Camrose Pride – November Meeting 

Date: Monday, November 20, 2023 

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm 

Place: Online Zoom & Composite High School

1. Call to Order – Confirm quorum – Check-in; Tim Tam Slams: 

What are everybody’s capacity levels? 

Green: I have capacity to do more than what I did this month towards Camrose Pride. 

Gus, he/him       Stacey, she/her

Yellow: The work so far has been manageable. 

Megan, she/her Teri, she/her       Stephen, he/him       Rose, she/her       

Mia, she/her

Red: The amount of work required of me this month caused me stress. 

Ray and Louis are also here

2. Financial Report 

a. Financial Report 

• 2,492.38 balance. 3.75 bank fee. 41.50 Game night fees (Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov)

b. Jackie Lovely, Minister of Women and Culture, Advisor to Danielle Smith re: LGBTQ2SIA+ populations. Gus and Megan – Monday December 11

c. City councilors – Committee of the Whole (January 2, 2-4:30pm)

d. Camrose Community Grant (February application) Up to 5,000

3. Old Business 

a. Educational Resources 

• Education: google doc of resources. Lots in Edmonton. Stephen will add to the website. Do we want to create a list of Camrose LGBTQ2SIA+ friendly businesses? < standing item to couch for later? < break into smaller steps, queer affirming doctors in Camrose (Dr. Charlie Boyd) < educational resource or resource < lawyers, physicians, hairstylists < visual on website: “if you identify as queer affirming, email us to be added to this resource”
• Discuss date to update website

4. New Business 

a. Rocky Horror Picture Show 

• Infinite Imagination (Mike). Coproduction with CPC to modernize and tell the Rocky Horror Picture Show from a queer lens, with entirely local talent. Approximately $6,500 to produce, including licensing and promotion. Profit of $5,000-10,000 donated to Camrose Pride, a portion to support Infinite Imagination. At Bailey Theatre. Program with sponsorships. 

Winter 2023-2024 Rocky Horror Picture Show talking circle, preview and discussion. How to modernize, personalize it

• Can we legally show it at the Comp? Library? Private home (Stacey)?
• Community event, not hidden
• Teri will look into BRSD inclusion at Comp. Louis will check with Library

January-February Seek sponsorships, apply for Camrose Culture Grant. Believe in event and sell to sponsors

April Begin auditions and set prep

May-September 1+ person from CPC to attend rehearsals (1-2 hours each) to be co-producer in production. Asset is organization and queer lens. Help with props. 

• Interested: Louis props and queer lens, Megan organization, Rose organization, props and queer lens

October Three times a week rehearsals (2 hours each). Volunteers for day of performance (2-3 performances at the end of October) for grab bag fundraiser < items to throw to participate in play, sell to raise funds < volunteers to hand out and clean up

• Ray puts forward a motion to go through with the RHPS Extravaganza, Stephen seconds the motion. All in favour: Stacey, Teri, Louis, Meg, Rose, Gus, Stephen, Ray

b. Precursory planning for health conference 

• Reach out to AHS Inclusion and Diversity Council
  • Other reach outs?
    • Look at Edmonton’s resources 
    • Michal Fhair, city counselor who is out, gay seniors
    • Louis can ask Gay Ray from FyreFly for their interest. PhD student. Knowledge about binding
    • U of A presenters
      • Inclusive Health Conference U of A < look at speakers
    • AQUA contact / Health and Wellness Augustana
    • Skipping Stone – Trans health organization from Calgary < PrEP for HIV
    • One-tree psychological services – trans youth support group
    • GSA conference at U of A
    • Drag-a-thon
    • Muslim gay support. Ethnic diversity 
    • Prairie trans health network 
    • Marni Panas 
• Charley Boyd
• Taking care of themselves Or transform their stress – Tammy Richard
• Draft letter for call-out – Stacey, given key points to touch on
  • Rural care
  • LGBTQ2SIA+ Rural Health Conference – Name TBD
  • Families, Communities and Individuals in LGBTQ2SIA+ community – Inclusive
  • Audience: medical professionals (dentist, optometrist, pharmacist, massage therapist), business owners, people providing supports, community members, the public?
    • Group intended for informs what we talk about
    • Doctors have a big conference 
  • Learn how to make rural health services safer and more inclusive, why it matters, gendered language, demystify and de-sensationalize, real world applications, sex / gender
  • Community members panel: experiences in rural Alberta, gaps
  • Speaker fees, mileage? Paid opportunity, $100 honorariums, compensation?
  • Online zoom, in-person hybrid, free to join
  • How many speakers for a good conference? 3-4 speakers, keynote (30m) intro and outro speaker, panels, 2 sessions (45m) with groups of four. 
  • Pamphlets – google doc with resources from Stacey

