HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 04/20/2005Women's Commission
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Minutes
Attendance: Penny Vincent, Beth Etter, Paula Cole, Alison Johnston, Amanda Almon,
Barbara Goff and Guest; Marjorie McTaggart
I. Meeting called to Order @ 6.12 p.m. by Beth
March Minutes approved by Paula
77. Introductions of Guest:
Marjorie McTaggart, Senior Advisory Board Member
Ms. McTaggart gave the group an orientation of her background, her interest in the
direction of the Women's Commission (WC) and an overview of various projects that
she and the Senior Advisory Board is involved with.
III. Announcements/None
IV. Business:
A. Essay Dialogue/Wrap-up; several issues of concern were addressed
1) Secure parents e-mail addresses/contact information to inform them regarding
student/teacher picture access
2) Important to get flyers announcing the essay contest out earlier
3) Group needs to do rubric items together
4) The WC should provide topic area to write on (specific areas to cover)
5) Expand marketing venues (i.e. include home school individuals)
6) Timeline of 2/4 weeks of marketing. After the break hit marketing hard.
7) Focus on getting more teachers involved
8) Suggested that inserting the Essay announcement in the utility bills may be an
options (new marketing venue).
9) Regarding the various prizes, start the process much earlier.
10) Establish Chairs for each committee earlier. Also, consider ending the
monthly meeting earlier, and have committees meeting separately for
dialogue.
B. Marciel N. Woods Award follow-up:
1) There was concern expressed regarding confusion in the leadership of the
Planning Committee.
2) It was suggested that the group needed to start earlier with advertisement and
the soliciting for applicants, etc.
3) Other concerns included; the venue, mailing list needs to be revamped, cost of
the event, funding sources
4) Marketing should begin in October, possibly with the Utility Department
billing
5) November and December begin utilizing a postcard campaign, newspaper,
city websites, radio, television, and etceteras.
6) Modify the application to inquire as to whether someone is being nominated
for more then one award
7) Find out from city officials (i.e. attorney) how this event is defined (i.e.
commission meeting?)
B. Paula's Coloradoan Interview never materialized. No follow-up on the part of
the newspaper representative.
C. Barb reported on involvement/comments as a WC representative at the City
Council meeting, and her support to Karen's nomination as Mayor Pro-Tem.
She suggested that the WC send her a card of congratulations to Karen, on her
appointment.
D. William shared a copy of Karla's e-mail with Amanda regarding the
possibility of a WC website. Amanda agreed to follow-up with Karla.
V. Election of 2005-2006 Officers
The various responsibilities of each position were defined. The results of the
election are the following:
Chair: Barbara Goff
Co -Chair: Penny Vincent
Secretary: Beth Etter
VI. New Business
Majorie McTaggart discussed a project that the Senior Advisory Board is
developing with Channel 27. It is a plight series highlight various activities that
Ft. Collins' senior community is involved in. They're currently interviewing
possible Host for the show. The monthly series will be titled; "Life Goes On".
She also shared several advertisement and sponsorship ideas with the WC.
VIL Strategy Planning for 2005 —2006
1) Review the current Policy Agenda for areas of concern
2) Compile data utilizing various resources
3) Communicate with various boards and commissions if needed
4) Consider sub -categories
The group identified the 8 Major Issues/Person Responsible
Welfare/Economic Self -Sufficiency: Penny Vincent
Education: Barbara Goff
Health:
Amanda Almon
Transportation:
Beth Etter
Safety/Identity:
Alison Johnston
Wealth/Employment:
Paula Cole
Housing:
Stacey Arnold
At the next meeting, be prepared to bring your key areas and five (5) sub -topics.