Meeting Details

• Date: 15/3/22

• Opened: 5:05 PM

• Closed: 5:40 PM

• Attendance: Recorded on paper, with apologies from Dorcas and 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.

Key Points

1. First Year Rep Elections

   • Nominees:

     • Angelina Inthavong

     • Ellora Silva

     • Abreshmi Chowdhury

   • Voting Results:

     • Angelina: 6 votes

     • Ellora: 0 votes

     • Abreshmi: 5 votes

   • Encouragement to join committees.

2. Officer Report

   • BIPOC Safe Space Campaign:

     • Meeting with James postponed.

     • Policy for the space is being written, input invited from members.

   • ANU Dance Club Collaboration Event:

     • Scheduled for Friday at 5 PM at ANU Sport.

   • Collective Meeting Location:

     • Moved to Marie Reay.

   • BIPOC Ball Venues:

     • Looking into potential venues.

   • Committee Positions:

     • Open for application, contact Chanel for more information.

3. Secretary Report

   • Working on outlining the Safe Space Policy with Chanel.

   • Will present the draft to the Collective before finalizing.

4. Treasurer Report

   • [Details not provided]

5. Social Officer Report

   • Y2K Party:

     • Planning underway.

   • Autonomous Alternatives:

     • Scheduled for next Thursday from 6:30 to 8 PM.

     • Activities include study sessions or arts and crafts.

     • More study groups planned near exam time.

   • Members encouraged to talk to Tisha or Maria for committee details.

6. Advocacy Officer Report

   • [Details not provided]

7. Other Business

   • BIPOC Representatives:

     • Greetings and updates.

   • Fariza:

     • Discussion on a potential central non-SASH disclosure system for racism, queerphobia, ableism, etc.

   • Collective Meetings:

     • Reminded that meetings are safe spaces for sharing experiences.

     • Use content warnings before discussing sensitive topics.

   • Mixers:

     • Various mixers planned throughout the year.