Agendas & Notes in reverse chronological order
5/27
Website: www.indivisiblePuyallup.org
Agenda:
Number of people
Tentative Meeting Agenda
90-minute meeting
Business
- Someone take notes and send em to me please
- One-on-one requests – lack of time, can it be an email?
- New job, little less organized today
- New venue for fall
- Protests and responsjob
- Worth saying hi to the cops? Getting on their good graces?
- Raising Money
- Example of Button
- New Secretary for IP
- Jeff District 1
- Endorsement plans and what other groups do - Some groups request write in responses before talking to the group, the write ins remain online whether endorsed or not
Some do before primary some do after
Need to figure out which dems have dems competition
- The 6th
- The 14th
20-30 Community observer check-ins
- School board
- City council
o 2.1 million
- State level
o Furgeson vetos
30-55 Review old and new business
55-85: Open floor
85-90 Adjourn
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5-14-2025 Meeting Agenda
Check for Secretary - Request someone take notes.
Agenda:
Number of people:
Tentative Meeting Agenda
90-minute meeting
00: Call the meeting to order
01-10: reminders
- Goals of indivisible (LOCAL)
- Food Drive Box
- Standing Saturday protests
- Next meeting is online on the 28th
- IP leadership team meets Wednesdays
Slack sign ups
- Pierce county indivisible leadership (coordination)
- Darrly – Represented us at the 25th – Darryl, thoughts?
Jen from the 25th dems shares something
15-20 Emergency
Bev - School board stance if ICE shows up at schools.
ICE was seen in Puyallup. 8 SUVs. ICE badges on drivers out by 152nd and Meridian. Paul saw a reddit post and shared. The comments on the thread were not unexpected.
17-25 National Notes (ICE)
GEOGroup and CIVICORE running ICE centers. Provides own security/correctional officers. ICE has deputized roughly 3500 correction officers in the last 3 months, from which orgs is unknown.
What we are seeing and aware of is a small percentage of actual events.
ICE arrests on election day will chill minority vote.
Impeachment articles submitted on RFK and Trump. Some house Dems upset about the articles against Trump as a waste of time.
“There is no guarantee that we will have free and fair elections in 2026.” – Senator Chris Murphy.
25-35 Community observer check-ins
- School board - Bev
- City council – Paul
o City Council District Candidates?
§ Outreach and support?
- State level - ?
35-55 Review old and new business
- Local Resources – Bev
- CPR class interest?
- Pennie, reproductive health stories
Votes
- Expenditure vote
o Indivisible Buttons – 100 for 169$ or 235 for $249
- NAFTA letter vote - sent to self
Remaining time-85: Committees/groups or open floor.
85-90 Adjourn
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting summary for Indivisible Puyallup Online Meeting (04/23/2025)
Quick recap
The group discussed setting up committees for their upcoming meeting, with a focus on mutual aid and communications, and reviewed previous committee topics. They also discussed potential candidates for local elections, strategies for countering misinformation, and organizing a sign-waving event in Puyallup. Additionally, they introduced Slack as a secure communication platform, discussed the need for a consistent message, and planned for future social gatherings and events.
Next steps
• Communications Committee: Develop consistent messaging strategy for reaching people across party lines
• Loli: Research and compile a list of public records, violations, and relevant information on current Puyallup City Council members
• Paul: Contact Joe Colombo regarding campaign information for District 3
• Paul: Coordinate with Jeff and Heather regarding District 1 and 2 campaign strategies
• Mutual Aid Committee: Develop plans for potential economic downturn support, focusing on back-to-school needs
• Bev: Research and compile a list of current social service agencies and mutual aid resources in the Puyallup area
• Bev: Research specific city ordinances regarding protest locations and requirements
• Bev: Contact DeeDee at the Puyallup Food Bank to determine specific donation needs
• Erik: Submit public records request for information about Julie Dore
• Erik: Create a communications hub in the website forums
• Erik: Add event details for potential protest/sign waving activity at Banfield vets location
• Erik: Contact Joe regarding Julie Dore's Facebook post about Mark Crosby
• Erik: Organize and schedule a social gathering before the next meeting on May 14th
• Jim: Review and analyze DNC War Room and Truth Brigade messaging strategies
• Penni: Collect and compile reproductive health challenge stories from Washington State and send to Marilyn Strickland's office by May 15th and June 15th
• Molly: Complete Act Blue donation page orientation on May 23rd to set up Indivisible Puyallup's donation page
• Team: Organize food donation collection for the next in-person meeting on May 14th
• All Members: Join and verify identity on Slack platform for secure communication
• All Members: Think about potential fundraising ideas and how to utilize future funds
• Leadership Team: Schedule and conduct a leadership meeting
Summary
Setting Up Committees for Upcoming Meeting
The group discusses setting up committees for their upcoming meeting. They decide to create breakout rooms for mutual aid and communications. Erik provides an update on a failed school bond measure, expressing concern about the impact on local education and potential pushback from conservative groups. He mentions that some schools may face closures or condemnation due to lack of funding. The group also reviews previous committee topics, including immigration, homelessness, education, women's health, and senior support. They consider breaking into state, county, or city-level discussions.
