Minutes of the Nelson County Democratic Committee Meeting  October 14, 2024

Meeting at the Faber Fire Department Station 2

Potluck at 6:00PM    Meeting Called to Order at 6:20

Guest speakers

            Lily Franklin, Political Director of Rural Virginia-spoke about the upcoming election and gave a rousing call for working on getting Kamala Harris elected.

            Mark Embrey, Nelson County Sheriff-spoke to the concerns about election day disruptions.   His department will be fully staffed all day, and deputies will be around all polling places, though will not be parking vehicles there.  He will give his personal cell phone number to poll sitters and encouraged anyone to call if they see anything of concern occurring. He has been communicating with the Circuit Court judge and the Election Officials and feels confident we will have a safe election day.

Acceptance of the minutes of the August 5, 2024, NCDC meeting done unanimously.

Budget Presentation and Treasurer’s Report- accepted unanimously.

DemFest Report: about 200 people attended; 13 ticket holders did not attend; and 23 sponsors did not attend.   Initial report:  $13,665  income, and $6,700 expenses.  Everyone enjoyed the event. Speakers were great; food good and plenty of it.  Music was enjoyed; a few complaints about loudness from those sitting up front.  Gary Jaketic reported that $250.00 was collected to support three local non-profits benefiting folks here in Nelson.

Election-related info

            Precinct captains and Ann have worked diligently to be sure we are fully staffed with inside observers and outside greeters.  Montebello and Gladstone excepted.

            Kathy and Wisteria have been very busy organizing and conducting postcard-writing events.  Next one is on October 20 from 12-3 at RVCC.

            Chris and Bob have been very busy with communications on social media and helping with the Newsletter and with other media.

            Signs         Becky reported on the Save Our Democracy signs-she and Bill continue to monitor the signs at Bold Rock. 

                        Larry reported that signs are slow to come in but they are coming in.  Call him if you need a sign.

It is now time for GOTV and there are several opportunities to help with calling.  Please check with Kathy or Chris or Bob about that.

After the election, Lynn and Connie will be working with the Registrar and Election officials to cure the ballots and oversee the counting of ballots.

This is our last meeting before the election, so go out there and make sure everyone you know who will be voting Democratic gets to the polls!!

Submitted by Connie Brennan