5. Standing items 

1. Donor for pride parade 2024 

2. Next Camrose Pride meeting set date: December 11, 2023. 

• Set up talking circle, plan pavement pounding for RHPS
• Socialize, community building, rest period 
• Casual chit-chat planning future events 
• Debrief from meeting with Jackie Lovely
• Party: goodies, veggies, lactose and gluten -free options
• Motion from Ray, Seconded by Teri and Megan

      3. Louis, Megan and Stephen website work: Fri Dec 1 at 5pm at library

6. Adjournment and check out: 

“Camrose Pride Community’s mission is to create space for wellness through providing opportunities for education, collaboration, and engagement.” 

Name one word that stands out to you in our mission statement or add your own.

Ray – Woooo!	Gus – Rocky Horror
Megan – fun	Louis – ye
Stephen – action	Teri – Rocky Horror
Stacey – Rocky Horror	Rose – accessibility

Camrose Pride – October Meeting

Date: Monday, October 16, 2023

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Place: ONLINE ZOOM And COMPOSITE SCHOOL

1. Call to order – confirm quorum – check in:

What is everybody’s capacity levels?

Green: I have capacity to do more than what I did this month towards Camrose Pride.

Yellow: The work so far has been manageable.

Red: The amount of work required of me this month caused me stress.

Megan – cochair – she/her – green / yellow

Kendra – health promotion AHS – yellow 

Teri – she / her – yellow – member at large, QSA at Composite

Ray – he/him – treasurer, tech support – yellow

Rose – she/her – secretary – green 

Nick – he/him – green

Steven – cochair – he/him – green

Gus – he/him – yellow

Brigette – she/her – yellow

2. Financial report

• Funding report: Emails sent out, nothing heard back
• Gus and Megan will meet Jackie Lovely and present library project
• Council Committee of the Whole – Oct 30 / Nov 2-4pm

• City hall, council of chambers 
• Megan, Gus and Stacey
• Goal: presentation of library project, funding $5,000 for promotion and program costs

• Camrose Community Grant (February application)
  • Arts & Culture 5,000 
  • Missed September application, will apply February
• Jaywalkers: 6 volunteers, $1,000, June first weekend 

3. Old business
4. New business
   1. Preview Days at Augustana Oct 21 – Teri and Ray will be present with our poster 

• Counter-protest: 1 Million March, “Hands off our Kids.” How to support our people tabling at Augustana. Unclear where the local protest will be; not specifically targeting Augustana; not worth energy. Hysteria > out of reach > fight or flight > not thinking 

2. Augustana Show of Transgender Solidarity (Lucas Crawford) 

• Share trans experiences in Camrose, honorarium 
• Early November

3. Trans and nonbinary lunch and learn (Natalie)

• Pamphlets and education on trans + nonbinary resources

4. Event planning for Camrose Pride at the Library

• Education – Gender and sexuality spectrums, religion

Currently:

• Facebook/Instagram activity, website
• Community registration night, mental health day: could be approached by townspeople with questions and knowledge-sharing
• Visible and present for connection 

Goals:

• Emphasize that there is a wide spectrum within the Rainbow Community, that we are not experts but are sharing experiences. Not political. Facts not emotions
• Health impact stats: suicide / ideation in LGBTQ+ kids dropping with education and support, home is not safe for some kids
• Educational blitz on social media at same time as 1 Million Children protests
• Office at social services to support with resources and rebuttals to fundamental religious arguments, sexual and social education. 
• Someone to call / hot-line, open coffee chats, reference sheets 
• Edmonton library + Augustana: human library that loans out people with different experiences (religion, rainbow spectrum) 
• Information on gender norms, social transitions, therapy, counselling, not overnight but a long + careful process

