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BATEMAN HALL
5:30 p.m.
DELLA MAZZIOTTI
Chairman
VERNA CULP
Vice - Chairman
DR. BETTY JACKSON EVERLENA MCCOWN ETHEL PACHECO
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
OPENING CEREMONIES:
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Certification of Agenda Posting by City Clerk
COMMISSION /PUBLIC ORALS:
ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1990
A regular meeting of the Lynwood Womens Commission was held in the
VIP Room of Bateman Hall on the above date at 5:30 p.m.
Chairman Della Mazziotti in the chair.
Commissioners Dr. Betty Jackson, Ethel Pacheco, and Della Mazziotti
answered the roll call.
Commissioner Everlena McCown arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Commissioner Verna Culp and Advisory Committee Chairman Elizabeth Dixon
arrived at 5:50 p.m.
Also in attendance were Barbrett Swift and Janice Smith.
Elizabeth Dixon introduced Linda Thomas who would be coordinating
fashion show for Membership Tea.
It was noted the agenda had been posted in accordance with The
Brown Act.
Chairman Mazziotti discussed the Womens Commission submitting basic
budget proposal to City Council.
Dr: Jackson stated she was to work with City Clerk to put together a
basic budget for the commission. Asked permission to bring item
back.
Discussion was held on the preparations for the Membership Tea.
The date was changed due to Mr. Mandela visit.
Dr. Jackson summarized her activities on project up to the present.
Chairman Mazziotti elaborated on the National Womens Convention to
be held in Long Beach, California on July 12, 1990.
Discussion followed to confirm a date for the Membership Tea.
Each commissioner expressed their views and opinions on setting
Membership Tea on the starting date of the National Womens
Convention.
After discussion,
A show of hands was taken resulting in five being in favor, two
opposed and one abstention, to have the Lynwood Womens Commission
Membership Tea on the 12th day of July, 1990.
Advisory Chairman Dixon requested each commissioner submit ten names
of women they wished to invite to the tea.
It was suggested guest speakers for the occasion. Advisory Chairman
stated she would attempt to have Margarite Archie - Hudson and
Maxine Waters attend. Did not know if it would be possible as the
calendars are usually made up far in
Discussion followed on the food and decorations for the affair.
Commissioner Pacheco would be in charge of the fashion show
arrangements.
Advisory Chairman displayed beautiful ribbon flowers in blue and
gold in order to identify the Lynwood Womens Commissioners to the
guests.
Chairman Mazziotti spoke of
in June. 'Stated an article
appearing in the newspaper.
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terms of two commissioners expiring
about the Womens Commission would be
Dr. Jackson stated she would not seek another term on the commission
but would work with them in any way. Stated she had been appointed
President of the National Association of Executive Females. Stated
there were approximately 45 women members and the second meeting would
be held July 28, 1990, in Bateman Hall at 5:30 p.m.
There was no further business and it was moved by Commissioner McCown,
seconded by Commissioner Pacheco to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
A.
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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1990
The Lynwood Womens Commission met in a regular session in
Bateman Hall on the above date at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Della Mazziotti.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Dr. Betty Jackson
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco
Chairman Della Mazziotti
Also present were City Clerk Hooper and Minutes Clerk Warren.
City Clerk announced the agenda had been duly posted in accordance
with The Brown Act.
Commissioner Culp and Commission Advisor Lorna Hawkins arrived
at 5:40 p.m.
ITEMS:
Discussion followed on reception held March 2, 1990 at Bateman
Hall for special guest in attendance, Diane Feinstein. Affair
was well attended. Suggestions were made to make the next
affair even more enjoyable.
Commission Advisor Lorna Hawkins indicated the affair would be
televised on Cable TV at a later date.
Commissioner Dr. Jackson announced there would be telethon
at Continental Cable on Saturday, March 17, 1990 from 9:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m. to raise funds to help send children on an
educational trip to Rome.
Chairman Mazziotti called attention to request for "hotline cards"
with commissioner's names and phone numbers. Also questioned
badges being made each commissioner. Spoke on implementation
of survey regarding sexual harassment in the workplace.
Commission Advisor Janice Smith arrived at 5:50 p.m.
Commission Advisor Elizabeth Dixon arrived at 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Mazziotti requested each Commissioner consider a
sub - committee they wished to chair.
