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2013 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 2013, 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 2013:
[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] 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 breakfast)
• 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 groups, and others.
GENERAL TIMELINE
January:
• Approve the 2012 Annual Report to be presented to the City Council by the end
of the month.
• Set up the 2013 Commission Retreat for February
• Work collaboratively with Board and Commission members on Board and
Commission effectiveness groups
• Assign development of the March proclamations - International Women’s Day
(March 8, 2013) and Women’s History Month
• Assign development of Equal Pay Day Proclamation (April)
• Schedule meeting with City Council liaison
February:
• Annual Retreat
• Discuss Affordable Care Act/Health Exchange community event
• Discuss plans for Take Back the Night participation and support (April).
• Discuss ways to collaborate with other 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 5, 2013).
• Collaborate 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
• 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
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:
• Participate in Four Year Review of Commission
• Planning as determined by the Commission – review rest of 2013 and make
adjustments as necessary
• Approve the Women’s Equality Day proclamation; confirm attendance to receive
the proclamation in July
• Discuss participation in Pride in the Park
July/August:
• Attend City Council meeting to receive the Women’s Equality Day proclamation
September:
• Review subcommittee assignments
• Begin working on 2014 Work Plan.
• Quarterly evaluations of progress
October:
Review draft 2014 Work Plan
Work collaboratively with Board and Commission members on Board and
Commission effectiveness groups
November:
• Approve 2014 Work Plan; submit to Clerk’s Office.
• Plan December activity to review the year and celebrate any outgoing
Commission members
December:
• Begin working on 2012 Annual Report
• Quarterly evaluations of progress
• Celebration