 in the County Courthouse LLC.