Meeting Minutes June 6, 2026
Minutes from June 6th
The meeting began with the approval of May minutes and the treasurer's report, revealing a balance of $3,776, including $1,000 for three scholarships. The scholarship luncheon raised $1,571 through a dessert dash and silent auction. The new donor and Member Privacy Policy was approved, emphasizing privacy. Upcoming events include the Pride parade, a picnic on June 20th, and the Nevada County Fair from August 12-16. The group discussed forming committees for future events and scholarships.
Featured members Marcy and Pat shared their backgrounds and contributions to the community. The meeting concluded with a reminder to complete a survey for future presentations.
Outline
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes and Treasurer's Report
Debbie Lindh calls the meeting to order and mentions the inspirational presentations by two businesswomen.
Adela motioned to approve the May minutes, and Victoria second it. The minutes are approved unanimously.
Sueann provided the treasurer's report, stating a balance of $3776, including $1000 for three scholarships and $92 in petty cash.
Discussion about the Zeffy reservation system and payment options, with a suggestion to reinforce the $5 meeting fee.
Discussion on Membership and Payment Options
Lily Marie mentioned paying for the whole year, which simplifies her life.
Debbie Lindh suggested making it obvious how to pay for a full year.
Lily Marie clarified that the annual membership is $25, separate from the meeting fee.
Discussion about the cost of renting the facility and the importance of donations to fund presenters and future growth.
Approval of Treasurer's Report and Introduction of Donor Policy
Debbie Lindh calls for a motion to approve the treasurer's report, which is seconded and approved unanimously.
Becki Walker introduces the new Donor/Member Privacy policy, emphasizing the limited use of members' names and contact information.
Debbie Lindh explains the importance of unsubscribing from unwanted emails and the policy of not selling information.
The new Donor/Member Privacy policy is accepted with a motion from Pat and a second from Adele.
Scholarship Luncheon and Fundraising Success
Sushila reported on the success of the scholarship luncheon, including the Gen X panel and the thank you letters from scholarship recipients.
The luncheon raised $1571 through the dessert dash and silent auction, enough to fully fund the scholarships.
Discussion about the need to raise funds for 2027 scholarships and the importance of community involvement.
Sushila outlined the timeline for planning the next scholarship luncheon, including a committee meeting in June.
New DCC Headquarters and Upcoming Events
Cricket discussed the new DCC headquarters at 1200 East Main Street, highlighting its central location and parking.
The monthly DCC meetings will now be held at the new headquarters.
Debbie Lindh announces upcoming events: the Pride parade in Nevada City, the Democratic picnic on June 20, and the Nevada County Fair from August 12-16.
Lily Marie talked about the fair booth and the need for volunteers to sign up for shifts.
Formation of Committees and Volunteer Opportunities
Debbie Lindh emphasizes the need for committees to help with events and tasks, such as a food committee and a scholarship luncheon committee.
Suseann Gawel outlines the timeline for planning the scholarship luncheon, including a committee meeting in June.
Discussion about the importance of community input and the need for volunteers to help with various tasks.
The meeting concludes with a reminder to leave name tags at the table and an announcement about the next featured members of the month.
Action Items
[ ] Discuss the Zeffy reservation system and the option to stop offering online meeting payments at the upcoming executive meeting on Monday.
[ ] Design and implement a clear way for members to pay for a full year of membership (e.g., a prominent display of the full-year fee) in the Zeffy registration system.
[ ] Plan and schedule a committee meeting on June 12 at the organizer’s son’s house to begin planning the next scholarship luncheon, including reviewing what worked and what did not and starting to decide on venue and Bright Futures arrangements.
[ ] Confirm the date and venue for the next scholarship luncheon at the September committee meeting so that a speaker can be booked by October.
[ ] Begin selling scholarship luncheon tickets starting in February, with additional ticket sales in March and April, to gauge expected attendance.
[ ] Establish a committee to revive and manage the Eleanor Roosevelt Award, including selecting recipients and organizing the award process.
[ ] Plan and schedule the next meetup at Condon Park on June 19 from noon to 1:00 p.m., and communicate the details to members.
[ ] Create and distribute a survey in August to members and fair attendees to gather input on desired topics and speakers for the next 11 months of meetings, and announce the survey in newsletters and at the county fair.
[ ] Set up a form-based version of the survey that members can click on in the newsletter to submit their responses.
[ ] Recruit volunteers for a food committee to help with food and coffee for meetings instead of relying solely on the organizer.
[ ] Recruit volunteers for a scholarship luncheon committee to help plan and execute the event.
[ ] Coordinate with the DCC to schedule and announce the Democratic picnic at Condon Park on June 20, including planning meetings and newsletter announcements with date and time details.
[ ] Coordinate with the DCC to staff a shared table at the Nevada County Fair from August 12–16, including organizing volunteer shifts and booth setup and breakdown.
[ ] Plan and organize a raffle-style activity at the county fair booth using donated prizes, ensuring compliance with state raffle licensing requirements.
[ ] Arrange for shirts and buttons to be available at the fair booth for donation-based distribution to attendees.
[ ] Serve as the featured member for August and present a brief introduction at the August meeting.