Camrose Pride Community
Date: Monday, June 10th, 2019
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Place: Camrose Public Library Irving Meeting Room
Attendees: 7
Bernadine, Gus (Chair), Lucas (Secretary), Nikki (Community Liaison Worker), Ron, Stephen, Tish
Regrets: Margaret (Banker), Amielle (Member-at-Large), Robyn (Member-at-Large)
- Introductions
- TD Bank
- Gus has been conversing with Lisa from TD Bank. With Edmonton Pride Parade not running this year there was extra money slotted for donation from TD Bank, so that will go to rural initiatives. Many rural communities are livening up, like Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, and Sherwood Park, with increased Pride activities.
- There is a potential for $25,000! Lisa has provided us with a link that Nikki has accessed to apply for funding online. Nikki will explore this further and share with us.
- Possible activities to pursue include:
- Status of Queer was a one day workshop in the past and well received. It dealt with some tough topics though, and we may want to go with something more celebratory.
- An art therapy project could be very inclusive. This could be a mural, maybe at Tish’s place.
- Nikki will follow up with Lisa about the timeframe.
- There is also a community connection’s grant beyond the $25k. TD has been inclusive since ‘94. We can ask for money in the future.
- We will speak more on this after Pride in the Park is finished.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Nikki was contacted by Camp fYrefly about facilitating an art therapy workshop. She will also inquire around support that the Camrose Pride Community could possibly give as Camp fYrefly is taking place at Augustana.
- Nikki was contacted by Camp fYrefly about facilitating an art therapy workshop. She will also inquire around support that the Camrose Pride Community could possibly give as Camp fYrefly is taking place at Augustana.
- Leadership Team
- Please keep in mind that we have these two positions open. If you know anybody that would be suitable for these positions, please encourage them to volunteer. We would like someone that can consistently come.
- Co-chair
- Treasurer
- Bylaws are on the website. If you know someone that is interested, you can direct them there for that information.
- Please keep in mind that we have these two positions open. If you know anybody that would be suitable for these positions, please encourage them to volunteer. We would like someone that can consistently come.
- Succession Documents/Shared Cloud Storage
- There is a Camrose Pride gmail, meaning there is a Google Drive. For succession documents. Nikki will give access of the drive to Lucas. This will make succession and sharing of responsibility easier in the future.
- There is a Camrose Pride gmail, meaning there is a Google Drive. For succession documents. Nikki will give access of the drive to Lucas. This will make succession and sharing of responsibility easier in the future.
- Financial Report
- Margret is away.
- Margret is away.
- Society
- No updates on society status as of yet.
- No updates on society status as of yet.
- Upcoming Events and Plans
- Pride in the Park – Jubilee Park – Sunday, June 16th, 2019 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- The Camrose Police is bringing the BBQ itself. They will be picking it up as well. They will also be dropping by periodically to see how things are going. They will pick up the BBQ after 6:30pm.
- Food
- Bernie and Sarah have agreed to cook. Everything is precooked.
- They both have food handling licenses/training.
- 4:30 to 6:00/6:30 is when Bernie and Sarah will be actively cooking.
- Nikki purchased/will purchase all food needed the Saturday beforehand. She has a list of everything required that can be accessed here .
- There will be vegetable trays and watermelons as well.
- Leftover food will be donated, as we no longer have freezer space. Donations can be made to Open Door, Boys and Girls Club, and people will be encouraged to take extras home.
- Donations
- $190 has been raised by Lucas from Safeway,Co-op, Save on Foods, and Superstore. You can see details of all donations here.
- Gus may ask Starbucks for a donation as well.
- Lucas will prepare thank you cards to be signed at the BBQ. We will take a photo as the Camrose Pride Community to include in the thank you cards.
