Committees within the 46th District Democrats

Our Bylaws identify six standing committees.

• Program Committee; Gerry Pollet, chair
• Legislative Action Committee; Sarajane Siegfriedt, chair
• Finance Committee; Kathryn Lewis, chair
• Membership Committee; Betty Means & Javier Valdez, co-chairs
• Platform and Resolutions Committee; Dean Fournier, chair
• Community Outreach Committee; J. Peter Shapiro, chair
• Elections Committee; Janet Miller, chair
• Raymond T. Cole Fund Committee; Jan Ames, chair

If you are interested in helping with one of these ongoing projects, please contact the committee chair.

Program Committee

The Program Committee shall be a standing committee responsible for the development of District meeting programs.

Legislative Action Committee

The Legislative Action Committee shall be a standing committee responsible for developing, and assisting the organization with implementation of, action plans to advance key issues consistent with the District platform. The Committee shall, insofar as feasible, coordinate its efforts with related activities of the WSDCC, KCDCC, and other interested organizations.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be a standing committee with responsibility for facilitating the growth and satisfaction of the membership, including the recruitment, training and support of the District's PCOs and Area Coordinators.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall be a standing committee with responsibility for developing an annual budget and recommendations for fund raising strategies to support the political and program objectives of the organization.

Raymond T. Cole Fund Committee

Ray Cole was the treasurer of the 46th district for a number of years, and provided for the 46th District Democrats in his Trust. We have established a committee to help determine the best way to invest this fund into the future of our organization.

If you have ideas for what we could do in North Seattle, King County or around the state of Washington, please send them to Chad Lupkes or Jan Ames.

Committee Members

Javier Valdez
Jan Ames
Pat Emerson
Stan Moffett
Betty Means
Jason Sawatzki
Janet Miller
Kathryn Lewis
Mariah Voutilainen

The membership of the 46th approved the proposal for how this fund will be managed on August 20, 2009. A blank Letter of Intent has been published, and we will be reviewing these during the month of September.

Platform & Resolutions Committee

The Platform and Resolutions Committee shall be a standing committee responsible for developing, and proposing for adoption by the membership, a platform fairly representative of 46th District Democratic voters’ views on matters of political relevance. Suggested positions highly specific in nature, or on transitory issues, shall be considered proposed Resolutions and treated in accordance with Article XV of these Bylaws.

Community Outreach Committee

The Community Outreach Committee shall be a standing committee responsible for developing and implementing an action plan for linking the 46th District Democrats with neighborhood and community organizations within or affecting North Seattle.

Elections Committee

At an executive board Advance, we heard a proposal to form an Elections Committee. Here is a copy of the draft proposal. This committee is responsible for tracking our operations before, during and after elections, watching our progress and recommending improvements.

Temporary Committees

The following committees are activated after a reorganization.

Financial Review Committee

ARTICLE XIII, Section 3: The District Chair shall appoint, each year, a Financial Review Committee of at least two non-Executive Board members to review the District's financial records for the period since the previous audit and present a report to the membership no later than its June meeting. These appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the District membership.

Bylaws Review Committee

ARTICLE XVII, Section 2: These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of members present and voting at a duly called District meeting after notice as required by Article IV of these Bylaws.