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AGENDA
OCTOBER 10, 1995
3:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL
I.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. CALL TO ORDER
C. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
September 12, 1995
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III.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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A.
Evaluation of
Installation Dinner held
September 12, 1995
B.
Casino Night
in Lynwood /Discussion of
Legal Implication
C.
New Goals and
Objectives of the Commission
ADJOURNMENT
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The regular meeting of the Women's Commission of the City of
Lynwood, California was held on Tuesday, September 12, 1995 at 3:00
p m., in the Conference Room of the Lynwood City Hall. The Agenda
was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.
Members in attendance:
Commissioners:
Ethel Pacheco
Verna Culp
Dr. Betty Jackson
Mary Sue Lewis
Della Mazziotti
Friend of the Commission:
Barbara Anthony
Councilman Louis Heine
Eugenia Zuno, Minute Clerk
Absent:
Carol De Jesus, Staff Liaison
I ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Minutes of previous meeting:
September 12, 1995 were approved with the necessary corrections
requested by Dr. Betty Jackson. Minutes excluded that Commissioner
Ethel Pacheco suggested that Commissioners be penalized with $1 if
a City pin is not worn at each meeting.
Dr. Betty Jackson suggested that if monies are going to be
collected than a motion should be called. Motion was made and
property seconded, all in favor
Pledge of Allegiance:
NONE
II. DISCUSSION ITEM
A REPORT ON NACW CONVENTION
Dr. Betty Jackson indicated that the dues were not paid and she was
not going to be allowed to vote. Fortunately she was allowed to
vote with the agreement that a check will be sent at a later date.
She also indicated that despite the problem she encountered, it
turned out to be a great conference.
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Minutes of September 12, 1995
Dr. Jackson also indicated that Alda was one of the best
conferences she has attended It ran on time and there was no lag
in between She said they were great sessions and indicated that
information she brought back was given to Carol De Jesus, Staff
Liaison.
She attended all the Women Initiative Conferences, they had
different workshops on meditation, legislation, violence and many
others.
She was able to participate in all the Board Meetings and she
indicated that California was very well in attendance. She said it
was great.
Dr. Betty Jackson indicated that she brought back books on "Join
the Working Women" and that each Commissioner should fill out and
return the form that is enclosed.
Commissioner Jackson informed the Commission that the National
office has moved to downtown Washington D.C.
B. CASINO NIGHT IN LYNWOOD /DISCUSSION OF LEGAL IMPLICATION
The Commission further discussed the legal implication on the above
subject. Councilman Heine informed the Commission that City
Manager Gonzales suggested that this item be tabled and discussed
at the next meeting scheduled for October 10, 1995 as he felt Carol
De Jesus, Staff Liaison needs to go over it with them.
C. NEW GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Commissioner Culp suggested that the Lynwood Women's Commission
start a toy donation for the Women and Children shelter in the City
of Lynwood. She also indicated that a box be put in the City Hall,
where toy donations cand be collected.
Commissioner requested that a motion be made to set a box in the
City Hall where toy donations can be collected and that Councilman
Heine be Santa Claus at the time of delivery to the Women and
Children Shelter in Lynwood. It was moved and properly seconded,
all in favor
Commissioner Mazziotti suggested that each Commissioner buy a gift
over $5. but not to exceed $10.
�Y.
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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1995
III COMMISSION ORALS
Commissioners not wearing a pin submitted $1 Councilman Heine and
Barbara Anthony donated $1 Commissioners asked that Staff be in
charge of saving monies collected at each meeting. Minute Clerk
counted money and reported that a total of $6.00 was collected at
the September 12th meeting and indicated that the money was going
to be forwarded to Carol De Jesus.
Dr. Betty Jackson informed the Commission that she was able to get
a hot water heater to give to the Dominguez Family Shelter that
service women in Compton, Lynwood and Carson Communities She said
this was done in behalf of the Lynwood Women's Commission.
Chair Mary Sue Lewis requested for the second time that the Lynwood
Women's Commission meetings be announced in the Lynwood 'N
perspective. Minute Clerk indicated that staff will take care of
it.
IV ADJOURNMENT
Commission adjourned at 4:45 p m to E1 Farallon Restaurant for the
Installation of Officers Dinner.