Silicon Valley Young Democrats
Meeting Minutes: September 17, 2018
Call to Order by Kathy Tran at 7:20 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jose Magaña motions to approve minutes. Matt Savage seconds the motion. Motion approved by voice vote.
GUEST PRESENTIONS
- Assemblymember Ash Kalra, 27th District
- Kevin Dowling, Habitat for Humanity
- SURPRISE: Senator Kevin de León
OFFICER REPORTS
President Kathy Tran
Membership Director Antonia Zavala
- New Member Mixer planned for October 5th. Ryan, Jeremy, and Jonathan are assisting Antonia in coordination.
Treasurer Jonathan Perez
- SVYD will get a Zelle bank account to attempt to circumvent fees.
Political Director Angel Martinez
- All of the SVYD endorsed candidates were endorsed by the Democratic Central Committee.
Secretary Cassie Mancini
OLD BUSINESS
Emily motions to approve the logo without the establishment date. Ryan seconds the motion. Motion passes by voice vote.
No more candidate endorsements considered to keep the process fair and equitable.
- Location for General Membership Meetings
Peter Allen suggests that we have a conversation with the Dem Headquarters because that space is meant for clubs (about better planning/advance notice).
NEW BUSINESS
- SVYD Midterm Challenge
- Golden Sneakers Campaign
- Emily offers to make Christmas ornaments with the new logo as a prize
- Ryan suggests a virtual raffle ticket for each door
- New Members Challenge
- New Members Mixer
- Friday, October 5th at 55 South. Please bring a friend.
- Overview of Select Ballot Measures
- Presentation of Measures V & T.
Jose Magaña motions to endorse measures V & T. Matt Savage seconds the motion. 5 in favor. 6 oppose/abstain. Motion fails. SVYD will take up endorsements of Measures V & T next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Cassie motions to adjourn. Ryan seconds the motion. Motion passes by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 9:17 PM.