The Idaho County Republican Central committee Meeting was called to order at 7:05 by President Marge Arnzen. She also led all in the Pledge of Allegiance..

There were 15 committee members present, and 12 guests. The guests were invited to introduce themselves and also welcomed was Katie Higgins, our web site designer and manager.

Minutes were read, and then corrected by Idaho County Sheriff Doug Giddings who suggested a change with regards to the law enforcement issue with the Forest Service. It should read; ‘the county’s jurisdiction would not change, the forest service would expand’.

Treasurer’s report: $2,239.50. We have paid $500 in attorney fees to help fund the fight over the redistricting issue.

Old Business:

Discussion followed about donations to our Community Core Supporter drive. We have received only two donations. We will carry on; and leave it at $250. Please, committee members get serious and follow through with our plan.

Lincoln Day Dinner, Feb. 25: Tickets were distributed, and all are encouraged to sell 5 tickets. Featured Speaker will be Sheriff Doug Giddings; also present will be Idaho Congressman Rual Labrador, Tom Luna, and Representatives for Senators James Risch, and Mike Crapo. Marge has commitments for Auction items, but she needs a few more. Shane Arnzen will be auctioneer.

Redistricting:
Old plan L87 has been declared unconstitutional. This committee is being reformed.

New Business:

Caucasus
The caucus has been moved from Super 8 to the Grangeville Elementary Cafitorium. After discussion it was decided to simply serve coffee, water and cookies. Some items of clarification.. we can vote only republican and committee member’s assistance that evening will be needed. A Caucasus planning committee was formed; members are John Solberg, Eileen Uhlenkott and Marge Arnzen.

Mid-Year Meeting Report
Attending were State Committee Members John Solberg, Eileen Uhlenkott and Marge Arnzen. John noted that 11 resolutions were presented and 8 were adopted. He spoke of one resolution titled “Suffrages for the Counties”. If passed we would reinstate representation of one Senator for each county, and Representatives would still go by district population, that being two per district.

Upper Lochsa Land Exchange.
There were extensive informative discussions by all three commissioners on the Upper Lochsa exchange. As a show of support from the Central Committee we called a special session to meet Tues. the 31 of January for an Informative meeting with the commissioners and representatives of Rep. Rual Labrador, Senators Risch and a Crapo. The meeting will be at 5:30 at Super 8.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

The next regular meeting will be February 21, at the Super 8 meeting room.

Betty Alm
Secretary

Tuesday April21, 2009
Super 8 Motel
Grangeville, Idaho

The meeting was called to order at 7:00.By chairman Lott Smith and John Solberg led the committee in the pledge of allegiance

Secretary Jim Chmelik called the roll and present were Betty Alm, Marge Arnzen, John Brandt, Doug Elmer, Jim Chmelik, Doug Giddings, Thomas Igo, Larry Johnson Mike May, Sheryl Nuxoll, James Rockwell, Jim Pagel Jolene Rupp, Lott Smith John Solberg, Donna Wassmuth. With 16 Committeeman Present a quorum was established

The Treasurers Report a balance of $2,759.01.

Old Business:

Lincoln Days
The committee made a net profit of 1,283.17 from the Lincoln day’s event. All of the county elected republican officials were present as well as well as our State Legislative contingent. Sheriff Doug Giddings gave the key note address. The unofficial turn out for the event was 165 people in attendance and the evening was a graded a success.

Review Committee Vacancies:
Jim Chmelik will e-mail Chairman Lott Smith with the current committeeman list. He will contact current precinct committeeman who have been unable to attend meetings and discuss with them their desire to remain on the committee.

Summer State Committee Meeting June 12 & 13 Pocatello
Marge Arnzen and John Solberg will both attend the meeting.

Commissioners Report:
Chairman Skip Brandt reported on the current commission and the work they are doing. Democrat Commissioner Jim Rehder introduced a resolution invoking coordinating agency status with the county and the forest service, a move applauded by both the Republican Commissioners.

The current discussion of the proposed land exchange of private land for forest service ground is still in the discussion and proposal stage. The board is reviewing the impact to the tax rolls and revenue to the county. Whatever decision is reached it will require congressional approval.

Planning is moving ahead for a regional land fill site and discussions are between Idaho County, Lewis County, Clearwater County, and Idaho Waste Systems. If agreement can be reached and signed it would take 18 months to bring it on line.

“The Commission is also reviewing all the existing County Ordinances

School Board Report
Chairman Lott Smith reported on the progress the school board is making in attempting to bring the current budget shortfalls in line with last year’s levy. A proposed levy meeting that of last year’s was approved and will go the voters for a vote May 19. The board voted to close the White Bird School. $200,000.00 per year has been budget for building maintenance over the next three years. The current maintenance work should lead to minimal maintenance work over the next ten years.

New Business:

Gun Raffle:

Plans are not to have a gun raffle this year

The Web Site:

Currently the web site is unattended and not interactive with the public. Jim Chmelik will contact Mary Mangold about how to access the web-site and update it with current information and links to various organizations, our elected officials and county and state wide news and events. The goal is to get the general public to access the web site and keep them abreast of the current status of the ICRCC. There was also discussion of having quarterly informational meetings for the general public promoted by the ICRCC. This would be informational meeting on current events relative to our region.

The next ICRCC meeting will be June 16th at 7:00 at the Super 8.

Meeting adjourned 8:55 PM

Jim Chmelik
Secretary

Tuesday Feb 10, 2009

Super 8 Motel

Grangeville, Idaho

The meeting was called to order at 7:05.By chairman Lott Smith who led the committee in the pledge of allegiance

Secretary Jim Chmelik called the roll and present were Betty Alm, Marge Arnzen, John Brandt, Jim Chmelik, Ken Frei, Charlie Fournier, Doug Giddings, Thomas Igo, Mike May, Sheryl Nuxoll, James Rockwell, Jolene Rupp, Lott Smith John Solberg, Donna Wassmuth, David Rauzi. With 16 Committeeman Present a quorum was established

The Treasurers Report a balance of $1,466.34.  

Old Business:

Big Buttte Precinct:

Present was Jim Pagel to fill the Big Butte precinct position, a motion to seat Mr. Pagel was made by Donna Wassmuth, and seconded by John Brandt, motion passed.

Program for elected officials to visit high school government classes:

Lott Smith will look into setting up times and dates with local area schools in the county. Lott asked the elected officials to come up with date so he can coordinate with schools. Program is for all high schools in the county.

Lincoln Days: 

Lott has contacted our Republican state officials and they will be unable to attend it needs to be determined if Ken Roberts, Paul Sheppard, and Lee Heinrich can attend.

The Key Note speaker will be Brendan Hill the NRA Regional Representative

The venue was changed to Hoots Café in White Bird. The event will be advertised as Sponsored by the ICRCC. James Rockwell and David Rauzi will coordinate the advertising and David will write an article and also send it out to the other area newspapers.

Along with committeeman selling tickets other locations will be set up around the county with John Solberg establishing one in Kamiah, Donna Wassmuth in Green Creek and Betty Alm will contact some business in Grangeville. We are encouraging every committeeman to sell at least 10 tickets. Tickets will be printed by Laurie Rockwell and soon as they are available I will e-mail everyone with how they can get them. Cooperation in this effort is greatly appreciated.

Marge Arnzen & Donna Wassmuth are coordinating the catering arrangements with Hoots. And will determine a price based on the cost presented to them. It was suggested a premium of $10.00 be set over the bid price from Hoots. Couples would also get a $5.00 Discount if tickets were purchased in advance. Hoots will supply a no host bar for the event. The event will be March 21 starting @ 5:00 PM with dinner @ 6:00.

Jim Chmelik will be in charge of auction items so please contact him if you will be providing any items. Lott Smith will be contacting our elected officials to see if they will donate. Items will be auctioned off during the dinner and the key note will be during dessert.

Dawn Sheppard will decorate for the event, please contact her if you can help.

Jim Chmelik will MC the event.

New Business:

State Committee Meeting

John Solberg and Marge Arnzen attended the state committee in January and reported the closed primary was approved.

The next ICRCC meeting will be April 21^th at 7:00 at the Super 8.

 Jim Chmelik

 Secretary

The meeting was called to order at 7:05. In the absence of Chairman Lott Smith, the Chairman had contacted ICRCC Secretary Jim Chmelik to preside. Jim asked Betty Alm to act as secretary.

There were fourteen present and a quorum was established. Present were Marge Arnzen, Betty Alm, Sheryl Nuxoll, James Rockwell, John Brandt, Mike May, Chris Fourmer, Doug Giddings, John E. Solburg, Ken Frei, Tom Igo, Donna Wassmuth, Jolene Rupp and Jim Chmelik.