• Visibility – LGBTQ2SIA+ highly hidden in Camrose, addressing stigma
  • Pride events, pride month
  • BVJ parade float 
  • Advertise other community (other cities)’s events
  • Supportive businesses, classrooms, doctors, barber / hairstylists, massage therapists: sign, rainbow tag, stickers, QR codes
    • Discreet symbol on doors, or does this make these places a target? Stickers are already obvious, the places might not mind being visible
    • Design stickers with QR code link to our website
    • How to vet places? Bring to proven supportive / inclusive places? Apply to be on the safe list?
    • Haircut and style prices. Chatters is potentially charging based on length and cut not gender
    • Could provide educational opportunities
    • List safe spaces on website: library, Fox and Fable, FIKA, Sweeterie, Starbucks etc. 
• Networking – increase attendance at events
  • GSA success at library: different ages (children, teens, parents, adults)
    • Posted on socials day-of with photo of activity 
  • How to bring more people together and bring in more people 
  • Mingle at events, board members take active responsibility to sit with and include new people, help facilitate
  • Name, pronouns, fun fact as icebreaker 
• Activism – more prominent in community planning (with library)
• Spirituality – heart of community
  • Shame is processed in community, acceptance and pride
  • Gay people abused socially-sexually, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, discarded from community, not recognized
  • All life is spiritual, mental, emotional, physical. Holistic, embracing all parts of humanity
  • Spirituality beyond religious value. Reaffirm spirituality withing queer lens
  • Connection, belonging
  • Communal creativity: sing, create, dress up, decorate, meditate 

5. Standing items
   1. Donor for pride parade 2024
      1. Tracy Brandingen from Remax would pay for our parade insurance next July 780-781-0292 Tbrandingen@gmail.com
   2. Next Camrose Pride meeting set date: November 20, 2023
      1. Memoriam 
      2. 7pm-8pm start
   3. Updating website: Saturday November 4 @ Noon
6. Adjournment and check out:

“Camrose Pride Community’s mission is to create space for wellness through providing opportunities for education, collaboration, and engagement.”

Name one word that stands out to you in our mission statement or add your own.

Inclusive, Community, Excitement, Action, Community, Education, Progress, Healing, Commitment, Community 

To Do

• Design stickers with QR codes to bring to safe spaces
• Steven will update library resources to ensure accuracy 
• Rose can design zine with information from Stacey and Kendra (medical and nurse information) and from Louis (Camp Fyrefly, Gender / Sexuality Clinic at U of A): surface level, introductory facts on transitioning process (social, medical), information, resources, health care and outreach available in Central Alberta 
• Pamphlet on Big Issues: kids’ safety (mutilation, pedophiles), religious, health concerns: statistics
• Rose will reach out to Thea. United Church – Louis will ask Joanne Murphy. Stacey will reach out to: religious professors at Augustana: Joseph Weide, Kirsten Hyatt, Craig Wetland [chaplain], Ian Wilson. Gathering resources for religious LGBTQ+ people, rebuttals to fundamentalist arguments to create reference sheet, zine, pamphlet, social media post
• Teri will: Talk to teachers, counselors, principles, find ways to share info about safety for LGBTQ+ children in schools. Eric – diversity coordinator for BRSD. PD sessions, video, information sharing 
• Gus mentioned writing a letter to editor of Booster about CPC meeting about education, religion and trans issues 
• Megan will look into mental health support (LGBTQ counsellor in Camrose)
• Social media posts for education during counter-protests: need topics / information
• Next meeting, everyone will bring resources

Camrose Pride Monthly Minutes

Date: Monday, April 10, 2023 

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm    Place: ONLINE ZOOM & Camrose Composite School

Attendees: Megan, Ray, Stephen, Teri, Lewis, Zainab, Kendra

Regrets: Jess

1. Call to order/Introductions/Check in: 18:31hrs.

2. Financial Report

• 1873.03 Bank
• $500 Petty cash
• Total assets $2,373.03
• Monthly bank fees $3.75

3. Old Business
4. ExpressOUTside – Update on Events: 

Continue activities on the third and fourth weeks of each month. The Board will reevaluate in the summer for amount of games night offerings. Starbucks location is working as of now, but it would be nice to branch out to other businesses that support the Camrose Pride Community. There is currently a $10/month charge at Fox and Fable for use of the space, but there is not sufficient revenue coming back to the CPC.

