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8/25/09 Kent County Meeting Notes

Dover Public Library in Dover, DE

Attendees: Stephanie Steckel, Steve Artz, Brad Flora, John Marble, Margie McKeown, Anthony McKeown, and Susie McKeown

Reviewed article from the Rotarian magazine: "I misbehaved" by Scott Turow

From the Article: What level of ethical behavior should we expect from our elected officials? Are we to put them on a moral pedestal?

We discussed the article, and the importance of encouraging ethical, like-minded Kent county residents to run for office.

Summary points:
Expect disappointment,
Do not accept disappointment,
Have faith in the Law, and demand constant reform

New Business:

1. Discussed preparing for a "town hall" in early October. Tentatively: plan to publically announce for:
Kent Cty. C4L meeting at the Cheswold FireHall (John M will confirm Tuesday Oct 6, or 13) with Colin Bonini speaking (Stephanie will contact Colin)
Will send out announcement to local residents with new database - get from Jillian.
Will announce in advance-De State News, Dover Post-volunteer?

2. State PAC/County PAC- arrangements underway per Margie Jillian will notify us (?)

3. John suggested that Kent County members can help with restoration project of the Whatcoat Shelter on College Rd. He will arrange for volunteers over a few Saturdays to help with planned maintenance projects. We can announce the dates in advance in the newspaper, encouraging volunteers. We'll all have C4L Tshirts for photo-ops.
Action plan- John M will confirm dates and get back to us. Margie will check on wawa food donations. Brad will check on Walmart food donations. Stephanie or Steve will submit to the newspaper.

4. 9/12 rally - is C4L attending? John, Margie, Brad, Stephanie (each with some family members?) plan to attend. Will ask Jillian if there is a C4L state plan.

5. Valley Forge conference- Steve, Stephanie, Margie plan to attend.

6. Next meeting: TBD-Tentatively Sept 29?: to review the Valley Forge info, and the Kent county meeting plans for October-Colin Bonini