- Bernie has graciously agreed to donate hot dog buns, hamburger buns, BBQ Utensils, and a handwashing station.In the case of light rain or a blazing hot day, we have the gazebo and tents. If there is torrential rain, we may have to cancel.All volunteers should be there by 2:00pm. We are putting up tents and decorating/preparing.Guests
- Compass Sexual Wellness will also be there with their tent. They will have games around sexuality, free condoms, information, and more.
- The Camrose Book Bike from the CamrosePublic Library will also be coming.
- Miss Teen Alberta will also be there.
- Activities
- We’re hoping to make a selfie booth. If you have props, please bring them. Please bring boas, silly hats, etc. Gus has the supplies. Nikki will come by on Saturday, June 15th before 12:30pm to pick these up. If volunteers have any fun things, please bring them. We can get more promotion from this by posting it on our social media as well.
- Please bring drums and shakers as well.
- Lucas will bring some outdoor games he has.
- Candy is bringing the music.Advertising
- CentraCam has sent the posters out.
- Morning News ad should be out this week.
- Our radio ad: Nikki will be on 98.1 at 8:30am in the morning on Thursday. They contacted us to see if anything was happening for pride. In the future we should be able to get free advertising. Most stations are willing to advertise for a community board. If we give them dates beforehand, they’ll contact you in advance to advertise.
- We also have Facebook and Instagram to draw up. Please share as much as possible.
- Candle Vigil/Fire Ceremony
- There will be tealights available. If you’ve got a lighter, please bring it. Nikki will pick up some matches.
- Candy will bring firewood for the fire ceremony.Finances
- With all the donations, etc. we’re just under $300 or the $500 slated for the BBQ. We have plenty of money to buy supplies. With burgers and buttons by donations, we may get some money back.
- Nikki will get there early to stake out a shelter Sunday morning. Unfortunately we cannot reserve a spot in a public park. Ron may be able to reserve a spot Sunday morning as well.
- Reminder: This event takes place on Father’s Day, which can have a variety of mixed emotions in the queer community. This is a queer celebration within the community. Let’s focus on promoting the celebration of our inclusive queer family.
- BVJ Pride Parade – Thursday, August 1st, 2019
- Guests:
- Melissa has agreed to come as Sir Racha.
- Robyn Banks and the Kodiaks have not been asked yet. Amielle will inquire when she returns. They both were participants last year.
- Would TD Bank want to join/send a representative? Nikki will ask about that in the future.
- Are there others we would like to ask to walk with us?
- Guests:
- Amielle and Margaret will return in time to talk about insurance before the due date.
- Tish has agreed to us using her car. Thank you, Tish.
- It is important that we have an open invitation for anyone to join the pride float of the BVJ Parade. All are welcome.
- Ideas
- Free Hugs Signs
- After-party
- Tish has opened her space for an afterparty to celebrate.
- Pride in the Park – Jubilee Park – Sunday, June 16th, 2019 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Future Fundraisers
- Co-op can raise funds with their BBQ in front of their store. Bernie said it was one of the best fundraisers they’ve had for her daughter. They require three people. You can easily make over $1000 in three hours.
- Community Registration Night – Thursday, September 5th, 2019 – 6:30pm – 9:00pm
- No updates. Lucas and Amielle will be attending.
- Regular Meetings
- espressOUT – Monday, June 24th, 2019 – 5:30pm – 7:30pmat Camrose Coffee
- Gus will ask Sarah if she is happy with this arrangement.
- We may move espressOUT to Thursday nights, as Camrose Downtown has the Thursday night market and it may be better business for Sarah and more traffic for us. We will do a survey at the next espressOUT.
- Friends and Family Meeting
- They will not be meeting for June, July, August, and September. They will return to regular meetings in October.
- Regular Meeting for Planning and Connection
- Monday, July 8th, 2019 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Camrose Public Library Irving Room
- If we can, we may ask to book the Irving Room from now on, as it is bigger and more open than the Bunker.
- espressOUT – Monday, June 24th, 2019 – 5:30pm – 7:30pmat Camrose Coffee
- Sharing Circle
- Meeting Adjourned: 7:30pm