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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-85-0685J-85-627 F", in s -7; T'- RESOLUTION NO. 135`GS5 A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,104 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN'S HISTORY WEEK TO BE HELD MARCH 1-31, 1986; SAID ALLOCATION BEING CONDI- TIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. APM-1-84, DATED JANUARY 24, 1984. WHEREAS, The University of Miami Commission on the Status of Women has requested funds in support of Women's History Week to be held March 1-31, 1986; and WHEREAS, Women's History Week commemorates and honors the contributions of women of every race, class and ethnic background; and WHEREAS, Women's History Week provides cultural and edu- cational enrichment for the local community and the South Florida area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COM14.ISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. An amount not to exceed $37,104 is hereby allocated from Special Programs and Accounts, Contingent Fund, in support of Women's History Week to be held March 1-31, 1986. Section 2. The herein allocation is conditioned upon substantial compliance with City of Miami Policy No. APM-1-84, dated January 24, 1984. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June , 1985. Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE M A Y O R TEST: RAL H G. ONGIE, CITY C RK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: APPCSVED O FORM AND CORRECTNESS: CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF ROBERT F . CLARK DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATTORNEY ER Y JUN 2a 1985 UTIOii iYo. Miami, June 11, 1985 h The Honorable Mayor Maurice Ferre City of Miami Pan American Drive Dinner Key, Florida Dear Mayor Ferre: Attached please find a copy of the Proposal for funding of The Women's History Month, which we discussed at the Coalition of Hispanic -American per`. Women Banquet, on Friday, June 7th. Yesterday, I met with the City Manager, Mr. Pereira, who indicated the need to have staff input and recommendations, x; prior to City Commission action. t The incorporation papers of the Community Coalition for Women's Histor^ ., have not been finalized, and in attempting to respond to time constraints , you shared with me, it was decided to submit our proposal under the .,, auspices of The University of Miami Women's Commission. The Commission, along with other organizations, have actively participated in the celebration of Women's History Month in March, and were willing to work with us in obtaining this grant. s a If you, or members of the staff have any questions, please feel free to contact me at The Beacon Council: 374-6321; 591-9881, or at home: 227-2640. a = Thanks again for your support. Sincerely yours, Silvia M.Unzueta Community Coalition for Women's History cC Mr. Sergio Pereira,City Manager City of Miami 85-6,85_ PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 1986 SUBMITTED BY: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WOMEN'S COMMISSION June 10, 1985 0 0 GRANTEE: DESCRIPTION OF GRANT TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PAYMENT SCHEDULE: REPORTING DEADLINES: CONTACT PERSONS: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WOMEN'S COMMISSION $37,104 ATTACHED JUNE, 1985 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TAX EXEMPT NO. 07-00136-02-23 INTERIM REPORT JANUARY, 1986 FINAL REPORT JUNE, 1986 Dr. Mary Ann Fletcher University of Miami School of Medicine PO Box 01690 Miami, FL 33101 Ms. Rita Deutsch University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences Ashe Building Coral Gables, FL 33124 TABLE OF CONTENTS RATIONALE............... BACKGROUND TO WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH .................... EXAMPLES OF 1985 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES...... 1986 PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROPOSED BUDGET......... SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION PAGE I 2 3 4 5 2 0 RATIONALE Through the annual celebration of Women's History Month, the City of Miami has a unique opportunity to recognize the significant contributions of women in this community. Nationally and internationally, communities are focusing on the necessity to bring women of all races, ethnicities, and abilities out of the second-class status to which they are often assigned on the basis of gender. The Miami Celebration of Women's History is an opportunity to * Be a catalyst for unifying various groups * Celebrate women's past contributions * Encourage women's full participation in the future growth of Miami * Enhance culture and diversity within a major theme * Bring world class exhibits to Miami * Assure Miami's image as a city that supports, promotes and encourages women as valued members of the community This project will provide for a broader, more diverse local base, greater community participation, networking nationally and internationally, marketing amd promoting high quality, world - class events, and recognizing Miami as a leader in an emerging trend. 1 BACKGROUND TO WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH For the past several years, the University of Miami Women's Commission has worked with the Community Coalition for Women's History as well as other prganizations and institutions to coordinate the annual celebration of women's History Month each March. i The focal point of the month is March 8th, International Women's a � Day. The celebration of women's History Month began in Europe to commemorate the contribution of women in the labor movement. In 1977, the National Women's History Project was begun in Santa Rosa, California, to encourage similar celebrations in the United States. Federal, state, and local governments have issued proclamations each year. (See attached Proclamation from Governor Graham.) Corporations, educational institutions, community agencies, and other organizations have sponsored programs and activities. A sample listing of 1985 programs is attached. In all, over 107 activities or events were held- in Dade County as part of this celebration. 