Minutes of the Meeting of Saturday, November 13, 2004
The 10:00 a.m. meeting of the LI ADA, Executive Committee was called to order by Co-Chair, Judith Maxwell.
Special invited guest: Hon. Wayne Hall, Trustee and a candidate for Mayor in the Village of Hempstead.
Wayne Hall was invited to attend the meeting to introduce himself to the Committee, in hopes of obtaining support of his candidacy from ADA. He expressed his concerns regarding the fiscal irresponsibility of the present administration; the mismanagement of the taxpayers’ money and the secrecy of the present administration with respect to how money is spent.
Upon intensive questioning by the Board members about his reason for running for Mayor, Mr. Hall explained his longevity as a Trustee (elected 1999), his awareness of deceit to the constituents, the honesty and integrity he will bring to the office, makes him the best candidate—and he feels he is the most elect able candidate, for Mayor. There are five candidates running for the office.
A brief, informal discussion took place after Mr. Hall’s presentation. Co-Chair, Mary McWilliams moved to endorse Wayne Hall, seconded by Mark Finkel (and Manny Kelmenson). The vote was unanimous to endorse Wayne Hall.
REPORT ON 2004 LOCAL ELECTIONS
Mark Finkel gave update on candidates that won/loss
UPCOMING ELECTIONS (2005)
*Scottie to contact Cindy Kouril, Nassau County DA candidate to invite her to our December meeting
*Mary McWilliams to contact Jon Kaiman for the January meeting.
*Scottie/Judith to send congratulations letter to Blair Mathies for running a great race w/ADA looking forward to supporting him in future endeavors.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mary McWilliams reported that all monies were transferred to the checking account, as approved at the September meeting.
Account will be switched to Astoria Federal within the next several weeks.
Mary to call or write to Amy Isaacs, at National Office regarding monies not received by the local. Mary indicated she made a request for the money, but it was never received.
Manny Kelmenson suggested sending a return/receipt/ requested letter to the National Office. Mary to follow up.
Motion was made to accept Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Scottie Coads, motion carried.
LIADA BOARD POSITIONS
Motion for Scottie to move from Secretary to Vice President for Political Action made, seconded and passed.
Motion for Lita Kelmenson to be recording secretary, (with help from Helen Maxwell), made, seconded and passed.
Motion to form Committees for PAC and fund raising made, seconded and passed with one abstention, as follows:.
Mark Finkel to Chair Fund raising ,
Judy Guise to work on PAC
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 MEETING
Scottie Coads read the minutes of the September 18th meeting. Motion to accept the minutes, with correction, was seconded and accepted. Motion was carried.
JUNE 5, 2005 MEETING
Suggestions:
*Send Press Releases to media to cover meeting
*Invite the following individuals:
| NY State AG, Eliot J. Spitzer | Scottie to contact his office. His response will determine the others to be |
| Assemblyman Tom DiNapoli | Judith Maxwell |
| County Executive Tom Suozzi | Manny/Lita Kelmenson |
|
Congressman, Tim Bishop |
M. Finkel |
| Congresswoman, Carolyn McCarthy | Judith Maxwell |
| Sen. Charles Schumer | |
| Congressman, Gregory Meeks | H. Scottie Coads |
| Former Consumer Advocate, Mark Green | Mary McWilliams |
| Jon Kaiman | Mary McWilliams |
| Gary Ackerman | |
| Steve Engelbright | |
| Charles Lavine | Lita Kelmenson |
Motion to adjourn, seconded by Scottie Coads. Meeting ended at 12:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by H. Scottie Coads, Secretary: