Phil Johnson
January 3rd — Your Executive Board held their first meeting in Brinnon. Standing Committee appointments were made, and the Chair’s theme of grassroots activity emphasized. The 2017 budget was adopted. An environmental studies scholarship fund was approved to honor the legacy of retired Commissioner Phil Johnson. Holding our March membership meeting in Port Ludlow was approved. More in minutes, to be distributed January 26th.
January 12th — Dems Dined Out. 35+ people gathered at The Cup in Port Townsend for an evening of camaraderie and conversation. Our first Legislators Round Table was announced. Petitions opposing Growler noise quickly filled!
Connie Gallant transitions LD24 Chair to Matt Sircely
January 14th — LD 24 Reorganization. Elected PCOs from Clallam, Grays Harbor, and Jefferson counties voted in four officers. Congratulations to Matt Sircely, Chair; Julie Johnson (Clallam), Vice Chair; Diane Jones, State Committeewoman, and Jeff Engels, State Committeeman. Filling 3 of 4 positions, Jefferson County democrats continue to volunteer as leaders in helping people shape the future through our party. Thanks and congratulations to all! A special thanks to Connie Gallant, for her leadership of LD24 over the past two years.
January 21st – Women’s March in Port Townsend: the Resistance has been born.
Resistance
Words
roll off my tongue
and into the chill of winter.
Ideals
mightier than swords,
Words
vitalized
by our resistance.
January 24th – Meet and Greet Reception at PTCC. It was great to see so many and hear a great buzz at this coffee reception, prior to 
Diane Jones’ PSARA presentation on retirement security. There was lively debate and networking, a healthy sign among people who are shaping the future through active democracy. Visitors ranged from honored past board members to someone for whom this was their first Dems event; an encouraging dynamic.
Membership Report:
1/1/2016 membership count: 309.
1/16/2017 membership count: 654.
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