PIERCE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
ST.HELENS AVE. TACOMA, WA 98402 3705
Executive board Meeting. 14 May 2007
7:00 PM
Republican Headquarters, 739 St. Helens Ave. Tacoma, Wa
Deryl McCarty, Chair
Meeting called to order 7:00 pm. Chair McCarty verified a quorum with Sgt.
of Arms Doug Kotrba.
Invocation: Steve Cofchin. Pledge of Allegiance: Dough Kotrba.
Secretary's Report: Jean Miller
requested adoption as mailed with notice of meeting. Kate Freeburg so
moved. Steve Cofchin seconded.
Minutes approved. Treasurer's Report: Erika Cramner announced that we had
refiled with the PDC to correct a previous omission. Report accepted by PDC
and filed for audit.
State Committeeman Steve Cofchin reported on the WSRP Executive Board
retreat at Leavenworth on March 30 and 31, 2007.The main focus was on moving
the presidential primary from August to February; and if the party should
select the delegates to the national presidential convention via caucus only
or by a percentage from the primary process. The state party had a poll
that favored a February Primary or Caucus and selecting our delegates/
candidates via the caucus process. The decision has not yet been
made. Send comments to:
Scofchin@comcast.net.
State Committeewoman Marlyn Jensen agreed with Steve's report and added that
the WSRP Auction Fund Raiser Dinner on 5 May 2007 was a great success. Five
hundred and sixty people attended and the party raised $130,000. The
Republican Party is excited and ready to take back our majorities.
Chair Report: Deryl McCarty will attend the State Central Committee meeting
in two weeks when the final rules for the state and county conventions will
be confirmed. Who can file as a Republican will be determined by caucus at
the convention. Legislative districts that include more than one county
will select the candidates proportional to the voters from each county.
Chair McCarty is a member of a Blue Ribbon Commission to assist the Pierce
County Auditor in conducting the "Instant Run Off Voting" process that was
suggested by the Charter Review Commission and approved by the voters. The
Pierce County Council is submitting an additional change to make the sheriff
a non partisan race.
Schedule changes include a Central Committee Meeting Saturday 28 July in
order to endorse candidates for the August primary.
District Leaders and clubs announced upcoming events.
Kate Freeburg moved to adjourn. Grace Bennet seconded.
Jean Miller, Secretary
Pierce County Republican Party, 739 St. Helen's Ave. Tacoma, Wa
98402
Executive Board Meeting, April 9,
2007 7:00 PM
Republican Headquarters, Deryl McCarty, Chair
Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM. Chair McCarty verified quorum with
Sgt. of Arms Doug Kotrba (29).
Invocation Lois McMahon (26). Flag Salute led by Steve Cain (26).
Minutes of February 12, 2007 Exec. Board Meeting mailed with meeting
notice. Motion to accept as mailed John Perry (25). Second Doug Kotrba
(29). Treasurer's Report Erika Cramner (28). Cash Balance as 3/31/07
Checking: $6,238.92,
Saving: $31,611.97, Checking Exempt: $1,912.41. PDC Reports up to
date. Memberships: One Winner of $500., one Benefactor of $250, twenty
five Century Club of $100 each, one hundred four Joint members of
$30., and eighty nine single memberships at $15.00 each. Report filed
for audit.
State Committeewoman Marlyn Jensen gave a detailed report of the March
30 - 31st WSRP Exec. Board meeting held in Leavenworth on March 30 -31,
2007.
marjen44@comcast.net for details.
Candidate's Committee: Deryl encouraged all present to run or seek
candidates for the non partisan offices. All candidates seeking the
endorsement of the PCRP must ask in writing. The Candidates Committee
will study the request and make a recommendation to the PCRP Central
Committee. The Chair will call a Central Committee Meeting after filing
in July, and another right after the Primary Election.
Technology Committee: Carol Cain. The web site is up and running.
Candidate information must come directly from the candidate.
cain1950@comcast.net .
