I. Call for Quorum – County Chair Carla Vela announced a quorum was PRESENT. She called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

II. Approve Agenda – There was a motion and second to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

III. Opening Ceremonies – Bob Miller led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. The Chair recognized the elected officials in attendance and candidates including Mr. Tom Schieffer, candidate for Governor and the guest speaker for the evening.

IV. Approval of April 2009 Minutes: There was a motion and second to approve the April minutes as presented. Motion carried.

V. Reports

A. The Chair reported that the Texas County Chairs will meet in San Antonio, 24-26, 2009, at El Tropicano Hotel and she is making the arrangements for that event. She also reported that she has arranged with prospective judicial candidates to ensure that we have democratic candidates across the board.

B. Treasurer – Dwayne Adams gave the financial report. He mentioned that the party needs money and urged the Precinct Chairs to join the BCDP Partnership by donating $10.00 a month. Additionally, he will write a letter to all judicial officials requesting that they join the Partnership for $120.00 a year. He will personally follow up to collect the money. Report was approved.

C. Committees

1. Budget and Finance – Frank McDonald – No report.

2. Campaign – Ian Straus reported on the Strategy session “Blue Grassroots 2010.” All Precinct Chairs as well other county democrats will be invited to attend. Volunteers are needed to update convention attendees lists. Reported was accepted.

3. Rules – Bob Bretz reported the update on the new rule for future CEC Meetings. The recommendation will be that meetings be held quarterly in lieu of monthly. If meeting date falls on a holiday or on election day, the day will be changed. Notice will be put on the website and voted at the June meeting. Report was accepted.

4. Community Outreach – Ruth Stewart reported that contributions were delivered to the Warrior & Family Support Center, Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Brochures for newly naturalized citizens are distributed at ceremonies monthly and sometimes twice a month. Information contained on these brochures includes web and phone resources for voting. The Bexar County Democratic Party and Bexar County Democratic Women are listed on the back of brochure. Report was accepted.

5. Precinct Chair Recruitment – Mike Camann reported that we have 267 Precinct Chairs. The recruitment continues. He made a motion that in an effort to achieve a quorum, we make public CEC meeting attendance by publishing it on the party website. There was some objection but the motion passed.

6. Fund Raising/Special Events – A recommendation was made by the Steering committee that a fundraiser be held as soon as possible to raise funds for the Democratic Party. The Chair invited those interested in helping contact Lila Aguirre. Rebecca Martinez offered a trip to Las Vegas that can be auctioned at the event and Manny Santana volunteered to provide a band. After much discussion, it was recommended that the Special Events committee meet and report on recommendations to the CEC at the June meeting.

VI. Unfinished Business

A. Proposed Rule Amendments – Mark Camann presented amendments concerning schedule of events that must occur at regular CEC Meetings in May, June, January, March and April. Amendment passed.

B. Bob Bretz presented proposed rules changes for meeting schedules.

VII. New Business

A. The Chair announced that the Seniors and Veterans committees will cease operation.

B. Primary Committee – Chair announced that a Primary Committee will be formed and that volunteers are needed.

C. Mark Camann presented the Precinct Chair committee recommendation to post CEC meeting attendance on the website. A discussion followed and it was approved by roll call vote.

VIII. Announcements

Castro Event, Saturday, May 2

Celena Peña’s husband is running for the San Antonio Independent School District.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted

Lila Aguirre for Nancy Froment