2 0 EXAMPLES OF 1985 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES The following is a sampling of activities held during March, 1985 followed by the sponsoring organizations. Lecture by Robin Morgan: "Sisterhood is Global." (University of Miami, Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences, Community Coalition for Women's'History) Concert by "Sweet Honey in the Rock." (Miami Dade Community College -New World Campus, Southern Bell, Dade Countv Council of Arts and Sciences, Community Coalition for Women's History) Openning ceremonies. (Miami -Dade Community College) Radio program "Mujeres en lucha." (WDNA) Film Festival held in various community locations (Community Coalition for Women's History, Miami -Dade Community College) Sculpture made from women's business cards - "Conexus". Women's Caucus for Art, Greater Miami Chapter of the National Association for Women Business Owners, Southeast Financial Corporation Foundation) Workshop "Getting Ahead." (Business and Professional Women) Network Luncheon with Sally Fitz. (YWCA) Documentary "Special Voices: Two Florida Women; Marjorie Stoneman Douglas and Marjorie Carr." (Florida International University) Radio Play and Slide Show "Womenspeak." (Dade County Chapter of the National Organization for Women) Film "She's Nobody's Baby" (Women Employees, City of Miami) OVER 100 EVENTS IN ALL! A COMPLETE CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE COMMUNITY COALITION FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY 3 0 et 1986 PRAT DESCRIPTION Women's History Month will be celebrated from March 1-31, 1986, with a series of events in Miami and Dade County. Funds from the City of Miami will be used to support the planning, promotion, and programming of activities held at various locations throughout the city. The Community Coalition for Women's History will serve as the coordinating body for the annual celebration. 1986 activities include: * Planning meetings ' * Workshop for organizations conducted by recognized experts from the National Women's History Project * Purchase of supplies and materials * Marketing, publicity and printing for the celebration * Graphic design * Rental of films for film festival * Fees and associated expenses for Kick-off festival, Community presentations, art exhibits, lectures, and the like 4 0 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WOMSN'S COMMISSION 1986 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROPOSED BUDGET Space and Facilities (rental, phone, electric $400/mo. x 12 mo.) i Clerical ($100/mo. x 12 mo.) { Equipment (typewritier rental, camera, film, office equipment) Supplies (office supplies, stationery, cards) Consultant Fees (17.5 days x $200/day) Consultant Travel ($500 RT airfare x 2 Per diem - $100/day,x 5 days x 2) Local Travel (100 mi/wk. x .20/mi x 52 wks.) Promotional materials (Women's History Project pins, buttons, t-shirts baloons, press kits, cards, posters) Printing (brochures, flyers, posters, calendar) Postage (4 bulk mailings @ $275 ea. $22/mo. x 12 mos.) Programming (Film rental, Kick-off festival, concert, lectures, organization briefing, documentary, etc.) Other (Legal and accounting fees, art work, assistants for the differently abled, signers for hearing impared, day care) (TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED) 5 $4800 1200 2000 1200 3500 2000 1040 3000 5500 1364 8000 3500 $37,104 77 f P 0 ffl� Community Coalition for Women's History D.O. Box 558788 .• Miami, Florida 33155 March 1985 r "What is the purpose of the Community Coalition for Women's History, and who acre we? • Our purpose and identity are merged in our name: a community of women --that is, women from the business, political, academic, and private world --who, two years ago, came together voluntarily under the umbrella of MDC::, to make the Greater ;Miami* community aware of Nat*.,nal Women's History Month. History, as most of us have learned it, is a record of significant events and periods concentrating on the political, military, and economic but, until the 19601s, with little emphasis on the importance of social history. women, for.. the most part, have been excluded from "making" such history. Our history --the stories of women who have worked inside and outside of the home --and the profound contributions made by those who are perceived as marginal and peripheral, has been consistently denied. And so, our purpose during Women's History Month, and•as the Community Coalition has been to make visible what has been invisible, to validate the lives of our foremotners,- and to learn about what women did, nave done, and continue to do --in all areas." Rita Deutsch 1985 Co -Chairperson Community Coalition for Women's History . +a l NVI :21I ��• by Judy Chicago The Birth project is a textile collection, consisting of 80 exhibition units - a work or works of art plus docunentation panels. The project was begun in 1980 and is only =-; reaching completion. The Project is not a single work of art, but is a large series of works intended to be exhibited in small 'groupings. Needleworkers throughout the United States, and in Canada and New Zealand, worked on'this project in their homes. Pieces of the project have been shown throughout the comtry, including a show at the Broward Community College in 1984. fl 135-S,9S. . 0 Frarlamation State of Florida Executive Department Tallahassee WHEREAS, American women of every race, class and ethnic background helped found this Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways as servants, slaves, nurses, nuns, homemakers, industrial workers, teachers, reformers, soldiers and pioneers; and WHEREAS, American women have played and continue to play a j critical economic, cultural and social role in every sphere of our Nation's life'by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working in.and outside of the home; 4 7 WHEREAS, American women have played a unique role throughout our history by providing the majority of the Nation's volunteer labor force and have been particularly important in the establishment of early charitable philanthropic and cultural institutions in the country; WHEREAS,.American women of every race, class and ethnic background served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement, not only to secure their own right of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor union movement and the modern civil rights movement; and WHEREAS, despite these contributions, the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the body of American history; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Graham, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim March 3-9, 1985, as WOMEN'S HISTORY WEEK --A 4 1 aaCz ac r� a 4�ers � t 3 T ade s iwmen cotn¢d a brand now name i "AtSonder M th6r very awn; l'verlasti w1'li burm its lame l h to sands o xs m e �w1 Cl TaZr-hona:- f Lipan Wentor+J's'(oldau Scrolls" Duy tivamans nRm4s dt¢p� ",,rav¢c%• D¢tarmina4lm - Wm tl�¢ir�ca6s, .?kis trl6ute far-tivkat�tkey &ave 6rav¢d. 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