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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWomens Commission - Minutes - 01/16/2003City of Fort Collins Resource and Education Obe Commission on Status of Women Minutes January 16, 2003 • Present: Lee Varra-Nelson, Alison Johnston, Annmarie Izuel Evans, Kristin Chatnani, Cecilia Altizer, Penny Vincent • Excused Absent: Mollie Smilie • Unexcused: Cora Lee Stjernholm • Guests: Karen Weitkunat, Marty Tharp • Call to Order: 6:05 • Minutes Approved: Annmarie moved, Kristin seconded, passed. • Agenda Review: • Announcements: Business: I. Karen Weitkunat was introduced. She reminded the members that Commissions are put together to act as resources/advisors to Council. She referenced work that was done by the Commission on Disability. Stated that although the work was good, many things found in the report Council has no power to change —they are county issues. She asked what else besides the essay contest and Marcile N. Wood does the COSW do? She questioned the best use of people's time and resources —members, liaison, etc. Alison proposed that the Commisison follow the time line proposed in the Work Plan and give a report to Council by June. Discussion ensued about how to work with Council, such as check point meetings and check -in via email. Commission members were reminded that their purview is the City not the County. Questions were raised about having the Marcile Wood and essay contest at the same time. Ideas were suggested and discussed. Lee volunteered to facilitate a process to create a plan to review the Policy Agenda and be in line with the Council. Priliminary plan will be given to Marty and Karen in May. A final proposal will be done in June. 2. CWS expectations: Alison talked about the time commitment with essay contest. Karen asked about the timeline for that event. Timeline was explained. People communicate what they need and the needs are met. Members were given the 2003 Work Plan and it was explained. Policy Agenda was handed out to members. Alison spoke to the Policy Agenda giving new members some ideas about where the prior members had thought connections might be for CSOW. 3. Marcile N. Wood Award presentation will happen at Wm's Award night on March 5. Commission will contribute money and person power. Tasks are as follows: To complete letters —Alison, plaques or certificates—Ceclia, link on City webpage—Alison, event planning—Annmarie, start checklist —Kristin. Contact Coloradoan—Lee. 4. Essay Contest, awards —Kristin will send out letter to mall, certificates —Penny will generate & Kristin will calligraphy. Essay reading will begin on the 20 of Feb. Members will get grounded on that night and each member will take a number of them to read. Penny will stack them when all members have read them. Members will gather again to select final 405 Canyon • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6871 • FAX (970) 224-6050 • TDD (970) 224-6004 • 1�1 essays. Kristin will call teachers and send letters to winners. Contact Coloradoan—Lee will do. 5. End of year report was discussed. Alison and Kristin will complete and get to me by Jan. 22 Adjourn: Celilia moved to adjourn. Lee seconded. Passed. Agenda for Feb. 20, 2003 1) Elect officers 2) List of outstanding items for Marcile N. Wood and Essay Contest events. 3) Read essays.