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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 06/15/19920 Minutes Commission on the Status of Women June 15, 1992 Present: Kathy Everett, Kathleen Faller, Lu Fisk, Dana Hiatt, Lynne Warner, Kathy McLeod, Mary Zamora, Chris Wood, Betty Medina, Sally Miles, Donna Aurand Absent: Audrey Faulkner, Bobbi Cullor, Carolyn Duff, Brownie McGraw Council Liaison: Ann Azari Staff: Ann Turnquist City Council Representative Report: Ann Azari reminded that Commission members were welcome to attend Colorado Municipal League Conference events. Minutes: Approved as written Announcements: Tom Redder Fundraiser, Hosted by Sally Miles, June 29. See Sally for information. Would like minutes 10 days after meetings, so that Task Forces know what they agreed to do for the coming meeting. Legislation: Kathy Everett has final statistic sheets from Legislature. Bill Digest will be available by the end of June, which will summarize all of the bills which were passed. See Kathy E. if you are interested. Commission may be able to request a copy of the Bill Digest. Old Business: Mission Statement: Commission reviewed language of mission statement as developed for May meeting. At retreat, Commission answered questions re: purpose of commission, and many didn't know. Gave rise to drafting of statement. Mary Zamora asked for clarification on "solve the problems" language. Concerned that women may perceive that the Commission is empowered to solve their problems. Kathy E. clarified that the task force wanted to make an action oriented statement. Commission on the Status of Women Monthly Meeting Minutes June 15, 1992 Page 2 Change the language to: The Fort Collins Commission the Status of Women exists in an advisory position for the purpose of identifying, studying and documenting issues of concern to women and recommending and/or facilitating action to address the needs and problems that women face. As advocates for women, the Commission may take positions on political issues at local, state or national levels and convey that position in an appropriate manner. Kathy E. clarified that the second paragraph was aimed at not being shut off from taking action on political issues. Adopted as amended. Task Force on Housing: Donna and Lynne went to meeting of Citizens Task Force on Housing. There were concerns about meeting on housing being held during the day. Citizen group needs to educate itself, wants movement and to organize tenants. Could invite a representative from Larimer County Affordable Housing Task Force to talk at September meeting re: affordable housing. Lynne will arrange and let Kathy M. know the name of the speaker for the agenda. Task Force on Domestic Violence: Kathy E. reported that she and Carolyn Duff met with 4-5 people in area who work with victims of domestic violence. They believe that their Task Force should go in direction of providing affordable housing, so that housing is available to victims once their time is used up in the safehouse. Since can't solve the whole problem of domestic violence, would like to dissolve the Task Force on Domestic violence and join the Task Force on Housing. Will complete appointments made. Kathy M. cautioned that, "we not distract members of the community by not being organized." Task Force on Youth Commission: Haven't met, will have guest speaker at next meeting. Commission on the Status of Women Monthly Meeting Minutes June 15, 1992 Page 3 Kathy M. asked for clarification re: speaker proposal for Commission at next meeting. Task Force on Curriculum: He will present No set curriculum in PR-1 re: sex education. Changes will be made this summer and fall, on a grade by grade level. Very little being done currently. Kathy M. asked re: goals and concerns of this task force. Did the commission have a goal for the task force. Goal was related to teen pregnancy, and prevention, to see if Ft. Collins is dealing with this issue. Kathy M. suggested that the Task Force keep track of goals when working on a task force issue. Would like to know at each meeting what goal the task forces are trying to achieve. Betty Medina noted that there is quite a bit of sex education in her jr. high school. Chris Wood will follow-up and learn more about who makes decisions about what is included in the curriculum. Chris would like to be a part of the changes that will be made during the summer. She will find out if there is an agenda for resolving this issue. Chris may invite a speaker to a future meeting to let us know about what they are considering. Betty Medina will join this task force.. Susan Kirkpatrick's Memorandum: Kathy M. encouraged members to review draft human services policy. Task Force on Abortion: The Commission clarified that it could provide copies of the resolution if other organizations would like a copy. No official resources can be used to publicize, but individuals may share the information on an individual basis. Agreed that the resolution is self-explanatory, and can be distributed. Kathy M. also noted that if the resolution is distributed, a copy of the explanation memorandum should also be attached. A generic statement from the body of the letter could be generated and distributed with the resolution. Kathy M. will Commission on the Status of Women Monthly Meeting Minutes June 15, 1992 Page 4 see that a generic statement be developed and distributed through Colleen to all Commission members. Commission agreed that they would not discuss the debate that went on around the table. The resolution should be the focus of discussion with the public, rather that what the debate went on during the meeting. The resolution should be self- explanatory. Agreed that Kathy M. or Lynne would be the spokesperson. Lynne was concerned about sharing the information with other groups which may want to take a stand. The group agreed that this was appropriate. Lynne asked if the task force has done anything on abortion. Kathy M. asked that the task force know what its goals are. Task Force on Sexual Harassment: Copies of letter to local organizations re: sexual harassment was distributed. Kathy M. clarified that calls with questions would go to Kathy M. at her office number. Kathy M. will check on whether the letters have been sent out and corrected. Carmichel, gender titles, Thaine. Kathy M. will review letters more carefully before signing and mailing. New Business: Women's Equality Day: August 26. Ideas include: display in library, proclamation from City Council, purchase a display of 24 5x7 pictures with captions regarding historically significant women, displays at banks, university, New West Fest. Commission agreed that a task force should find places for displays and will order materials, spending range = $100 to $150. Task Force will do such work before next meeting: Kathy E., Chris Wood, Mary Zamora. Kathy M. was concerned that the materials be of high quality and dignified. Commission on the Status of Women Monthly Meeting Minutes June 15, 1992 Page 5 Workload Management: Kathy M. will send a memo to Commission re: this issue in time for the minutes distribution. Triangle Review/Womenspace: Want to sit down with Dan and Sandy at the Triangle, and possibly John, because they have put limitations on the articles. Want to make sure that Dan and Sandy are reflecting John's view. Chris talked to them, but doesn't understand the guidelines, doesn't know what Dan means by "too political," no specific stands on political items, etc. Kathy M., Lynne, and Chris would like to meet with Dan, Sandy and John. Should encourage them to create a forum for exploring women's issues. Encourage them to remember that a majority of their readers are women. Kathy E. encouraged Kathy M. to call Ginny Webster to learn about the history of the column. Adjourned: 9 : 05