HomeMy WebLinkAbout21.05.21 - Minutes, Womens CommissionWashington County Commission for Women
Meeting Minutes
3/17/21
Opening
The monthly meeting of The Washington County Commission for Women was called to order on
Zoom at 6:00 pm on 5/12/21
Present
Amy Miller - Secretary
Melissa Wilder - Secretary
Barbara Martin
Michelle Sines-Treasurer
Shadae Paul-Vice President/acting President
Jillian Potter
Jessica Scott
Absent
Shelita Jackson
Tiina Fraley-president
Approval of Agenda
Agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.
Approval of Minutes
Previous meeting’s minutes were approved
Business from previous meeting
Updates
Monthly theme for May is Mental/Emotional Well Being-community engagement with Brook
Lane. Shadae shared info on local/national organizations and social media stats.
Chatsoni Brooks officially left the commission.
New Agenda Items
Shadae will get official commission membership list from county and Michelle will scan and
share the commission handbook/guidelines. Amendments may be made if desired.
Michelle Sines gave treasury report-our money doesn’t match what the county has on record.
She will investigate the discrepancy. Possibly bill from group dinner at Los Amigos.
Will GoDaddy continue to be billed? Discussion on website maintenance fee. 1 fee per year
goes to GoDaddy for Domain. 16.99 per month for wordpress to host website per year
Shadae suggests bringing a larger budget proposal to the county. Need to find ways to prove to
county that what we do is beneficial enough to deserve a higher budget. Both subcommittees
should create “business plans” to present to the county.
Jillian suggest “Birth and Babies Fair” to draw revenue-save for future discussion
Thoughts on attracting new commissioners-please offer the opportunity to others.
Seeking a new treasurer for the commission. Jillian Potter will fill this role.
Kristin Holt at Kaptivated Kulture willing to partner with WCCW to work on branding/social media
development pro bono. She will meet with her soon.
JUNE THEME-financial wellbeing. Shadae will reach out to Laura Wallce-permission to rerun
keynote speech/additional resources, Jessica S. reach out to Diana Stone-financial literacy,
Amy reach out to Kelsi- financial planning, Melissa Wilder reach out to Courtney
Beaver-budgeting/financial planning exercises, Shadae reach out to Shelita-TBA They will email
videos and resources to their contact and Shadae and will post it.
WCCW social meet up at Imagine Hagerstown May 28 at 5pm. Table set up at gate. We can
wear tshirts. Amy will bring table, Barb will give WCCW shirts and table cloth to Michelle. Each
participate will bring a pallet of water bottles to hand out. Will meet at University Plaza at 4:45
pm.
Melissa proposed “open house” meet and greet at a winery. Agreed. Melissa will create a
proposal for next meeting.
Plans to create a 3 year 2023-2026 strategic plan for the commission. Voted yes to create a
plan-will add to next month’s agenda to begin planning
Offered attendance at the Annual Roundtable meeting for Commission for Women in Maryland
on June 10, 2020 at 6 pm. Shadae, Tina, Barbara and possibly Melissa will attend. Will answer
discussion questions in a separate call or survey style email.
Agenda for Next Meeting
Will be emailed to all commissioners
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:41pm by Shadae Paul. The next meeting will be on 6/9/21 at 6:00
pm on zoom.
Minutes submitted by:Amy E. Miller, CPM