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Notes from May Meeting

General Meeting: Monday, May 18, 2020 via Zoom

6:30 PM President Susan Peinado called meeting to order

Welcome

Introduction of Officers

Internal Vice President – Dr. Becca Fielding-Miller reported on the formation of:
COVID -19 Response Committee 

  • Dr. Fielding-Miller to Chair
  • Please email Becca – to join the committee

External Vice President – Ramla Sahid reported on contact tracers and surrounding issues for minority/vulnerable populations

Elected Officials

  • Doug Case – representing California Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins
  • Nick Serrano – representing Assemblymember Todd Gloria
  • Nora Vargas – President of Southwestern College Governing Board, DWC endorsed candidate for County Supervisor District 1

Program Speakers

Carmen Chavez, Esq Executive Director of the Casa Cornelia Law Center

  • Pandemic effect on vulnerable communities

(Motion: Tim Nader) for the club to contribute $500 to Casa Cornelia Law Center (Passed unanimously)

Sara Jacobs, San Diego for Every Child, Candidate for Congress CA53

  • Pandemic effect on and SD for Every Child response to childhood food insecurity and childcare issues
  • Maximizing CARES Act, SNAP, Heroes Act for low income families

Georgette Gomez, San Diego City Council President, Candidate for Congress CA53

  • SD City Council response to COVID 19 pandemic 
  • SDSU West purchase agreement update

Endorsements

Yvonne Elkin, DWC Endorsement Committee Chair, reported committee recommendations for endorsements in the General Election – presentation slides (PDF)

  • Motion to accept process (M: Michelle Krug)
    • Amendment proposed to reconsider City Attorney race (M: Brett Fisher). (Passed 16:14)
  • Vote on amended motion to accept process with exception of City Attorney race (Passed unanimously)

Vote to add the race for Oceanside Mayor for endorsement consideration. (Passed unanimously)

Vote to add the following races for endorsement consideration: (Passed 29:1)

  • Oceanside City Council, 
  • National City City Council
  • Imperial Beach City Council
  • Lemon Grove School Board
  • Vista City Council D 2 & 3
  • Vallecitos Waterboard Div 5
  • Sweetwater High School Board Trustee Area 2 & 4
  • Escondido City Council D3

Officers’ Reports

(continued from top of meeting)

Treasurer – Rosamond Blevins 

  • Bank balance given 
  • (Motion: Rosamond Blevins) to contribute additional $250 to Western Service Workers (Passed unanimously) 

(Motion: Cathie Hyatt) to contribute $500 to San Diego for Every Child (Passed unanimously)

Secretary, Cathie Hyatt 

  • On May 8, Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order making CA the first state in the Nation to automatically send mail-in ballots to all voters.
  • Book Club – The Perfect Predator by Steffanie Strathdee and Thomas Patterson. 
  • Recommendation: Becoming – Michelle Obama’s Netflix Documentary 

President, Susan Peinado – no report (for brevity)

New Business

Michelle Krug asked for DWC support of BOS Human Relations Commissions. (Passed unanimously)

Candidates

  • Tim Nader, candidate for Superior Court Judge
  • Kate Bishop, candidate for Chula Vista Elementary School Board
  • Esther Sanchez, candidate for Mayor of Oceanside
  • Stephen Whitburn, candidate SD City Council District 3
  • Dr. LaWana Richmond, candidate for SD Unified School Board District E
  • Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson, candidate for Vallecitos Water Board District 5
  • Rob Howard, candidate for Mayor of Oceanside
  • Marcus Bush, candidate for National City City Council
  • Joe LaCava, candidate for San Diego City Council District 1
  • Michelle Gomez, candidate for Oceanside City Council District 4
  • Amber Newman, candidate for Oceanside City Council District 3
  • Jane Marshall, candidate for Oceanside City Council District 4
  • Shari Mackin, candidate for Oceanside City Council District 3
  • Sean Elo, candidate for San Diego City Council District 9

Announcements

  • Senator Toni Atkins hosts an event for DWC endorsed candidate, Marni Von Wilpert, for San Diego City Council District 5 on Sunday, May 31  
  • Pt. Loma Democratic Club: Supporting a Thriving Arts Community on Sunday, May 31
  • An Evening with Christine Pelosi fundraiser for East County Caucus on Saturday, June 27
  • PANA #PowerHour conversation on Facebook Live on Thursday, May 21 @ 5pm 
  • San Diego Progressive Dems – South Chapter – Racial Disparity Panel on Monday, May 25 @ 6pm
  • Board of Supervisors meeting May 19 – please call in to support AAPI community
  • Census 2020 reminder
  • Great Plates – free meals delivered to those 65+ (800-339-4661)

Meeting adjourned 9:44 PM

Next meeting – Monday, June 22, 2020

Notes by Cathie Hyatt, Secretary

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January 20 – Endorsements

Meeting starts promptly at 6:30 PM.
Social time will be from 6:00PM to 6:30PM.

