Sikeston, Missouri - Below are the Official Minutes of the Bootheel Conservative Republican Club Meeting held on June 2, 2016 at the Grecian Steakhouse in Sikeston, Missouri received in our office today, July 5, 2016 at 9:23 a.m.
Meeting was called to order by Chair Anna Voelker at 6:30 pm.
Secretary's Report: The following were in attendance: Anna Voelker, Chair, John McMillen, VP, Alan Pendergrass, Secretary, Carrie Yanson, Betty McMillen, , John Chadd, Ann Rolwing, Jim Rolwing,, Ray Rehder, Frank Tatum, Shirley Young, Myrna Cheek, Margaret Anderson, Susan Werner, Myrt Kellett. Ron McCormick, Steve Sullivan, Lynette Shirrell, Darlene Felts, Mary T Pelczynski, Wes Drury, Connie Drury, Cory Hutchenson, Bridget Hutchenson, Jeff Shawan and Dan Hutton.
Minutes of 5/5/16 were approved as read by Alan Pendergrass. John McMillin made motion to approve, 2nd by Margaret Anderson and passed.
Treasurer's Report: No report
Earl Morris, one of Scott County's delegates at State Caucus, suddenly passed away immediately after the end of the caucus. Earl had been involved with the Redmand and Ruth Dunham Memorial Scholarship and those closest to him have asked us to support this scholarship in lieu of any other memorial. Alan Pendergrass made a motion to donate $100.00 in memory of Earl Morris to the scholarship. Seconded by John Chadd and passed. We are also encouraging others to make private donations to the scholarship. Please make your checks to Redmand and Ruth Dunham Memorial Scholarship. They can be sent directly to SEMO Foundation, C/O Trudy Lee, One University Plaza, MS7300, Cape Girardeau MO 63701
Committee Reports:
Headquarters: Still looking. There was discussion about several different locations but nothing yet agreed upon. Alan Pendergrass will open a Chaffee HQ.
Fundraising: Lynette Shirrell reported that we need money! There will be a Yard sale at Lynette Shirrell's home at 1204 Fairfield, Sikeston MO mid July to early August. If you have yard sale items please bring them to Lynette's home and she'll store until the sale.
Dr Ben Carson Scholarship: Carrie Yanson announced that on 6/3/16 at 2:30 at Suzie's in Sikeston, there will be an award ceremony recognizing the 9 local students that will be sharing the $17,000 scholarship fund. This will complete the funds from the event.
Candidates:
Jeff Shawan spoke on behalf of John Brunner. He also mentioned that John Brunner will be in Dexter on 6/13/16 at the Stoddard County Republican Club meeting held at the Hickory Log. Meeting starts at 6:30.
Cory Hutchinson is a Republican candidate for Sherriff in Mississippi County and is running unopposed in the primary. He told us about his experiences and asked for our support.
Wes Drury is a Republican Candidate for Sherriff in Scott County. He asked for our support. He is running Opposed in the Republican Primary.
Myrna Cheek spoke briefly on behalf of Bev Randles for Lt Governor.
OLD BUSINESS:
State Caucus; Anna Voelker spoke about some of the platform resolutions that were passed as well as the delegates that were elected.
NEW BUSINESS:
Events:
Dr Ben Carson Event Scholarship Award: Suzie's in Sikeston, 2:30pm on 6/3/16.
Meet and Greet for Mark Parson, Candidate for Lt Governor at Cheers in Sikeston at 5:30 on 6/15/16. Hosted by Ellen Brandom.
Next meeting: July 7th, 2016 , 6:30 at the Grecian Steakhouse in Sikeston.
John McMillin made a motion to adjourn, 2nded by Carrie Yanson and passed.
