Minutes from July Monthly Member meeting

 AGENDA

DPOC Monthly Meeting, July 14, 2025 | 7-8pm

Welcome, Promise to America and Land Acknowledgement (3) Chair Emily Tseffos

Emily called the meeting to order at 7:01pm. She welcomed everyone, lead the Promise to America, and

read the Land Acknowledgement.

Approval of June Minutes (2) Secretary Mary Kohrell

Motion and second by Dale Shaber/Dean Spoehr to approve the June 11, 2025 DPOC meeting minutes. No

discussion. Motion carried.

Review and Approve Treasurer’s Report (2) Chair Tseffos for Treasurer Alyssa Vandenberg

As of June, we have $56,561.81 in checking, $1,092.64 in savings. June income was $3,112.22, and expenses

were $5408.46. Motion by Dottie LeClair/Christiana Coakley to approve Treasurer’s report as presented.

Motion carried.

Grounding Statement (3) Emily Tseffos

Emily shared a grounding statement and provided perspective of the importance of our efforts during this

important time.

Introduction of new EBC Member Taylor Wilson, PR Coordinator (5)

Presentation on public relations plans, call for input

Taylor introduced herself and called for volunteers in public relations. She encouraged people with skills in

graphic design, art, photography, videography, and website coordination to volunteer, and is specifically

interested in Gen Z volunteers with experience in social media, media relations, content writing, and event

promotion.

State Budget Recap (10) Emily Tseffos

Emily shared that the Executive Board stands by the prepared statement that was shared, which

indicates our concern for lack of education funding in the state budget. Sen. Alfheim was present and

willing to answer questions; Rep. Snodgrass was unable to attend. Emily read the prepared statements

from both of these elected officials.

Aug 16-17 Bridge Building Canvass Overview (5) - Trisha Kostelny

Trisha shared an overview of the bridge building weekend and how people can volunteer to get

involved. She encouraged people to sign up to volunteer. The focus area will be the Heart of the Valley.

She also described the need for volunteer recruitment using text message outreach.


Candidate Recruitment (2) Vanessa Sabee

Vanessa indicated the process to recruit candidates has started. Our goal is to have the candidate slate

for spring elections and all of 2026 candidates identified soon. People who are interested are

encouraged to reach out to Vanessa. There is a candidate training forum scheduled Aug 28.

Outagamie Action Teams (OATs) updates and recaps (5) Emily Tseffos

Grand Chute - Community service project upcoming; local GC work

Heart of the Valley – Medicaid Matters Event

Hortonville – Childcare Forum

New London - Supporting the immigrant community; Adopt a Highway

North Appleton - School lunch debt relief project

South Appleton - Restarting the group, join now!

***Want to start a group? Email dpocOAT@gmail.com***

DPOC Field Plan & Action Items (10) Emily Tseffos

Follow Three Things Today for ideas on how to take action daily

Amplify content on your social media

Join your local Outagamie Action Team!

Share your story in the back office

Work your networks

Join and show up for local allied orgs

5Calls.org

Upcoming events and activities (7)

● Fair Maps Community Meeting - Penny Bernard Schaber

● GOOD TROUBLE Rally on Thursday

● Progressive Players - Travis Retzlaff

● HOTV Food Drive donation recap/Pride recap - Aiko Schatz. We donated two carloads of

items; 3000 people attended PRIDE and our response was great

● Corn Roast and Casa Hispana Donations - Aiko Schatz


○ Latino Fest is held Sept. 6


● Outagamie County Fair Recap and Labor Day Parade - parade volunteers are encouraged

to sign p

● WI Alliance of Retired Americans Rally - Emily Tseffos

Mon, July 28 from 12pm to 1pm, Social Security Office Green Bay - 1561 Douseman St


Other Volunteer Opportunities (3) Emily Tseffos

Protest leadership team - volunteers needed

Volunteers needed: support the crowd at the July 17 protest at Houdini Plaza

Adjourn

Motion by Holdren/Bernard-Shaber to adjourn the meeting at 8:12pm. Motion carried.

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