HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 04/17/2003Commission on the Status of Women
April 17, 2003
Present: Alison Johnston, Cecilia Altizer, Kristin Chatnani, Lee Vara-Nelson, Penny
Vincent
Excused Absent:
Absent:
Guests: Trisha Bentz, Charlie Kendall
Call to order: 6:04 PM
Minutes approved: Feb. minutes —Lee moved to approve minutes as amended, Kristin
seconded, passed. March minutes —Alison moved to approve as written, Lee seconded,
passed.
Announcements: Alison announced that Annmarie Izuel Evans has resigned as of
3/20/03. Lee explained that at least one person has applied for the position. Alison went
through the mail and made announcements about the Florida Commission on Status of
Women information, Nebraska Commission, Denver Commission and memos from the
City Manager's Office. Discussion ensued about budget per John's request.
Business:
1. Essay Contest Wrap-up
Kristin started a checklist for the process of the contest. Cecilia mentioned
that there are nice trophies that could be used for the prizes for the winners,
for example a little clock with their name and date. Try to get more teachers
to participate. Discussion ensued about the IB Progam and if the contest is
fair to other students. Could be advertised outside the district confines and
promoted through the community by other means. Find a way to reach the
teachers; approach the administration of the schools. Invite principals, Tom
Tonoli. Budget and Timeline/Checklist will be done by May meeting. Cecilia
will write a letter to the principals and include the pictures of the students.
Kristin will sent Cecilia the names of students and teachers, Lee will email the
photo to Cecilia. Kristin will do a Thumbs -up for Jack Gillum of FFM, Tom
Tonoli and the 302 participants, teachers, schools, etc.
2. Policy agenda
Alison read the brainstorm list from last year.
Alison gave out Lee's email about the timeline for Policy Agenda work.
Email brainstorm work will begin tomorrow through a primary email Lee will
send out. Lee will distill the brainstorm ideas and send out the email again.
Once the commission has a list of 2-3 we ask Council to prioritize. Below is
Lee's timeline.
➢ 4/17 Project Plan Kick off:
0 Define process to develop plan
• Create project timeline
➢ 4/21 Begin brainstorming ideas for projects that the Commission will work
on
➢ this year - via email
➢ 4/30 Brainstorming complete
➢ 5/2 Consolidate ideas into a preliminary plan
➢ 5115 Present preliminary plan to Council
➢ 6/5 to 6/15 Finish updating plan from Council feedback and present final
➢ plan to Council
Adjourn: Lee moved to adjourn at 7:29, Cecelia seconded, passed.