Organizing Breakout Rooms and City Issues
The meeting involved discussions about various topics, including the organization of breakout rooms for different committees, the concerns about city government and the violation of sunshine laws, and the need for action on these issues. The participants also discussed the importance of getting the message out and increasing the number of active members. The conversation ended with a discussion about the need to figure out what's currently happening in the city and how to be more active towards that.
Countering Misinformation and Engaging Opponents
The team discussed strategies for countering misinformation and engaging with individuals who hold opposing views. They acknowledged the challenges of reasoning with those deeply entrenched in their beliefs, suggesting that a more confrontational approach might be necessary. The conversation also touched on the impact of political rhetoric on public perception and the potential for moderate individuals to be swayed. The team also shared personal experiences of encountering and responding to supporters of opposing political views.
Local Elections Candidate Analysis
The group discusses potential candidates for local elections, focusing on District 3. Loli provides insights about a candidate named Crosby, highlighting his strong support from car enthusiasts and local merchants due to his involvement in a cruise event in Puyallup. She notes that Crosby's father was a lobbyist for a lumber company, suggesting he will likely align with Republican interests. Paul mentions he is working with candidates for Districts 1 and 2, and Erik advises him to contact Joe Colombo for helpful information.
Community Aid and Support Ideas
Bev and Penni discussed three potential ideas for providing aid and support to their community. They plan to research existing social services and churches that are already providing services. They also considered gathering food and clothing as a group and offering this to the community. Additionally, they discussed volunteering opportunities and the possibility of participating in a gleaning program. For their next meeting, they will compile this information and contact schools and social service agencies for a list of available services. They also discussed promoting a food drive event. In the communications group, Leo and Jim discussed the need for a consistent message to be sent out to their people, regardless of their party affiliation. They are brainstorming ways to achieve this.
Slack Introduction and Communication Forum
Erik introduces Slack as a secure communication platform for the group, explaining its benefits over Facebook and the website. He demonstrates how to use Slack's features, including channels and threaded discussions. Erik emphasizes the importance of security and vetting members. Jim requests a specific communication forum on the website, which Erik agrees to set up. The group discusses the sign-up process for Slack and its compatibility with different email accounts. Jim mentions the DNC's new messaging strategy in the "War Room" and suggests reviewing it, noting it may focus more on winning elections than addressing real issues.
Puyallup Protest Sign-Waving Event Discussion
Bev proposes organizing a sign-waving event in Puyallup to protest Trump's policies, suggesting locations like Fullerton Plaza or near Banfield Vets. Erik mentions that other nearby towns hold similar events regularly and encourages the group to participate. The group discusses potential locations, considering factors like visibility, foot traffic, and legal restrictions. They debate the merits of different sites, including downtown, City Hall, and along Meridian Street. Tami suggests starting at the US Bank on Sundays when it's closed. The group agrees to be mindful of local ordinances and to keep the protest peaceful and positive.
Reproductive Rights and Organizational Updates
Erik leads a meeting discussing various topics including reproductive rights, upcoming events, and organizational matters. Penni announces that the Reproductive Rights Committee is seeking stories of reproductive health challenges in Washington State since June 2022 to support statistics. Erik mentions recent developments in Texas regarding abortion laws. The group discusses the need for a leadership meeting and improved communication through Slack. Molly provides an update on the organization's donation page setup, which is pending an orientation. The meeting concludes with plans for future social gatherings and events.
