HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 12/17/2008City of Fort Collins
Women's Commission
Meeting Minutes
December 17 2008
215 N. Mason, Rm 1-B
Attendees: Sue Baccari, Marjorie McTaggart, Shellie Leach, Becky Goldbach, Annette
Zacharias, Kristen Sergi, Barbara Goff.
New members: none
CSU Liaison: Joan Scheunuan (excused)
Retired members present: Hollie Kopp
Staff Liaison: Suzanne Jarboe -Simpson (present)
Meeting called to order by Commission Vicechair, Sue Baccari at 7:10 pm.
Annette moves to accept minutes from November meeting. Shelly seconded. Motion
passed.
Essay contest
Becky asking for advice from board on the timeline of the essay contest. Barb offers list
of potential donators for prizes and reception. Barb and Becky to work on donation
letters together. Dates discussed for essay deadline and reception date. Becky to follow
up with PSD coordinator to confirm dates. Discussion about times of reception and
possible speakers for ceremony. Becky started list of suggested speakers. She will
contact them one by one. Will continue on timeline at Jan meeting.
MNW
Discussion about how to recruit more nominees for award. Discussed ways to increase
visibility of recipient. Discussed possibility of doing radio show with 09 award
recipient. Topic tabled until Jan meeting
Meeting Dates 09
Discussion about if we want to change our monthly meeting dates or times. No changes
to be made at this time.
Ammo Lill Cemenis
Suzanne will be out of town for the next meeting Jan 21s`. Another rep from the city will
be at our meeting.
Annual Report
Discussion about the commission's annual report of 08. Report due on .Ian 31 ". Annette
will complete draft and send out via email for reviewing. Will complete at Jan meeting.
Shellie Leach put in resignation from the Women's Commission. Amiette moved to
accept resignation after tonight's meeting. Becky seconded. Motion passed.
Secretary to send Thank you letters to all recent resignations.
United Way Update
Kristen gave update with her involvement with United Way Solid Foundations Fund.
Letters of Intents received and reviewed and selected.
Discussion over the accomplishments of last year and goals of nest year in open format.
Topics of interest for 09
Finding more nominees for MNW award.
KRFC radio show.
Outside speakers of areas of interest invited to Women's Commission meetings.
Planning more outreach with community projects and website projects.
More involvement with SAB for more up to date issues with the aging population.
Take back the night.
Developing a brochure and or a questionnaire to increase public awareness of the
Women's Commission.
Follow up with Teen Pregnancy Program at PSD. Possible letter or follow up visit.
More involvement with other boards.
Sue motioned to adjourn meeting at 8:30pm. Shellie seconded. Motion passed.