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MINUTES
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
SEPTEMBER 16, 1991
Present: Dana Hiatt, Lynne Warner, Audrey Faulkner, Chris Wood,
Mary Zamora, Bobby Cullor, Lu Fisk, Kathy McLeod, Carolyn Duff,
Sally Miles, Kathy Everett, Donna Aurand
Absent: Kathleen Faller, Doug Gertner, Brownie McGraw
Council Liaison: Ann Azari
Staff: Ann Turnquist
I. Call to Order: 7:00
II. Council Report: Council is primarily working on budget at
this time. Chris Wood asked about the Cement Plant burning
of hazardous waste. Ann Azari described the vote on this
issue and the reason why it will not an item for
administrative review.
Bobby Cullor asked if Utilities are self supporting. Ann Azari
explained that they are a self-supporting Enterprise Fund.
Audrey Faulkner and Lynne Warner presented a resolution which
the Commission would like to present to Council re: two
important Fort Collins women who had died recently . Ann
Azari suggested that the Commission work with the City Clerk's
office, possibly to turn it into a proclamation. Audrey and
Lynne will work on putting it in a form to present to Council
on behalf of the Commission.
3. Review of Minutes:
Kathy Everett chaired meeting, rather than K. McLeod.
Ms. Number should be 5zp90.
Retreat II --sponsorship of Section 125 presentation --needs
clarification at next meeting.
Kathy McLeod will look into what decision was made on how
minutes will be formatted.
Approved as amended.
4. Presentation: Mims Harris--Lory Student Center Re: Multi -
Cultural Education Team.
The purpose of the team is to provide education for staff,
students and faculty. It has done presentations for approx.
25 groups in Ft. Collins in the past year. It is committed
to helping people to connect cognitive and affective pieces
(What I think vs. what I feel) The length of time allowed for
the training determines content.
Discussed: training includes learning about self, people
feeling safe about talking about self and what they are afraid
of, and a better understanding of people who are different.
The training encourages people to share their personal
stories.
Discussed team building aspect of training. Mims said it can
be very effective for learning more about each other. Audrey
mentioned that leadership issues for women is an important
concern. Mims thought that we couldn't talk about team
building, diversity and leadership in two hours, need more
time.
Discussed how "personal" people need to get. Mims said you
choose how personal you want to get, but that there is a need
to get personal to get to know each other beyond the
superficial.
There doesn't need to be a consensus about what all the
problems are that should be addressed.
Commission needs to decide how it wants to proceed, then get
in touch with Mims.
Minimum time frame: 4 hours.
Given that Kathleen and Doug were to explore this training,
and Kathleen surveyed membership, Audrey moved that discussion
be postponed until one or both of them are at the meeting.
Commission agreed.
Another option is to see Lillian Roybal Rose, Oct. 9 and 10,
8-5, $60 per participant. 491-6626 Mims if want registration
form for this full day seminar.
Discussed providing scholarship for members to attend Lillian
Roybal Rose's seminar if they would like to attend, but cannot
afford to pay. Commission agreed that those who wish to attend
should be sponsored by the Commission.
4. Chairwoman's Remarks
Discussed by-laws work that Kathy McLeod has completed. Will
prepare revised by-laws for next meeting.
If you have an item for the agenda, please let Kathy know by
the week of mailing (10 days before meeting).
5. Announcements
Chris announced seminars for girls in grades 6-12 on non-
traditional careers. National Women in Agriculture seminar
Oct 5.
International women's health conference, Wednesday Sept. 18.
Conference on women working together, and financial seminar
brochures passed out by Sally.
7. Old Business
a. Task Force proposal: Kathy Everett moved that it be
adopted. See how it works, and if changes are needed,
they will be made. Clarification: how are members
assigned? Appointed by Chair.
b. Secretary: Ann will take minutes. Adopted statement of
role of Corresponding Secretary.
Discussed how to fill position. Audrey polled member and
receive one interested candidate, Chris Wood, who was
selected by acclamation.
e. Retreat: Need to change date. Kathy McLeod proposed an
evening meeting. Next meeting at 5:00 to 9:00 on Oct.
21, with dinner provided. Chris will call members about
the content of the retreat, in addition to the unresolved
issues from the last retreat.
g. Task Force on Domestic Violence: Task Force has
conducted research on issue, and collected written
materials on topic. Question was asked, "What is the
purpose or direction of Commission for this Task Force?"
Are there priority areas for Commission efforts? (i.e.
identify gaps in services in the area and make a proposal
to Council.) Audrey made the suggestion to use this
issue as an avenue to discuss process. Commission will
discuss further at the retreat.
Sally Miles asked the Commission
to the confirmation of Clarence
Commission decided that this wa
that there would be a diversity
the hour, the Commission chose
of this type should be placed
needed.
Adjourned: 9:30 p.m.
to come to agreement on opposition
Thomas to the Supreme Court. The
s not an easy issue to discuss and
of opinion. Given the lateness of
not to take up this topic. Issues
on the agenda when discussion is