Endorsements
Chaired by Yvonne Elkin, Endorsement Committee Chair

We will attempt to endorse in the following races:

Congressional District 53

  • John Brooks
  • Jose Caballero
  • Dr. Joseph Fountain
  • Janessa Goldbeck
  • Georgette Gómez
  • Sara Jacobs
  • Eric Kutner
  • Suzette Santori,
  • Joaquín Vázquez

The following withdrew their candidacy from the CD 53 seat:

  • Marisa Calderon (Is now running for CD 50)
  • Zack Fields
  • Dr. Devorah Fox
  • Shelly Lorenze
  • Tom Wong

and the following did not respond: 

  • John Christian-Carey
  • Annette Meza

San Diego City Council District 9

  • Kelvin Barrios
  • Sam Bedwell
  • Sean Elo
  • Ross Naismith

Note:

  • Genoveva Aguilar – withdrew from race
  • Kevin Alston – notified us that he does not seek our endorsement
  • Alejandro Soto – did not respond

100th Anniversary Women’s Suffrage

Club Member Anne Hoiberg, San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame and other numerous awards, will remind us of the 100th year anniversary of women obtaining voting rights.

Officer Elections

If you want to run for an executive board position, please contact Ruth Rollins to make sure you understand the skill set needed and time commitment.

  • Susan Peinado, President and Co-founder
  • Ramla Sahid, External Vice President
  • Dr. Rebecca Fielding-Miller, Internal Vice President
  • Cathie Hyatt, Secretary
  • Rosamund Blevins, Treasurer
  • Nominations form the floor

Announcements

Location

We meet at Elijah’s Restaurant, 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111

MTS routes 44 and 60.
If you need a ride home afterwards, contact us beforehand so we can arrange carpools.

Come early and socialize with club members and officers. Officers are there by 6PM and available to talk and answer questions.

Order dinner or a drink to sustain you, and the restaurant!

Meeting Location

We meet at Elijah’s Restaurant, 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111

MTS routes 44 and 60.
If you need a ride home afterwards, contact us beforehand so we can arrange carpools.

Come early and socialize with club members and officers. Officers are there by 6PM and available to talk and answer questions.

Order dinner or a drink to sustain you, and the restaurant!

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Notes from Mar 19 Meeting – Endorsements and Actions

Members with endorsed candidates Sean Elo and Fayaz Nawabi

Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County March 19, 2018 Meeting, Elijah’s Restaurant
President Susan Peinado opened the meeting at 7pm.

Guests and Candidates (not seeking endorsement tonight):

  • Doug Case – representing State Senator Toni Atkins
  • Judy Ki – animal cruelty petition
  • Jeff Griffith – candidate for CA State Senate District 38
  • Kate Bishop – candidate for Chula Vista School Board District 5
  • Victor Torres – candidate for Superior Court Judge
  • Matt Brower – candidate for Superior Court Judge
  • Katie Meyer – representing Ammar Campa Najjar, candidate for CA Congressional Dist. 50
  • Volunteer for Delaine Easton – candidate for Governor
  • Leticia Cazares – candidate for Southwestern Community College Board
  • Dominic Nguyen – representing Dave Myers, candidate for Sheriff
  • Michelle Gomez – candidate for County Board of Supervisors District 5
  • Jennifer Campbell – candidate for San Diego City Council District 3
  • Sara Jacobs – candidate for US Congressional District 49
  • Marggie Castellano – candidate for State Senate District 36
  • Mark Bartlett – candidate for Chula Vista City Council District 1

Rafael Perez
Dr Becca Miller
Lynn Gerson (volunteer for Delaine Eastin)
Katie Bishop
Dr Doreen Mattingly
Members with endorsed candidates Sean Elo and Fayaz Nawabi
Jeff Griffith
Katie Myer
Sara Jacobs
Members
Fayaz Nawabi
Victor Torres
Tommy Hough
Members
Brett Fisher and Susan Peinado
Dr Jen Campbell
Matt Valenti

Announcement and confirmation of Club GoTeam Representative to the County Party – Alyce Pipkin-Allen

Emiliana Sparaco, Organizer, SEIU Local 221: Full Voter Participation Initiative. Petitions distributed to club members.

Endorsements: Run by Dr. Doreen Mattingly – candidates must get 60% of the vote to be endorsed.

