Meeting Details

• Date: 18/5/22

• Opened: 5:08 PM

• Closed: 5:33 PM

• Attendance: Recorded 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.

Procedural Motion

• Motion to bring Motion 1 to the beginning of the meeting.

  • Moved: Chanel

  • Seconded: Dorcas

  • Passed

Officer Report

1. Week 10 Events

   • Y2K Party Feedback:

     • Overall positive reception.

     • Decor and atmosphere praised.

     • Safe space successfully created.

     • Enjoyed the mural activity.

     • Anticipation for photos from Nat.

2. Semester End

   • Last meeting for the semester.

   • Looking forward to Bush Week with exciting events planned (e.g., open mic).

3. Upcoming Events

   • Potential BIPOC events in Perth as part of remote engagement.

4. Safe Space Campaign

   • Progress delayed, awaiting viewings of physical spaces and securing a location.

Secretary Report

• Amendments to the election process of autonomous Department Officers proposed by ANUSA General Secretary Ben at the AGM passed, simplifying the election process.

Treasurer Report

• Report submitted for SRC.

• Awaiting invoices for Y2K event.

• Funds are stable; maintaining a frugal approach.

Social Officer Report

• Tisha will work remotely temporarily.

• Planning for the ball over the break.

Advocacy Officer Report

• Updates on the exhibition submissions:

  • Encouragement to submit, regardless of artistic ability.

  • Submissions can be anything, even a fork.

  • Deadline: August 30th.

Motion 1

• Proposal for the BIPOC Department to opt out of the ANUSA general election and conduct an internal departmental election for the Officer position.

  • Moved: Chanel Nguyen

  • Seconded: Dorcas Bugeme

  • Votes Yes:

    • Tarek, Natalie, Shad, Kareem, Maria, Arkie, Marina, Paria, Dorcas

Other Business

• Reminder of SRC4 meeting tonight.

• Casual conversation about Cara Delevigne.