Idaho Democratic Women's Caucus

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The IDWC is a forum for Idaho Democratic Women to focus on issues of concern, to increase involvement of women in the Democratic Party, to contribute to and to work for Democratic candidates, and to encourage and prepare more women to run for and be elected to public offices at all levels of government. The IDWC is about party building. The IDWC believes a strong two-party system is crucial to the future of Idaho and the voice of women is important in achieving this goal.

The IDWC believes in the Democratic Party
The Party working for America’s values:

Expanding Education Opportunities
Improving Economic Opportunities
Strengthening Idaho’s Families
Protecting Our Environment
Enhancing the Quality of Life within Our Communities

The Annual Dottie Stimpson Award

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The Dottie Stimpson award “honors a woman who has demonstrated perseverance, persistence, patience, passion, commitment and leadership such as Dottie Stimpson has over the years as she founded the Idaho Democratic Women’s Caucus. Dottie’s work on behalf of the Democratic Party and the Women’s Caucus has been significant, and in this way we honor her loyalty, energy, and support.” Dottie Stimpson, a long-time Democratic activist in Washington, D.C., before moving to Idaho in 1990, is a former Idaho Democratic National Committee member and co-founder of the IDWC. In January 2001, the IDWC announced the first annual award named for Dottie. The award is presented annually at the winter meeting of the IDWC in Boise following the Frank Church Dinner. Next year’s meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012.

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Contacts

Officers and Region Directors:

IDWC Chair
Barbara Harris
Email: bahcdsrm@roadrunner.com
Phone: 208-818-1076

IDWC Vice Chair
Gini Ballou
Email: ballou2350@msn.com
Phone: 208-788-2350

IDWC Secretary
Yvonne McCoy
Email: jussib@aol.com
Phone: 208-345-1346

IDWC Treasurer
Carolyn Boyce
Email: carolyn@cpaboyce.com
Phone: 208-322-1852

IDWC Past Chair
Jeanne Buell
Email: jeannebuell@gmail.com
Phone: 208-686-1963

Region 1 Director
Laura Bry
Email: laurab1@mac.com
Phone: 208-290-5261

Region 2 Director
Robynhawk Wilson
Email: opiichiigeke@cableone.net
Phone: 208-743-3460

Region 3 Director
Barbara Barber
Email: bbarber1385@msn.com
Phone: 208-549-3758

Region 4 Director
Sally Boynton Brown
Email: sally@idahodems.org
Phone: 208-440-2374

Region 5 Director
Betty Murphy
Email: bmurphysv@aol.com
Phone: 208-726-6423

Region 6 Director
Rita Haggardt
Email: rhaggardt@cableone.net
Phone: 208-233-3313

Region 7 Director
Ann Huckaba
Email: ann.huckaba@gmail.com
Phone: 208-745-6757

Email:

Postal Mail:

Idaho Democratic Women’s Caucus
P.O. Box 693
Boise, ID 83701-0693

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The IDWC will elect officers at its next annual breakfast meeting in 2012, in Boise the morning after the Frank & Bethine Church dinner. (See ByLaws IDWC Approved March 4, 2007.) At the 2012 breakfast meeting, the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Directors for Regions 2, 4, 6 will be elected for two-year terms. (The Treasurer and Directors for Regions 1, 3, 5, 7 will be elected for two-year terms in 2013.) Each regional director must live in the region she represents. (These regions conform to the Idaho Health & Welfare Districts breakdown.) Region 1: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone Region 2: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce Region 3: Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owhyee, Payette, Washington Region 4: Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley Region 5: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls Region 6: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power Region 7: Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Freemont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton The Chair has the authority to appoint committees, such as membership or public relations, as well as County Coordinators in each of the counties. To be eligible to vote for the new officers, new members must join prior to or at the 2012, meeting, and current members must renew their membership prior to or at the 2012 meeting. Membership dues is $10, but it is $5 for Seniors and Students. Additional contributions to the IDWC are welcome. To be eligible to vote for the new officers, new members must join prior to or at the 2012, meeting, and current members must renew their membership prior to or at the 2012 meeting. Membership dues is $10, but it is $5 for Seniors and Students. Additional contributions to the IDWC are welcome. Members may vote by Proxy. Proxy votes must be received in writing (on paper, by email, or by fax) by the Secretary prior to the March 8 meeting. Proxies may be either general or limited, and instructed or uninstructed. No member may at any time hold or exercise more than one (1) proxy. To join the Idaho Democratic Women's Caucus or renew your membership, please click the following link to download and fill out the IDWC membership form:

IDWC Membership Form (92kb PDF)

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Join today!

