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Home My Public Portal AboutA 2008-07-08 - WOMEN'S COMMISSION~, L CITY OF LYNWOOD LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION P~ti~-t-Q- NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING July 8, 2008 10:00 AM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA Margaret Araujo, Chairperson Sylvia Herron Gloria Jaimes Commissioner Commissioner I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call Olga Real Commissioner IV. Certification of Agenda Posting V. Minutes Approval for June 10 Regular Meeting VI. Review of Vice Chair duties VII. Planning for Outreach VIII. Board Orals IX. Public Orals * limited to two minutes per speaker JUN 2 4 2008 CITY OF LY~IVU00D CITY CLERi' OFI=ICE /yy/1+ ~ Martina Rodriquez q Vice Chair ~ `~ ~V 1 Adjournment: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 10 AM in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262. s~ ~ ~, Chairperson Araujo asked Commissioners to think about what they wanted to concentrate on for the upcoming year. Staff explained that a mission statement is what a group of organization actually does. Staff distributed copies of the ordinance creating the Commission, (Ordinance #1324) and a sheet that highlighted the responsibilities and duties of the Commission. Staff explained to Commissioners that this is not a mission statement, but language in the ordinance defining duties and responsibilities. A letter from St. Francis was passed out to members and staff explained that the mission statement on the letter was short and very clear. Chairperson,Araujo asked staff if this is going to he their mission statement. Staff answered no, that it was St. Frances's statement. There was a discussion by staff and members on ideas for their mission statement. Chairperson Araujo stated that she would like to see a mission statement that goes along with their national, state and country mission statement. Commission Rodriquez stated that the mission statement should be something that identifies the group. Suggestions for the Women's Commission Mission Statement included Inspiring Women, Empowering Women, Uplifting Women, Recognizing Women, Encourage Women, Promote Women, Making Women Their Best, Help Women Soar to New Heights, Leading Women to New Heights, Meeting Women's Needs and Mentoring Women to New Heights. Staff suggested to Commissioners to think about a statement that would imply raising the status of women in Lynwood. Suggestions included women in a leadership role. Staff mentioned that when they have their awards program --they are recognizing women. There was a continued discussion around this topic. Commissioner Herron stated that the Commission has three annual programs. And that the council approves these activities plus, the Commission has not been able io implement one of their programs for the last couple years. She stated that they tried menioring last summer and it did not work. She went on to say that is seem like every time the Commission tries to do something new and different they can't seem to get it done. Commissioner Herron stated that she don't know how they are going to help women when they can't get things together themselves. Chairperson Araujo stated that, this is the reason she suggested to have the retreat so planning can be done to set a time line and get all of the suggestion in writing and staff can present it to council for approval. Commissioner Rodriquez suggested joining with other groups, she also stated that she is working with moms with special needs, with support groups and networking. A discussion followed about resources that the Commission could get to assist mothers and their children. Commissioner Herron stated that she though their mission statement was to be about adult women and not children. Staff suggested to the Chair that attention should be brought back to the mission statement. Commissioner Jaimes thought that Empowering Women was a good suggestion. Commissioner Herron liked Help Women Soar to New Heights. Chairperson Araujo suggested using the mission, Help Women Soar to New Heights. Chairperson Araujo asked for a City of Lynwood Lynwood Women's Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:00 A.M. Lynwood Community Center Community Center Conference Room Call to Order: Chairperson Margaret Araujo called the meeting to order at 10:15 A.M. Pledge of Allegiance: , Commissioner- Martina Rodriquez led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Chairperson Margaret Araujo -Present Commissioner Gloria Jaimes -Present Commissioner Sylvia Herron -Present Commissioner Olga Real -Present Commissioner Martina Rodriquez -Present Attendees Laura Alderete, Staff Consuelo Marshall, Staff Liaison Serena Coulson-Johnson, Minutes Clerk Certification of Agenda Posting: Agenda was duly posted. Chairperson Araujo called for a motion to approve the May 13 minutes. Commissioner Herron noted that two corrections were needed on page 2 and 3 of the minutes. The minutes were approved with the two noted corrections. Motioned by Commissioner Heron and seconded by Commissioner Jaimes. Staff distributed the March 27 Women of the Year Award luncheon written report to Commissioners. Commissioner Herron mentioned that it was a very good report. Chairperson Araujo asked for a motion to receive and file the report. A Motion was made by Commissioner Herron and seconded by Commission Rodriquez. Chairperson Araujo called for a motion for nominees for Vice-Chairperson of the Commission. Commissioner Herron nominated Commissioner Rodriquez Commissioner Real nominated Commissioner Jaimes. Chairperson Araujo called for a motion to close the nomination. Motion made by Commissioner Herron and seconded by Commissioner Rodriquez. The motion carried. Chairperson Araujo called for a vote on the nominees. The votes were as follows: Three (3) votes for Commissioner Rodriquez and two (2) votes for Commissioner Jaimes. Commissioner Rodriquez was voted in as Vice-Chairperson of the Commission. Chairperson Araujo stated that what she would like to accomplish during today's meeting was to develop the Commission's mission statement and goals. Commission Herron asked if the current mission statement would be changed. Chairperson Araujo stated that members could review it and see if changes were needed. ~. • Planning for future/career • Fieldtrips Self Help Topics of Interest: •~^, • h~crease self-esteem: Dress for success; Professional Development • Aits & Recreation: Knitting (then donated); Cooking (cakes gourmet), Sewing, Balloon/Floral arrangements • Entertainment (it's ok to have fun), Communication & Recreation • Finances Handling the Constant Changes Topics of Interest: • Health • Technology • Environment - • Substance Abuse • Legislation • Myths -Truth • Cultural • Tradition Planning for the unexpected: for example a will or living trusts. Dealing with the passing of love ones Chairperson Araujo stated that she though this meeting was very productive. Chairperson Araujo asked for Board Orals: No one responded. Public Orals: Mrs. Ethel Pacheco stated she enjoyed the meeting. Commissioner Rodriquez made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Real and approved. The meeting was adjowned at 12: 20 PM. n motion for the new mission statement (Help Women Soar to New Heights) motioned by Commissioner Real and seconded by Commissioner Rodriquez. Motion passed. Chairperson Araujo asked members if they could suggest goals. Commissioner Herron stated that she had none. Commissioner Real stated her goals are to help teen moms, Commissioner Jaimes stated that her goal is to help raising money for moms. At this point, two members spoke a few Spanish words to a member who had misunderstood the meaning of an English word. Commissioner Herron stated that she did not think using Spanish was appropriate during a meeting because not everyone was fluent in Spanish. She explained her view on this, stating that she felt that it was important for everyone to be able to communicate with each other. The discussion continued about the appropriate use of Spanish and why it had been used to aid communication between members. Commissioner Herron stated that she was leaving and she left the meeting at 11:22 AM despite efforts from staff and commissioners for I~er to stay and participate. At this point, Laura Alderete, staff, took over the facilitation, as the staff liaison was ill and had to leave the meeting. She led the Commissioners to brainstorm the following goals and objectives: Goals General Intentions: Raise money - Mentor younq women • Assistance -Help assist teen mothers • Partnership -Teach women -family planning, health & nutrition • Outreach -Focus on teen moms • Education - "Workshops" - (self esteem) with resources to help women • Mentor women Objectives Women's Power Half How-short seminars to be scheduled monthly or quarterly that will target identified groups and specific topics Family -Teenage Moms Topics of Interest: • Health/Nutrition • Parenting • Grandparents caring for the grandchildren • Family Planning • Finances • Education/School