2. Privacy

Password to the CPC accounts are insecure and should be changed to only one or two Board members. Google Drive, Gmail, Instagram, Facebook, and WordPress accounts need 1-2 regular account administrators at this time. Stephen, Megan, and Jessica will have access to the Google Drive for agendas and minutes. CPC Chair and Co-Chairs will be the only members to have access to the bank account.

3. Housekeeping

There was a motion to assign passwords to chair & cochair for all accounts, with Google account password shared with Jess, Social Media password shared with Louis, and bank account password shared with Ray. 

Moved: Stephen; Seconded: Terry; Carried.

4. New Business
5. Spring Dance  

Retro has offered to host the Spring Dance free of charge, and any date can be chosen other than a Saturday. There were no objections to the venue by the Board members. A small entry fee could be charged to cover other costs, or there could be entry by donation. Music will be provided by Board members’ playlist and sound system. Retro has a cash bar and food menu on site. 

Friday, June 16, 2023 is the proposed date of the dance. 

To Do: Posters and social media advertising will be created soon. 

2. Pride Month Activities

Saturday, June 10, 2023 is the date of the Pride Picnic. Invitations to attend will be sent out to the Camrose Indigenous Community, the City of Camrose, the Camrose Public Library, and food truck operators in Camrose.

3. BVJ Parade Float

In previous years, members of the CPC walked in the BVJ Parade with a banner. The theme of this year’s banner will be revisited at next month’s meeting. The parade will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023.  

To Do: Teri will create a poster to recruit people to walk in the parade and will have it ready to distribute at the Pride Month activities. 

4. Community Registration Night

Community Registration Night in Camrose is the first Wednesday of September from 6:00-8:30pm. Table setup begins at 3:00pm. 

Pictures from the Pride Month events and the BVJ float will be shared at the Registration Night. 

To Do: compete a form to participate in Community Registration Night. There is a fee of $40 for the table. 

5. Fundraising

Silent auction at the Spring Dance. 

Raffles and 50/50 ticket sales require an AGLC license. 

CPC Board members could travel to Edmonton to attend Pride events and inquire about other fundraising methods. 

To Do: Create a donation letter and spreadsheet for CPC members to approach businesses for Spring Dance silent auction items.

To Do: Research dinner theatre costs at the Bailey in Camrose.

6. Other Business

Lewis inquired how often there should be a posting on social media regarding current events. The committee decided to limit controversial items to information only, advocate for the community, or to provide education. The Board agreed to advertise events happening in other communities to encourage association with other like-minded individuals.

5. Standing Items
6. Next Meeting Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 

6. Adjournment & Check-out: 19:36hrs. 

Camrose Pride – Minutes

Date: Monday, May 15, 2023   

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm    Place: ONLINE ZOOM & COMPOSITE SCHOOL

Attendees: Kendra, Zee, Teri, Ray, Lewis, Megan, Stephen

1. Call to Order: 1834 – Confirm quorum – Check-in: What is everybody’s capacity levels? Green: I have capacity to do more than what I did this month towards Camrose Pride. Yellow: The work so far has been manageable. Red: The amount of work required of me this month caused me stress. 

2. Financial Report:

April $1869.28 $500 petty cash (- $3.75 bank fee)

3. Old Business :

3.1 Camrose ExpressOut and Board Games Night 

– Going well – new peoples

– Should continue in June because it is very important to some people

3.2 Resetting our password and privacy (done) 

4. June Events

4.1 Pride Dance (Megan Report) 

– Friday June 23 at the Retro. Have the whole space but open to the public

– Face painter at the event $5/each

– Playlist done just need to have it loaded to a USB for playing. Issues with some tech. Potentially Ray’s YouTube account can be used to download music. Ray willing to make the time to do this 😊 

– Need an MC – Zack is too busy. Lucas Hill waiting for a response. Lewis will follow up. 

