HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02052013 - C.92RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT 2012 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 January 3, 2012
through January 15, 2013, is attached, outlining accomplishments achieved and proposed actions and goals for 2013.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/05/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
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: February 5, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 92
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Dorothy Sansoe, County Administrator
Date:February 5, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2012 Annual Report from the Contra Costa County Commission for Women
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
N/A
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None
ATTACHMENTS
2012 Annual Report
P.O. Box 6695 Concord, CA 94520
Carlyn Obringer
Chair
Sean Duckworth
Vice Chair
Nati Flores
Treasurer
Kerri Ryer
Secretary
Joan Conley
Historian
Commissioners
Cecilia Valdez
District I
Judy Carney
District II
Dana Wellington
District III
Carlyn Obringer
District IV
Argentina Davila-Luevano
District V
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Joan Conley
Sean Duckworth
Phyllis Gordon
Julianna Hynes
Marie McDonald
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 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: 1331 Concord Avenue, Concord, CA 94520
Chair: Carlyn Obringer
Staff Person:
Reporting Period: 1/3/2012 – 1/15/2013
The activities for the Commission over the past year include:
1. Girl-on-Girl Violence
After the Commission’s successful 2011 Forum on Bullying, a number of schools
asked if parts of the Forum materials might be available for their use. The
Commission had recorded the entire Forum, so our first step was to review the
four-hour-long DVD and develop a timeline to identify the various segments of
the Forum material. The Commission is working with Superintendent Ovick’s
office to establish a committee of school administrators, teachers, and parents who
can determine exactly which Forum segments can best serve Contra Costa
schools.
2. Bone Health
The Commission hosted two Bone Health events in November. The first was held
at the Pittsburg Senior Center, in Pittsburg. 50 seniors attended and materials were
provided by medical professionals in both English and Spanish. Self-assessment
sheets were distributed to the attendees to complete and bring to their doctor to
encourage dialogue about bone health.
The other Bone Health event was held at the Michael Chavez Center for
Economic Development and Opportunity, in Concord. 19 people attended a
presentation about osteoporosis, by Susan Houchen, RN, from Kaiser, which
included a risk assessment. Attendees learned about the difference between
osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, the injuries that can result from osteoporosis, and
actions to take right now to prevent osteoporosis.
These events are a joint venture with the National Association of Commissions on
Women, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, with the goal of spreading the
word to women of all ages about the importance of bone health.
3. NACW
Commissioner Gordon represented the Commission at the Conference of the
National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) in Charleston, WV in
July 2012. Commissioner Gordon attended at her own expense. Commissioner
Gordon represents the Commission at the National level by serving on the NACW
Board.
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4. ACCW
The Commission hosted the quarterly meeting of the Conference of the
Association of California Commissions for Women (ACCW) in Pittsburg, in June
2012. The Commissioners attended at their own expense. Commissioner Gordon
represents the Commission at the State level by serving on the ACCW Board.
5. Proclamations
The Commission drafted one proclamation which was presented by the BOS:
a. March 2012 was proclaimed “Women’s History Month.”
6. Web site/Newsletter Update
The Commission’s continues to add new content to its Web site and began
publishing an electronic newsletter in January 2012. The website and newsletter
have made it easier for the Commission to keep the public well-informed about
the Commission’s work throughout the County.
7. Denim Day
Promoted countywide participation in this annual April event to help change
people's perceptions about sexual violence against women by:
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
8.Get Real Academy
Co-sponsored this life skills day for senior girls held in February 2012.
Workshops on budgeting and money, health and nutrition, dating and teen
violence were offered. Every girl also had the opportunity to experience a mock
job interview. Several Commissioners served as mock interviewers.
9. Women’s Health and Fitness Expo
Co-sponsored and tabled at Women’s Health and Fitness Expo on August 18th in
Walnut Creek, to help promote ways women can lead a healthy, active, and
fulfilling life.
10. Presentation to the Girl Scouts
Made a presentation to 150 Girl Scouts and their leaders in the San Ramon Valley,
in early November, to share information about the Commission’s role and
activities
Attendance/Representation
As of January 7, 2013, the Commission has 13 out of a potential 25 member
board, with 12 at-large vacancies. 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 and one district
representative. The Commission expects to continue strong recruiting efforts next
year, and to add more members to reach the maximum of twenty-five
Commissioners.
The Contra Costa Commission for Women is committed to working with the
Board of Supervisors in 2013 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 2013
NACW Conference
The Commission is a co-sponsor and organizer of the 2013 National Association
of Commissions for Women Conference, to be held in San Jose, in July 2013.
Gender Equality/Pay Equity Initiative
Raise awareness in Contra Costa County around the gender and pay inequalities
experienced by women socially and in the workplace by hosting regular
panel/roundtable discussions designed to:
a. encourage and empower women
b. provide a call to action for individuals and organizations alike
c. help close the gender pay gap
Topics such as employment, career/professional and leadership development,
and the need for increased financial literacy among women will be discussed.
The first panel discussion will be held in partnership with the Contra Costa
Council on April 17, 2013, Pay Equity Day. Representatives from the top 30
employers in Contra Costa County will be invited to learn more about the
importance of pay equity.
Continuing to raise awareness concerning the proliferation of girl-on-girl violence
within Contra Costa schools by: making available to Contra Costa schools,
segments of the 2011 Bullying Forum, to educate parents, teachers and students
about bullying and violence among girls and ways to prevent such behavior.
Denim Day
Promote countywide participation in this annual event, scheduled for April
2013, to help change people's perceptions about sexual violence against women
by:
a. Wearing denim on Denim Day
b. Co-sponsoring Denim Day events with Community Violence Solutions and
cities throughout the County
c.sSharing 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 2013. 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 Women’s Health and Wellness
Expo).
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 2013/2014 year
Bone Health Workshops
The Commission is planning another round of Bone Health events, scheduled
for Spring 2013. These events are a joint venture with the National Association
of Commissions on Women, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, with
the goal of spreading the word to women of all ages about the importance of
bone health.
Challenges 2013
No County support person - The Commission does not have an assigned support
person which means that the Commission Chair must fulfill all administrative
duties, in addition to her duties as Chair. In addition, the Commission continues to
have to find our own storage space for our awards, banners, etc. that belong to the
Commission, at our own expense.
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. The Commission respectfully
requests that all members of the BOS appoint a District Representative to the
Commission. 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