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WEIRTON, W.Va. - The Hancock County Democratic Executive Committee held their monthly meeting July 18 at B4 Burgers in Weirton.
Chairman Kathy Link called the meeting to order, welcoming those in attendance, taking silent attendance and leading the Pledge Of Allegiance. The secretary's report was read and approved, as well as the treasurer's report, which will be filed for audit.
The picnic shelter for Aug. 12 was canceled. Plans to have a back-to-school event didn't allow enough time to get the advertising and mailers out to the local Democrats. The officials tabled this event to allow for planning during the winter months and have an early summer event next year.
The Executive Committee along with Brooke and Weirton women participated in the parades - July 1 in Weirton and Community Days in Follansbee July 14. Those who participated were Anna Gillespie, state president; Kathy Gillespie and Elsie Pompa from Brooke County; and President Teresa McCombs, Treasurer Pam Allison, Membership Chair Alesia Brogdon and Link from Weirton. Officials are considering a better plan to participate in the Christmas parades.
The executive committee welcomed Alex Risovich to the meeting and invited him to be an associate member of the Democratic women. Risovich shared insight and information regarding future candidates for Hancock County.
Risovich mentioned Tiffany Gale of Miss Tiffany's Day Care as a guest speaker. She is an advocate for children and their families' needs.
They discussed a fundraiser for the executive committee, and one of the members suggested that they add a Quincy Wilson signed football to their fall football basket fundraiser. Another member suggested that they have wine, West Virginia University and Pittsburgh Steelers items in the basket. They will make final plans for a fall football and wine basket fundraiser during the next meeting.
Link will call Gurrera's Office to find out about the Democratic headquarters.
Link will ask Gale to speak at their next meeting, after checking out the size of their headquarters.
They discussed possible candidates for next year. State Chair Mike Putin advised that they submit names of candidates by Sept. 15. He has a website for candidate training and resources.
The place to start with candidates is city council incumbents and former candidates. Two names were discussed to run for commissioner or delegate.
The next executive committee meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 15 at B4 in Weirton.
Following the executive committee meeting at 6:15 p.m., the Hancock County Democratic Women assembled for their monthly meeting. McCombs called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance.
Silent attendance was taken. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and approved. The treasurer's report will be filed for audit.
A Nominating Committee was selected for officers next year. The Nominating Committee consists of Marianne Turkal, Brogdon, Link, Dina Carnes and Allison.
The 59th Annual Democratic Women's Meeting is scheduled for Sept. 15 to 17 at Undo's in Weirton. Registration forms were passed out for all attending the annual meeting. The $65 registration fee is due by Aug. 31. McCombs sold raffle tickets for the Quilt Raffle to be held at the annual meeting.
Hancock County Democratic Women decided to do a raffle basket for the auction at the annual meeting. The theme of the basket is "FIESTA WARE, EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING FIESTA WARE." One of the members advised that she would call Homer Laughlin in Chester. Further information will be forthcoming at the August meeting. A half page ad was submitted along with the money due to the Hancock County Federation of Democratic Women for the annual meeting program. The Hancock County Democratic Women donated $50 to Brooke County Democratic Women to defray the costs of the hospitality room at the annual meeting.
Six new members attended the meeting; all were welcomed and got caught up on Hancock County Democratic Women issues.
Guest speaker Tara Shepherd was welcomed. She is the director of the Community Bread Basket in Weirton, located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Weirton (304-748-7595). The HCDW are trying to secure donations of female hygiene products for the Bread Basket, and are also trying to set up a volunteer schedule.
The next meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 15 at B4 Burgers in Weirton.
The HCDW welcomes new members. Any Democratic woman or those who plan to register as a Democrat and reside in Hancock County, are invited to attend one of the monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at B4 Burgers, 1801 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton. Individuals18 years or older can also attend if they have not registered to vote yet. Annual dues of $10 are payable after joining.
For information contact Brogdon at 304-914-6960 or email at alesiabrogdon@a.o.l.com or McCombs at 304-723-0290. Information is also available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WVdems.