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Lynwood Women's Commission
Lynwood City Hall Council Chambers
11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262
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Notice of Regular Meeting
February 13, 2007 at 3:OOpm
City Council Conference Room
AGENDA
Mary Sue Lewis Ethel Pacheco
Chairperson Commissioner
Margaret Araujo Sylvia Herron
Commissioner Commissioner
1. Cali to Order
II. Roll Call
[IT. Pledge of Allegiance
N. Certification of Agenda Posting
V. Approval of the Minutes for January 9, 2007
V L Laura Alderete, Marketing & Grants Manager
VII. Attachments (Lynwood Women's Commission Mission)
VIII. Board Orals
IX. Staff Orals
X. Adjournment
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Call to Order:
Chairperson Mary Sue Lewis called the Meeting to order at the above captioned date.
Roll Call:
Present
Chairperson Miry Sue Lewis
Commissioner Ethel Pacheco
Commissioner Sylvia Herron
Commissioner Margaret Araujo
Pledge of Allegiance:
All present participated
Certitication of Agenda Posting:
Agenda posted by Maggie Romo and.read by Lorraine Susan (friend)
Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner M~ugaret Araujo made a motion to approve the Agenda for 01/12/07
Chairperson Mary Sue Lewis second the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Orals: (Items on Agenda Only)
Laura Alderetc, Marketing and Grants Dept Manager stated that she would like to know
what are the goals and objectives/past accomplishments of the Women's Commission.
Phyllis Cooper-Lyons mentioned that Women's Commission needed a Theme or Topic to
begin preparations for March Events
Board Orals:
Friends of the Commissioners wanted Lo know the maximum number of friends that the
commission can have. [t was stated that there could be up to 12 friends, Lhere would be
no screening. They would work with Commissioners to give good ideas and suggestions.
Sylvia Hen~on spoke about Peace and Joy Shelter: on how to support teens in High
Schools, to mentor all females (young women) invite to Women's Health Fair,
Spring/Fall Festivals, Women's Month and Christmas Project.
It was stated that for the month of March there are various events going on. They need a
motivational speaker, Phyllis Cooper-Lyons mentioned that she wanted to get Judge
Maybclline from Channel 9, to be the speaker for the Women's Commission. She would
bring in a lot women and in turn they could charge attendance since they don't now.
Laura, Marketing and Grants Manager mentioned that we would have to check if the cost
is in our budget and iP she would be available for the time we need her. Mrs. Herron
stated that they could then charge $5.00 for lunches since they have not charged in over
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two years. Phyllis said they have to have at least three people iu mind in case one falls
out, start the negotiating process. We need someone who addresses women's issues,
powerful impact. We can also use our neighboring friends as motivational speakers (sub
speakers) in a spiritual and natural level.
Mrs. Herron was sharing her shopping experience for Last Christmas for Lhe Peace & Joy
Sheller Children. Mattel Toy Company gave her 70% off all toys at the EI Segundo
store. They purchased 918 toys for $3,600.00. She mentioned that this year all the letters
to the sponsors need to go out early so shat if they decline we have time to seek other
vendors that are willing Lo donate or give discounts.
Mrs. Irene mentioned the TV show Oprah and wanted to purchase the Video or DVD
clipping where Oprah goes info high schools and challenges the students on gelling
along, caring for one another and Mrs. Irene wanted ro take that to our schools and show
it to the students of Lynwood High. Phyllis mentioned that the city has events and
outings for the city youth such as the Youth Summit, Lynwood has a program already. It
was also mentioned about a talk show where Monique (actress) comes out talking about
women in prison. `9 could be your Cell Mate". Women's Commission wands to help
young and old women, helping others in jails or shelter homes. Chairperson Ethel
Pacheco mentioned Los Patrinos where young girls can be helped. Many ideas can be
broadened.
Commissioner Margaret Araujo stated that she had an appointment with Mr. Craigan,
President of Lynwood High School, he is an untapped outside source that will help with
programs. Mrs. Araujo was wailing for the holidays to be over so that they meet and put
things into place.
Phyllis requested that there be a theme for this years' Women's Commission. Names
were tossed around and Maggie Romo, minuses clerk suggested "Women on a Mission
for 2007" the motion was second by Commissioner Margaret Araujo, the motion carried
unanimously.
Phyllis stated that the flyer that was going to be sent had to have the name and info on
motivational speaker and that it needed more publicity on the Press.
Adjournment:
Women's Commission decided on a luncheon and meeting for Tuesday the 13'~ of
February oP 2007 at 4:OOpm following a social hour for luncheon al Lhe VIP room in
Bateman Hall.
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Lynwood Women's Cornmission
The Lynwood Women's Commission makes a commitment towazd encouraging,
inspiring and facilitating the promotion of women's equality to the betterment of
women's lives.
The Commission was formed to work on behalf of women's issues and to help
women become awaze of their utmost capabilities. Its role is to maintain an active
liaison with citizen groups concerned with identifying and removing obstacles to
the development of women's full potential.
The Commission is responsible for.
1. Fostering mutual respect and understanding between men and women
2. Making such studies in any field of community relationships as will in its
judgment, aid in effectuating the rights of women and
3. Recommending to the City Council programs, plans and activities which
will increase community awazeness and good will towazds women among
all residents of the city and open new opportunities for all women to
become involved in all phases of community life.
The duties of the Commission are:
- To propose, develop and recommend programs and plans intended
to promote the full acceptance of women in all aspects of
community life without regazd to race, religion or national origin;
provided however; that all such programs and plans shall be
subject to the approval of the City Council,
- To cooperate and assist those community agencies engaged in
fostering mutual understanding and respect for women's rights
- To cooperate with city departments, agencies and commissions in
identifying and ameliorating women's problems with which they
may be concerned; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be
construed as authorizing the commission to act as a hearing agency
or tribunal in a personal matter
- To examine possible sources of conflict in the field of women's
relations and to provide a forum for the expression of differences of
opinion and clarification of issues pertaining to women; and
- To recommend to the City Council and various city departments
and agencies changes in procedures, policies and/or legislation for
the purpose of improving women's place in the community.