Jones County Republican Central Committee Minutes for Jan 5th 2012
Chr Curt Stewart called the meeting to order at 7 PM with Pledge of allegiance and a prayer by Richard Stiver.
Curt welcomed all in attendance and especially those who are attending their first central committee meeting.
The following 20 members of the central committee were present: Randy Achenbach,Phil Andrews, Duaine Bollwitt, Mike Bradley, Dawn Burmahl, Lori Dohrmann, Ivan Eden, Linda Eden, Kathleen Haagland, Bill Hintz, Jenn Jones, Ivan Kurt, Gerald Retzlaff,Curt Stewart, Richard Stiver, Ken Smiley, Brittney Telleen, and Ken Wimer.
The following 5 alternate delegates with voting authority (official delegates missing) were present: Rhonda Achenbach, Roberta Andrews, LaDonna Retzlaff, Anna Mary Riniker, and Russ Smith. An additional 3 non-voting alternate delegates present: Brendan Benter, Don Ellis and Jim Hogan.
Republican officials present were Lee Hein Iowa House, Supervisors Wayne Manternach #1 and Ned Rohwedder #4 and Co-auditor Janine Sulzner and Co-Recorder Marie Krutzfield.
Others present were Treasurer Jan Swanson, Josie Bollwitt, Becky Hogan, and Dave Stone. TOTAL 36 in attendance
Moved by R Smith, seconded by B Telleen to approve the minutes. Carried 6 hard copies we circulated and they are posted on the at www.jonesgop.com
Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $3767.60 with only publication of caucus sites yet to be paid. Moved by I Eden 2nd by J Hogan to approve the report. Carried
Curt gave a brief report of Caucus night. 728 votes were cast: Romney 200 (27%), Santorum 183 (25.1%), Paul 167 (22.9%), Perry 76 (10.4%), Gingerich 52 (7.1%), Bachman 48 (6.6%), Cain & Huntsman 1 vote each. Twenty 24 new registrations in Monticello’s 4 precincts.
General comments included 1) more sites resulted in greater participation – Monticello up 84 to 117 up 39%. Largest caucus site was Presbyterian Church with Monti 1&2 plus Castle Grove/Lovell with 175 attending with 149 votes. Next largest was Anamosa II/Fairview/Jackson -107. Other thoughts were:
a) Some confusion with sites because different from voting locations and the Secretary of State web site only show voting locations. Thus newspaper listings were the accurate listings. Monti 1 & 2 and Anamosa 2 & 3 were the incorrect locations on the Sec of State site.
b) Berndes Center had 12 potential voters show up in error. Some frustration shown.
c) Candidates did not get their nomination papers to Chr Stewart until the weekend before the caucuses – nothing we can do about it/candidates responsibility
d) If sound system required caucus site chr is responsible for their caucus.
e) Over-all it was a successful caucus night with minor correction required
Curt thanked all who participated in leadership of caucuses and those who were elected or volunteered to help move the party forward in the up coming elections.
New Business
Curt outlined a number of committees that are needed and asked for volunteers. Below are the committees and members
Constitution & ByLaws Revision - Duaine Bollwitt,Mike Bradley, Dawn Burmahl, Lori Dohrmann & Russ Smith
Re-districting – Randy Achenbach, Phil Andrews & Brittney Telleen
County Convention - Platform - Dawn Burmahl, Jenn Jones, Ken Smiley. Dave Stone & Russ Smith
Rules Gerald Retzlaff & Curt Stewart
Credentials Josie Bollwitt, Linda Eden & Jan Swanson
Jr Delegates Wayne Manternach and he’s recruit
Nominating Jim Hogan & Jan Swanson
Organization Mike Bradley, Lori Dohrmann, Anna Mary Riniker, Brittney Telleen & Kevin Wimer
Candidate Search Committee - Jenn Jones, Gerald Retzlaff and Richard Stivers ex-officio – Wayne Manternach
(searching for County supervisor replacing Keith Dirks and Leo Cook)
Discussion then centered around a spring fund raiser. Exec committee recommended the last week of March and the final selection date was Thurs March 29th 6 PM at the Motor Cycle Museum. Chose a week day because many Counties have better attendance during the week vs weekends. So well give it a try.
County officers then commented. Wayne mentioned the Supervisor are in process of preparing the new budget. No other reports given
Jim and Becky Hogan announced they were hosting a “Meet & Greet” for Dan Zumbach on Sunday Feb 5th 1-5 PM at the Monticello American Legion Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM
Gerald Retzlaff
JCRCC-Secretary
