The meeting was called to order by Mike Laster about 10:10 a.m.  Approximately 13 persons attendedl 

The minutes of October 25, 2008 were approved as read.  The treasurer's report was  approved as read and the treasurer reported that the January 2009 semi-annual TEC filing was made timely.  Mike spoke about board elections which will take place in February for the Sharpstown Democrats Club.

Mike also announced his upcoming political aspirations which will prevent him from leading the club again.

Peter Rene spoke briefly about registered Democrats who don't vote and how the Republicans know how to work absentee voting.

Phone tree volunteers were Margaret Buckhorn,  Esther, and Sylvie.  Our February host will be Peter Rene.

Our guest speaker was Loren Jackson, the newly elected Harris County district clerk.  Mr. Jackson described his job and responsibilities.  He said we have so much diversity now in Harris County with the election results and that County government is working well together.  Jackson works from the bottom up and has already given pay increases to lowest paid by eliminating do nothing jobs.  He has also worked to ease jury duty issues--one example being wireless access.  He is dedicated to increasing technology and ease of citizens getting information from the county.  Harris County is setting standards in Texas and other states.  Jackson's website is www.hcdistrictclerk.com.

 The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.  The next meeting is scheduled for February 28 at 10:00 a.m.