Commission for Women

MICHIGAN CITY COMISSION FOR WOMEN Fundraising Committee Meeting June 11, 2015 Sponsors: Harbour Trust - $1,000 League of Women Voters of LaPorte County - $250 Linda Heough - $250 Dekker Vacuum - $500 NIPSCO – Horizon Bank – Deadline for sponsorships – 8/14/15 Time Line: Electronic Save the Date – 6/26 500 Invites in the mail by 9/7 RSVP by 9/25 Invitation List: Does Sharon have the sign in list from last year? Everyone can forward the Save the Date to their own email lists Food: Several catering options were discussed. Kathy will make the decision Award: Gerry Jones Deb will get a plaque/clock (up to $150): “Woman of the Year, 2015, Michigan City Commission for Women” Sharon will write an award speck MCCW will establish a scholarship in Gerry’s name Next Meeting: Kathy will send another Doodle  MICHIGAN CITY COMISSION FOR WOMEN Meeting June 11, 2015 I. Members in attendance: Deb Chubb, Kathy Dennis, Beth Pishker, Pat Boy, Faye Moore, Lyn Isbell, Frances Vega-Steele II. No Guest Speakers III. Approval of May minutes tabled IV. Treasurer’s Report: Balance - $19,710 , received the check from the Mayor’s Ball - $20,700 V. Old Business: a. Fundraising Update – See attached Committee Meeting minutes b. Firefighter update – Tabled VI. New Business a. Mentoring Workshop – The group approved paying the registration fee for any commission members who want to attend the Mentoring Workshop on 6/19. The cost is $50/person. b. NACW Conference – The group approved funding one attendee up to $700. Faye indicated that she would like to attend. c. SEIU Healthcare Raise – A public meeting will be held on 7/16 @ 6 pm about increasing the minimum wage @ the MC Public Library VII. Council Liaison Comments – None VIII. Commission Member Comments – None IX. Public Comments – None X. Adjournment XI. Next Meeting – July 9, 2015 Respectfully Submitted: Deborah Chubb