Information for Meeting of Hampshire-Franklin Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
Monday September 23, 2019 6:00 PM EDT

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Town:Shutesbury, MA 
Board:Hampshire-Franklin Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
Time:Monday September 23, 2019 6:00 PM EDT
Location:Health Center, 102 Main St. Greenfield,MA
Agenda:
I. Call meeting to order and welcoming of guests

Introductions
Public Speak Out (15 minutes), an opportunity for members of the community to address the commission.
Commission Check-In, report on recent advocacy actions and events attended.
Sasha Heggie-Jackson, Guest Speaker from the Commission on the Status of Women, presentation and conversations about open meeting laws, conflict of interest training, and reappointment of commissioners.
Approval of minutes after any needed discussions or edits.
Update on the two Western Mass Women’s Fund Listening Session to report on their research about the Status of Women and Girls in Western Massachusetts, 2019
Treasurer’s report and update on the 9/18th conference call about FY20 Grants Program
 Update on the search process for student intern for the 2019-2010 school year
X.Committee reports and discussions

A.Publicity & Media-first draft of pamphlet
B.Development & Outreach-
-review of letter received from Ms. Jynai McDonald about advocacy for affordable, accessible, high-quality early education and care campaign.
-discussion on making hard copies of our resource guide available to women who are unable to access it online.
C.Legislative -Period Product Bill
XI.New Business
XII.Any other items that may lawfully come before this body
XIII.Adjournment 

Upcoming event: Saturday, October 19th at 1:00 pm Domestic violence Awareness Walk, Ware, Ma
Next Meeting: October 28th at 6pm at Smith College.
Scheduled By:Grace Bannasch
Posted At:Sep 18, 2019 10:12 AM EDT
Last Modified:Sep 18, 2019 10:12 AM EDT
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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