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Women’s Commission
2012 WORK PLAN
Approved by the Women’s Commission October 19, 2011
INTRODUCTION
For the year 2012, the Fort Collins Women’s Commission will continue to focus
its efforts on three key areas affecting women in Fort Collins: Poverty, Health,
and Safety. The Commission is focused on becoming a stronger voice to the City
Council and the community on behalf of the women of Fort Collins.
GOALS
The Women’s Commission has established the following goals for 2012:
[1] Review and capitalize on the research available from existing sources
to provide a picture of the status of women in the community. These
sources include, but are not limited to, the Shriver Report, updates from
the National Association of Commissions on Women, Larimer County’s
Pathways Past Poverty research, Larimer County Compass website, and
information from local agencies and organizations. By utilizing these
credible resources and communicating key data, stories and pictures about
women to the decision makers and movers, we seek to engage the
community, foster dialogue and create the forums and synergies necessary
for problem solving.
[2] Produce a brochure to inform others of services and resources
available in the three focus areas.
[3] Identify and utilize key events/media outlets in the community where
the materials and messages of the Women’s Commission can be
effectively communicated and leveraged.
[4] Continue to develop and leverage relationships with other City of Fort
Collins’ boards and commissions around issues that impact the key focus
areas of the women’s commission, i.e. – presentation of the the Marcile N.
Wood Award at the HRC’s annual Awards Breakfast.
ANNUAL COMMISSION ACTIVITIES
Attending and presenting material at City Council meetings
Produce written materials related to annual goals which will be available in both
electronic and paper form.
Work with local media to highlight events and emerging relevant topics.
Participate in and/or arrange community events that highlight issues pertinent to
women in Fort Collins
Create collaborative relationships with individuals and entities who address the
community’s issues of poverty, health, and safety
Identify and reach out to community experts and resources to inform the work of
the Women’s Commission.
Participate in professional development and training for Women’s Commission
members.
Quarterly evaluations of progress
Participate in city budget discussions as appropriate
COMMISSION LIAISONS
Relationship with City Council – Track the Council’s policy agenda and, in the
Commission’s advisory role, provide information and appropriate comments to
the City Council on issues and information gathered by the commission.
Develop and strengthen relationships with community organizations and groups
that focus on women in the community - including Colorado State University,
local non-profit groups, and others
GENERAL TIMELINE
January:
Approve the 2011 Annual Report to be presented to the City Council by the end
of the month.
Set up the 2012 Commission Retreat for February
Assign development of the March 6 proclamation
Discuss participation in the International Women’s Day (March 8, 2012).
Schedule meeting with City Council liaison.
February:
Annual Retreat
Discuss plans for Take Back the Night participation and support (April).
Discuss plans for Older Americans Month (May)
Approve the March proclamation; confirm attendance to receive the proclamation
(March 6).
Work with HRC in preparation for their annual awards breakfast
o Marcile N. Wood Award application and selection process
March:
Schedule the year based on information from the February Retreat – review and
confirm subcommittee assignments
Explore publicity options for promoting events, winners, and honoring women
within the community at large.
Attend City Council meeting where the mayor will present the proclamation.
Assign development of Women’s Wellness Week Proclamation (May)
Assign development of Women’s Equality Day Proclamation (July)
Quarterly evaluation of progress
April:
Discuss ways to work with and support the graduates of the Women’s Studies
program at CSU.
Approve the Women’s Wellness Week proclamation; confirm attendance to
receive the proclamation in May
Support the HRC Award breakfast; present the Marcile N. Wood Award
May:
Attend City Council meeting to receive the Women’s Wellness Week
proclamation.
Assign development of the Women’s Equality Day proclamation
Discuss city budget
Discuss Women’s Commission budget for 2013.
Quarterly evaluations of progress
June:
Planning as determined by the Commission – review rest of 2012 and make
adjustments as necessary.
Approve the Women’s Equality Day proclamation; confirm attendance to receive
the proclamation in July
July/August:
Attend City Council meeting to receive the Women’s Equality Day proclamation.
September:
Review subcommittee assignments.
Begin working on 2013 Work Plan.
Quarterly evaluations of progress
October:
Review draft 2013 Work Plan
November:
Approve 2013 Work Plan; submit to Clerk’s Office.
Plan December activity to review the year and celebrate outgoing Commission
members
December:
Begin working on 2012 Annual Report
Quarterly evaluations of progress
Celebration