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Mar 22, 2023
Collective Meeting 5
Taken By: Dorcas Bugeme
Meeting Details
Date: 22/03/2023
Opened: 5:06 PM
Closed: 5:36 PM
Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, apologies not specified
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
Safe Space
Timeline update: Needed completion by Bush Week as a deadline.
Plan to use a storage unit instead of a shower.
Budget is four times the initial estimate.
Committee Meetings
Zine and documentary meetings were held over the weekend.
Many great ideas about the form and style for each event.
Members encouraged to reach out if they’d like to be involved.
Task Force
Intense meeting; ANU is focusing on data collection as a response.
Dean of Science is identified as an ally.
Discussion on:
What a Disclosure Tool should look like, encapsulating the needs of all.
Increasing the number of BIPOC counsellors on campus, with a solution to have interstate practitioners.
Implementing anti-racism training for staff and a Wattle course for students.
Party
Awaiting response from Sideways to pick a date and start planning.
Fundraiser
Waiting on a response from ANUSA Finance.
Secretary Report
Infographics
Infographics on how to add a digital calendar will be published by Week 7.
Tentative dates may also be included in the calendar.
Treasurer Report
No updates provided.
Social Officer Report
Dance Collab
Scheduled for Friday from 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM, featuring KPOP and Bollywood funk.
QueerxCoffee
Scheduled for next Friday.
Party
Potential name: Kaleidoscope.
Theme: Clash of personality and interests expressed in fashion.
Study Session
Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 5 PM to 7 PM, with pizza and snacks provided.
Showcase
Now a collaboration with the Advocacy Officer.
Pushed to Week 10.
Collaboration with ISD and possibly Indigenous students, aiming for a larger event.
Ball
Calling for feedback on the ball, with members encouraged to reach out to Tisha and the department.
Discussion on the desired vibe for the event.
Advocacy Officer Report
BIPOC Talks
Internal biweekly sessions scheduled for Weeks 7, 9, and 12.
Selina will conduct the first session focusing on being BIPOC.
Sessions will have running themes such as Love, Home, etc.
Members encouraged to help out with the sessions.
Zine, Documentary, and Showcase
These projects have been discussed by other exec members during the meeting.
Pre-Eid Events
Collaboration with the Women's Department and ISD.
Potential Henna Night.
Other Business
General positive affirmation: "Tea and Slay!"
Attendance
[Attendance details not provided]