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April 23rd 630-8
Meeting link not yet provided. It will be posted on the website and FB.
Website: www.indivisiblePuyallup.org
Agenda:
Number of people
Tentative Meeting Agenda
90-minute meeting
00-05: Arrival
05: Call the meeting to order
10: Roll Call (attendance number)
10-15 – emergency announcements
· Continued arrests of legal migrants, vacationers, and citizens
· Economic downturn on the horizon. 80 blank sailing, worst stock market since 1932, and downstream negative effects; there will be a need for mutual aid support. Specifically summer through fall. (shock phase)
15-45 committee check-in (4 minutes per group tops)
- Leadership – update on funding, donations, and finding Heather XD
- School board
- City council
- State level
- Communications
- Environment
- Homelessness/hunger
- Senior support
45-75: Open floor
75-85: Choose our next local, state, national action
85-90 Adjourn
Website: www.IndivisiblePuyallup.org
Link 1 (do not click until 630pm):https://meet.google.com/cqm-yjzu-txu Link 2 (do not click until 725pm: https://meet.google.com/tsy-zquq-shu
Agenda:
Number of people
Tentative Meeting Agenda
90-minute meeting
00-00: Arrival
05: Call the meeting to order
5-10: Approve the agenda
10-20 – Emergency announcements EU - Prepare for war - 72-hour supplies. I'd say 7-10 days.
Protest for Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez permanent resident and activist Messaging: "Let Lelo Go"
Bring:
Water and food for yourself or to share
Signs or sign making materials with message "Let Lelo Go"
Other rally supplies if you have any
Main Contact: Liz Darrow 360-220-9065
20-30 Community observer check-ins
School board
Waves
Bond
Britt Coleman
City council
Sounds like 2nd district may have a candidate
How we support
State level
TAN
National Level
Voting and Post-Office
30-55 Review old and new business
Reason for electing leadership over volunteer positions
Meeting schedule and organization
Alien and Sedition Act of 1798
Fact-Finding report of Leadership positions and prepping vote
Online communication
55: Switch to Secondary Link due to time restraints on free accounts
55-85: Open floor
85-90 Adjourn
MARCH 10th 530-7 Puyallup Library
Website: https://indivisiblepuyallu.wixsite.com/indivisible-puyallup
Agenda:
Number of people
Tentative Meeting Agenda
90-minute meeting
00-05: Arrival
05: Call the meeting to order
05-15 Pressing business or emergency announcements (if any)
15-20 Webservices/Slack synopsis
20-30 Community observer check-ins
- School board
- City council
- State level
30-55 Review old and new business
Costs Web domain Fundraising Legality?
Need for Group Officers
Group Officer Volunteers or Nominations
A chairperson
A vice chairperson
A treasurer
A secretary I & II
School Bond – April 22nd Strategy Organic v Ad-ganic
Game board Day 4-19 1130-230
55-85: Open floor
85-90 Adjourn
Indivisible Puyallup Online Meeting
MINUTES FOR
February 19, 2025 6:30 p.m.
It was urged that attendees register on the local Indivisible site and include their e-mail address1.
Social Media Training
On 2/25/25 at 7:00 p.m., there will be a webinar social media training; the website will be put on our web page2.
Presidents’ Day Rally
A report was given on attending the rally in Tacoma on Presidents’ Day; the Chairwoman of the 25th LD was met and is interested in collaborating with us3.
One theme from the rally was that there are people in Puyallup who are not aware of our existence and are looking for a place to join “in the fight”4.
SLACK
Slack is a messaging app used by WIN and the national Indivisible organization; it is text only – no pics or videos; a site will be built out for us5.
School Bond Election
Recent bond election did not pass as it did not garner the required percentage of voters who voted in the last general election.
It will be back on the ballot in April.
Indivisible needs to have all hands on deck to blitz the community on the need for the passage of this bond – it will not raise taxes, it is to extend the current level of school taxes.
Youth Outreach
It was suggested that we host one community event each month to get the youth interested in politics; one idea is to have a board game night for parents and their children – reserve the three meeting rooms at the library; this will connect Indivisible to our community and hopefully get kids interested in their civic obligations6.
