February 25, 2024
North Carolina Plan of Organization Meeting
Raleigh, NC
February 25, 2024
Chairman Dan Barry called the meeting to order, followed by a prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Chairman Barry then called for elections of Vice Chair and Secretary.
Bob Pruett nominated Harvey West for Vice Chair with Robert Watkins seconding.
Michael Magnati nominated Michael Phillips as Vice Chair.
Mr. West expressed concern about party structure insofar as how and where decisions
were being made and wanted to see a more formal structure.
Mr. Phillips is a self-describes student of Roberts Rules of Order and also could provide
insight from experience as Legal Counsel for the 2 nd Congressional District. He also
expressed concern that the Plan needed to be interpreted in a way that was
understandable.
After a secret ballot, Michael Phillips was elected Vice-Chair.
Ed Stiles was unanimously nominated as Secretary, and Bill Scholtes was appointed
Chief Drafter.
The 2023 report was not presented to that year’s convention.
Proposal #1 deals with inconsistent plans from the county parties as 60 counties operate
on their own plans rather than operating under the state plan. After significant discussion
it was determined that this proposal would be on the agenda as part of the 2024-25 re-
write.
Proposal #2 deals with Party officers as Candidates for Public Office. A task force
consisting of Michael Magneti, Harvey West, and Robert Watkins would work on this
proposal with a specific scope being members of the Central Committee.
Proposal #3 deals with dates for meetings of standing committees. Marshall Conrad
moved, seconded by Ed Stiles that this proposal would be on the 2024 convention
amendments, and allow Bill Scholtes to clean up the language accordingly.
Proposal #4 deals with the Republican National Convention Appointments Committee.
Marshall Conrad moved that this amendment be added not to the 2024 convention list of
amendments, but of that in 2025. Motion was seconded by Hunter Clark, and was agreed
to.
Proposal #5 deals with the budget procedures as it pertains to the Executive and Central
Committees. Marshall Conrad moved that it be added to the 2024 list of amendments,
with Howard Clark seconding the motion, with passed unanimously.
Proposal #6 deals wth automatic resignations. After much discussion, Bill Scholtes,
Howard Clark, and Michel Phillips would comprise a task force for discussion at the next
meeting. Proposal #11 which also deals with removal of officers was assigned to the task
force.
Proposal #7 deals with rules related to the election of delegates to a county convention
who did not attend precinct meetings. The rule, stating that those who did not attend their
precinct meetings must notify the county chairman in writing of their desire to be
delegates to the county convention. Bill Scholtes moved that the amendment be added to
the 2024 convention amendments. Hunter Clark seconded the motion, which carried with
no objection.
Proposal #8 deals with making the change of the word “chairman” to “chair.” Hunter
Clark moved that the proposal be added to the 2024 amendments, with Michael Owens
seconding the motion. The motion carried.
Proposal #9 deals with making technical corrections to Article 1. Michael Magneti
moved to add the amendment to the 2024 packet with Bill Scholtes seconding the motion,
which carried unananimously.
Proposal #10 deals with enlarging the arbitration committee. A task force consisting of
Ed Stiles, Mike Phillips, and Michael Owens was appointed after much discussion.
As of this writing, the proposed meeting dates are March 10 th , March 24 th , and April 7 th .
Motion was made by Mike Phillips to adjourn, seconded by Bill Scholtes, and the
meeting adjourned.