MeETING Minutes for March 20, 2025

by Ruth Milne at 6PM

led by Wayne and Ginny, respectively.

David Shill (husband of Kathy); Ruth read the Mission Statement 

Sheriff Leon Wilmott and Jeff Stoner.  Jeff informed us of the upcoming Superintendent Finalist Forum for School District 1 on March 26 at the district office located at 460 W 6th Street.  There are 3 candidates (2 are in the district) and you may submit questions for the candidates before the meeting at 5:30; meeting begins at 6.

read by Connie.  Motion to accept made by Dr. Doniparthi; seconded by Robert; motion passed.

Ruth reported beginning balance was $9488.42.  Present balance is $10,614.28.  Motion to accept Treasurer Report made by Rick; seconded by Don; Motion passed.

Jim reported DOJ has called for a 30-day review on whether suppressors are a regulated item.  Also the ATF Transparency Act is a bill introduced to regulate transfer of a firearm if 90 days has passed and the application has not been denied.  In FL the NRA is going against AG Pam Bondi regarding purchasing firearms by persons aged 18-20.

Cindy reminded us the Farmer's Market is coming up March 22; March 26 is the trip to the capitol.  Hopefully there will be a meeting with our Representative and April Smith of AZ Free Enterprise Club will give us a tour of the capitol.  There also is a wine basket and framed ticket from President Trump's inauguration to be auctioned tonight.

None.

Jean Waterbury tended her resignation letter and it was approved by the Executive Committee on March 19.  A motion to accept Jean's resignation was made by Dr. Doniparthi; seconded by Jim and motion passed.  Theresa Robinson has been nominated to fill the position of Treasurer.  She was approved by the Executive Committee March 19.  Motion to accept Theresa's nomination made by Wayne; seconded by Don; motion passed.  So as of March 19, 2025, Jean Waterbury has resigned her position as treasurer and Theresa Robinson, as of March 19, 2025, was elected and will assume duties of Treasurer for the Colorado River Tea Party.  Nicole Baggerly was nominated to fill the position of Communication and  Media Officer.  She was approved by the Executive Committee on March 19.  Motion to accept Nicole's nomination made by Wayne; seconded by Rich; motion passed.  Robert Robinson was nominated as second sergeant at arms to assist Greg in his duties.  Robert was approved by the Executive Committee on March 19.  Motion to accept Robert as additional sergeant at arms made by Patty; seconded by Cecil; motion passed.

Sheriff Wilmott gave a very interesting and informative talk on the changes his department has experienced over the past few months since President Trump's inauguration.   All the tents along the border are gone (at a savings of 1/2 million dollars a day) and all border agents in Sector 7 are now out in the field.  As of two weeks ago, only 9 people approached the border illegally, a considerable drop from past numbers.  The wall is nearly complete in the Yuma sector with the exception of a few gates.  He reported they have seen more human trafficking than child trafficking locally.  He reported there are over 300,000 children unaccounted for and over 700,000 known criminals that were allowed entry into the USA.  Sheriff Wilmott said his men and the border patrol and ICE are all cooperating to make our border safer.  He commended the highly trained and capable staff he has; AWC has partnered with the training academy to train officers locally at a lower cost than the Tucson facility and makes it more likely they will remain in Yuma after graduation.  Regarding self-deportation, President Trump reversed the CBP app so illegals are no longer allowed entry to America.   As Sheriff Wilmott reiterated: if you are here illegally, you need to self-deport and you may be allowed to re-enter at a later date.  If you stay here illegally and are apprehended, you will never be allowed back.  There was a short question session after the sheriff’s speech.

Wine basket with bottle of fine red wine, glasses, specialty nuts, and crackers sold to Ruth Wilmott for $80.  Ticket to President Trump's inauguration in a nice plastic holder sold for $105 to Dr. Doniparthi.

Ruth reminded us that we will host the GOP booth at the Yuma County Fair April 1-6.

offered by Cecil.

made by Don.  Seconded by Wayne: motion carried.  Ruth adjourned at 7:20 PM