McCarty: Requests for WSRP to endorse Initiatives will be discussed at
the state E-Board meeting.
Announcements:
2nd District: PCO Meeting May 5, 2007 at South Hill Library 1:00 PM.
2/29 Club Meeting 1st Wednesday, May 2, 6:30, PM, Fellowship Hall 130th
& Pacific Ave. Dr. Wayne Perryman, speaker.
25th District: Club Meeting Tuesday April 17, 7:00 PM, Puyallup
Library. WSRP Chair Luke Esser.
26th District: GHRW Club monthly luncheon. Thur April 26, 12:00 County
Commissioner Terry Lee.
28th District: 28th Club 2007 Legislative wrap up with Sen. Mike
Carrell, Rep. Richard DeBolt and WSRP Chair Luke Esser. Sat. April 28,
11:00 AM at King Oscar's Buffet. $15.00 RSVP
CCarrell3@earthlink.net
Lakewood RWC Annual Bridge Luncheon Friday April 20, 9:45 AM.Tacoma
Country Club. Contact Marlene
Great American Casino.. May 17, Michael Medved.
Motion to adjourn: Kate Freeburg. Second Phil Raschke.
Jean Miller, Secretary
Pierce County Republican Party
St. Helens Ave. Tacoma, Wa. 98402-3705
Executive Board Meeting. February 12,
2007. 7:00 PM
Republican Headquarters. Deryl McCarty, Chair
Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM. Chair McCarty verified quorum.
Invocation by Steve Cofchin (29).
Flag Salute led by Jose Leos (25). Minutes of November 13, 2006 meeting
were mailed to each member.
Secretary Jean Miller (2) requested a motion to accept the minutes as
mailed. John Perry (25) so moved. Kate Freeberg (31) seconded. Motion
passed. Treasurer's report: Ericka Cramner. See attached. Report
filed for audit.
State Committeeman Steve Cofchin (29): Positions were reapportioned to
give Pierce and Snohomish Counties two members each on the Executive
Board of The WSRP. Steve and our State Committee woman, Marlyn
Jensen(26) are now both on the state E-Board. PCRP bylaws will have to
be updated to accommodate the new ruling. With newly elected WSRP Chair
Luke Esser comes a new political director, executive director, executive
assistant, accountant and technical director(IT). Andrea Innes (25)
will remain as finance director. Olga Miller is vice chair.
Chair McCarty reported all PCRP committee assignments were in place
except a finance chair. This year the Party needs to write a plan to
receive and disperse money via the Legislative District Committees.
Washington State National Committeewoman Fredi Simpson was our special
guest. She spoke of the activities of the RNC Co-chairs Mike Duncan and
U.S.Senator Mel Martinez who are putting together a plan to take back
Republican majorities. The word is "Stay Positive." The RNC Convention
will be in Minnesota in 2008. Fredi would like to hear about your
concerns and suggestions.
www.gop.com.
Announcements: Lincoln Day Breakfast February 24, 2007. 9:00 AM Tacoma
Elks Club. $20.00 per person. Billie Staab, chair.
2nd District Marion Hicks. PCO Meeting 3 March, 1:00 PM South Hill
Library. 2/29 Club 7 March.
25th District Club Meeting 20 February, Puyallup Library.
26th District Dennis Krantz: Joint meeting with Kitsap County
Republicans 22 February.
28th District Phil Raschke: 28th Club Meeting 20 March, author Floyd
Brown. 28 March 28th Dist. Fund Raiser with Atty. Gen Rob McKenna.
Asian Fair on 10 Feb. was a successful event. Freedom Bridge a big
success. Lakewood Rep. Women's Club having former director of Reagan
security to speak.
31st District Colleen Wise: Puyallup Valley Womens Club meet at Sumner
Library. Speaker from Dept of Ecology.
Kate Freeberg moved to adjourn. Phil Radschke seconded.
Respectful submitted, Jean Miller, Secretary