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10-14-23

October Meeting with Guest Speaker Janice Robinson from Red, Wine & Blue.

9:30 am Fellowship

10:00 am Business Meeting

Pinehurst Village Hall

September Update

September 9th, 2023 | DWMC Meeting | Pinehurst Village Hall

Meeting Minutes

Co-president Jeanette Sabo called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. She introduced herself and presented the meeting agenda. Jeanette requested a moment of silence for the victims of last night’s earthquake in Morocco.

Paula Shelton led the meeting in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Jeanette requested a motion to approve the August minutes. The motion passed following a motion from Tina Ganis and a second from Ariadne DeGarr.

Membership Report

Katherine McWilliams, membership chair, provided a membership update. Katherine reported that the DWMC membership is up to more than 125 paid members.

If you need to pay your annual $30 dues, there are several ways to pay:

Send check made out to DWMC by mail:

PO Box 2017

Southern Pines, NC 28388

Online: www.Democraticwomenmoore.com
Cash or credit card at monthly meetings

Treasurer Report

John Broderick, treasurer, provided a treasury balance in good standing.

DWNC Annual Convention

Paula Shelton spoke about the upcoming DWNC convention.

Dates: September 22-24, 2023

Location: DoubleTree Executive Park hotel, Charlotte, NC

Keynote Speaker: Anita Earls, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice*

*This is a change from the previously announced speaker, Rep. Lois Frankel, who had to cancel.

The convention theme this year is Fire & Ice. Paula Shelton will be instated as the next president of the DWNC!

Jeanette announced the Democratic Women of Moore County Star award winner this year: Katherine McWilliams! Katherine has consistently gone above and beyond as a DWMC board member, from planning last year’s holiday party to offering to lend a hand in any situation.

Committees and Announcements

Food Bank Committee:

Ernestine Chapman thanked the members for their contributions to the Food Bank. 40 pounds of food were donated in August!

Community Outreach Committee: Jeanette reported the next Adopt-a-Highway clean up event will be held on Thursday, September 14 at 9:00 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at the corner of Murdocksville Road and Rt 211. Wear boots or other close-toed shoes. Julie Lillie will have vests, gloves, and trash bags.

School Supplies committee:

Tina Ganis reminded everyone to make donations to Moore County elementary schools. Special needs include dry-erase markers, socks, underwear, and sweatpants.

Other Announcements:

Svea Strong displayed non-plastic produce bags she picked up during a recent visit to British Columbia.

The Climate Crisis Working Group (CCWG) is working with the Southern Pines library on an after-school program about plastics and recycling. Wednesday, 9-13 at 3:30pm.

Bob Howell, chair of the Moore County Board of Elections, thanked two Moore County Democratic Party (MCDP) board members, Monique Baker and Keysha Donahue, for their work on approving election judges. Bob also recognized the other two Democratic members of the Moore County Board of Elections, Holly Powell and Antoinette Kelly, for their work.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m.

Quote of the Month

Democracy only functions if voters know what’s going on in their government and elected representatives know what’s going on in their community.

Katie Porter, U.S Representative

Recommendation of the Month

Women Talking

book by Miriam Toews

Film by Sarah Polley

Guest Speaker

Julie Lillie, first vice president spoke about the numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the county and local municipalities on commissions. Julie encouraged the audience members to consider applying to one of these commissions to influence our elected officials about issues that are important to them.

Julie announced the guest speaker, Kate Shinkwin, a member of the Southern Pines Appearance Commission. Jessica Wells introduced Kate, who is a New Jersey native, NC State graduate, military spouse, and resident of Southern Pines.

Julie asked Kate to talk about how she became interested in the commission, the application process, and commission meetings. Kate stated that growing up in New Jersey, her parents and aunt were involved in municipal governance, and so it was familiar to her. Kate got to know Carol Haney, mayor of Southern Pines, when she moved to Moore County from Charlotte. Kate said that Carol encouraged her to apply for the commission when there was a vacancy. Kate described the application process as straightforward, only a few pages. Kate stated that commission members serve for three-year terms, without term limits. Kate stated that serving on the commission is enjoyable because the members have a good relationship with the town government and get to be creative with projects. Specifically, Kate talked about the Whitehall Tract project that is expanding walking trails near Reservoir Park as one area where the commission was highly involved. Kate also stated that the commission organizes an annual Arbor Day event and participates in AutumnFest.

Kate responded to questions from the audience.

Learn more about the Commission and other ways to get invovled below:

Southern Pines Appearance Commission Website

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