January Meeting Minutes

January General Membership Meeting

January 22, 2024, 6:30pm

• Call to Order
  • President Cathie Hyatt – 6:30pm
• Agenda Approval
  • M: Susan Peinado
  • Approved
• Candidate Comments
  • Erin Evans – SD County Board of Education
  • Amber Kae Niuatoa – City Council Oceanside District 4 https://www.amberkae4oside.com/
  • Kevin Juza – AD 75 https://www.kevinjuza.com/
  • Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla – Central Committee District 79
  • Heather Ferbert – SD City Attorney https://www.heatherferbert.com/
  • Andi Mcnew – Central Committee District 75
  • Stephanie Wells – Central Committee District 77
  • Dr. Brenda Miller – Board of Directors Grossmont Healthcare Zone 3 https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nurse-miller
  • Alyce Pipkin-Allen – Central Committee District 79
  • Lori Saldaña – Central Committee District 78
  • Dr Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson – Vallecitos Water Board
• Elected Officials/Representatives
  • None
• WOC Roar Update – Angela de Joseph
  • Feb 3rd, 2024
  • Tickets are completely sold out but looking to livestream the entire event
  • Susan Peinado – Motion to support the event at the $1500 level
  • Motion carries
• Motivation for the New Year – Geneviéve Jones-Wright
  • Accomplishment sharing
  • Vision board explanation and benefits

• Endorsement Strategy Vote – Yvonne Elkin
  • Members to rank races for endorsement consideration
  • Member discussion
  • Electronic voting
  • Results are as follows:
    1. County Board of Supervisors District 3
    2. San Diego City Attorney
    3. San Diego Mayor
    4. San Diego City Council District 3
    5. Senate District 39
    6. Assembly District 79
    7. San Diego City Council District 4
    8. La Mesa City Council
    9. Oceanside City Council District 4
    10. Congressional District 49
    11. Congressional District 51
    12. Assembly District 76
    13. Oceanside Mayor
    14. Chula Vista City Council District 4
    15. County Board of Supervisors District 1
    16. Assembly District 75
    17. County Board of Supervisors District 2
  • E-board and Endorsement Committee to discuss data and finalize strategy 
• Endorsement Considerations – Yvonne Elkin
  • Jodi Cleesattle – SD County Superior Court Judicial Seat 41 Endorsed unanimously 17-0
  • Koryn Sheppard – SD County Superior Court Judicial Seat 43 Endorsed unanimously 17-0
• Business (Unfinished/New)
  • None

• Officer Reports
  • Director of Membership Patricia Wodjowski – 76 members
  • Treasurer Beatrice Cubitt – approx. $6000 in the account
• Announcements
  • Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla encourages people to attend City Council meeting regarding surveillance
  • Download the DWC app from app store
• Adjourn
  • President Cathie Hyatt 8:31pm
  • Next meeting: Monday, February 19, 6:30pm at Elijah’s