HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03132012 - C.76RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT 2011 Annual Report from the Contra Costa County Commission for Women as
recommended by the Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
On June 18, 2002, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2002/377, which
requires that each regular and ongoing board, commission, or committee shall annually
report to the Board of Supervisors on its activities, accomplishments, membership
attendance, required training/certification (if any), and proposed work plan or objectives for
the following year, on the second Tuesday in December.
The annual report for the Contra Costa County Commission for Women covering the period
of December 22, 2010 through January 3, 2012, is attached, outlining accomplishments
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/13/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Dorothy Sansoe
925-335-1009
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 13, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.76
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dorothy Sansoe, County Administrator
Date:March 13, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2011 Annual Report from the Contra Costa County Commission for Women
achieved and proposed actions and
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
goals for 2012.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
N/A
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None
ATTACHMENTS
2011 Annual Report
P.O. Box 6695 Concord, CA 94520
Carlyn Obringer
Chair
Karen Peterson
Vice Chair
Erin Beable
Treasurer
Marie McDonald
Secretary
Joan Conley
Historian
Commissioners
Cecilia Valdez
District I
Vacant
District II
Dana Wellington
District III
Carlyn Obringer
District IV
Argentina Davila-Luevano
District V
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Joan Conley
Nimfa Gamez
Phyllis Gordon
Julianna Hynes
Tique Le Caul
Marie McDonald
Karen Peterson
The Contra Costa
Commission for Women’s
mission is to improve the
economic status, social
welfare and overall quality
of life of women in
Contra Costa County.
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: 2151 Salvio Street, Suite R Concord, CA 94520
Chair: Carlyn Obringer
Staff Person:
Reporting Period: 12/22/2010 – 1/3/2012
The activities for the Commission over the past year include:
1. Girl-on-Girl Violence Study
Raised awareness concerning the proliferation of girl-on-girl violence within
Contra Costa schools by:
a. Completing a final report of the Commission’s findings and
recommendations
b. Presenting a summary of the Commission’s findings from Phases I, II, and
III to the BOS, on January 25, 2011
c. Holding a half-day summit at Diablo Valley College on May 21, 2011,
address this growing problem and promote available resources
Note: The Commission received an award from the National Association of
Commissions on Women for its work in this area. The Commission’s work in this
area was also featured on KCBS radio and on KTVU, two times.
3. NACW
Commissioner Gordon represented the Commission at the Conference of the
National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) in Phoenix, AZ in
July 2011. Commissioner Gordon attended at her own expense.
4. ACCW
Commissioners Gordon and Wellington represented the Commission at the
Conference of the Association of California Commissions for Women (ACCW) in
Cambria, in fall 2011. The Commissioners attended at their own expense.
5. Centennial of Women’s Suffrage Celebration
Co-sponsored “Centennial of Women’s Suffrage Celebration” with the League of
Women Voters on October 15, 2011, in Walnut Creek. Chair Obringer shared
some remarks on behalf of the Commission.
6. Proclamations
The Commission drafted two proclamations which were presented by the BOS:
a. March 2011 was proclaimed “Women’s History Month.”
b. October 2011 was celebrated as the centennial of women’s suffrage in
California.
7. Web site Update
The Commission’s new Web site came online in January 2011. The new format
has made it easier for the Commission to make regular updates to the site, and
enable the public to stay better informed about the Commission’s work throughout
the County.
8. Seneca Falls Screening and California Women Suffrage Luncheon
Partnered with Contra Costa NOW and the Danville-Walnut Creek Branch of
AAUW to put on this November 5th, 2011 event, in honor of the centennial of
California women’s suffrage, at the Crow Canyon Country Club. Congressman
George Miller addressed the crowd and film maker Louise Vance spoke before the
screening of her film, Seneca Falls. Over 300 guests were in attendance. Chair
Obringer shared some remarks on behalf of the Commission.
9. An Evening in Pink-Every Woman Counts
Co-sponsored An Evening In Pink-Every Woman Counts on October 20th from 6-
9pm to help fundraise and bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer. All
of the evening’s proceeds went to John Muir Health’s Breast Health Services and
the Every Woman Counts Program- providing free education, screenings and
diagnostic breast and cervical health services to low-income, uninsured and
underinsured women in Contra Costa County.
Attendance/Representation
As of January 3, 2012, the Commission has twelve out of a potential twenty-five
member board, with 10 at-large vacancies and one district representative vacancy.
There is a quorum at each meeting. The Commission is currently awaiting the
appointment of two new members. This past year, the Commission added three at-
large members. The Commission expects to continue strong recruiting efforts next
year, and to add more members to reach the maximum of twenty-five commission
members.
The Contra Costa Commission for Women is committed to working with the
Board of Supervisors in 2012 for the betterment of women and girls in Contra
Costa County.
Training/Certification
All Commissioners have received the new Brown Act training, either in-person, or
online. In the past, when we had a budget from the County, we attended Women’s
conferences sponsored by other commissions and the State.
Goals 2012
11th Women’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
This established event, scheduled for March 22, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza in
Concord, recognizes women who have made a difference towards equality,
innovation, service and achievement in commerce, the environment, health, and
community outreach throughout Contra Costa County.
Continuing to raise awareness concerning the proliferation of girl-on-girl
violence within Contra Costa schools by: Holding summits across the County to
address this growing problem and promote available resources.
Denim Day
Promote countywide participation in this annual event, scheduled for April
2012, to help change people's perceptions about sexual violence against women:
a. Wearing denim on Denim Day.
b. Co-sponsoring Denim Day events with Community Violence Solutions
and cities throughout the County.
c. Sharing information about the Italian Supreme Court case that sparked
Denim Day, and other harmful myths that exist about sexual assault.
Get Real Academy
Co-sponsor this life skills day for senior girls to be held in February 2012. This
will be done in conjunction with several local Soroptimist groups and
approximately 15 local schools within Contra Costa County. Workshops on
budgeting and money, health and nutrition, dating and teen violence are offered.
Every girl will also have the opportunity to experience a mock job interview.
Continuing to draw attention to health disparities between women and men in
the county by:
a. Co-sponsoring and tabling at Women’s Forums and Health Fairs
throughout the County (i.e. John Muir’s An Evening in Pink, California
State Senator Mark DeSaulnier’s Annual Women’s Health Forum).
b. Contacting Legislators and monitoring legislation.
Continuing to monitor and support legislation that will improve the socio and
economic status of women.
Strategic planning for the 2012/2013 year
Bone Health Workshops
Holding workshops across the County to educate women and girls as to how to
take care of their bones at any age to avoid bone loss in the future.
Challenges 2012
No County support person - The Commission’s assigned support person, has
provided the Commission with no support at all, including forcing us to find our
own storage space for our awards, banners, etc. that belong to the Commission.
Communication from the BOS to the Commission - The Commission desires to
have open dialogue through our district representatives to each member of the
BOS to know when there are questions or issues. Furthermore, when a member of
the BOS makes an appointment or a change to the Commission, we would like to
be notified prior to it being implemented.
Note: Despite these challenges, the Women’s Commission continues to be a
functioning and productive body.
Sponsored by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
www.womenscommission.com