HomeMy WebLinkAbout22.04.13 - Minutes, Womens CommissionWashington County Commission for Women
Meeting Minutes
4/13/22
Opening
The meeting of The Washington County Commission for Women was called to order at Stone
House Urban Winery.
Present
Amy Miller - Secretary
Michelle Sines
Shadae Paul-President
Barbara Martin
Beth Harvey-Vice President
Melissa Wilder
Approval of Agenda
Agenda was not distributed
Old Business
Several members participated in leading 6 financial literacy classes for 18 residents of Brooke’s
House in Hagerstown. The classes with equip them for success when they leave the program.
The residents are engaged in the classes and they are going well.
New Business
Beth discussed ideas to enter a team from the Comission for a possible Triathalon in
Hagerstown OR a 5K. Some members volunteered to participate, but several suggested that a
5K is more realistic
Recent surveys are available on google drive, everyone is asked to read them and come up
with solutions to the community problems noted.
Discussion on the planned “TedEx” event entitled, “Dreamers, Doers and Encouragers.” The
commission is asked to identify speakers who can speak on overcoming difficulties. The event
will be in December or January.
Also asking the commission to think of 35 women (3-5 women each) who overcome or are
strong leaders in the community. We want to recognize them this month in line with the
Commission’s 35 year anniversary
It has been brought to our attention that the Women’s Commission needs to have a student and
non voting member. We will begin a search for someone who fits this description
New applicant, Danielle Sweeney, spoke with us through speaker phone about her interest in
the commission. Members unanimously voted to approve her application.
Charie McCord, owner of Bloom’s Alley, presented a mother ’s day project idea. She wants to
highlight mothers in business with a promotion call “Give Her Flowers”. Nominees will be
recognized on social media and then 5 winners will be given flower baskets at her May 7 pop up
shop. She asked the Commission to help secure donations to provide the flowers. Members
agreed to help with the promotion
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm by Shadae Paul. The next meeting will be on 5/11/22 at 6:00
pm at the County building.
Minutes submitted by:Amy E. Miller, CPM