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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 07/19/1993MINUTES ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN JULY 19, 1993 Present: Donna Aurand, Sue Cottingham, Lu Fisk, Stevie Honaker, Stacey Johnson, Doreen Kemp, Brownie McGraw, Lynne Warner, Chris Wood, Mary Zamora Absent: Kathy Everett, Kathleen Faller, Audrey Faulkner, Dana Hiatt, Sally Miles Council Liaison: Gina Janett Staff: Colleen A'Hearn MINUTES Minutes from meeting of June 21, 1993 were approved as written. o Governor's Youth Council Brownie reported that the Governor is still considering the establishment of a Governor's Youth Council, although it may have a different name. She will provide an update on what's happening in this arena at the August meeting. o Parenting and Families Team Fort Collins is exploring ideas/activities re: parenting support that could be provided in the community. Approximately 60 interested individuals are meeting regularly to determine what is currently being offered and what could/should be offered. Team Fort Collins is also studying gang and youth activities. OLD BUSINESS o Task Force on Racism & Multi -Cultural Advisory Committee The Multi -Cultural Advisory Committee (MAC) met on Tuesday, July 13 and invited Jaime Mares to the meeting. Jaime is the Employee Development Director for the City and has been working with MAC to facilitate action on the oral history project (one of the recommendations submitted to the Cultural Diversity Task Force.) MAC members decided to continue their work on the project. They will meet weekly each Tuesday in the Employee Development Conference Room on 200 West Mountain Commission on the Status of Women Monthly Meeting Minutes July 19, 1993 Page 2 Avenue. Agenda items for the next few meetings include drafting a proposal, with timelines, for completion of the oral history project; finalizing a release of information for those to be interviewed for the project; and recruiting additional members for the Multi -Cultural Advisory Committee. Jaime will provide a sample proposal that can be used as a guideline. The Task Force on Racism will also be meeting to address what still needs to be done in order to have Council formally authorize/recognize the Multi -Cultural Advisory Committee.' Any proposals for submission to Council will need to be coordinated with the City Attorney. o Women's Equality Day Chris provided an update on activities scheduled for Women's Equality Day. Buttons were handed out and members were encouraged to distribute throughout the community (i.e to major employers, Women's Bar Association, Professional Women's Network, etc.) Buttons will be provided to City Council members, along with a memo advising them of Women's Equality Day celebration on August 26 of each year. A proclamation on Women's Equality Day will be read at the City Council meeting scheduled for August 17; the Marcile N. Wood award will also be presented during this time. Arrangements have already been made with the City Clerk's Office and Chris will see that the Mayor is provided the necessary information/agenda for August 17. A press release advertising the nomination process for the Marcile N. Wood award will be distributed to approximately 37 different media representatives. Applications have already been provided to Volunteer's Clearing House and to the Women's Center. Women's Equality Day displays will be set up at various locations throughout the community, similar to last year. In addition, books will be donated to the Fort Collins Public Library in order to increase awareness regarding women's issues. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Gina Janett reported that City Council has not yet discussed changes in the appointment process for Boards and Commissions. Commission on the Status of Women Monthly Meeting Minutes July 19, 1993 Page 3 Commission members have particular concerns about the process utilized for considering candidates who are currently on a Board or Commission and are applying for a subsequent term. Lynne will draft a letter to City Council, with suggestions for changing the existing process as outlined in the minutes from the June 21, 1993 meeting of the Commission. Colleen will provide the minutes to Lynne on a disk. NEW BUSINESS o Meeting for Month of August Commission members discussed whether or not a sufficient number would be able to attend the next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 16. Though a number of individuals won't be able to attend, members agreed to hold the meeting as scheduled. o Response to City of Seattle Commission on the Status of Women The Commission on the Status of Women for the City of Seattle has requested a variety of information. Donna and Stacey will review materials on file in Employee Development and determine what is appropriate to send. o August Agenda Commission members would like to clarify what systems are in place to transition permanent files on annual/recurring Commission activities from former members to new members, or existing officers to newly elected officers. This will be scheduled as an agenda item for the month of August. o Updated Address List Commission members requested an updated address list, including names and addresses of new members. This information will be forthcoming from the City Clerk's Office, once appointments to all Commissions have been finalized. Colleen will contact the City Clerk's Office and attempt to get a copy of the list in the interim. Commission on the Status of Women Monthly Meeting Minutes July 19, 1993 Page 4 o Future Planning Doreen suggested that Commission members may wish to revisit the list of 81 recommendations made to Council at the time the Commission on the Status of Women was established. An excerpt from the Task Force Report containing these recommendations will be distributed for the August meeting. A retreat has tentatively been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Location is yet to be determined. Purpose of the retreat will be to re-examine where Commission has been, where it should be heading, what the current focus is vs. what it could be/should be. Additional details will be finalized at subsequent meetings. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m.