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Board of Directors Information
Purpose:
The Purpose of this organization is to promote the principles of the Democratic Party, to provide a forum for Democratic Party candidates, and to promote the welfare and interest of Hot Springs Village consistent with democratic principles.
Membership:
Any person who supports the purposes of the Democratic Party shall be eligible for membership and may become a member by paying assessed dues. Others may be designated honorary members by the board of directors. Honorary members shall not have voting privileges.
Officers:
Officers of the club are President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
President: Suze Babbie
Vice-President: Charlie Johnson
Vice-President: Dr. Erma Davis
Secretary: Dr. Earl Babbie
Treasurer: Barbara Butler
Past-president: Sylvia Chudy
Meetings:
The club meets quarterly for information and social interaction, to conduct club business, and to provide a forum for elected officials, candidates, and others with appropriate messages for the group. Meetings typically are held on a Friday in January, May, and July at Coronado Center at 4:00-6:00 p.m.; "Oktoberfest" meets at Coronado Center on a Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with political speeches at 11:00 and lunch following. See the Activities page for specific dates.
Refreshments are provided at these meetings on a pay-as-you-go basis; they are not paid for from the club's treasury.
Visitors are welcome at the meetings, especially those who may have an interest in becoming an active part of our group. We are especially happy to entertain visitors when we have notable speakers to address us. We don't "check membership cards."
Committees:
The club has three standing committees:
Communications
Membership
Publicity
Communications Committee: Dottie Foehringer
Membership Committee: Brenda Tirrell
Membership Committee: (Vacant)
Volunteer Coordinator: Shirley Johnson
Publicity: Elaine Voda
Newsletter: Jean Almore
Special committees may be appointed by the board to serve for a specified term.
Dues:
Annual dues are $15.00 for one or $25.00 for a couple. Be aware that we don't "charge single people more": $10.00 of the dues goes into the general treasury; $5.00 goes to pay for the newsletter. A single member pays $10.00 into the treasury and $5.00 for one newsletter: $10.00 + $5.00 = $15.00. A couple pays $10.00 each into the treasury and $5.00 for one newsletter: $10.00 + $10.00 = $20.00 + $5.00 = $25.00. Everyone is paying the same, but a couple gets to share one newsletter. Checks may be mailed to the club at P.O. Box 8693, Hot Springs, AR 71910.
The membership year runs January 1 -
December 31. People who join the club during the year pay dues on a
pro-rata basis:
January- March……………$15 single…………….$25 couple
April- June……………… $11 single…………….$19 couple
July- December………….. $8 single…………….$13 couple
Board of Directors Information
The board consists of the officers, the immediate past president(s), and the chairs of the standing committees.
The board meets on the first Thursday of each month or on such other date as selected by the president and at such time and place as shall be designated by the president. All board meetings are open to dues-paid members of the club.
Meetings currently are held at Good Samaritan Lodge at 4:00 p.m.
Democratic Action Forum is a work group that meets the third Monday of each month. Sessions are held at 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Coronado Center.
The group is organized into three task forces and works to carry out the mission
of each task force:
Communications: to educate ourselves and others on Democratic
values and positions
Candidates: to support worthy candidates for local, state,
and federal office
Elections: to ensure every vote counts in every election
Sandra Garcia is chair of DAF
Jerry Yeric is program chair of DAF
Elaine Voda is secretary of DAF
DAF vice-chair is currently vacant due to a recent death
See the Activities page for additional information.
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