September 18, 2009 Hancock County Republican Committee

The meeting was called to order by Chair Mark Remick at 6:10 at China Hill Restaurant.

Mark led the pledge.  Jackie Nicholson led the invocation.

Meeting adjourned for Dinner.

Mark reconvened the meeting after dinner.

August 21 Minutes: Brenda Breeding moved and Dan Sullivan seconded approval of August 21 minutes.

Motion carried

Treasurer’s Report:  The treasurer was ill and unable to attend.

Blue Hill Fair:  Thanks to all who helped.   We need a more inviting booth.  We also need more candidates’ information but cannot get that unless they send it to us.  They had all been contacted.  

Web Site:  David Lind reminded those present that the web site has a comment section.   Or email him at davidwlind@msn.com.  Sandi Blanchette pointed out how good the web site looks.

Stand for Marriage:  Eric White gave a report on the Stand for Marriage rally.

Vote for secretary:  Jackie Nicholson moved and Bill Grindle seconded placing Sandra Blanchette’s name in as secretary.   Chairman Remick opened the floor to other nominations.  Richard Rosen moved and Dan Sullivan seconded that nominations cease. 

Nominations cease motion carried.

Sandra Blanchette as secretary motion carried.

Senator Collins:  Representative Carol Woodcock gave the following reports:

1. Truck Weight has passed the senate and now must pass the house.  Senator Collins has worked very hard on this.
2. Health Care:  Although she appreciates the work Chairman Baucus did on his health care proposal, Senator Collins cannot endorse it.
3. Ethanol Fuel Blend legislation: Senator Collins introduced legislation designed to ensure that new gasoline fuel mixtures are compatible with engines already in place.
4. Acorn:   Senator Collins has demanded a federal probe into Acorn funding activities
5. Czars:  Senator Collins has expressed concern over the number of “Czars” in the executive branch over which no one has authority.

Carol Woodcock stayed until the end of the meeting to answer any questions.   She commented on how polite and nice the group was to her. 

Upcoming Events:  Sandi reported that October 16 meeting would be at the Union River Lobster Pot restaurant.  It is closed for the season but Brian Langley will let us use the space for a pot luck.  No charge.  Bruce Poliquin, candidate for Governor will be the guest speaker.

November meeting:  not set yet.

 December Meeting: December 18.  At Jasper’s.  Social 5:30.  Dinner at 6:00.  Auction with Mike Povich as auctioneer.  Bring wrapped gift.  Choice of 3 entrees.  $15.00 inclusive.

Keynote Speaker Senator Richard Rosen District 31:  Spoke on recruiting and supporting candidates.   The recap will be on a different report pending checking it with the senator to keep it accurate.   His ideas were an excellent game plan for the HCRC. [Click HERE to see an outline of what Senator Rosen said.]*

Quilt:  The quilt was won by Alison Salsbury of Bar Harbor.

Adjournment:  Mark adjourned the meeting at 8:10.

Respectfully Submitted:

Sandra Blanchette

Secretary HCRC

* The sentence in brackets is NOT in the official minutes but is included here to provide a link to a more detailed report on Senator Rosen's remarks as indicated in the official minutes.