Alcona County Republicans
Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2022
Opening:
The Meeting called to order by Carrie Mullins at the Chosen Ranch Community Center (CRCC) at 7:09pm.
Present:
Carrie Mullins, Chairman
Jeffrey Dobbs, Vice Chairman
Jessica Dobbs, Secretary
Chris Wagener, Treasurer
Drew Wagener, Deputy Treasurer
Greg Anderson, Sergeant At Arms
Kris Anderson, Trustee
Larry Brozowski, Trustee
William Sickner, Trustee
Jim White, Trustee
Absent:
Molly Adkins, 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 Gary Wnuk.
Geyer Balog – MI 106th District Representative Candidate Speech
Geyer Balog came to our small group and talked with us. You can see the entire speech with question and answers here: https://fb.watch/ev-uE62n3L/
Platinum Donation Thank You Card
Sandy from Phoenix Composites donated $500 to our party, and sent along a card. Carrie read aloud the card and also passed around a card from us, to sign so we can send it back as a small thank you for Sandy’s generous donation.
Preparing for the August 2nd Primary
Carrie made up a small guide to the candidates that will be running on August 2nd for the primary. She printed them out and you can find it attached below.
Ballot Differences by Township
Every ballot will have the same candidates aside from the Precinct Delegates. Also, Millages will be different from township to township. There is no County Millage to vote on this time around.
Precinct Delegate via Write-In Ballot Option
If you wish to run as a Precinct Delegate for your Township, you can still do so via two methods. The first is to fill out an Affidavit of Intent and turn it into the County or Township Clerk by July 29th at 4pm. The second method is to fill out the same Affidavit of Intent and bring it with you to the polls and turn it in there. Just be sure to write yourself in and vote for yourself if you do!
Alcona County Fair – Friday Night
We need volunteers for the Alcona County Fair to work the front gate from 5:45-9pm. Please talk with Carrie if you are able to help out in this manner.
ACR Convention August 11th at 7pm at the CRCC
This is to send four delegates and four alternates (from the newly elected August 2nd primary pool of Precinct Delegates) to Lansing for the MIGOP Nominating Convention that is to be held on August 27th.
MRSC August 27th in Lansing
This is the nominating convention that is held to confirm the results of the 2022 Primary Election. The Endorsement Convention that was held earlier in the year, was a new convention for the MIGOP.
Treasurer’s Report
Drew Wagener read aloud the report. You can find it attached below. Motioned and seconded to approve the report, all voted in favor of approving this report.
Meeting Minutes (June 27, 2022)
There were no minutes from this meeting as it was the County Commissioner Debate.
Resignations
Jaynee and Richard Germond resigned from the Alcona County Republican Executive Board as of June 29, 2022. We wish them the best with their endeavors moving forward. Jessica Dobbs read aloud their resignation letters and you can find them attached below.
Resolution to Reject the Certified Results of the 2020 Presidential Election
This resolution was sent out to the Executive Board on July 22, 2022. Motioned and seconded to accept this resolution as presented. (Resolution will be attached below.) Roll Call Vote:
- Carrie Mullins – YES
- Jeff Dobbs – YES
- Jess Dobbs – YES
- Kris Anderson – YES
- Greg Anderson – YES
- Chris Wagener – YES
- Molly Adkins – ABSENT
- Drew Wagener – YES
- Jim White – YES
- William Sickner – YES
- Larry Brozowski – YES
The Resolution is accepted by unanimous vote. Jessica will send it out to the respective parties.
Reimbursement for Ink
Carrie needs to be reimbursed for ink. Jess motions, Jim seconds. Roll Call Vote:
- Carrie Mullins – YES
- Jeff Dobbs – YES
- Jess Dobbs – YES
- Kris Anderson – YES
- Greg Anderson – YES
- Chris Wagener – YES
- Molly Adkins – ABSENT
- Drew Wagener – YES
- Jim White – YES
- William Sickner – YES
- Larry Brozowski – YES
Carrie will be reimbursed for the ink she has used.
Fair Schedule for Staffing the ACR Booth
Carrie passed around a sign up sheet for the ACR Fair Booth.
Annual 1st District Dues – $100 Owed
Larry motioned that we pay our dues owed. Jim seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
- Carrie Mullins – YES
- Jeff Dobbs – YES
- Jess Dobbs – YES
- Kris Anderson – YES
- Greg Anderson – YES
- Chris Wagener – YES
- Molly Adkins – ABSENT
- Drew Wagener – YES
- Jim White – YES
- William Sickner – YES
- Larry Brozowski – YES
Approved. Chris Wagener will write a check to pay these dues.
July 4th Parade Updates
Parades went great, handed out tons of materials and candy. Jeff motions that we reimburse Greg and Kris for their purchase of the candy that was handed out. Larry seconds. Roll Call Vote:
- Carrie Mullins – YES
- Jeff Dobbs – YES
- Jess Dobbs – YES
- Kris Anderson – YES
- Greg Anderson – YES
- Chris Wagener – YES
- Molly Adkins – ABSENT
- Drew Wagener – YES
- Jim White – YES
- William Sickner – YES
- Larry Brozowski – YES
Approved. Kris and Greg will be reimbursed for their purchase of the candy for the parades.
Good of the Order
These are comments by those in attendance:
- Jeffrey Dobbs, to create a resolution that is to be voted on digitally to enforce MCL 168.736b, which pertains to using only Black and Blue Ink Pens (not sharpies) for ballots at the polls.
- If you wish to run against any current Executive Board member in the Upcoming Election to be held within 30 days of November 8th (date still to be determined), please email Carrie about your desire to run.
Tentative Agenda for the Next Meeting:
- Alcona County Fair Updates
- Core Team Meeting Updates
- County & State Convention Updates
- August Primary Updates
- Other Agenda Items to be Added as Needed
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn, called by Jess, seconded by Jeff at 8:12pm. Next open meeting to be held on August 22, 2022 at 7pm at the Chosen Ranch Community Center.
Minutes submitted by: Jessica Dobbs
