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CITY OF FORT COLLINS
Commission on the Status of Women
Minutes of July 20, 1987
Council Information Center, 300 LaPorte Avenue
Members Present:
Martha Denney
Mary Jo McDermott
Pat Connor Young
Linda Cowan
Ginny Webster
Leslie Macmillan
Joan Perry
Alma Vigo -Morales
Valerie Mauksch, Facilitator
Janet Abbey
Kay Short, Secretary
Liza Daly
Jacque Strickland
Jim Banning
Members Absent*
Cindy Hoff
Staff:
Wendy Williams
Mike Powers
Guest:
Sue Walston
I. Valarie Mauksch presented the option of adjourning the meeting early so
that all members could attend the public forum on health care, sponsored by
USA Today. Members voted to shorten the meeting and attend the forum.
II. Lisa Daly introduced Kathy McCoppin from PRIDE (People and Resources
Impacting Dignity and Empowerment), a new organization formed to advocate
the rights of low-income individuals and families and to provide support
and information for persons wishing to help themselves overcome such
problems as employment, money, and childcare. The group asked for the
Commission's support of a candlelight vigil, August 17, organized in
response to the upcoming City Council vote on the $110,000 economic
development fund. More information can be obtained by calling Ms. McCoppin
at 484-9287. Liza moved that we support the vigil. Motion passed. Jim
Banning suggested that our endorsement policy be discussed at a future
meeting.
III. Sue Walston informed the Commission about a meeting between the
Chamber of Commerce, City Manager, County Commissioners, and Fort Collins,
Inc. which she has been invited to attend. The topic will be the future of
the Larimer County Voc-Tech Center. She asked members for input.
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IV. The workplan was discussed. Jim Banning mentioned the affirmative
action guidelines currently being established by the HRC and wondered
whether we should review them as one of the purposes of the commission
listed in our bylaws (and included in the workplan itself) includes a
statement against discrimination. A decision was made not to include any
material from the bylaws since we have not adopted them yet. The workplan
passed with some minor organizational corrections. Mike Powers will query
the HRC as to when our commission can comment on the guidelines.
V. Val asked for input about our team -building session with Kathy Obear,
September 14. All members need to attend to make it truly successful.
Please call Val to express expectations or "most needy goals".
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 to attend the healthcare forum. Next
meeting is August 3rd. Kay Short will be facilitating and Cindy Hoff will
serve as secretary.