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March 11, 2008
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AGENDA
Margaret Araujo, Chairperson t
Sylvia Herron Gloria Jaimes Martina Rodriquez
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Certification of Agenda Posting
Olga Real
Commissioner
V. Minutes Approval for February 12, 2008 Regular Meeting
VI. Welcome to new members: Margaret Araujo
VII. Selection of awards for Women's History Month Luncheon
March 27, 2008
VIII. Public Orals: Reports from Friends or guests
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Adjournment: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 11330
Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262.
CiCy of Lynwood
Lynwood Women's Commission
Meeting MinuCes
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
3:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
CaII to Order:
Chairperson Margaret Araujo called the meeting to order al 3:00 P.M.
Pledge oY Allegiance:
Commissioner Sylvia Herron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Attendees
Chairperson Margaret Araujo- Present Laura Alderete, Staff
Commissioner Dorothy Plummer-Jones-Present Consuelo Marshall, Staff Liaison
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco-Present Serena Coulson-Johnson, Minutes Clerk
Commissioner Mary Sue Lewis-Present
Commissioner Sylvia Flerron-Present
Certitication of Agenda Posting: Agenda was duly posted.
Chairperson Margaret Araujo called for a motion Lo approve the February 12, 2008 minutes as
read. Motioned by Commissioner Plummer-Jones and seconded by Commissioner Pacheco.
Commissioner Plummer-Jones inquired about the press release for the March 20, 2008
Women's History Month Luncheon. Chairperson Araujo explained that when staff drafts a
press release it is reviewed by three or four staff members. Chairperson Araujo said she spoke
last week with Ms. Alderete and Ms. Marshall regarding the press release and it had been sent to
the City Manager for his approval. Commissioner Herron had concerns regarding the press
release, in particular the theme for the Women's luncheon, as the Commissioners had not voted
on il. Chairperson Araujo asked members to review the press release. Chairperson Araujo asked
members for suggestions for a new theme. Commissioner Plummer-Jones stated that members
did not have sufficient lime to think about a theme. Commissioner Herron staled that she is not
asking that the theme be changed she's just slating that it should have been voted on by the
members. Commissioner Herron made a motion to keep the proposed theme, "Women as
Change Agents". Seconded by Commissioner Pacheco and carried.
Ms. Alderete slated that given member's feed back, she suggests that members cancel the
luncheon. She stated that this event is being paid for out of the Marketing and Grants budget.
She staled that if the commission could not come to terms with the theme today, that the event
be cancelled. Commissioner Plummer-Jones said that if Ms. Alderete had been coming to the
meetings she could have made these suggestions earlier. Ms. Alderete explained ro members
that she has delegated the Women's Commission to staff, as she is very busy. She staled that
Ms. Marshall has assigned as Staff Liaison to the Women's Commission and in that capacity,
her duties include briefing Ms. Alderete on meetings. Ms. Johnson is die new Minutes Clerk for
the commission. Commissioner Lewis stated that canceling the Women's Luncheon is unfair;
she stated that there is plenty of time to plan the event. Commissioner Lewis said her concerns
are that the planning was not done using protocol. Ms. Aldercte stated to members that the
program was not planned. Ms. Alderete suggested that if they do not like the theme for members
to please suggest a new one, so the press release can be changed and resent. She stated that the
press release is the first communication to let the public know about the event. Ms. Aldercte
explained that the program has not been decided nor the menu and that is why they are here
today is to plan this event. She asked member how they wanted to handle nominations,
selection process for nominations; the menu, etc.
Ms. Alderete asked Ms. Marshall to read the nomination categories. Ms. Marshall stated that
there are four award categories: education, health/medical, community-based organizations and
business. Commissioner Herron made a motion to approve the categories. Seconded by
Commissioner Pacheco and carried.
Chairperson Araujo asked for a discussion regarding the menu. Ms. Alderete read the menu to
members. The options included roasted chicken, pasta and vegetables. Ms. Alderete offered a
sample menu of roasted herb chicken, salad with dressing, vegetable, rice or potatoes and cake
or cookies. Commissioner Herron asked about beverages. Ms. Alderete said they included
punch, coffee, water and iced tea. Ms. Aldercte read the menu back to the members: roasted
chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and a green salad. Beverages included iced tea, water
and coffee. Cake will be served for desert. Chairperson Araujo asked for a motion to accept the
menu. Commissioner Herron made the motion to accept the menu as read. Seconded by
Commissioner Pacheco and carried.
There was a discussion regarding colors for the luncheon. The commissioners agreed on
lavender and white. Chairperson Araujo asked for a motion. Commissioner Plummer-Jones
motioned to accept the colors lavender and white. Seconded by Commissioner Herron and
carried.
Discussion continued on the program. Members agreed that it will st~u~t at I I :30 A.M. and will
end aL 2:00 P.M. Commissioner Plummer-Jones asked about the guest speaker. Chairperson
Araujo slated there will be no guess speakers as the event will focus on awardees. She said we
will inform awardees of the theme so Lhey can add it to their presentation. Commissioner
Plummer-Jones asked about the Mistress of Ceremony. Chairperson Araujo asked for
suggestions. Ms. Alderete suggested that there be one main speaker that will be able to attract
large numbers of people. Chairperson Araujo said that is not what this is about Ms. Alderete
stated that she was thinking in terms of addressing the theme and that there needed to be an
explanation of the theme. Chairperson Araujo stated that the explanation of the theme will be
added in the program. Chairperson Araujo suggested Mayor Maria T. Santillan as the main
speaker and Mayor Pro Tem Aide Castro if the Mayor was unable to attend. Chairperson Araujo
asked Ms. Marshall to inquire if Linda Richardson from Carson or her deputy could attend and
speak. Chairperson Araujo also suggested the first woman commander of the Los Angeles Fire
Department Ms. Alderete suggested keeping it local, because we want to highlight women
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Gom Lynwood. Members suggested contacting a representative from LUSD, SL Francis
Hospital, or Ms. Holmes, Assistant Superintendent, Compton Unified School DisLricl.
Ms. Marshall told members that she is working on the nomination form. The deadline to return
forms to Marketing & Grants was Wednesday, March 12, 2008. She stated that the next
Women's Commission meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2008. Chairperson Araujo
suggested changing the date for the deadline. Commissioner Plummer-Jones suggested changing
the date for the deadline to March 4, 2008. Ms. Alderete stated that iP we have not received any
nomination forms by February 26, 2008, then staff will contact members. Members suggested
placing nomination forms in the City Clerk's Office, receptionist Desk, water billing, the Senior
Center and the Library. Commissioner Herron asked staff to call her when the forms are done
so she can pass them out. Members requested a rating sheet for them to rate the nominations.
Public Orals: Staff told members that Mrs. McNair had called concerning her offer to publicize
the Women's Commission's Luncheon al a Lynwood event. Members declined the ofl'cr and
asked staFP to refer her to Development Services.
Commissioner Plummer-Jones called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
moved by Commissioner Herron and seconded by Commissioner Pacheco to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM.