RWC Minutes, December 5, 2016
In Attendance:
Deb Kosteniuk, UTE 30024
Kirsten Strachey UTE 30024
Ami Downing, AG 30046
Tabassom Javadi Doudaranie, UNE 30040
Jennifer Jurca, UCTE 30318
Vicky Norris UTE 30024
Regrets:
Pam Wallis
Melissa Lumpala
Arliss Chute USGE 30129
Valda Behrens RCMP USE 30009
Dolly Ablitt, Regional Representative
Maggie Harvey USGE
1. The Meeting called to order at 5:50 p.m.
-Motion made to accept the agenda made by Vicky, Ami seconded.
Agenda was adopted without amendment.
2. Minutes from previous meetings- Oct 26, 2016 – amended, spelling mistake, corrected
Nov 9, 2016 Ami moved to accept minutes as presented, seconded by Tabassom
3. RWC delegate to Prairie Region Triennial - April 21-23, 2017 Winnipeg – entitle to send one delegate. Jennifer, Vicky and Ami interested. Ami delegate, Jennifer alternate, Vicky 2nd alternate
4. National Childcare project- Font hard to read, white font should not be used. Jack one the weakest image, alternates presented. May have to drop one(Jack). 4 postcards, Dec – March. Discussion on keeping 5th postcard for April, have to be conscience of national campaign and when it starts. Move Red Riding hood for Feb, replacing Jack/Beanstalk. Notes for Jeffery: font, link ready for Dec 20. Postcard would be online for members to send to PM, MPs, MLAS etc. Deb will send a email blast to all Southern Alberta locals when link is live. Further discussion/decision making for this campaign will be held through email
5. December 6, 2016 Day of Remembrance- poster did not go out, not able to sponsor women to attend CLC dinner. Will plan a 2017 event that will include women from the community. Deb donating work of art for door prize.
6. Women’s Centre of Calgary Toy Drive- how much money does committee have to be able to donate? As of Oct $334.03 in bank, will have ~$73.08 after expenses for rest of year. Deb to request funds from Region. Jen motions to request funds for this event from Mariann, Tabassom 2nd
7. Have a Heart Day https://fncaringsociety.com/have-a-heart - Feb 14, send a valentine to your MP. First nation students receive $2000 less funding a year than other students. This campaign is to help keep the Ingenious Affairs Minister accountable to the human rights tribunal.
Video, twitter, facebook, valentine cards. Creating a social media campaign for Feb 14. Have a day to create valentines for members and families. Pot luck party… lots of ideas. Deb to request funding.
Roundtable- no further comments
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Next meeting to be held Jan 23 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Recorder: Kirsten Strachey, RWC Secretary, UTE 30024