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November 15, 2006
City of Fort Collins
Women's Commission
Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Barbara Goff, Pat Lewis, Jill Walusis, Beth Etter, Marjorie Mctaggart
Staff Liaison: Suzanne Jarboe -Simpson
Excused Absences: Stacey Arnold, Tanya McCandlish, Shelby Maier
Not in Attendance: Karen Gebhardt
Meeting called to order at 6:35pm. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved
unanimously, once a spelling error was corrected. The motion was made by Beth and
seconded by Pat.
Updates and Old Business
Beth updated the Commission members on the radio show, held in September. The 30
minute program was hosted by Elizabeth Bailey of KRFC. The topic was Women in
Elected Office. Program participants were Karen Weitkunat — Mayor Pro-tem, City of
Fort Collins; Marty Tharp — previous City Council Member; and Jana Ley — PDS Board
President. While the program lasted only 30 minutes, the group continued their
conversation and an additional 30 minutes of conversation was recorded. This will be
played on KRFC at some point on their Random Access program held the 2" d and 4ei
Thursdays of the month. The Commission is interested in sponsoring additional radio
programs in 2007.
The Board and Commission appreciation event held the early in November included the
viewing of a video explaining the role of members of Boards and Commissions. Beth
Etter of the Women's Commission was prominently featured. Suzanne will make
arrangements for the Commission members to view the video.
Barb asked if the Commission's request for a budget for 2007 was part of the
recommended budget being reviewed by City Council. Suzanne will find out.
Suzanne let the Commission members know that their request for name badges for new
members has been approved and she will take care of the arrangements.
Suzanne mentioned that one application had been received by the Clerk's office for a
vacancy on the Commission. Barb's term is complete in December. '06. She has re-
applied and is waiting to hear if she's been re -appointed.
There was a brief discussion about the purpose for the review by City Council that the
Commission is scheduled for in 2007. Commission members also discussed the change-
over of Council Liaisons once Karen leaves City Council in April 2007.
Marjorie mentioned that one of the actions the Senior Advisory Board found very
valuable was having members go out to other City Boards and Commissions and share
information. She asked if the Women's Commission did that on a regular basis.
Marjorie mentioned that Marcee Sharp, of the Better Business Bureau would be a great
contact for the Commission.
Newsletter: Some discussion about the possibility of creating and distributing a
newsletter if there's not a budget available. Jill volunteered to assist with the layout and
publishing work, if the Commission decides to pursue a newsletter as one means of
distributing information.
New Business
2007 Workplan
The Commission reviewed the Workplan distributed via email by Barb. They agreed to
select three areas of focus for 2007. These areas are Identify, Economic Well-being and
Transportation. The Commission also agreed to take a multi -generational view when
researching and making recommendations in these areas. Over the course of 2007, the
Commission is interested in sharing their findings and recommendations with City
Council.
The Commission wants to make sure there's an opportunity to thank Karen for her
leadership and guidance as the Council Liaison, and to have some time in April, 2007 to
meet the new Liaison and have a presentation on working with the Liaison and City
Council.
Barb and Beth will update the proposed '07 Workplan, distribute via email to all
Commission members in order to meet the November 30, 2006 deadline identified by the
City Clerk's office.
2007 Marcile N. Wood Award: Pat agreed to serve as "lead" on this project. Barb and
Beth will get the information about this award and the process to her.
2007 Essay Contest: Stacey had distributed via email her timeline and draft documents.
The Commission members reviewed her materials. Pat agreed to supply to Stacey the
contact information for the private schools and the home school organizations. The
Commission members were in agreement that they wanted to continue building the
relationship with the PSD Board, while including home -schooled students and students of
private schools in this contest. Members discussed how to gather the essays submitted by
students not associated with PSD. Pat volunteered to gather them from the private
schools.
Members were asked to review the materials and get comments to Stacey.
Next meeting: December 20, 2006. The Commission agreed to a combined business
meeting and end of year celebration. Pat agreed to host.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm.
Next business meeting is December 20, 2006
Suggested Agenda
Marcile N. Wood Award Update
Essay Contest Update
2007 Work Plan Update
2006 Accomplishments Review
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