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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 01/19/19870 CITY OF FORT COLLINS OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT Commission on the Status of Women Minutes of January 19, 1987 Chief of Police Conference Room, Old City Hall Members Present: Joan Perry, Alternate Valerie Mauksch, Facilitator Janet Abbey, Larimer County Liaison Kay Short Cindy Hoff Marilyn Pultz, Secretary The minutes of the January 5 meeting were approved as written. II. Because the group was so small, we decided to cover some of the items on the agenda, and move some of the items to our next meeting, February 9. We agreed to address: Joan's report on the Women's Political Training Institute; Val's discussion on agenda planning; Kay's update on the potluck dinner; and the letter regarding expanding the Commission's membership to 11 and 2 from 7 and 2. III. We agreed to table National History Month report (Sharon); Internal and External Communications (Cindy); Committee reports (all committees); and the Phoenix Institute Workshop (Valerie). IV. Joan talked to Susan Kirkpatrick about expanding CSW's membership. Susan's concerns centered around our being aware that there are negatives as well as positives in expansion. Several members said they'd call Susan and give her their point of view on expanding the Commission, and let her know that we are aware of the pros and cons. The proposed expansion will be discussed at the February 3 Council meeting. Members should try to attend to show support. Marilyn and Les will plan to be there. V. Applications will be opened again We should all begin recruiting efforts, and/or minority women. Applications can City Clerk's Office. to recruit more members for CSW. targeted particularly toward older be picked up (and returned) at the s DEVELOPMENT Commission on the Status of Women Minutes of January 19, 1987 Page 2 VI. The January 27 Council worksession agenda will include discussion of the Proposed Economic Development Strategy prepared by the Development Services Department. Copies of the Commission's Report on Economic Development and Opportunity will be forwarded by City Manager Steve Burkett to Council on the Friday prior to the worksession. Les and Marilyn will attend the worksession in case we are asked to clarify any points made in our report. Our feeling is that both Linda Hopkins and Mike Powers are very interested in working with us to make sure that our Economic Development and Opportunity report gets the attention it deserves. VII. We agreed to put into the minutes who the facilitator and secretary are for the following meeting. For February 9 CSW meeting, Marilyn will be facilitator, and Kay Short, secretary. VIII. The agenda is set by the facilitator, Chair, and Vice Chair. Minutes are due to Wendy for preparation on the Friday following the Monday night meeting. Packets are to be mailed out to us on Tuesday, 8 days after each meeting. IX. Joan contacted May Lowry at the Women's Political Training Institute and set a tentative date for a workshop of Tuesday, March 24, to celebrate Women's History Month. (Secretary's Note: The workshop has been rescheduled to March 5, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall West.) The title of the program will be "Getting Appointed to Boards and Commissions." We are looking for sponsors or funds to support the $300 it will take to get May Lowry for the program. Joan will check into possible sponsors: the City, private sponsors? The feeling was that getting private donations, such as from women or minority owned businesses, would build committment and increase participation. There is a meeting on January 22 for people who are involved in the planning for Women's History Month, to be held in the CIC room at 7:00 p.m. David McComb (CSU) may also be involved in a symposium about women and history. X. POTLUCK DINNER. Kay reported that it will be held on February 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Peace Center. WE SHOULD EACH DECIDE WHAT TO BRING prior to the February 9 CSW meeting. Kay will find out what the City can donate. Kay will also arrange with Wendy Williams for RSVPs so we'll know how many will be there from the Task Force. (Secretary's Note: Letters of invitation were mailed 1/23.) XI. Janet will go to Larimer Community Services Center open house on January 21 to represent CSW. XII. Who has our mailing list -- and who can update it for us? (Wendy?)` Commission on the Status of Women Minutes of January 19, 1987 Page 3 XIII. Items remaining for inclusion on February 9 agenda: a. Committee reports on goals and activities for 1987 (committees) b. Review Economic Development and Opportunity report (Marilyn, Les) c. Read and discuss Phoenix Institute workshop (Valerie) d. Internal and external communications (Cindy) e. National Women's History Month update (Sharon) f. Finalize potluck dinner menu and activity plans (Kay) The meeting adjourned earlier than usual. Next CSW meeting scheduled for Monday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the TRAINING CENTER, 720 WOOD STREET.