HomeMy WebLinkAboutCITY OF ILM NHCCFW Special Mtg. Oct 1 minutes
CITY OF WILMINGTON/NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
A Joint City-County Commission
YWCA
2815 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Special Meeting Agenda
Call to Order, Roll Call – Olivia Thames, Chair
Retreat Discussion Topics for 2026 Luncheon
Luncheon Chair or Committee
Our Theme
Speaker/ or speakers
Our Colors
Start time/ End time
Order of Program
Our Menu
Decorating
SWAG bags
Adjourn - Chair
Function of Commission
The Commission shall be organized for the purpose of acting as an advocate for
women and a resource of information on the status of women in New Hanover County for the
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners (Board) and Wilmington City Council (Council):
• To identify the status of women and assess the needs of women in New Hanover County
(County) and the City of Wilmington (City);
• To provide a status of women in New Hanover County report on an annual basis to the Board
and Council;
• To provide information and recommendations to the Board and Council on the needs and
issues important to women as it deems necessary in improving and upholding the opportunities
in employment, education and community services for all people, regardless of sex;
• To work toward the betterment of the status of women with respect to employment and
educational opportunities, health services, childcare services, welfare services, financial
services, and community leadership opportunities;
• To serve as an umbrella to coordinate and support all women’s initiatives, organizations, and
networks in the County and the City including coordinating and cooperating with the YWCA and
other organizations involved in activities on the status of women; and
• To conduct educational seminars in collaboration with other organizations for residents and
businesses in the County and the City.