Meeting Details

• Date: 10/8/22

• Opened: 5:05 PM

• Closed: [Time not specified]

• Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, apologies from Maria

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. Safe Space Update

   • James has been unreliable with meetings but promised written confirmation within a week.

   • The old Griffin room will be allocated, following asbestos removal and renovations.

   • Expected to be ready by the end of the year.

   • Remaining funds after the ball and Safe Scenes events can be allocated to the safe space.

2. Meeting with Karo

   • Planning another Fighting Bigotry and Racism Panel, focusing more on student experiences.

   • Intend to include BIPOC student reps from Uni Melb and UNSW for comparative discussions.

3. Racism Report & SGM

   • Scheduled for release in September.

   • Motion to hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) and organize a protest.

4. Upcoming Events

   • Election:

     • Scheduled for October.

     • Requirement to attend at least 3 collective meetings.

     • Election will be internal and not heavily promoted on social media.

Secretary Report

• Will increase efforts on the safe space policy.

• Begin preparations for the upcoming elections.

Treasurer Report

• [Details not provided]

Social Officer Report

1. BIPOC Ball

   • Finalizing decorations now that the budget is set.

   • Emphasis on DIY decorations.

   • Created a group chat for those interested in helping with organization.

Advocacy Officer Report

1. Safe Scenes Update

   • Still accepting submissions.

   • Facebook and ticket links will be available soon.

Other Business

• General Positive Affirmation: "Tea and slay!"

• Ziwe: [Details not provided]