Meeting Details

• Date: 03/05/2023

• Opened: 5:10 PM

• Closed: 5:53 PM

• Attendance: Listed at the end of the document, apologies not specified

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. Tickets

   • Early bird tickets are now available.

   • The theme for attire is flexible; attendees are encouraged to come as they are.

   • Clarification needed for the dress code with a Craft Mood Board for reference.

   • Organizing DJs; suggestions for BIPOC artists are welcome.

2. Zine

   • Posts about submission links will be shared soon.

   • Seeking editors, designers, and artists.

   • Various mediums will be compiled; roles include bulk editing, filming volunteer, final project editors, and interviewees.

3. Screen Printing

   • Meeting with Asil scheduled for early next week.

   • A screen printing event will definitely be held during Bush Week.

   • If possible, a session will also be run in Week 11.

4. Bush Week Planning

   • Social team will be involved in planning closer to the time.

Secretary Report

1. Calendar

   • The calendar is live on Instagram.

   • A screen recording on how to subscribe to the calendar will be posted.

   • Alternative links will be provided if necessary.

Treasurer Report

• A clearer budget will be available next week after ticket sales.

Social Officer Report

1. Party

   • Tickets have been launched.

2. Chai + Chats & Black Mountain Walk

   • Walk with a partner and prompts for discussion.

   • Ideas for specific Chai and Chats are welcome.

3. AFEC x Chai + Chats

   • Scheduled for Friday the week after next; AFEC will cover costs.

4. Ball

   • Collaborating with the Indigenous Department on the theme.

   • The theme should celebrate BIPOC’ness without alienating others.

   • Theme ideas include Chroma, Camp, Fun, Loud, Red Carpet, Under the Sea, and Secret Garden.

5. BIPOC Buddies

   • Program launching next term.

   • Pairs first-year students with older students, can be in couples or groups.

6. Referendum

   • The department will take the same stance as the Indigenous Department Referendum.

   • Planning an event with the Indigenous Referendum.

Advocacy Officer Report

1. BIPOC Talks

   • Themes: Love (Week 10) and Home (Week 12).

   • Sessions at 6:30 PM in MR 2.02.

   • A door poster indicating the event in progress will be created.

   • Collaboration with the Indigenous Department on decolonizing themes, potentially in smaller groups.

2. Zine

   • [Details not provided]

3. Documentary

   • [Details not provided]

4. Fundraising Movie Night

   • Scheduled for Thursday in MR 2.02, Week 10.

   • Tickets are $5, with an option to donate more.

   • This is a non-autonomous event.

First-Year Rep Report

1. Picnic for Bush Week

   • Planned for the beginning of the week.

   • Informal gathering.

Other Business

• General positive affirmation: "Tea and Slay!"

Attendance

• [Attendance details not provided]