Facsism
We need to accept the truth that the only way to get rid of Facsism is to get rid of the Facsists.
It seems there isn’t a concentrated movement or directives from the Democrats on how to save our country.
Important that we maintain our community and contact our local politicians.
2-19 Agenda: LINK: https://meet.google.com/bph-risi-nmz
I NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE MINUTES AND THEN SEND THEM TO ME AT puyallupindivisibleredux@gmail.com Website: https://indivisiblepuyallu.wixsite.com/indivisible-puyallup
Attendance: 6
Arrival
• mingle, chat
635: Call the meeting to order
• Reminder to sign in
Announcements
· Social Media Class Feb 25th 7pm
· 25th Dems collab
· Being seen where we are needed most not in areas that are already predominately blue.
Review old and new business
Social platforms/website/Training
Slack
Schoolboard check in
Bond & Waves
City government check in
State check in
Youth outreach/organizing a youth based whatever in March.
Partnerships/Other groups/Who can we work with 25th dems
Fascism/likelihood of removal by election
Open floor
• Time limits will be introduced, if necessary, begin with 2:30 for statements, and 45 seconds for rebuttal or comment, adjust as needed.
825-830 Adjourn
2/3/24
Number of people: ~20
Tentative Meeting Agenda
1/20/2025
530-535: Arrival
• mingle, chat, sign-in
535: Call the meeting to order
536: Roll Call
• Reminder to sign in
536-540 Present previous meeting minutes, approve the agenda.
1-29-2025 tacos and friends: maybe a dozen
1-20-2025: online, 7 total members.
Went over website and discussed local topics like school bond, housing, executive orders, and the state's response: Superintendent Reykdal Releases Guidance for Schools on Protections for Immigrant Students
School Board Committee - names?
school board committee report
City Council Committee - names?
report on downtown housing project
Murray and Cantwell office visits
Indivisible National update by those who made the meeting last night
list of actions items:
It took Hitler 53 days to dismantle the democratic institutions of Germany
6:00 Review Committee Updates – if applicable School Board Committee - names?
PTA Report - Bev
You are receiving this message because you signed up for We Choose To Fight: Action Call.
Luke Quillen
Organizer, We Choose To Fight: Action Call
Thank you so much for joining our call to action tonight. Below is a recording of the call and our full list of actions we are asking you to take.
Call Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55yf3AstpQI
‼️ACTION ITEM: Take action by scheduling a visit at your senators office, check out our toolkit at Indivisi.org/choosetofight and register your event at https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/c/funding-crisis-response/event/create/
Learn how Dems can shut down trumps agenda here: https://indivisible.org/resource/how-senate-democrats-can-shut-down-trumps-agenda-procedural-hardball
‼️ACTION ITEM: Call your Senator and tell them: Vote NO on Vought and Stop the Next Funding Freeze! https://indivisible.org/resource/tell-your-senator-vote-no-vought-and-stop-next-funding-freeze
‼️ACTION ITEM: Join tomorrow’s phonebank to Tell Congress: Don't Cut Off Working Families! Monday Feb 2, 2pm ET: https://www.mobilize.us/workingfamilies/event/752152/
‼️ACTION ITEM: Sign this petition against the federal funding freeze! https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/do-not-freeze-federal-aid?after_action=sd4
‼️ACTION ITEM: Do you live in AK, AZ, CA, CO, MI, NJ, NY, PA,VA,WI? Fill out this swing district form!To get looped in with Working Families Party, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSv0LI5a3tQUtDmXjLj_XghTC8Gzj1ppO8nIK0kFESWOA9Rw/viewform
City Council Committee - names?
report on downtown housing project
Despite heavy Union presence and dissent this was approved. The lot downtown will be sold to (company I cant recall) for 1$. Apartments, breweries and bars will be built there.
State Bill Observer - names?
Murray and Cantwell office visits - Betsy
Wednesday the 5th people are marching down at Olympia
Tacoma Indivisible is going to speak with Senator's aid. Time unknown.
