Alcona County Republicans
Meeting Minutes
July 24, 2023
Opening:
The Meeting called to order by Carrie Mullins at the Alcona EMS Building on M72 at 7:07pm.
Present:
Carrie Mullins, Chairman
Jeffrey Dobbs, Vice Chairman
Jessica Dobbs, Secretary
Judy French, Trustee
William Sickner, Trustee
Andy Jamieson, Trustee
Absent:
Greg Anderson, Sergeant At Arms
Kris Anderson, Trustee
Danica Jamieson, Junior Trustee
Business:
Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation Given
To start the meeting, we stood and said the Pledge of Allegiance, and an Invocation was given by Andy Jamieson.
Chairman’s Welcome
Carrie is worried about the optics of the new recall effort against Cam Cavitt, due to the bad press and how the Dems will try to use it against the Republican Party. She mentioned that August 1st, the Board of Canvassers will either approve or deny the recall petition. She also mentioned that if the recall petition passes, Cam will have no campaign fundraising cap going forward.
Marie Fielder is trying to assert that the Alcona GOP censured Cam Cavitt. Please see past minutes to see that the vote on the Censure Resolution for Cam Cavitt was NOT PASSED by our Executive Committee, and therefore, the Alcona GOP did NOT censure Cam Cavitt.
Gary Wnuk officially resigned from the Alcona GOP Executive Committee. Carrie read aloud the resignation email.
Speaker: Todd Smalenberg – State Rep for 106th Candidate
Todd Smalenberg is running against Cam Cavitt for the 106th District. Todd is a retired Marine, thinks HB4474 is asinine, and feels we need better election integrity. You can learn more about him here:
https://electsmalenberg.com/
Todd spoke today about the recall effort against Cam Cavitt and answered questions from those in attendance.
During this time, William motions to allow the recall petition to be circulated at the Alcona GOP fair booth in August. Andy seconds this motion.
Discussion was held and points for and against were mentioned.
Roll Call Vote:
- William: Yes
- Judy: Yes
- Andy: Yes
- Jess: Yes
- Jeff: No
- Carrie: No
Motion passes and the recall petition will be available for people to sign at our Alcona GOP fair booth.
Meeting Break: 8:14pm – 8:24pm
Alcona County Fair
Before the discussion about the Alcona County Fair started, Judy made a motion for a sign to show that we neither support nor condemn the recall efforts as a party, and are simply letting the legal process play out, be displayed on our Fair booth. Andy seconds the motion. No discussion and the motion passes.
After which, the fair booth volunteer signup was then passed around. There will be a silent auction happening at the booth again this year, along with a guess the candy game.
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Main Topics: Good Neighbor Program
The Good Neighbor Program is a new initiative to encourage Michigan Patriots to engage with their local communities and spread the word about the news and truth that is being suppressed by the Mainstream Media outlets. For more information about this program, please go here: https://mailchi.mp/1e3734e5a249/what-is-the-michigan-republican-party-doing
Main Topics: 1st Congressional District of the MIGOP to Host Mayflower Voyage Fundraiser
This fundraiser is to take place on a ship touring the Soo Locks. Carrie is going.
Main Topics: Trump Signs
Carrie designed and ordered some Trump 2024 signs. She ordered 50 of them and we will sell them for $10 each.
Motion to reimburse Carrie for the Trump Signs purchase of $223.72 by Jeff. Seconded by Judy. Roll call vote is as follows:
- William: Yes
- Andy: Yes
- Judy: Yes
- Jeff: Yes
- Jess: Yes
- Carrie: Yes
Motion passes.
Tentative Agenda for the Next Meeting:
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Alcona Fair Updates
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Other Agenda Items to be Added as Needed
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn, called by Jeff, seconded by Jess at 8:51pm. Next open meeting to be held on August 28, 2023 at 7pm at the Alcona County EMS Building on M72. (2600 E. M-72, Harrisville, MI 48740.)
Minutes submitted by: Jessica Dobbs
