January 2025 Draft Minutes
Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Brixx Ice Co, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM.
Roll Call
Officers Present:
- Josh Umbaugh, Chair
- Joe Hendrix, Treasurer
- Michael Lopez, Secretary
- Ben Schultheis, At-Large
Party Members in Attendance:
- Erin Umbaugh
Approval of Agenda
Michael Lopez moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Ben Schultheis. The agenda was approved by unanimous voice vote without debate.
Officer Reports
Chairperson’s Report:
- Discussed the proposed business plan offered by Mr. James Mills.
- Noted an upcoming Innocence Project art show in the local area.
- Emphasized the importance of single-issue coalitions.
- Noted that Rep. Ferguson is the only sponsor in the Ohio Assembly.
- Other potential coalition partners include Rank the Vote, OCTEQI, and NORML.
Treasurer’s Report:
- BOE reports have been filed.
- Current balance is $715.01
Secretary’s Report:
- Previous meeting minutes were approved without objection.
Committee Reports
Communications Committee:
- No response from the state party.
- The new website is live, but all logins except for the Montgomery County website are now invalid.
Activities Committee:
- Erin Umbaugh accepted the Chair’s appointment as the new Activities Committee Chair.
Old Business
- No old business.
New Business
Special Election to Fill Vacant At-Large Seat:
- Erin Umbaugh was elected in the first round with five votes.
Announcements
- The Qualified Immunity petition has finally been accepted. The official petition forms should be available soon to collect signatures to place the measure on the ballot.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Michael Lopez, seconded by Ben Schultheis, and passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.
Next Meetings
Next Social Meeting: February 2, 2025, at Bennett’s Publical.
Next Business Meeting: February 20, 2025, at Brixx Ice Co.