Minutes of the September 24, 2007 meeting of the BCGOP Executive Committee (XC) at Ryan’s Steakhouse near Biltmore Square Mall

 

Meeting called to order by Mark Delk at 6:35 p.m.

 

Invocation by Steve Duncan

 

Pledge of Allegiance by all

 

Minutes of August XC meeting, which are posted on web, approved.  (Motion by Yelton)   Printed copy to Dudley Camper, the only XC member who was present who does not have e-mail.

 

George Keller reported on very successful Mountain State Fair booth experience.   See website for results of poll.

 

Ed Osada presented the Treasurer’s report.   Motion by Durand.   Accepted.

 

Rich Mills, 1st VC for Organization, reported that judges are in place for the primary except in precinct 22.   Oct 2 is mandatory judge training at Renaissance Hotel at 6:30 p.m.   Oct 8 is follow up training, 10 a.m. at BOE.   Contact Rachel Brown if Oct 8 training is needed.

 

Mark Delk reminded us that Oct 9 is the Asheville Primary.

 

There are several LWV forums.   Selina Sullivan will be our liaison to the LWV.    

 

Motion by Keller to spend up to $1,000 to support our REP candidates in Asheville with radio spots.   Motion amended to specify using the money for mailings targets to Republicans.   Motion passed.   Bill Reynolds to find out cost of mailing cards from Mail Management.   Betty Budd to coordinate the effort to produce the cards, using Blue Ridge Republican Women.  

 

Ballot access press release nearly ready to go.   Something along the lines of “We support ballot access.”   The press release is to be sent out before the partisan/non-partisan forum.  

 

Delk announced that Dr. Tim Johnson will be our delegate to the Black Republican Association Convention. 

 

Delk proposed Dr. Johnson as Area Coordinator for 1, 2, 3, 17 (North-Central Asheville).  Approved by the XC.

 

Delk proposed Linsey Henthorn to be the precinct chair for 14.3.   Approved by the XC.

 

It was believed by several attendees that the NC Primary will be on February 5, 2008.   After the meeting, the Secretary checked with the Buncombe County Board of Elections and was told that the primary election is still expected to take place in May, 2008.

 

Kathie Lack of the ACTION club reported on the very successful table at the Goombay Festival.   It was there that Dr. Johnson was “recruited.”

 

Bill Porter reported that Richard Bernier had spoken to the Men’s Club, and that he is a very good speaker.

 

Alice Keller reported that the next meeting of the Buncombe County Republican Women’s Club will be held on Oct 11, with Kathie Lack as principal speaker and with Ginny Smith (Fred’s wife) as a special guest.

 

Frances Cosgrove reported that Carl Mumpower will speak to the Blue Ridge Republican Women’s Club on October 4.   He will emphasize the challenges that the Asheville City Council will face.   Candidates for City Council are invited. 

 

Junior Republicans did not report, as the Pettits are traveling.

 

Rick Jenkins reported that the BCGOP is penciled in for August 29 (Friday) or August 30 (Saturday), 2008, for a Tourists’ game.      Also, he’s planning a BBQ with bluegrass music in early spring 2008.

 

Betty Budd reminded us to start working on a speaker for Lincoln Day dinner, 2008.

 

Steve Duncan reported that the 11th District Golden Elephant dinner has been moved from Fall 2007 to early January 2008.   Details to follow.

 

Zora made a motion which did not receive a second.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.