Minutes of the Operating Committee of the America First Party
Monday, May 18, 2009
BE IT REMEMBERED that the Operating Committee of the America First Party met on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. East Coast Time, pursuant to the previous resolution of the Operating Committee.
The Chairman led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Hey delivered the invocation.
The Secretary called the roll of Operating Committee members:
Present:
- Jon Hill of Massachusetts, Chairman
- John Hey of Mississippi, National Secretary and Treasurer
- Tom White of Massachusetts, Candidates Committee Chairman
- Michael Lynch of New York, Public Relations Committee Chairman
Absent:
- Martin McClellan of Florida, Vice-chairman
- Joe Spitzig of Ohio, Platform Committee Chairman
A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 9:08 p.m.
Mr. White moved the adoption of the standard Agenda. Mr. Lynch seconded the motion. The Agenda was adopted by unanimous consent.
The Chairman delivered his report. He has been searching for photographs to finish out the latest newspaper issue.
The Secretary reminded the members that he had previously circulated draft minutes for the April 27, 2009 meeting of the Operating Committee. Mr. Hey moved the adoption of the minutes as published. His motion was seconded by Mr. Lynch. The minutes were adopted by unanimous vote.
The introductory newsletter has been mailed to all interested parties.
The Treasurer reported that the party's bank balance is $ 8353.44. There are no unpaid invoices at this time, although the bill for the American Conservative website ad will be coming in shortly.
Mr. Lynch reported final statistics regarding our ad on the American Conservative website. Our ad received over 400,000 views. The next issue of the newspaper is almost ready to be sent to the printer.
Mr. Hey reported that the Rules Committee has no business currently pending before it.
A time of general discussion took place.
There being no further business, on motion made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Hey, and adopted by unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John Pittman Hey
National Secretary
America First National Committee
