Meeting Details

• Date: 02/02/2023

• Opened: 5:00 PM

• Closed: 5:38 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. Safe Space Updates

   • James Brann has acknowledged delays in the Safe Space timeline.

   • Recent tour revealed the space is in Old Griffin and is spacious.

   • ANU will not supply furniture, but there are existing pieces around campus that can be used.

2. First Year Rep

   • Nomination forms are available on Facebook and Linktree.

   • Elections are next week; candidates can submit a speech if unavailable.

3. Fighting Racism and Bigotry (FR+ B) Panel

   • Dr. Karo is seeking students to help with the Decolonising the University Fighting Racism and Bigotry Panel on the 14th at Kinloch.

Secretary Report

1. Project

   • [Details not provided]

2. Safe Space Policy

   • Need to discuss with Paria.

Treasurer Report

1. Budget

   • Focus on Safe Space with a $14,000 budget for the year.

   • Unused O-Week funds can be reallocated.

Social Officer Report

1. Autonomous Alternatives

   • Event scheduled for tomorrow, pending response from Kambri.

2. Committee

   • Planning a party for Week 5.

   • Beginning work on the Talent Showcase, aiming to involve as many clubs and societies as possible, with a preference to hire Llewellyn Hall.

Advocacy Officer Report

1. Committee

   • Recent meeting generated several ideas:

     • Documentary

     • Zine (theme TBD)

     • Open mic

     • Ticketed movie night to fundraise for Syria and Turkey

     • Fundraising dinner for another cause/organization

Other Business

1. How to Get Involved

   • Members can join the social, advocacy, or documentary committees, or run for the first-year rep position.

2. Tea and Slay

   • [Details not provided]

3. BIPOC Recipe Book

   • [Details not provided]

Attendance

• [Attendance details not provided]