On Wednesday, May 6, the Hot Springs County Democrats met in general session at the county annex building. The primary topics of discussion were preparations for the Pride event on June 7 at the Washakie shelter in the Hot Springs State Park. Preparations are also underway for the July 4 Ice Cream Social and our support of the Discovery Days gathering and fundraiser. We voted to donate and support the volunteer fire department’s fireworks display during the July 4th Independence Day celebrations.
The HSC Dems will meet June 4th for their next regular monthly meeting, 6pm at the Hot Springs County Annex building.

HOT SPRINGS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

MEETING MINUTES
May 7, 2025
Called to order 6:05
Welcome & Introductions 17 members present
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome May Birthdays
May Birthdays – John Fenton (5/2), Kim Keiffer-Herzing, Sherman Skelton (5/6), Kathy Sorenson (5/25), Mary Jane Norskog (5/29)
Approval of April 2025 Meeting Minutes
Pass the Hat (it was an actual hat)
Business:
Secretary’s Correspondence Report
Newspaper Ad this month?
Please contact IR
Treasurer’s Report
Bills from February came in and were paid. $1,604.09
DNC Report
Deliver Highlights
Line Items
Hageman town Hall May 29th, location TBA. More information will be shared.
Young teenage engagement. Krista and Georgeanne will encourage youth to attend.
Dale suggested we stay out of the republican party in-fighting as much as possible.
Discussion and reports from committees
Communications/Media (Dale)
Websites Facebook, Instagram, increase communication reach
Billboard price check? Kim knows the price. About $3500 plus price to build the banners. Are there any banners left?
Membership (Marylin, Jane, Kathy)
How can we grow? Marylin will designate “card girl” help.
Reach out to friends and encourage them to come to meetings. Kathy will continue to reach out at the bathhouse.
Candidates and Elections (Kim, John A)
Local Govt 101 report
Resistance boycotts and rallies
June 14th rally, Immigrant Jail,

Contest every race
Next election cycle we work to run a candidate in every race.
Kim and John will get with Becky Kersten
PrideFest
Banner/ Plans/ Volunteers/ June 7th 12-4
Added fundraising plans.
Georgeanne made a motion to donate $150 to Pride. Mary Jane second. John upped to $200
Kim and John want to build a banner for us. Consensus to use our logo on the banner. Resolution passes unanimously
Young Dems (Levi)
July 4th committee will report (Georgeanne, Marylin)
Need volunteers for Ice Cream Social
Vote on ad for paper. $100 to cover ad expenses. John motion not to exceed $125. Motion passes unanimously.
Add our event to “in the news” in the paper.
Georgeanne wants $50 to donate to the fireworks show so our name appears as a sponsor.
Marylin motions, passess unanimously

New Business
4th of July fundraising for Discovery days. County Commish Dunk tank at the bakery.
Please share your time, talents and treasure.
Next Meeting – Wed., 6/4, 6 pm, County Annex
Adjourn 7:07

Welcome & Introductions 
Pledge of Allegiance

Welcome May birthdays

Approval of April 2025 Meeting Minutes  

Pass the Hat  (can mean an actual hat)

Business:

Secretary’s Correspondence Report 

Newspaper Ad this month?  

Please contact IR

DNC Report

Deliver Highlights

Treasurer’s Report  

Line Items

Discussion and reports form committees

1. Communications/Media

   1. Websites
   2. Billboard price check?

2. Membership 
3. Candidates and Elections

   1. Local Govt 101 report
   2. Resistance boycotts and rallies
   3. Contest every race~~~

4. PrideFest

   1. Banner/ Plans/ Volunteers/ June 7th 12-4

5. Young Dems
6. July 4th committee will report

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Next Meeting – Wed., 6/4, 6 pm, County Annex