– Tickets will be collected at the entrance to the dance venue.

– Cost of tickets – a requested donation of $10

– Volunteers set- up, take down, safe space and tickets

– Glow sticks or glow face paint (preferred).

– Student to make buttons – Terri and Ray to ask student to make

– 6-10 pm shift – Kendra and Megan set up, Lewis and Stephen take-down. Terri to ask a few GSA members to manage tickets. 

– Safe space manager – ask Paul (?) to help with bouncing. Zee will volunteer for this. Just need to de-escalate people if needed. 

– Photo booth area approved – we have to decorate designated space. Everyone to bring things – Lewis has a supply of items at the library. 

– Poster – got it!

4.2 Picnic in Park – June 10

– City permanent obtained

– Indigenous elder opening prayer – $800? 

– Augustana may have a human to lead prayer, Lewis to approach with tobacco for an ask of the elder. 

MOTION

Stephen motioned: Investigate who could do an indigenous prayer for us and utilize funds for the expense.

Ray seconded.

All in favor – motion moved. 

– Stephen will investigate food trucks

– Library can provide some craft supplies

– Rock painting? In the past Nikki arranged. Do not know if she is participating this year. Megan to ask Nikki. 

– Do we need to purchase paint for this? Chuck McLean and Jada recreation coordinator Kendra will reach out to see if we can use their supplies. 

– Designate shifts set-up and take down – everyone will help

– Banner and flag to be set up – Megan, Lewis and 3 volunteers. 

– On poster will say bring your own chair

– Ray will check with Women’s Shelter regarding attendance. 

– Megan to approach Recovery group as well for attendance. 

4.3. Silent Auction

– 10-12 places identified

– Ray to share list to date with Megan and Kendra

– No response from Augustana AQUA

– Kendra and Megan to approach businesses

5. BVJ Parade Float (Deadline July 24th ) – on hold pending insurance.

5.1 Insurance – no quote regarding the expense. 

– Could wait until next board meeting?

– Need to meet in July to set up for parade.

– No throw aways during parade

– Us and the banner 😊 

6. New Business 

6.1 Other events: Karaoke, nature walk, flag raising, social media event, gus’ fire, beers for queers. 

– June 25 Gus hosting a BBQ

– Beers for Queers – easy to set up, no funding, just advertise. – June 16

– Game night June 22 – Megan

– ExpressOutside – June 13 

– Rainbow Karaoke at the Park– June 10 – 7pm

– Nature Walk – June 17 – 2pm Starts at the pride flag and walked around northern part of mirror lake, about 45 mins – Stephen

– Flag – request the town to raise flag for the whole month. Stephen and Lewis. 

– Media blitz – how do you celebrate pride? Share your favorite Pride moment. Share your photo on our social media. 

– Library can add to their media – but not ran by Lewis. 

2. Camrose Community Grants (Deadline June 4)

– Annual grant

– $1000 and we are eligible

– Has to be used for a community organization 

– Use it for next year’s dance.

– Kendra to support grants 

Motion – Stephen – investigate and apply for the Camrose community grant to support next year’s dance.

Terri – second. 

All in favor. Motion passed. 

7. Fundraising ideas: 

7.1 Theatre Performance – fall/New Year. Goal November

– The Baileys and Sam – variable based on what play you get. 

– Megan will continue to investigate 

– To investigate further in the fall

7.2. Burlesque and Rocky Horror Picture Show 

– Has had one from Edmonton before – very complicated to quote due to requirements. 

– Megan will do more investigation

8. Standing items 

8.1 Community Event Night (September 7, 6pm-8:30pm) 

– paid and applied for

8.2 Next Camrose Pride meeting set date: 

Motion – Megan – Next Pride meeting will be July 3 at 6:30 pm

Second by Lewis

All in favor. Motion passed. 

Location TBD

9. Adjournment and check out: “Camrose Pride Community’s mission is to create space for wellness through providing opportunities for education, collaboration, and engagement.”

