Cohasset Democratic Town Committee
Meeting minutes, November 5, 2011

Members Present:  Sally Sisson, Ned Tebbetts, Judith Chute, Agnes McCann, Kevin McCarthy, Gail Collins, Virginia Najmi, Chartis Tebbetts, Theresa Polhemus, John Chapman, Margy Charles, Peter Pescatore

Treasurers Report:  Peter reports that the net proceeds for the Unity Party Fundraiser were $1,890.08. 
The co-chairs for the 2012 Unity Party  will be Kevin McCarthy and Sally Sisson.  Possible dates for the 2012 Unity Party are Sept 29 or October 13. 

Membership:  Agnes reported that the Committee has gained four new members: Deb Cook, Diane Kennedy, Howie Altholtz and Rich Fitzpatrick.
Thanks to Agnes for her efforts as Membership Chair!!!

Health Care Forum/Book talk:  A forum on healthcare is in the works, chaired by John Chapman.  Focus will be on writer Stu Altman who's written a book titled, "Power Politics and Universal Healthcare."  No firm date has been set as yet. 

Community Outreach:  There was discussion of getting more involvement from the community by having a table at a community function; possibly on Cohasset Day.

Food Pantry Drive:  The next food drive for the Cohasset Food Pantry will be held on Sat. Dec. 17 from 9 to 1:00 at the Stop and Shop.  If you can help for even one hour please contact Gail at 781-789-7301 or e-mail at gkearney93@hotmail.com   

Occupy Boston:  Judith began a discussion of the Occupy movement and suggested doing something positive, such as making a donation, on behalf of the group demonstrating in Boston.
Thought was to give donations of food or money as individuals, not from the CDTC.  
A sub-committee was formed including Agnes, John, Peter, Chartis and Kevin to draft a statement supporting Occupy Boston. 
Kevin will send the final draft to all CDTC members to get they're o k before issuing a statement. Members will be given a deadline to respond.  
All members will be notified of the intent to caravan to the location of Occupy Boston either driving to Dewey Square, Boston or taking the T there.  Folks should meet at 12 Noon in the lower library parking lot to caravan to Boston from there. We are all meeting at Dewey Square at 1pm. Please feel free to invite and bring family members and friends. 

The next meeting of the CDTC will be on January 7 at 9:00A.  at the Paul Pratt Library, in the meeting room.  

The 2012 local caucus to elect delegates to the State Convention will be held on Sat., February 18 at 9:00A at the library.      

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