Action summary
If we have actions to take this is when we will finalize plans, (meeting time, location, action, supplies)
If time: Open floor, if multiple topics, breakout groups.
open floor, general discussion of larger issues ranging from technology to national topics
We need a scribe or note taker or something... preferably a few so they can swap.
1/20/25
Number of people: 7
Tentative Meeting Agenda
1/20/2025
700-705: Arrival
• mingle, chat, sign-in
705: Call the meeting to order
710: Roll Call
• Reminder to sign in
7:10-7:15 Approve the agenda, present previous meeting minutes
· 1-06-2024: online, 14 total members.
· School Board Committee - names?
· City Council Committee - names?
· State Bill Observer - names?
Tequila Bar was giving out tacos for MLK day. They do this for the community every major holiday :) Sounds like a safe place for us, or at least a possible ally!
7:15-7:20 Webservices and data synopsis
• General information, social, discussion boards, profiles, comms, and app
Meeting with WIN Data Team - I met with Kevin and learned about their data operation as they track venerable elections across the nation and state. Each month they update their information. In March I will be helping them build out advertising packages to deliver this information to the voters that can make the largest impact. I will provide this group access to the data as it become available to me.
7:20-7:30 Review Committee Updates – if applicable
· School Board Committee
· City Council Committee
· State Bill Observer
730-745 Review old and new business - youth outreach
Social platforms
Youth outreach, use the library
provide Video games, board games, pizza
Chance to see and ask what they care about
Puyallup pride Soup day January 25th @ library
745-825: Open floor
• Time limits will be introduced, if necessary, begin with 2:30 for statements, and 45 seconds for rebuttal or comment, adjust as needed.
Discussion of executive orders, school bond support, group support.
825-830 Adjourn
Tentative Meeting Agenda
1/6/2025
530-535: Arrival
• mingle, chat, sign-in
535: Call the meeting to order
536: Roll Call
• Reminder to sign in
5:40-5:45 Approve the agenda, present previous meeting minutes
• 12-19-2024: online, 7 total members.
· Slide show: https://bit.ly/4gSWhPI
5:45-5:50 Webservices synopsis
• General information, social, discussion boards, profiles, comms, and app
5:50-6:10 Review Committee Updates
Those that volunteered to observe the city council and school board are welcome to present any information they have.
There are zero committees established at this time
If possible, establish committees
Possible committees:
City Government Observation Committee (C.G.O.)
Observes city government and school board activities.
Provides information and suggests solutions for emerging issues.
Indivisible Social Event Committee (I-SEC)
Boosts group morale and cohesion by organizing social activities.
Public Action Committee (PA)
Identifies needs and proposes actions to address them.
Communications & Public Relations Committee (C.P.R.)
Manages internal and external communications keeping the public and group informed.
Youth Outreach Committee (YO)
Understands what matters to today's youth and harnessing passions to drive change.
610-625 Review old and new business
• Post card outreach team
• Youth outreach
625-655: Open floor
• Time limits will be introduced if necessary
655-7 Adjourn
Agenda 12-19-2024: ‘A bias to action’
This entire movement started with people standing up and saying I have to do something.
7:05 –7:10 Welcome!
· 3 Core Theories
· 3 Big Plays
· 2 Main Goals
· 1 Weakness
7:10-7:15 Meetings & Communications
· Social Gatherings – Recharge our political power cells
o 1-2 a month - more if wanted
· Organized Meetings – Planning, logistics, and reports
o 1-2 a month – Fascism doesn’t sleep
7:15-7:30 – Indivisible Guide
Indivisible Guide 2022-2026 Guide – synopsis
7:35-7:40 What we need – (Switch Links)
Present our thoughts and either choose or vote at the next meeting
1. 1-3 Local Goals, 1 State Goal, & 1-3 Core Rules for the Group
a. MLK day, weekend of action – food shelter, mutual aid, community help – not political
2. Leadership Structure (dependent upon size) – Vote next meeting
a. Leader and co-leader, secretary.
i. Eventually, a Treasurer, Communications, Events
7:50-7:55 What we have
1. National resources – training, funding, including online and offline security and safety training.
2. WIN: Washington Indivisible Network – state indivisible group coordinating body
3. We’re a semi-established group with experienced local grassroots activists & letter writers
8-820 Open Floor
2min time limit per person
