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2014 WORK PLAN
The City of Fort Collins Women’s Commission promotes decisions and actions that
address the needs and positively impact women in our community. We do this by
listening to the voice of women, advising city council, promoting community events, and
educating ourselves and others about safety, health and poverty.
INTRODUCTION
For the year 2014, 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 2014:
[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 Report on the Status of Women
and Girls in Colorado from the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, updates
from the National Association of Commissions on Women, Larimer
County’s Pathways Past Poverty research, research and education from
members of the Women’s Commission, 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] Bring to the attention of City Council and 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.
[3] 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 and collaboration
meetings .
ANNUAL COMMISSION ACTIVITIES
Attending and presenting material at City Council meetings
Organizing collaboration meetings with other Boards and Commissions
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. (The Marcile N. Wood Award will be presented at the
HRC’s annual awards event)
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
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 of 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 organizations, and others.
GENERAL TIMELINE
January:
Approve the 2013 Annual Report to be presented to the City Council by the end
of the month.
Set up the 2014 Commission Retreat for February/March
Work collaboratively with Board and Commission members on Board and
Commission effectiveness groups
Research One Billion Rising – VDay Feb. 14
Assign development of the March proclamations - International Women’s Day
(March 8, 2014) and Women’s History Month
Assign development of Equal Pay Day Proclamation (April)
Schedule meeting with City Council liaison
February:
Annual Retreat
Discuss plans for Take Back the Night participation and support (April).
Discuss ways to collaborate with the Senior Advisory Board for Older Americans
Month (May)
Assign development of Equal Pay Day Proclamation (April)
Approve the March proclamations; confirm attendance to receive the
proclamation (March 4, 2014).
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
Approve Equal Pay Day Proclamation; confirm attendance to receive the
proclamation in April
Attend City Council meeting for International Women’s Day and Women’s
History Month proclamations
Assign development of Women’s Health Week Proclamation (May)
Assign development of Women’s Equality Day Proclamation (July)
Quarterly evaluation of progress
Discuss participation with Pridefest (May?)
April:
Approve the Women’s Wellness Week proclamation; confirm attendance to
receive the proclamation in May
Attend City Council meeting for Equal Pay Day proclamation
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
Review City Council retreat outcome and six month planning calendar
Quarterly evaluations of progress
June:
Planning as determined by the Commission – review rest of 2014 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
Communicate with HRC about their annual awards event and the Marcile N.
Wood Award application and selection process
September:
Review subcommittee assignments
Begin working on 2014 Work Plan
Quarterly evaluations of progress
October:
Review draft 2015 Work Plan
Work collaboratively with Board and Commission members on Board and
Commission effectiveness groups
November:
Approve 2015 Work Plan; submit to Clerk’s Office.
Plan December activity to review the year and celebrate any outgoing
Commission members
December:
Begin working on 2014 Annual Report
Quarterly evaluations of progress
Celebration