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CITY OF LYNWOOD
LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSION
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
December 11, 2007
3:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
Margaret Araujo, Chairperson
Ethel Pacheco Mary Sue Lewis
Commissioner Commissioner
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
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IV. Certification of Agenda Posting
V. Minutes Approval for November 13, 2007 Regular Meeting
VI. 2008 Women's Commission Calendar review
VII. 2008 Planning
VIII. Public Orals: Reports from Friends or guests
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located
at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262.
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City of Lynwood
Lynwood Women's Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
3:00 P.M. City Council Chambers
Call to Order:
Staff liaison Laura Alderete called the meeting to order at 3:10 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Lorene Reed, Friend of the Commission, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Attendees
Chairperson Margaret Araujo-Absent Lorene Rccd, Friend
Commissioner Dorothy Plummer-Jones-Absent Pearline Calderon, Friend
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco-Present Lien Stringticld, Friend
Commissioner Mary Sue Lewis-Present Laura Alderete, Staff Liaison
Commissioner Sylvia Herron-Present Consuelo Marshall, Minutes Clerk
Certification of Agenda Posting: Agenda was duly posted
In the absence of the chair, Laura Alderete called for a motion to approve the minutes as read. Lorene
Reed, Friend asked Thal the minutes be changed Lo reflect the correct spelling of her last name. The
motion was moved by Commissioner Herron and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the
minutes.
Members discussed the November 7, 2007 Annual Women's Health Luncheon. Commissioner Herron
commented that she liked the salad. Commissioner Pacheco remarked that the Pledge of Alliance was
not recited and it seemed the program started late. Commissioner Lewis requested Lhat the program be
printed in lager type.
Members discussed the "Gifts of Love" Program. Commissioner Herron commented that letters were
requested to be sent in January 2007 and there seemed to be a shortage of toys this year. Lama
Alderete asked members if Parks and Recreation distributed toys. Members explained that residents
and Lhe Marines donated toys and they are distributed them as a part of the City's Holiday events.
Laura Alderete suggested any of the toys solicited by staff be combined with the Parks and Recreation
toy distribution. Staff called for a motion to combine efforts this year for Lhe "Gifts of Lovc" Program
with Parks and Recreation's toy distribution. The vote was unanimous in favor of the stated motion.
During the Public Orals portion of the meeting, Laura Alderete announced the City of Lynwood
Commissioners Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 13 at 6 PM. Members suggested that the
December meeting consist oP review of ?007 programs, the 2008 calendar and planning for 2008.
Laura Alderete 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 3:48 PM.