August 9, 2005

Regular Scheduled Meeting
Second Tuesday of the Month

Arizona American Italian Club
7509 North 12th Street, Phoenix

Buffet Dinner, Lounge, 6:00 p.m.

Meeting, Large Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Chairman, Rob Haney
1st Vice Chairman, John Acer
2nd Vice Chairman, Don Hesselbrock
Treasurer, George Teegarden
Corresponding Secretary, Carolyn Berta
Recording Secretary, Charlotte Reed

Dinner Reservations:
Social Hour is during the buffet dinner 5:45-6:45pm
Telephone Roe Sansone, 602-216-6514, advise number of persons for dinner so the club can plan for the quantity of food necessary.
Ten dollars ($10), at the door. Great food, great deal.

Legislative Report……………………………………… Senator Barbara Leff
…………………………… Majority Leader and Representative Steve Tully
…………………………………………………… Representative John Allen

Program Introduction:
1st Vice Chairman………………………………………………… John Acer
Guest Speaker …………….Randy Graf, Candidate for U.S. Congress CD8

Old Business ……………………………………………………… Chairman

New Business………………………………………………………Chairman

One Minute Remarks from PCs……………………………………Chairman

Raffle Items - Books:
__Slouching Towards Gomorrah by Robert Bork,
__The Savage Nation by Michael Savage,
__The Greatest Gneration by Tom Brokaw,
__Gracie, a Love Story by George Burns.
Other Raffle Items:
__Trio of McDonals's Beanie Babies in original package from 2000

Closing Remarks and Adjournment ……………………………… Chairman

For meetings of the precinct committeemen of Legislative District 11 to be productive and motivating, it is essential that they be conducted well. While the officers bear the primary responsibility for the success of a meeting, the orderly participation of the members at large is essential as well. Our Bylaws establish Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, as the parliamentary authority for the conduct of our meetings. Since most of us can benefit from a review of Robert’s Rules I have asked our parliamentarian to provide a monthly perspective on some pertinent aspect of the rules. Following is the first “Parliamentary Moment.”

A Parliamentary Moment

It is axiomatic that structure and order are necessary for the organization of a group of people to be effective. Structure is provided by the bylaws of the organization. Order is provided by the rules accepted by the organization. In the case of LD11, the rules are those presented in the widely accepted Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, (RONR). From the myriad of items pertinent to the conduct of our meetings I will first comment on the making of a motion and the voting on the motion.

“Until a matter has been brought before the assembly in the form of a motion proposing a specific action, it cannot be debated.” (p. 373 RONR) Now the word debate does not necessarily mean to dispute or argue. It also means to deliberate or discuss.

An individual wishing to introduce a motion must first be recognized by the chair by name, or the individual shall state his/her name, and then state, with minimal if any explanation, “I move that….” The motion is best served if it is stated with clarity. Should the motion not be clear, there is a process by which the chair may develop clarity. The chair then restates the motion and asks, “Is there a second?” It is not necessary for the chair to recognize an individual who wishes to second the motion. “Second” may be called out by any other member on the floor. A second does not necessarily imply agreement with the motion, only that it is worthy of debate. A motion that is not seconded dies without any debate.

After a motion is made and seconded, it becomes a question as to whether the motion is to be carried (adopted) or rejected (lost). The chair must then state the question, that is, the exact motion, and that it is open for debate. The chair then first calls upon the maker of the motion to start the debate. The rules for the progress and methods of debate constitute much of the RONR. Attention for this moment is placed on the conclusion of debate and voting on the motion. Rules vary since not all motions are debatable and the passage of some motions require more than a majority vote. Patience will be required of all of us as we learn to understand and apply the intricacies of these rules.

In order for a vote on a motion to occur all debate must end. Voting on a motion can be as uncomplicated as by the chair recognizing that there is no debate and asking, “Are you ready for the question?” If no one seeks recognition then the chair states the motion and the vote is taken.

On July 12, 2005, Chairman Rob Haney called the Republican Legislative District 11 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the Arizona-American Italian Club, 7509 N 12th St., Phoenix, AZ.

The invocation was given by Rev. Wes Darby. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Robert Rosanelli.

Chairman Haney introduced elected officials, guests and new Precinct Committeemen.

Meeting minutes for June 14, 2005, were approved as amended by Recording Secretary Reed.

Second Vice-Chairman Hesselbrock gave a report on the July 7th EGC meeting: (1) Bill Montgomery was the guest speaker; (2) new voter registration forms were available; (3) state program to pay $2.00 for each new voter registration began June 1st; (4) National Committeeman Pullen spoke stating the RNC has raised $60M and spent $30M; and (5) the resolution passed at LD/11’s meeting on June 14th to censure Sen. John McCain was proposed to the EGC and passed with 17 in favor, 3 opposed and 2 abstentions.

Vice-Chairman Hesselbrock spoke on LD/11’s voter registration program: (1) new forms are available at the meeting; (2) suggested PC’s destroy the old forms; (3) turn in completed registration forms to him; and (3) more registration committee members are needed.

Sen. Barbara Leff said a special session on tuition tax reform would be held sometime this year and asked everyone to concentrate on replacing Governor Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Terry Goddard. Rep. Steve Tully asked PC’s to pull together and help elect Republican candidates who are in office as well as new candidates.

First Vice-Chairman Acer introduced guest speaker Bill Montgomery, candidate for Attorney General. Mr. Montgomery gave his proposed ideas on illegal immigration and CPS reform. He will be running as a clean elections candidate.

Chairman Haney asked Treasurer Teegarden for the meeting’s attendance report: 97 PC’s and 2 visitors were present.

Parliamentarian John Jarvis, who was asked by the LD/11 Executive Committee, addressed the parliamentary aspects of the introduction and the affirmative passage of the motion to accept the resolution to censure Sen. John McCain. Mr. Jarvis addressed this issue using his recollection of the event, minutes of the meeting, and his study of Robert’s Rules of Order. PC John Hanks challenged if a quorum was present at the June 14th meeting. Chairman Haney said there was a quorum.

Chairman Haney turned the chair over to Mr. Hesselbrock so that he could address questions from the PC’s. State Chairman Matt Salmon then addressed the PC’s concerning his thoughts regarding the resolution. Mr. Salmon thought the resolution is wrong and asked the PC’s to change the resolution. Mr. Haney then addressed his concerns that elected Republican officials are not listening to grassroots people. An open discussion period followed where PC’s had a one-minute chance to express their thoughts.

Meeting adjourned: 9:00 p.m.

Charlotte Reed, Recording Secretary