The Treasurers Report a balance of $1,466.34.

Unfinished Business: A motion was made and seconded to seat Doug Ulmer in the seat which was held by Jack Breem. Bill Rosenau, Big Butte also wishes to resign. Jim Pagel from Big Butte would like to replace him. No vote taken. Jim is a fish and game officer.

New Business:
There were many ideas as to speakers and content of the program for the Lincoln Day Dinner to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Elks in Grangeville. If the Elks is unavailable, Green Creek is the second choice. It was decided to contact the Regional Chairman of the Republican Party, LeAnn Collier so we might set a date for our Lincoln Day Dinner and auction. We are suggesting either the 14th or 21st of March. Lott is to contact the chairman of Lewis County and invite them to attend. And also Lott is to contact and invite the elected state and federal officials. Doug Giddings will contact government classes in the high schools and give out free tickets to the dinner and strongly encourage the students to bring their parents.

A Lincoln Day planning committee was formed, volunteering were Marge Arnzen and Donna Wassmuth. Betty Alm also offered to assist. It was also decided to get 6-8 pies and a German Chocolate Cake for the auction plus items the state officials would bring. The group wants the auction to be during the meal. Lorie Rockwell will be asked to print the tickets.
As discussion progressed those present began to feel that a representative from the NRA might make a very interesting program for the Lincoln Day Dinner, instead of just our elected officials. Skip Brandt will locate a good speaker from the NRA, so the elected would simply be introduced and not speak at any length.

There was also discussion of a future program during school hours consisting of a panel of our local elected republicans which would be for government classes, there is no set date. We will discuss this more in February.

The next ICRCC meeting will be Feb. 10th at 7:00 at the Super 8.
Betty Alm, Acting Secretary

Tuesday June 3, 2008

Super Eight Meeting Room

Grangeville, Idaho 83530

          The meeting was called to order by chairman, Lot Smith, who led the salute to the flag, with 18 members present.  Minutes were read by Donna Wassmuth.  Treasurer’s report, given by Mark Green showed no activity in the last month, so it remains at $           .  Dawn  Shepherd made the motion to approve the reports, Jim Chmelik seconded.  Motion carried.

          Old Business:

          Lot reviewed the results of the primary election.  Skip Brandt reported on the State Convention coming up.  James Rockwell noted some things that will be discussed are the closed primary, and the race between present chairman, Kirk Sullivan and Rod Beck for the Idaho Republican Party Chairman.  There is also a movement underway to change the wording on abortion to neutral rather than opposing it which is as it stands now.

          Dawn Shepherd reminded everyone of the meeting in Craigmont June 5^th. 

          James Rockwell made the motion to appoint Pete Johnson to represent the Joseph precinct.  Jim Chmelik seconded.  Motion carried.

          New officers, elected by a unanimous vote on each one, for the next 2 years are:

Chairman-Lot Smith

1^st Vice Chairman-Betty Alm

2^nd Vice Chairman-Marilyn Woods

Secretary- Jim Chmelik

Treasurer-Jolene Rupp

Young Republican Chairman-David Rauzi

State Committeeman-John Solberg

State Committeewoman-Marge Arnzen

Parlamentarian-Twila Hornbeck

          State convention delegates are:

Skip Brandt, Marge Arnzen, Shorty Arnzen, Sheryl Nuxoll, Felix Nuxoll, Thomas Igo,

and Twila Hornbeck.  Alternates for the convention are Carl N., Stephanie Nelson, Kevin Cvitko, Carol Asher, John Pitts.  All were elected by unanimous ballot.  Motion was made and seconded to close the nominations.  Motion carried.

          New members on the committee can get a copy of the bylaws at the Idgop.org website.  Jim Houlihan was present and expressed interest in representing Harpster precinct.

          New Business:

          Gary Thompson is resigning and nominated Twila Hornbeck to take his place to represent Grangeville III precinct. James seconded.  Motion carried.

          John Solberg raised the question of a finance chairman.  The treasurer is doing the job now.  A finance chairman would be in charge of fund raising.

          The 4^th of July parade at Grangeville is coming up.  Dawn Shepherd and Jim Chmelik will chair that.  Any Republican and their families are welcome to ride on the float.  The more the better.  We will be in the parade all three days.

          Twila brought it up that we should change the bylaws to read that an email can be notice of the meeting. 

          Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.  The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 15, 7:00pm at the Super Eight Meeting Room.

Donna Wassmuth, Secretary