Meeting Details

• Date: 08/02/2023

• Opened: 5:06 PM

• Closed: 5:35 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

   • No new updates from James.

2. First Year Rep

   • Elections will occur next week; notice has been sent out.

3. ACT Multicultural Consult

   • ACT Advisory Council seeking community engagement.

   • Members encouraged to share concerns or thoughts on multicultural policy.

   • Discussion on potential event sponsorship by the council and student representation.

4. Queer Chai and Chats

   • Scheduled for Week 6 Friday at 11 AM at Food Co-Op.

   • Volunteers needed to help out.

Secretary Report

1. Marie Reay Bookings

   • Bookings for the term have been made.

2. Events Calendar

   • Working on making the events calendar public for the community.

Treasurer Report

• No budget issues raised; the current budget stands.

Social Officer Report

1. Chai and Chats

   • Scheduled for Friday at 10 AM at Milligram.

2. Dance Collab in Week 5

   • Two sessions: K-Pop and Bollywood.

   • Free or discounted tickets available.

3. Autonomous Alternative Next Week

   • Movie night and jewelry making.

   • Suggestions for movies are welcome.

4. Party Planning

   • Pushed back by a week.

   • Sideway is the potential venue.

   • Theme ideas include fusion of culture, personality, and gender identity.

   • Ticket prices to be subsidized.

5. Talent Showcase

   • Planning in progress.

Advocacy Officer Report

1. Documentary

   • Open for involvement; no technical skills required.

2. Zine

   • A small magazine highlighting BIPOC artwork.

3. Ticketed Movie Night

   • Fundraising for Syria/Turkey Earthquake.

4. Fundraising Dinner/Showcase

   • Collaboration with ISD for fundraising.

5. Committee Meeting

   • Scheduled for mid-March.

   • Interested members should contact Paria or Abreshmi.

Other Business

1. Tea and Slay

   • [Details not provided]

2. Bigotry and Racism Panel

   • Scheduled for 6-7:30 PM on Tuesday, 14th March at Kinloch.

   • Organized by Dr. Karo, seeking student engagement.

3. Google Home

   • Donated to the BIPOC Department.

   • Potential raffle prize or award for best dressed at the ball.

Attendance

• [Attendance details not provided]