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Aug 3, 2022

Collective Meeting 1

Taken By: Paria Najafzadeh

Meeting Details

  • Date: 3/8/22

  • Opened: 5:07 PM

  • Closed: 5:33 PM

  • Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, no apologies noted

Acknowledgement of Country

The ANU BIPOC Department acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, and pays respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Emphasis on sovereignty never being ceded.

Officer Report

  1. Semester 1 Reflection

    • Reflections on community building and successful events with good turnouts.

    • Market day was particularly effective for outreach and selling merchandise.

  2. Bush Week Reflection

    • Positive feedback on new friendships formed and the overall success of events.

    • Special thanks to the executive team for their support.

  3. Racism Panel Reflection

    • The panel was highly successful, with a suggestion for more frequent events.

  4. Safe Space Update

    • Ongoing meetings with James, with minimal progress so far.

    • Positive example from Wamburun's BIPOC safe space.

    • Upcoming events: BASC social event, Ball, and Culture Flip 2.

  5. Upcoming Events

    • Planning to pass a motion at the OGM to address ANU’s lack of response to the Racism Report and emphasize the need for service provision for disclosures of racism, highlighting intersectionality.

Secretary Report

  • Progressing on behind-the-scenes work, particularly with the Safe Space Policy.

Treasurer Report

  • Confirmed availability of funds.

  • Prepared a report for SRC.

Social Officer Report

  1. Ball

    • Tickets are subsidized for accessibility.

    • Still planning decorations, considering DIY options.

    • Call for volunteers to join the committee for a free ticket.

    • Scheduled for August 26th.

  2. Exhibition

    • Scheduled for September 16th.

    • Open submissions on the theme of what a safe space means.

    • Submissions close August 30th.

    • Items already in storage.

Advocacy Officer Report

  1. Safe Scenes Update

    • Outreach to the broader BIPOC community beyond ANU.

    • Currently in a preparatory phase, awaiting setup time.

    • Encouragement to spread the word.

Other Business

  • Reminder about SRC5 meeting tonight.

  • General positive affirmation: "Tea and Slay!"

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