Friendly Incumbent Endorsements

  • Kevin Beiser: San Diego Unified District B – Endorsed
  • Scott Peters: 52nd Congressional District – Endorsed (Proxy: Codi Vierra)
  • Nora Vargas: Southwestern Community College Board, Seat 2 – Endorsed

Endorsements

75th Assembly District

  • Alan Geraci – Endorsed

San Diego Community College District E

  • Sean Elo – Endorsed
  • Rafael Perez

San Diego City Council District 6

  • Tommy Hough
  • Fayaz Nawabi – Endorsed
  • Matt Valenti

President’s Report

  • Robert’s Rules reminder
  • The agenda was approved with a unanimous voice vote
  • Roosevelt Dinner, April 7, 2018, second club table purchased.
  • Oren Robinson provided details (Ramla Sahid, Michelle Krug to be honored).

Becca Miller,VP Internal: Club donation basket items for Roosevelt Dinner.

Kris Harvey: Turnover in current administration. (Handout)

Rosamond Blevins: Treasurer’s Report – over new credit union account

Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm

Notes: Cathie Hyatt
Photos: John Loughlin

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Notes from Feb 19 Meeting – Endorsements and Actions

Clubmembers

Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County February 19, 2018 Meeting at Elijah’s Restaurant.

President Susan Peinado opened the meeting at 7pm. The agenda was approved with a unanimous voice vote.

Michelle Krug receiving congratulations from Clubmembers
Mary Anne Viney
Susan and Ramla
Monica Montgomery
Doug Case
Sara Jacobs
Kevin, Doug, Codi
Jen Campbell
Doreen Mattingly
Jordan Beane
Sean Elo
Brett Fisher
Christina Prejean
Myrtle Cole
Bryan Pease
Fayaz Nawabi
Clubmembers
Ramla Sahid
Susan with candidates Leticia Cazares, Rafael Perez, Mary Ann Viney and James Elia
Clubmembers
Vivian Moreno
Antonio Martinez
Rena Morocco
Clubmembers
Doreen, Vivian, Susan, Danny, Eva

Guests and Candidates (not seeking endorsement tonight):

  • Tommy Hough – candidate for SD City Council District 6
  • Doug Case – representing State Senator Toni Atkins
  • Matt Brower – candidate for Superior Court Judge
  • Kevin Beiser – candidate for School Board
  • Matt Valenti – candidate for SD City Council District 6
  • Sean Elo – candidate for SD Community College Board
  • Leticia Cazares – candidate for Southwestern Community College Board
  • Rafael Perez – candidate for SD Community College Board
  • Mary Anne Viney – candidate for Carlsbad City Council District 1
  • James Elia – candidate for State Assembly District 71
  • Fayaz Nawabi – candidate for SD City Council District 6
  • Judy Key – animal cruelty petition
  • Michelle Krug – various petitions and announcements

Reports
President’s Report – Robert’s Rules overview with handout.

President provided Treasurer’s Report – as Rosamond Blevins was still busy checking members in to the meeting.

Announcement that the County Party’s Making a Difference Award is to be presented to our External VP, Ramla Sahid at the upcoming Roosevelt Dinner (April 7, 2018).

The membership unanimously approved $500 for a subsidized DWC table for the Roosevelt Dinner, for those members who can’t afford the full $115 ticket (first 10 applicants will get the ticket for only $65).

Certificate of Appreciation from Lemon Grove Mayor, Racquel Vasquez acknowledging DWC sponsorship of ROAR Breakfast.

Report – Angela de Joseph, Women of Color ROAR Breakfast recap and thanks. Announced March for Black Women San Diego to be held on March 10, 2018.

Announcement that the County Party’s Volunteer of the Year Award is to be presented to clubmember Michelle Krug at the upcoming Roosevelt Dinner (April 7, 2018).

Endorsements
Run by Dr. Doreen Mattingly – candidates must get 60% of the vote to be endorsed.

San Diego City Council District 8

  • Antonio Martinez
  • Vivian Moreno – Endorsed

San Diego City Council District 4

  • Myrtle Cole
  • Monica Montgomery – Endorsed

San Diego City Council District 2 – All candidates rated acceptable

  • Jordan Beane
  • Jennifer Campbell
  • Bryan Pease

US Congressional District 49

  • Doug Applegate
  • Sara Jacobs
  • Mike Levin – Proxy, Chrissy Levin (spouse)
  • Christina Prejean

Applegate, Jacobs, Prejean rated acceptable. Levin not recommended.

Additional Candidate comments:

  • Ammar Campa Najjar – Candidate for US Congressional District 50

The membership unanimously approved:

  • New Associate Member, North Area Representative: Brett Fisher
  • New Associate Member, South Area Representative: Lilianna Barba

Meeting adjourned at 10pm.

Notes: Cathie Hyatt, Secretary
Photos: John Loughlin