 Name one word that stands out to you in our mission statement or add your own

• Community
• Education
• Umbrella
• Engagement
• Connection x 2
• Comprehension (understanding)

Adjourned: 1946

Camrose Pride Monthly Minutes

Date: Monday, April 10, 2023 

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm    Place: ONLINE ZOOM & Camrose Composite School

Attendees: Megan, Ray, Stephen, Teri, Lewis, Zainab, Kendra

Regrets: Jess

1. Call to order/Introductions/Check in: 18:31hrs.

2. Financial Report

• 1873.03 Bank
• $500 Petty cash
• Total assets $2,373.03
• Monthly bank fees $3.75

3. Old Business
4. ExpressOUTside – Update on Events: 

Continue activities on the third and fourth weeks of each month. The Board will reevaluate in the summer for amount of games night offerings. Starbucks location is working as of now, but it would be nice to branch out to other businesses that support the Camrose Pride Community. There is currently a $10/month charge at Fox and Fable for use of the space, but there is not sufficient revenue coming back to the CPC.

2. Privacy

Password to the CPC accounts are insecure and should be changed to only one or two Board members. Google Drive, Gmail, Instagram, Facebook, and WordPress accounts need 1-2 regular account administrators at this time. Stephen, Megan, and Jessica will have access to the Google Drive for agendas and minutes. CPC Chair and Co-Chairs will be the only members to have access to the bank account.

3. Housekeeping

There was a motion to assign passwords to chair & cochair for all accounts, with Google account password shared with Jess, Social Media password shared with Louis, and bank account password shared with Ray. 

Moved: Stephen; Seconded: Terry; Carried.

4. New Business
5. Spring Dance  

Retro has offered to host the Spring Dance free of charge, and any date can be chosen other than a Saturday. There were no objections to the venue by the Board members. A small entry fee could be charged to cover other costs, or there could be entry by donation. Music will be provided by Board members’ playlist and sound system. Retro has a cash bar and food menu on site. 

Friday, June 16, 2023 is the proposed date of the dance. 

To Do: Posters and social media advertising will be created soon. 

2. Pride Month Activities

Saturday, June 10, 2023 is the date of the Pride Picnic. Invitations to attend will be sent out to the Camrose Indigenous Community, the City of Camrose, the Camrose Public Library, and food truck operators in Camrose.

3. BVJ Parade Float

In previous years, members of the CPC walked in the BVJ Parade with a banner. The theme of this year’s banner will be revisited at next month’s meeting. The parade will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023.  

To Do: Teri will create a poster to recruit people to walk in the parade and will have it ready to distribute at the Pride Month activities. 

4. Community Registration Night

Community Registration Night in Camrose is the first Wednesday of September from 6:00-8:30pm. Table setup begins at 3:00pm. 

Pictures from the Pride Month events and the BVJ float will be shared at the Registration Night. 

To Do: compete a form to participate in Community Registration Night. There is a fee of $40 for the table. 

5. Fundraising

Silent auction at the Spring Dance. 

Raffles and 50/50 ticket sales require an AGLC license. 

CPC Board members could travel to Edmonton to attend Pride events and inquire about other fundraising methods. 

To Do: Create a donation letter and spreadsheet for CPC members to approach businesses for Spring Dance silent auction items.

To Do: Research dinner theatre costs at the Bailey in Camrose.

6. Other Business

Lewis inquired how often there should be a posting on social media regarding current events. The committee decided to limit controversial items to information only, advocate for the community, or to provide education. The Board agreed to advertise events happening in other communities to encourage association with other like-minded individuals.

5. Standing Items
6. Next Meeting Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 

6. Adjournment & Check-out: 19:36hrs. 

Camrose Pride – AGM – Minutes

Date: Monday, March 13, 2023   

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm    Place: ONLINE ZOOM 

Attendees: Nikki, Candy, Kendra, Stephen, Rose, Teri, Zee, Ray, Megan, Louis.

1. Call to Order 1837 by Nikki

2. Confirm quorum – Yes.

3.  Introductions
   
4. Opening remarks from current Chairs

• COVID had a great impact on the group, outlook is positive.
• It’s been an adventurous 5 years.
• Thanks to Nikki and Candy for all their work on the board and leadership.
  

5. Audited Financial Statements

2022-2023-Audited-Financial-Statements.xlsx.pdf

An adjustment to take place – petty cash will be corrected to $500.