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IDAHO DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS (IDWC)

Article I

Section I. Duties and Powers

The responsibilities of the IDWC shall include, but not limited to:

Providing for the election of officers.
Promoting the interest of women within the Democratic Party, and encouraging women to run for and be elected to public office.
Assisting the state and local Party organizations and Legislative caucuses in the selection and election of viable candidates.
Supporting the development of women’s caucuses in every county of Idaho.
Coordinating with the County Central Committees, State Central and Executive Committees, and Legislative caucuses to further the goals of the IDWC.
Taking such other actions as may be necessary and proper to carry out the mission of the IDWC.

Section II. Membership

The IDWC shall be composed of any Idaho voter supporting the goals articulated in the Mission Statement. Membership dues shall be set at a minimum of $10 (ten) annually, students and seniors $5 (five) annually. Sponsored memberships are available. Members are encouraged to give additional funds to support IDWC goals. Dues may be changed at the annual meeting with a majority vote of members present.

Article II
Executive Committee

Section I. Membership and Elections

The Executive Committee shall consist of the State Chair, Vice Chair, a past president selected by the Executive Committee, Secretary, Treasurer, and 7 (seven) State Directors. These officers will serve as the Executive Committee of the Caucus and shall be elected at the annual membership meetings.

There will be 7 (seven) Directors, one from each of the following areas: Region 1: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties. Region 2: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties. Region 3: Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington Counties. Region 4: Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley Counties. Region 5: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls Counties. Region 6: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power Counties. Region 7: Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, and Teton Counties.
Directors must reside in the region they represent.

Section II Powers and Duties

The Executive Committee shall provide the leadership for accomplishing the mission and goals of IDWC. The Executive Committee shall meet at least twice a year. A member may vote by proxy. A voting member present may hold only one proxy.

Section III Tenure

Members of the Executive Committee shall serve two year terms as follows: The Chair and Vice Chair shall be elected in even years. Regions 1,3,5, and 7 shall be elected in odd years; Regions 2,4, and 6 shall be elected in even years. The Secretary shall be elected in even years; Treasurer shall be elected in odd years.

Section IV Vacancies

The Executive Committee shall have the authority to appoint replacements for any resigning officer to fill the un-expired term of the officer she is replacing.

Article III
Meetings of Members

Section I.

The Idwc shall meet at least once a year.

Section II.

Special meetings of the Caucus may be held upon call of the Chair with approval of the Executive Committee and with reasonable notice to members. No action shall be taken at such a special meeting unless such proposed action was included in the notice of the meeting.

Section III. Quorom

Twenty percent (20%) of the current membership of the Caucus shall constitute a quorum. The quorum shall be established at the beginning of the meeting and, once established, shall be assumed until the meeting is adjourned.

Section IV. Voting

At regular meetings all motions, including the election of officers, shall be carried by simple majority vote, with the exception of amendments to the By-Laws.
Each member shall be entitled to one vote.
A member may vote by proxy. Proxy votes must be received by the Secretary prior to the meeting in which the proxy is to be utilized. Proxies may be either general or limited, and instructed or uninstructed. All proxies shall be in writing and transferable if so specified. No member may at any time hold or exercise more than one (1) proxy. Submission of a proxy vote by facsimile transmission shall be permitted.

Section V. Committees

Committees shall be appointed by the Chair as needed.

Section VI. Rules and Guidelines

Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Idaho Democratic Women’s Caucus in all cases in which such rules are not in conflict with the laws of the State of Idaho, these by-laws, and any special rules of order.

Article IV
Amendments

By-laws may be adopted or amended by a two thirds majority of those members attending the State Meeting if previous notice of upcoming amendments is given or by a majority of the entire membership.