January 30, 2013

7:30 PM

McHenry County Republican Headquarters – January Proposal Meeting

Present:  Erik Sivertsen, Melissa Denker, Andrew Bryan, Michael Smyk, Bryan Javor, Tom Wilbeck, Cal Skinner, Ben Hancock, Marty Waitzman, Benton Lesperance, Hans Eidok, Larry Emery, Mark Daniels, Rob Parrish, Tom Poznanski, Chris Yager

• Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Melissa
• Pledge of Allegiance was led by Melissa
• Meeting minutes from the December 8, 2012 were read by Michael Smyk.
  •  Melissa Denker voted to approve them, and Andrew Bryan seconded the motion.
  • Chairman’s brief
    • Discussed Membership Requirements – no changes noted
    • Upcoming Parades
      • Memorial Day all the way through Merry Cary in December
        • Actively seeking and will be comprising float
        • Vice Chairman’s brief
          • Valentine’s Day Fundraiser coming up, will cover shortly
          • Billboard update
          • Secretary brief
            • No current brief beyond past meeting minutes
            • Treasurer Update
              • Balance read
              • No transactions other than interest earned and supplies for Melissa for office paid out
              • Agenda
                • Plans by Erik Sivertsen
                  • Membership goals
                    • Define benefits
                    • Grow Consistent Members
    • Education
      • Workshop on running for local office
      • Billboard
      • Drive traffic to website
    • Technology
      • New Content on Website
      • Value Gained for Membership
      • Social Media Tie Ins
    • Involving the Young Generation in Government
      • Volunteers for Office
      • Work with Candidates
      • All Executive Board are Precinct Committeeman
      • Erik is running for School Board and Trustee
    • Next meeting will be February 9, 2013 at 7 PM
      • Location likely to be Office again
• Plans by Melissa Denker
  • Fundraising
    • Social Appeal
    • Sponsorship Levels with the help of Becky Kress
    • Relationships
      • Republican Party
        • Unite various groups
      • Projects
        • Adopt a Highway
        • Clean a park
      • State Yr’s
        • Foster relationships with neighboring groups
      • Government Branches
        • County Board, Sheriff’s Office
      • Local Business
        • Door to Door
        • Sponsorships
        • Internships
    • Advertisement
      • Billboard
        • Bryan Javor helping in development and placement
      • Pamphlets
        • Brochure – Tri Fold idea
      • Flyers
      • Signs
      • T Shirts
        • Sponsorships
        • Use for members and/or volunteers for parades
    • Volunteers
      • Staffing GOP Office
      • Parades
        • Walking
      • Campaigns
        • Help Local Officials
      • Internships
        • Randy Hultgren is actively seeking help
    • Upcoming Year Events
      • Valentine’s Day Extravaganza
        • $15/per person
        • Speed Dating
        • Couples and Singles Mixer
        • Sideouts in Island Lake
          • Coordinate with Lake County YR’s
      • Voter Registration Drive at MCC
        • Feb 29, last day of registration for early voting
      • Mother’s Day Tea Party
      • Memorial Day Parade
        • Freedom Riders/Wounded Warriors
        • Likely in Woodstock, but none listed yet
      • Father’s Day
        • On Target Gun Range in Crystal Lake
        • BBQ Outside
      • Camping Trip
      • Luau  party/fundraiser in the spring
      • Open Business
        • Parades
          • 10 Parades throughout year
            • Memorial Day
            • Milk Days
            • July 4 – Spring Grove/Wonder Lake
            • Fiesta Days
            • Settlers Days
            • Founders Days
            • Soft und Spiel
            • Merry Cary Days
    • Items beyond Candy
    • Fans with logos and info
• Singles Mixer
  • Will be held of Valentine’s Day
  • Please help advertise and spread the word
    • Listed on Facebook
    • New Business
      • Liability Insurance
        • Parades and other events
          • Check with Michael Tryon for local Insurance agencies with GOP ties
          • Chuck Yager offered to write insurance and donate commission
• Pamphlets
  • Will be working on designs
  • Getting quotes for printing
• Anti Gun Ban Letter
  • Send letter to local legislators
  • Pro 2^nd Amendment
• Questions/Comments/Concerns
  • Candidate Introductions – 5 minute speeches given to give background and info
    • Larry Emery – Algonquin Township Trustee
    • Tom Poznanski – Grafton Township Highway Commissioner
    • Marty Waitzman – Grafton Township Supervisor
    • Rob Parrish – Nunda Road Commissioner
    • Erik Sivertsen – MCC Trustee
    • Tom Wilbeck – MCC Trustee
    • Motion to Adjourn at 8:40 PM by Michael Smyk, seconded by Erik Sivertsen