February Meeting Minutes

shared on 02/19/2026

February 16, 2026 General Membership Meeting

Call to Order
- President Cathie Hyatt 6:35PM
Agenda Approval
- Unanimous consent
Candidate Comments
- Mike Shaffer candidate for Congress District 48 https://mikefightsforus.com/
- Minola Clark candidate for City Council Lemon Grove
- Tia Ramirez candidate for Superior Court Judge Seat 32 https://tiaramirezforjudge.com/
- Krystle Johnson candidate for Lemon Grove City Council https://www.krystle4lemongrove.com/
- Hayden Gore DWC endorsed candidate for SD Unified Board District 3
- Mandy Havlik DWC endorse candidate for City Council District 2 – Join us at our campaign kickoff this Saturday, Feb 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM mandyhavlik.com
Elected Officials/Representatives
- Michelle Krug Region 22 Director with the CA Dem party – Dem Convention starting this Friday https://cdpconvention.org/
- Allison Snow Mayor of Lemon Grove updates, City Council meetings are scheduled every first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at the Lemon Grove Community Center
DNC Updates – Jason Park
- Zoom presentation
- Q & A
- (408)921-6507, JasonPark4CA@gmail.com
CalCare Presentation – Max Cotterill
- The California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act
- Slideshow
- “CalCare” Bill AB 1900 just reintroduced the week
- https://act.medicare4all.org/signup/calcare-orgs
- http://calcarepetition.org
- Q & A
- Club will consider endorsing AB1900 at our next meeting
ADA Compliance – Lori Saldaña
- Executive Board of Central Committee will establish a working group for ADA compliance in the SD Democratic County party
- Feel free to make suggestions or reach out to the e-board if you need any accommodations
Officer Election – Ext. VP Susan Peinado
- Findings of Nominating Committee
- Samantha Jenkins for Ext. VP
  - Samantha Jenkins elected unanimously
- Beatrice Cubitt agreed to continue as Treasurer
  - Beatrice Cubitt re-elected unanimously
Business (Unfinished/New)
- N/A
Officer Reports
- Cathie Hyatt
  - Thank you Bertha Lopez for being delegate proxy at the convention this weekend!!
  - Re-chartered the club
- Outgoing External Vice President Susan Peinado
  - Attended a non-cooperation training by PANA – it is important to be ready to fight against ICE. Next training will be held on 4/25 from 930am-230pm. To attend training email info@dwc-sd.org. Need 10 people!
  - 1619 Symposium 3/7 Bayview Park for Black women
  - 1619 Women’s Empowerment March Sunday, March 8, 2026, all are welcome https://dwcsd.substack.com/p/kamala-tickets-february-meeting
- Treasurer Beatrice Cubitt
  - About $2400 In DWC account
- Membership Director Patricia Wojdowski
  - 4 new members tonight
  - Don’t forget to sign in
- Director of Community Relations Alyce Pipkin-Allen for Media Director Angela de Jospeh
  - Thank you to the DWC for your support with WOCR
  - Use ROAR2026 for 15% off your tickets to see Kamala Harris’ Book Tour on April 6, 2026 at the SD Civic Theatre, and 15% will got to WOCR
    - How to unlock the discount:
      - Visit Ticketmaster (https://www.ticketmaster.com/kamala-harris-tickets/artist/3889329).
      - Search for “Kamala Harris – San Diego.”
      - IMPORTANT! Click “Unlock” and enter the code ROAR2026before selecting your seats. For more information, please visit Womenofcolorroar.com.
Announcements
- Michelle Krug anyone physically present can sign for Hayden Gore or Rafael Perez
Adjourn
President Cathie Hyatt 8:07PM

Next meeting Monday, March 16, 2026 – Elijah’s Restaurant, 6:30pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!