After discussion, the following was established:
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco - Telephone Chairperson
Commissioner Verna Culp - Treasurer
Commissioner Dr. Betty Jackson - Ways & Mean Committee
(Public Relations)
Commission Advisors:
Lorna Hawkins - Ways & Means Committee (Public Relations)
Janice Smith - Ways & Means Committee (Public Relations)
Elizabeth Dixon - Correspondence Secretary
COMMISSION /PUBLIC ORALS:
Cynthia Green - Geter, 3850 Virginia, briefed the commission on
affair to be held March 22, 1990 for Councilwoman Evelyn Wells,
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who is running for 48th District Assembly seat. Requested an
award or plaque from th Womens Commission on behalf of Mrs. Wells
and extended an invitation to each commissioner to attend the
affair.
Commissioner Dr. Jackson discussed membership in the National
Womens' Organization and the convention being held later this
year.
After discussion,
It was moved by Commissioner Dr. Jackson, seconded by Commissioner
Culp and carried, to have each member donate $10.00 towards dues
to the National Womens' Organization in order to be a voting body
at the National Convention.
Commission Advisor Dixon discussed long range plans for fund - raisers
for the Womens Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Dr. Jackson, seconded by Commissioner
Culp and carried, to appoint Commission Advisor Elizabeth Dixon
as Chairman of the Advisory ,
Commissioner Dr. Jackson informed the commission the Riverside
County Womens Commission would be hosting a conference in Palm
Springs on March 30, and 31, 1990. Stated the amount is $90.00
per person, and the hotel is $80.00 per night. Questioned if
some of the commissioners could attend.
Was informed Council /City policy was to allow one commissioner
to attend with the city paying the bill.
Commission members presented plaque to City Clerk for service
to the commission.
It was decided by unanimous consent, Commissioner Dr. Jackson
and Commissioner Culp would attend the conference in Palm Springs
on March 30 and 31, 1990.
It was moved by Commissioner Dr. Jackson, seconded by Commissioner
Pacheco to approve plaque honoring Councilwoman Evelyn Wells.
There was no further business and it was moved by Chairman Mazziotti,
seconded by Commissioner Pacheco and carried, to adjourn at
6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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MARL ET A. WARREN
Min es Clerk
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1990 --
The Lynwood Womens Commission met in a regular session in
Bateman Hall on the above date at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Della Mazziotti.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Dr. Betty Jackson
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco
Chairman Della Mazziotti
Also present were City Clerk Hooper and Minutes Clerk Warren.
Guests in attendance were Clara Howard and Councilmember Rea.
Commission Advisors Elizabeth Dixon, Janice Smith, and Lorna Hawkins
were also in attendance.
Chairman Mazziotti read a Valentine poem.
Commissioner Pacheco distributed list of local businesses and
churches to each commissioner.
Chairman Mazziotti distributes list of emergency organizations
and discussed formation of an emergency hotline list of
commissioners names and phone numbers for the benefit of
battered women in need of assistance.
Chairman Mazziotti discussed Womens Commission having badges made
up for identificaton purposes for the commissioners.
Councilmember Rea stated he would speak to City Manager regarding
badges for Womens Commission.
Commissioner Everlena McCown arrived at 5:47 p.m.
Commissioner Verna Culp arrived at 6:30 p.m.
Chairman Mazziotti discussed March, 1990, being Womens Month.
Stated reception would be held March 2, 1990, at Bateman hall
with special guest being Diane Feinstein. Elaborated on
number of groups that had been invited.
Discussion followed on program and decorations for the affair.-
Councilmember Rea discussed malathion spraying in the city and
the possible health risks involved. Spoke on number of issues
still on the law books that are unfair to women. Also discussed
Womens Commission being supportive of female Firefighters in
the city.
There was no further business and it was moved by Commissioner
McCown, seconded by Commissioner Pacheco and carried to
adjourn at 6 :50 p.m.
Respectfully s mitted,
M R RET A. WARREN
Minutes Clerk'
OPEN DISCUSSION:
1. BUDGET FOR THE COMMISSION
2. FUND RASIER ( Senior Citizen Pageant )
3. Designation of Public Relation person
( for the commission )
4. Newletter for the Commission
5. New's Release regarding the commission to invite
woman or men to be "Friends of the Commission ".
( Advisory Board )
6. Region # 9. Workshop in Palm Spring California
( Women's Commission ) Gene Audrey Hotel on
March 30 & 31, 1990.
7. Dues to National Office/
8. National Conference
Hosted by: The Riverside County omen's ommission
$ 6. Registration $ 90.00 per person.
Hotel $ 85.00 per night
Contact Person........ Lu Molberg 1 -619- 325 -1047
$ 7. National Association of Commission of Women
52 Chambers Street Suite 207
New York, New York 10007
( no.Budget) Dues is $ 50.00
8. National Conference in July 1990, Hosted by the Los Angeles
County Woman's Commission.
Held at: Long Beach Hyatt
July 1990.