Minutes of the Operating Committee of the America First Party
Monday, May 10, 2010
BE IT REMEMBERED that the Operating Committee of the America First Party met on Monday, May 10, 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
A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 9:14 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 mentioned contact with interested individuals. He also mentioned some increasingly ominous signs in the economic sector.
The Secretary reminded the members that he had previously circulated draft minutes for the May 3, 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 fundraising letter has been printed and is in the process of being folded and stuffed. All the regular monthly letters and processes have been completed.
The Treasurer reported that the party's bank balance is $5688.37. There are no unpaid invoices. The required monthly report to the FEC has been submitted and may be viewed on the FEC's public website.
Mr. Lynch reported that the PR Committee meeting had to be canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
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. Hey, seconded by Mr. Lynch, and adopted by unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John Pittman Hey
National Secretary
America First National Committee
