HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2007-03-13 LYNWOOD WOMEN'S COMMISSIONCITY OF LYNWOOD
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Mary Sue Lewis
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Sylvia Herron,
Margaret Araujo
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegianc
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 2007
3:00 P.M.
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Approval of Regular Meeting for February 13, 2007( none recorded)
Approval of Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Update on Luncheon Thursday, March 22, 2007
Selection of nominee discussion
Preview draft solicitation letter
Board Orals
Staff Orals
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at
11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262.
Lynwood Women's Commission
Special Meeting
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
10:00 a.m.
Call to Order: Informal Meeting to discuss the luncheon-start time approximately 10:20 a.m.
Attendance:
Chairperson Mary Sue Lewis-Present
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco-Present
Commissioner Sylvia Herron-Present
Commissioner Margaret Araujo-Present
No Agenda posted.
Also Present:
Lorene Reed, Friend
Phyllis Cooper-Lyons, Staff Liaison
Vannessa Ross-Robinson, Friend
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Annual Women's Commission Luncheon.
Chairperson Lewis suggested spotlighting a Doctor, Teacher, Nurse and student from the high school.
Commissioner Herron stated that she has a bio and information for a Teacher to be nominated.
Liaison Lyons asked if the group wanted to spotlight someone from Social Services as well.
Commissioner Herron stated that we usually have five categories of nominees.
After discussion: it was determined and agreed that nominees would he women who live or work in the City of
Lynwood. Nominations will be opened up and publicized by the Marketing and Grants Division. The deadline
for nominations will be March 1, 2007. The Women's Commission will review the Nominations and choose
the tlnalists. The theme for this year's lunch is "Women On "Ihe Move for 2007"
Refreshments: Staff will review what was served over the past 3-4 years and make
suggestion/recommendation to the Commission_
Keynote Speaker: Discussion was to look for someone who is motivational, talks on women's issues and who
is current. Staff will make recommendations for the Commission to review; keeping in mind costs and
availability.
Food: Discussion was to seek donations from local vendors such as Hometown Buffet, Victor's, Plaza Mexico,
KFC, etc. Keep in mind not serving "fried foods" to seniors.
Program: Staff would like to personalize the program by having comments from each commissioner in 2
sentences "what does Women's History Month mean to you?"
Advertising: Flyers for the community will be available by Monday, February 26, 2007.
Decorations: The traditional colors are lavender and pink. Floral arrangements can act as centerpieces_and can
be given away as door prizes.
Misc: Solicitation letters for the annual Gifts of Christmas will be available no later than March 31, 2007. The
letter will be reviewed by the Commission in the informal minutes of this meeting. The event is scheduled for
the 2nd Thursday in December (12/13/07).
Meeting adjourned at 1 1:05 a.m.