McCormick County Democratic Party
Meeting January 3, 2023
Cherry Brown stated that she will be looking into getting the latest call list for
MCDP. The goal is to get an accurate list well before the 2024 election.
New Business:
Are kept in the hard copy of minutes in the Secretary's notebook. Consult Renee Finney for details.
● 2023 MCDP Calendar Goals
Paula Goldman would like to see a 2023 MCDP Calendar planned out so that we can prepare for Democratic events/meetings/activities along with the expenses that will be required. Cherry stated that this is an agenda item and is a task that has been discussed in the past, but not followed through on. Cherry asks that folks email her with any events/activities for the calendar and that all information related to Democratic Party be sent to her MCDP email,
mccormickdemocrats.chair@gmail.com ● Clyburn Fellowship
Joan Stockton offered and encouraged folks to volunteer for the Clyburn fellowship – applications are due within a few weeks. A few people expressed interest so Joan will send links to the on-line Clyburn applications.
● Young Democrats Involvement within McCormick County
Angela Garrett suggested that the MCDP hold an event in the Spring to involve young voters to register to vote. Maybe a food-type event where we can talk to young people about the importance of voting.
● Committee for Democratic Party Recognition
Paula recommended the County Party recognize Kitty Butler and Anne Parks for their leadership within the McCormick County Democratic Party. Cherry asked Paula Goldman to head up this committee and would like folks to contact her with ideas and/or help.
The next MCDP GENERAL MEETING WILL BE February 7th @ 6:00 p.m. – Wardlaw Funeral Home – Hwy 378
Respectfully submitted, Renee Finney, Secretary
Meeting January 3, 2023
- ● Meeting called to order by Chairperson Cherry Brown at 6:00 p.m.
- ● Prayer given by Paula Goldman
- ● Cherry recognized elected and appointed individuals present: County
Officials, County Coroner, Ministers, and School Board Committee
members - ● Thanks to Andrew Wardlaw for use of the Funeral home for our meeting
Old Business:
Cherry Brown stated that she will be looking into getting the latest call list for
MCDP. The goal is to get an accurate list well before the 2024 election.
New Business:
- ● Negative Newspaper editorial in the Index Journal re McCormick County Council/contract for water break, and questioning councils’ decisions regarding the water break and awarding of Contract for Water services.
- ● A lively discussion pertaining to the Clear Water Solution (CWS) 6-month contract that the County Council approved. There have been negative newspaper articles written in the last month. Due to water leaks, pipes bursting during the freezing temperatures, the problem became more elevated. Charles Jennings explained to the MCDP the background in awarding the contract to CWS (no other bidders) and the emergency water situation that occurred during the freeze. Everything done was done with full council support and according to State bidding and awarding guidelines.
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Are kept in the hard copy of minutes in the Secretary's notebook. Consult Renee Finney for details.
● 2023 MCDP Calendar Goals
Paula Goldman would like to see a 2023 MCDP Calendar planned out so that we can prepare for Democratic events/meetings/activities along with the expenses that will be required. Cherry stated that this is an agenda item and is a task that has been discussed in the past, but not followed through on. Cherry asks that folks email her with any events/activities for the calendar and that all information related to Democratic Party be sent to her MCDP email,
mccormickdemocrats.chair@gmail.com ● Clyburn Fellowship
Joan Stockton offered and encouraged folks to volunteer for the Clyburn fellowship – applications are due within a few weeks. A few people expressed interest so Joan will send links to the on-line Clyburn applications.
● Young Democrats Involvement within McCormick County
Angela Garrett suggested that the MCDP hold an event in the Spring to involve young voters to register to vote. Maybe a food-type event where we can talk to young people about the importance of voting.
● Committee for Democratic Party Recognition
Paula recommended the County Party recognize Kitty Butler and Anne Parks for their leadership within the McCormick County Democratic Party. Cherry asked Paula Goldman to head up this committee and would like folks to contact her with ideas and/or help.
The next MCDP GENERAL MEETING WILL BE February 7th @ 6:00 p.m. – Wardlaw Funeral Home – Hwy 378
Respectfully submitted, Renee Finney, Secretary
