The meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m. by Mike Laster; approximately 15 persons attended the meeting.

Former candidate Fred Cook thanked the club for their support in the past election.  He reminded us that "D means go forward" and "R means reverse"!!

Two present candidates, Dexter Handy and Sam Pearson, attended and gave brief speeches about their candidacy.  Mr. Handy is running for County Commissioner, Precinct 3 and Mr. Pearson is running for Constable, Precinct 5.  Both agreed that the county needs coordinated efforts among the 80 different law enforcement groups in the area to protect citizens properly.  A Q&A followed.

It was noted that HCDP is working on a coordinated office for the top 5 county positions with a possible location in the Bellaire Triangle.  This would be good for the candidates in sharing expenses, etc.

The Meeting Minutes of February 23 were read and approved.  The Treasurer's report was read by Mike in Rod Haper's absence; the report was approved as read.

Phone Tree- volunteers were Linda Smith, Mary Haper, and Margaret Buckhorn (in absencia!).

There will be a voter registration drive at Sharpstown Mall on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Volunteers were asked to email Mike Laster.  This event will be led by Barbara Quattro, president of the Alief club.

 Precinct 284 is having voter registration training on Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. at Bayland.

Some discussion was held about March voter turnout which was very very large.

Bert Anson announced the following:

     1.  State pre-convention training to be held Sunday, May 4, from 3-5 p.m. at the Ramada Inn on Highway 59 near Hillcroft and Bellaire.

     2.  Thursday, May 1,  at 6 p.m. precinct chairs are invited to a free BBQ dinner at Sharpstown High School; guests must pay $15 for the dinner.

Mike mentioned some Sharpstown news--two constable deputies are being added to assist businesses in the area to supplement other security.  Also, the Greater Sharpstown Management District has hired a firm to "brand" the area and design architectural redevelopment.    This project will be similar to the Westchase District of which we are already familiar.  Public meetings will be held and Mike will send out an email that we can forward to club members.  Mike urged us to attend the hearings.  Sharpstown has over 6,800 residences and approximately 3,000 are Civic Association members.

There will be no club meeting in May as Bayland will be closed the day we meet.  The next meeting is the fourth Saturday in June--June 28 at Bayland.  Adrian Garcia, candidate for Harris County sheriff, will be our guest.  Mike Laster will bring refreshments.  An EC meeting will be held in May--Mary will provide Mike with some alternate dates.

 Linda Smith, of Be-In-Buttons, shared a portion ($5.00) of her sales  with the club.

The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.