Minutes June 20, 2023
GOP Women of Jefferson County, TN
Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2023
Meeting called to order at 6:06pm by Kristin Depew
Prayer offered by Michelle Light
Pledge of Allegiance led by Lavigne Kirkpatrick
Kristin introduced the new website; www.gopwomenofjeffersoncounty.com
New Facebook page, GOP Women of Jefferson County Tennessee, will be updated regularly with political happenings.
Kirstin introduced officers.
Kirstin Depew, President
Janice Carey, Vice President
Lisa Jansson, Secretary
Lavigne Kirkpatrick, Treasurer
Michelle Light, Assistant Treasurer
A motion was made to amend the May minutes to add Lisa Jansson as secretary by Ashlin Depew, motion seconded by Lavigne Kirkpatrick. Motion passed.
Discussion of events to participate in to get our group in front of the public.:
May 24th is the local primary. Need to get people signed up to vote.
Piedmont 4th of July parade. Will try to borrow an antique car and pass out candy and info.
Christmas parades in Dandridge, White Pine and Jefferson City.
Scots-Irish Festival, Sept. 24. Hand out small water bottles.
White Pine Fest
Dandridge event Dec. 2, We can make a political themed gingerbread house to display in the Jefferson County Post window.
Oct. 25 craft & pumpkin event in Dandridge.
Merry Men on Main St. event on Nov 25.
We will have a speaker next month. Discussion…
March 5th is the presidential & school board primary. Jefferson County Post hosts the debates. We need to plan our own big event, an informal meet & greet.
Discussed having a table at Field of Dreams Expo and sell t-shirts. We will seek bids for shirts.
Jefferson County Fair – Kristin will talk to David Seal about having a table.
Committees- Need a committee of people to attend Republican town hall meetings to represent the group and report back.
Discussion on inviting new people to the group. Need to attract younger people.
Meeting adjourned 7:05 pm.
Next meeting Monday, July 17
President signature:
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Date approved:
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