Minutes of the Operating Committee of the America First Party
Monday, February 22, 2010
BE IT REMEMBERED that the Operating Committee of the America First Party met on Monday, February 22, 2010 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
- Michael Lynch of New York, Public Relations Committee Chairman
Absent:
- Joe Spitzig of Ohio, Platform Committee Chairman
- Tom White of Massachusetts, Candidates Committee Chairman
A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 9:21 p.m.
Mr. Lynch moved the adoption of the standard Agenda. Mr. Hey seconded the motion. The Agenda was adopted by unanimous consent.
The Chairman delivered his report. He reported on some outreach he has engaged in during the past two weeks.
The Secretary reminded the members that he had previously circulated draft minutes for the February 8, 2010 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 Secretary reported that he has turned in a layout proposal for the next issue of the newspaper. Hopefully, it can be sent to the printer later this week or early next week. He discussed some planned revamping of the party website.
The Treasurer reported that the party's bank balance is $7765.88. There are no unpaid invoices at this time.
Mr. Lynch reported that the Public Relations Committee is proofing the newspaper layout. He has placed the order for the next AmConMag.com web advertisement. He mentioned work on a flyer for New Jersey activists.
Mr. Hey reported that the Rules Committee has finished all its business for the present time.
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 10:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John Pittman Hey
National Secretary
America First National Committee
