December 8, 2012

7:30 PM

McHenry County Republican Headquarters

Present:  Erik, Melissa, Andrew, Michael, Becky

• Meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by Erik.
• Meeting minutes from the November 10, 2012 were read by Michael Smyk, Andrew voted to approve them, and Melissa seconded the motion.
• Chairman’s brief
  • Discussed Membership Requirements – no changes noted
  • Website
    • Access for multiple users
    • More content – discussions of items to post upcoming election cycle
• Literature
  • Brochure
    • Mission Statement
    • Requirements
    • Links to Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Website)
    • Trifold – 3^rd part tear off to send in
    • Vice Chairman’s brief
      • Will be out of country from December 23 until mid January
      • Billboard
        • Design – A few designs were discussed
        • Placement – Location needed.  Bryan Javor will be contacted
        • Secretary brief
          • Received binder for minutes, contracts, member info, Data Center info, Thank You cards, etc.
          • Treasurer Update
            • Balance – $574.86, no transactions other than interest earned
            • Report due for 4Q next month
            • Open Business
              • Workshop
                • What can be done to approve attendance – better advertisement
• Calendar
  • Singles Mixer
    • February 14
      • Sideouts – Possible location
        • Book room for “speed dating”
        • Mixer after
        • $5 -$10 entry fee proposed
  • Parades
    • Float
      • Secure trailer
        • Erik will attempt to secure by January
        • Design
        • Storage
          • Due by March
      • Participating Dates/Events
        • Memorial Day
          • Wounded Warriors in parade
          • July 4 – Spring Grove/Wonder Lake
          • July 7 – Crystal Lake
          • Aug – Founders Days Algonquin
          • Sept – Saufen und Spiel Johnsburg
          • Oct – Settlers Days Marengo
          • Dec – Merry Cary Days
  • Candidate Meet & Greets
    • January 26 – Townships – 6:30 PM
      • Rt 120 Dogs & More, Nick’s Pizza, Lou Malnati’s
      • By Jan 11
        • Contact local press for ads
        • Contact candidates for funds for food
  • Precinct Walks
    • January 20 – Contact Precinct Committeemen by this date
    • January 30 – Have literature from candidates for distribution
    • February 3 – 9 – Walk Precincts
  • Primary Info
    • February 11
      • Early Voting
  • General Election Info
    • March 1-2
      • Candidate Videos
      • March 25
        • Early Voting
      • April 9
        • Victory Party
  • County Fair
    • Discuss by June Meeting
• Promotional Items
  • T-shirts for members with business sponsors on back
  • Fans
    • Seek quotes and designs by February 18
• Fundraising
  • Associate Member Beck Kress discussed ideas and approaches
  • New Business
    • Bank
      • Add Melissa and Michael to account
        • Meet Dec 11 at noon
• PO Box
  • Get two more keys
• Executive Board Meeting
  • January 4 – 5:00 PM (Midnight in Serbia for Melissa)
• Open Fax
  • Decided to keep
• Meeting/Event notices
  • Facebook -Two weeks prior for an Event Page
  • Patch.com – Week of
  • Meeting adjourned at 10:17 PM by Andrew, seconded by Melissa