Motion to approve financials with adjustment to petty cash as presented made by: Nikki Featherstone Seconded: Stephen Mckenzie-Campeau. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion to remove Nikki Featherstone and Candy Morningway from signing authority by: Raymond Mitchel, Second Terri Lindquist. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion to add Stephen Mckenzie-Campeau, Megan Tronson, Raymond Mitchell to signing authority by: Jessica Doucette, Second Nikki Featherstone. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Elections – See By-Laws on the next page

1. Co-Chair (2 year term):

Nominations: Megan Tronson

Accepted: Megan Tronson accepted nomination

Elected: Megan Tronson

2. Treasurer (2 year term)

Nominated: Raymond Mitchell

Accepted: Raymond Mitchell accepted nomination

Elected: Raymond Mitchell

3. 3 Members-at-large (1 General, 1 Social Media Coordinator, 1 Youth Council – all 1-year terms)

Social Media Coordinator (1 year term)

Nominated: Louis Ducsharm

Accepted: Louis Ducsharm accepted nomination

Elected: Louis Ducsharm

General Member (1 year term)

Nominated: Terri Lindquist

Accepted: Terri Lindquist accepted nomination

Elected: Terri Lindquist

Youth Council (1 year term)

Nominated: Zainab (Zee) Yekeen

Accepted: Zainab (Zee) Yekeen accepted nomination

Elected: Zainab (Zee) Yekeen

Camrose PRIDE Executive 2023:

• Stephen Mckenzie-Campeau – Chair
• Megan Tronson – Co-Chair
• Raymond Mitchell – Treasurer
• Jessica Doucette – Secretary
• Zainab (Zee) Yekeen – Youth Council
• Louis Ducsharm – Social Media Coordinator
• Terri Lindquist – General Member
  

7. New Business
   1.  Direction for 2023

• Dance party – date needed for Carmen and then we can plan next meeting – June 2023
• BVJ parade – do we want to participate?
• Fundraising – events need support to keep going. Community Dinner fundraiser and silent auction – made $50 000+ – profit was $36 000. Augustana just did “So You Think You Can Drag” with great success. A performance may go over well. 
• We need another zoom account – we can use the library account through Louis. 

• Meeting dates can change if required – next meeting Monday April 10, 2023, 1830.

Date: Monday, February 7, 2022

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Place: Online

Attendees: Nikki, Jessica, Charissa, Stephen, Craig, Ray, Candy, Alix

Regrets: Gus

1. Call to order/Introductions/Check in
   1. Called to order by Nikki at 1840
2. Financial Report
   1. bank fee only
   2. bank report attached
3. Old Business

3.1 Conversion Therapy Ban

3.1.1      – Data Gathering: Update on Action:

– Connected to Nick from No Conversion Canada to get tips on how to gather data.

– Nick wasn’t able to attend the meeting but Nikki requested an email with links and more info.

– Jess connected with Policy Wise for support/guidance.  Email was sent back with suggestions, ideas and guidance.

Email content from Policy Wise:

• First would be to tap into Augustana Campus to see if they have any programs with capstone or thesis projects where a student could support the research. Given the subject matter, any University ethics process is going to be extremely robust around potential harm for participants.
• If wanting to remain grassroots, I would encourage the group to explore Participatory Action Research toolkits. Here are a few I found after a quick google search:
  • http://communitylearningpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PARtoolkit.pdf
  • https://www.tni.org/files/publication-downloads/a_toolkit_for_participatory_action_research.pdf
• The ethics on this could be tough. Best practice would be to go through ARRECCI screening which will most likely recommend a more thorough ethics review. https://arecci.albertainnovates.ca/
  • If going a less formal research route and more of a collective narrative based on existing relationships with members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, following a trauma-informed care approach to how conversations are held and have immediate access to professional supports during potentially triggering conversations.
    • https://equiphealthcare.ca/files/2021/05/GTV-EQUIP-Tool-TVIC-Spring2021.pdf ; this seems like a decent starting guide and I’ll continue to dig around for practice on trauma informed research interviews because I know I’ve seen this somewhere before.
• While sorting out how to go about collecting first person accounts of stories/experiences, the group could do an environmental scan. This would consist of doing a grey literature review to identify local/provincial conversion practices, and any legislation that makes it possible for these practices to potentially take place. This may also include identifying alternate names for these practices as I’m guessing that they go by a variety of names to veil their true intent.
• Funding is trickier and everything for exploratory research seems to be Covid focused right now. One option,  making the assumption that there is at least one person under 30 that is part of the group, would be to apply for youth-led project grants. 
  • https://canadianroots.ca/programs/indigenous-youth-research-grants/
  • https://www.risingyouth.ca/?csc=true

