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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 08/16/1999E Commission on the Status of Women Minutes August 16,1999 Chair: Annmarie Izuel-Evans, 223-7957 Staff Liaison: Laurie Fonken-Joseph, 221-6871 Council Liaison, Karen Weitkunat Present: Rita Anastasio, Haemi Cha, Susan Crowe, Tam Frager, Bobbie Gonzales, Lisa Hernbloom, Sara Lamia, Lena Sunthankar, Debbie Tamlin, Ruth Weatherford Excused Absent: JoAnn Ginal, Lisa Gorham City Staff Liaison: Laurie Fonken-Joseph, 221-6871 I. Call to order: Meeting was called to order 6:15. II. Minutes: Approved as written. III. Review Agenda IV. Announcements: A. Mail was passed around B. No other business V. Business Items A. Update on presentation to City Council: The presentation went very well and was well received. Council had several questions and comments. Bill Bertschy addressed the issue of housing and mentioned we might want to look at the policy on affordable housing. Mike Byrne addressed the area of women's pay and child care. Kurt Kastein talked about the data and how it was gathered. Karen Weitkunat acknowledged the hard work of the Commission. In addition there was a great deal of interest in the area of Domestic Violence. All members of council have a copy of the study to review. Members of the Commission and presenters were able to address all the questions asked by council. Passed around the article that was in the Coloradoan. Also discussed the possibility of working more closely with the Senior women. Council wants to see what our follow-up will be in one or two main areas. Karen suggested we come back to council in 6 weeks with an outline of our plan and the area on which we will be focusing. Haemi said many of her coworkers are interested in the study and in being involved with the follow-up. Talked about planning a forum for the community to introduce them to the study. Will set a subcommittee to do this. B. Marcile N. Wood Award: Reception and ceremony August 17, 1999 5:00 at City Hall. Charlotte Roberts is this years winner. We are expecting 40-50 people. Laurie has contacted the Coloradoan and will get refreshments. Annmarie and Debbie will present the award and Sue Kruckeberg will say a few words about Charlotte. Mayor Martinez will read the Women's Equality Day Proclamation. C. Human Relations Commission: No report D. Multicultural Commission: Bobbie reported on the Multicultural Commission celebration of their new corporation, the Multicultural Corporation of Northern Colorado. Also shared that Colorado State University will be buying ERACISM stickers to sell or distribute to students. E. Nominating Committee: Discussed establishment of a committee and decided to see if any members were interested in putting their names in for chair, co- chair and secretary. All positions were described. Annmarie Izuel-Evans agreed to put in for chair, Susan Crowe for co-chair and Tam Frager for secretary. Elections were held and these three nominations were accepted and approved unanimously. Terms will be for one year. F. Items for September Meeting: Discussed action plan and dividing into subcommittees. After lengthy discussion it was decided that the Commission will focus the majority of it's work on the issue of Child Care addressed in the study. Will set up subcommittees on this area in September. Also need a subcommittee for Women's History Month and Marcile N. Wood award. Tam, as our new secretary will write a memo to City Council to let them know the Commission on the Status of Women plan and focus for the coming year. For the September meeting we will invite Diane Gregg to talk about welfare reform as it relates to child care. Everyone should read the recommendations on this section in the study. G. Legislation: Bobbie reported on parts of the campaign finance reform act which were found to be unconstitutional. Also said Owens decided to cut back on state funding for clinics like planned parenthood because the money was freeing up other monies to be spent on abortions. H. Other: Annrnarie said she had breakfast with Karen Weitkunat and they discussed the work and future of the Commission on the Status of Women. Out of that conversation came several areas for the Commission to consider, 1) interaction with council and communication, 2) make up, size and name of the Commission, 3) the perception that the Commission was put together to do the report and now that it is done what is their purpose. I. Annual Retreat: Discussed having the annual retreat in early December this year and once again inviting Jody Donovan to facilitate. Laurie will check on the availability of the Edwards House for the 2"d Monday in December. Will also contact Jody. Will give a financial report at the September meeting. J. Adjourn: 8:15 NEXT MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 6:00 P.M. 405 CANYON AVENUE RITA AND HAEMI WILL BRING REFRESHMENTS!