Meeting Details

• Date: 23/08/23

• Opened: 5:07 PM

• Closed: 5:54 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

   • BIPOC Talks held last night in the room.

   • Encounter with Facilities and Services.

   • TV purchased.

   • Ongoing spending via Amazon Cart.

   • Discussions with IKEA about couches.

   • Heater purchase uncertain; furniture in process.

   • Fridge moved to the storeroom.

   • Launch scheduled for Wednesday, Week 7.

   • Suggestions for the room and printouts welcomed.

   • Rugs to be purchased.

2. Ball

   • The ball event has occurred.

   • Pending payments to vendors.

   • Issues addressed:

     • Fewer DJs than previous years.

     • Attendance: 195 people plus executive members.

     • Photobooth timings and Indigenous Department support.

   • Discussion on the nature of future events and the inclusivity of attendees.

   • Feedback on the venue size and station setup.

3. SSWB Council Position

   • Discussion on BIPOC resources in colleges/residences.

   • Clarification on reporting incidents of racism.

   • Processes for formal reporting, including actions against students or tutors.

   • Importance of trust and diversity experience within the council.

4. SRC Tonight

   • [Details not provided]

5. Zine and Documentary

   • Final submission for the Zine on September 9.

   • Safe Space launch at the beginning of Week 7.

Secretary Report

• [Details not provided]

Treasurer Report

1. Fusion Fest

   • Discussion on potentially using tickets for BIPOC attendees at $122.

Social Officer Report

1. Ball

   • [Details not provided]

2. Board Game Society Collaboration

   • Event on Friday night, 6-11 PM.

   • Pizza provided.

   • Encouragement for BIPOC members to attend.

Advocacy Officer Report

1. Zine

   • Issues with people joining Slack or encountering trouble.

   • Adding new members and preparing for Week 10 launch.

2. Documentary

   • Progress updates and awaiting involvement from the Queer Department.

3. BIPOC Talks

   • Themes discussed with Selina:

     • Week 7: Intergenerational Knowledge and Mannerisms.

     • Week 9: Potential collaborations and themes including racism on campus, academia, food (potluck), fashion, body, intersectionality, faith, spirituality, self-care, and traveling.

     • Week 11: Healing in the Safe Space.

   • Posters to be distributed around campus.

   • Need to apply for Woroni Grant.

Other Business

1. Tea and Slay

   • [Details not provided]

2. Chai and Chats

   • Week 7 with BASC.

   • Week 8 with First Year Reps.