HomeMy WebLinkAbout22.06.15 - Minutes, Womens CommissionWashington County Commission for Women
Meeting Minutes
6/15/22
Opening
The meeting of The Washington County Commission for Women was called to order on Zoom
and in person at 6:05 pm on 6/15/22
Present
Amy Miller (co secretary) - present
Shadae Paul (President) - present
Elise Webber (member)
Amber Mowery (member)
Dani Sweeney (member) - present
Michelle Sines (member)- present
Beth Harvey (vice president)
Melissa Wilder (member)-co secretary
Teresa Searcy (applicant)- present
Paulette Lee (applicant) - present
Dawn Nalley (member) - present
Mary Hendrickson (member)- present
Barbara Martin (member)- present
Jessica Scott (member)
Steffanie Smith (member) - present
Approval of Agenda
Agenda was distributed via email and on paper
Approval of Minutes
Previous meeting’s minutes were approved
Old Business
1.Interviews with applicants who were unable to attend last week, Teresa Searcy and
Paulette Lee. Katrina Coburn and Robin Dorsey-Cosley were scheduled to interview but
did not attend.
2.Reminder to send headshot and bios of each member to Melissa Wilder, secretary.
Needed for Amber, Dawn, Elise, Michele, Jessica, Danielle and Steffanie. Must be in by
June 22.
3.35th anniversary-”A New Era, Dreamers Doers and Encouragers” celebrating 35 women
in community. Will be doing film, group photo and a Film Premier and Celebration.
Monika Wertman will create film for $1400 of 10 women. Group photo of all 35 women
will be incorporated into video.
a.Dating:
i.June 16, send google survey to 35 women
ii.June 26, filming day at Miller house with staggered arrival
iii.Early july-group photo
iv.Mid July-review the film
v.End July-film completed
vi.September ?, 6 pm: film premier/celebration in lieu of commission
meeting
4.TED x Women update: Fri Oct 28 at Kepler Theater, HCC. Submitted license app on
May 27.
5.5K registration - Racine Multisports Sunday, July 10. Beth is coordinating
New Business
1.Create sub committee for Film Premier and Celebration for September. Sub
committee-Dawn, Mary, Dani and Amy. Allocating $500 for event
2.Need subcommittee for TEDx. Allocating $1200 for event. Subcommittee is currently
Beth, Barb and Shadae
3.Vision Boarding in July by Barb Martin. Pot luck at Barb’s home for commissioners to
vision board. July 13 at 6 pm
4.Vote for officers-Shadae president, Beth-VP, Amber-treasurer, Secretaries-Amy and
Melissa. Mary volunteered to run for secretary. She was voted for unanimously.
New officers are Shadae, president; Beth, VP; Amber, treasurer; Mary, secretary.
Shadae will contact Melissa Wilder regarding the change in office.
5.Vote for 4 new commissioners, choosing between-Lori Cranowski (Stonehouse Urban
Winery), Teresa Peek (military background), Cherie McCord (Blooms Alley), Nitzalis
Rivera, Teresa Searcy and Paulette Lee. Space for 4 new members.
6.Voted yes to Lori C, Teresa P., Nitzalis R, Teresa S. with Cherie McCord as an alternate
if anyone leaves the commission.
7.Letter to John Martriano, county administrator, regarding staffing problems at
commission building was signed and sent.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 pm by Shadae Paul. The next meeting will be on 7/1322 at 6:00
pm at Barbara Martin’s home.
Minutes submitted by:Amy E. Miller, CPM