Group Discussion:

• Is a challenge for our small group to have ability to conduct research alone
• Like the idea of partnering with Augustana
• Recognition the research is important as it is a foundation for action
• Craig feels it could fit in with Augustana but the timeline would have to at least a year away (fall start)
• Nikki and Jess are willing to do literature reviews but understanding that it may be topic specific (i.e. Health and Art therapy)
• Collaboration timelines are possibly very long in time
• Augustana is part of U of A (FYI)
• Concern about timelines but without some research community challenges may be harder
• Are other QSA doing a research project already? Or would be able to partner with another group who has the same interest? Could there be a partner lit review?
• Concerns about workload for members and being able to meet ethics reviews and accessing LOCAL data and research (lit review will turn up National, Prov info).
• Longer we delay the less impact, need to push the conversation forward.
• Quick wins matched with research – let’s not stall completely.
• Is a by-law going to happen? Is that the way to go? Perhaps we need a different approach? 
• What are our real options? – Worth our time to look into the federal law deeper. How are crimes reported, what can you report, what is the process – connect with RCMP to resources and training to deal with issues, create posters and awareness so people can be aware of actions. Using the federal law to our advantage.

Action: Nikki will reach out to John at CPS regarding what their plan is around this legislation. What do they need us to know regarding reporting, training for officers, resources they may need, how can we be supportive? Host a conversation with the Queer community and police about how we can support. Please address service cultural, systemic barriers to reporting and options to make reporting more accessible. Nikki will see if we can get a presentation on the legislation so we can all understand it and be clear as well as consistent in our messaging.

Action: Nikki will reach out to Augustana and see if there is a research opportunity/interest.

Action (informal): All members read info, approach council for awareness and keep the conversation going.

4. Reminder – AGM – due first quarter, March 14 meeting.

–        Notice to the community went out today – Feb 7, 2022

–        Follow AGM with strategic planning session – update and refocus existing strategic plan – will be done on another date so we can gather new membership and positions and not go to late.

–        Which Board Positions are up for election? Chair is a 2 year term (Nikki is chair). New positions needed – Co-chair, social media coordinator

5.     Spring/Summer Events – Monthly review to see what we are doing in June 2022

• Suspended until COVID is over and we are allowed to get together
• We could do some outside activities but not favorable at this time

6.     School Update

• QSA is in a transitional period – youth
• MH GSA conference end of March – 2 students to attend but they not follow up at this time
• Teri found a LGBTQ2S+ supportive youth opportunity – unique impacts of COVID on  LGBTQ2S+ youth

7.     New Business

7.1         CMHA’s Recovery College reached out in hopes of collaborating on co-facilitating an online chat with the Pride Community. They are currently running a program called Namaste Café, which is a general online safe space for chat and check in. They would like to offer this program to members of the Pride community where chat is facilitated by a Recovery College Peer Facilitator supplied by CMHA and a member of Camrose Pride.

– This chat would run 1x per week specific to the Queer community.

– Group ran by one professional and one peer – cannot run without both

Ask: They would like a member of our Queer community to co-facilitate session

Action: Nikki will collect more info and send to the group.  

8. Standing Items

8.1 Monthly Meetings – next meeting is our AGM! – March 14^th at 6:30pm, via zoom

8.2 ExpressOUTSIDE – TBD, COVID dependent – if there is an interested community member who would like to facilitate a community social, using safe health protocols, please let us know!

8.3 Friends and Family Support Group – Running online, first Wednesday of every month – contact Andrea Dyck for info: adyck@brsd.ab.ca

 9. Adjournment and check out: by Nikki at 1935