Miami Commission for Women. I call this meeting to order. At this time, we will have Commissioner Pasmino lead us into the pledge of allegiance >> to the flag of the United States of
America and to the standice for all. >> Thank you, Commissioner ACM Filippo. Can we do roll call? >> Good evening everyone. Dr. Naomi Blair, >> present.
>> Dr. Narissa Glickman, >> present. >> Dr. Maria Tienne, >> present. >> Miss Faraja La Fortune, >> present. >> Claudia Pasmino, >> present. >> Mr. Chair, you have quorum. >> Are there any amendments to the agenda?
No, not at this time. >> Thank you. We're going to go right down to old business announcements to discuss the Miami Day Women's Summit 2026, which is to be held on March 28th, which is
the last Saturday in the month of March. And we also will have a VIP uh reception for sponsors and those that have uh put to came together to put this event or summit together. So it will be
also inclusive of our partners. And so in order for us to have some clarity, we want to make sure that we go over a few things before we begin our meeting schedule for the month of January. I
want to say thank you to the the commission for women for appointing me as the chair for the Miami Dade Women's Summit. Uh I am actively working to add 11 other members to this board. We have
some that have already confirmed and we are waiting on additional confirmation. Now I would like to present to the board tonight that in order for us to ensure that there is some type of longevity
with this summit. I already see that you know putting something like this together is not an easy feat. Um although I believe it's going to have a tremendous impact, it is also going to
to be a heavy lift and um I know that you know putting a team together does not necessarily mean that the responsibilities are going to be across the board. So, I want to make sure that we understand the responsibility and
that I'm communicating to the board what it's going to take to bring this to pass in really about 3 months. And in order for us to ensure that there is continuity, I would like to open for discussion. How do we continue after
this first summit and so that I can pre uh present some some things that I think would be necessary in order for us to ensure that uh this remains as a North Miami initiative but a Miami Day County
event for 50 years to come. Commissioner Pazmino um after the main event I guess stay in contact with the people and um along with the head of every organization that's involved and also with the cities and saying hey we need your support so
we can continue having this annually. >> Excellent. So uh Commissioner Pasino what I'm hearing is you're you're mentioning the continuing connection and partnership with them. Does what does that look like? Does that look like us actually having meetings with joint
meetings, okay, with these commissions throughout the year? Because as we bring them on, I want to be able to communicate that very early. This is just not for the summit, but this is how
we're going to continue going forward. Anything else? And then also have individual committee meetings just with the committee itself. Mhm. Excellent. Commissioner Pasmino, anything else?
>> And like I said, um, elected officials, maybe invite them to one of our meetings or the committee meetings itself. >> Okay, great. Elected officials. Now, just to let uh you all know that there are two elected officials that are um
appointed to this advisory board that is none other than our own uh council woman Mary Esté Irvin and Commissioner Fortuna Smuckler who is the point person for the North Miami Beach Commission for Women.
So, she will be representing the city of NB. Anything else, Commissioner Pasmino? Not at this time. >> Thank you. Thank you for your input. Uh, Commissioner Faraja, >> um, I second what Commissioner Pasmino
suggested and I would like to add maybe having some type of um, bylaws for this event um, which will determine when uh, the longevity of the board for the event. And I think the members should be
uh chosen based on you know one member per organization participating in it. And that would be you know part of the bylaws saying you know every year one person from each organization will be um elected to be part of the board and for
that to continue to happen. >> Okay great. So with concerning the bylaws, um I think that we can seek counsel for that because it is a byproduct of the North Miami Commission for Women. So we are governed by the
North Miami Commission for Women. However, maybe we may have an internal understanding >> or maybe norms norms >> norms of how we manage this u advisory board. Anything else? >> No, not at this time. Thank you so very
much. I would think that it will be um it will be good to have our board member to participate by the event that we just did. I'm just really have to add on it from our last uh event, the third uh
annual um launching >> that uh each person should really bring what they supposed to uh represent and uh we can assign each board member
to be um involved with different part of the uh process. >> Excellent. Thank you, vice chair. Anything else? I think uh what we want to make sure that we're clear on. So, there are about seven commissions
established within the 30 plus cities with in Miami date county and we are reaching out to all of them including the Miami Date County Commission for Women. The Miami Dade County Commission
for Women has the current chair um which is uh Chief Daniels who has accepted the appointment. And it just so happens that the executive director for Miami Dade
County is also part of the National Commission for Women and she is representing that national organization. And so she is on the board as well. So just to be clear, uh it would seem as if
we have two members um from the Miami Dade uh Commission for Women. It's just because what there's one person who actually wears two hats. They are the executive director and she is also the part of the national board. And why do
we want the national board? because we want to really get a good understanding of what's happening nationally, how are the commissions uh functioning in other states and to share best practices. And we're hoping that we can have a a whole
uh an entire table if not two of individuals from the national board. And so in our breakout sessions, I think we can gain so much knowledge from them understanding what they're doing, how are they coming together, how are they
unifying their efforts, right? And the best practices that we can share. So I just wanted to share that with you all. Um Dr. Itan, >> uh thank you. Good evening, uh everyone.
Um I concur with the recommendations made by the commissioners so far. Uh what I would think is that because this is the first um leadership summit that will occur, I would recommend that we have a we have
an evaluation of the summit and then postsummit that you have a debriefing meeting to discuss all the recommendations. And then um as far as for who will lead um the next summit, I think even though
this is an initiative of NOM me commission for women that you said it has to be hosted in Miami date county, it doesn't necessarily um need to have a chair from the city of North Miami. I would recommend that among the group they can elect the
chair. I mean I think you don't need a bylaw change for that. I think um they you know they can elect a chair and then of course we this commission will have oversight and also because they have to report everything to us and we can give
feedback um as necessary. >> Thank you so very much for your contribution. Um and so I have um an evaluation postsummit debrief to receive
those feedbacks and move on. I also have um your request for them for us to be able to choose someone outside of the city to represent as chair. So here's my position. Um I think that when you're
doing something for the first first time you are basically establishing the standard for this event for this um uh conference whatever the case may be because we are doing this in such a very
short time. There is a lot of work that I am doing right now with um the council woman Mary Estay Irvin and some work with commissioner Smuckler to actually move this thing along very quickly so
that in January we can hit the ground running. And that means or that looks like us literally identifying location, setting up logo, choosing colors. All of this has to be done like literally before December 31st. And I am working
with these two elected officials to do that. And in in seeing what is really required, it would really I think be shortminded of us as a commission to do something in three months and then
believe that another person who is not a part of the North Miami Commission is going to be able to carry it at the same level of presentation, the same level of care, the same level of gathering information
and marketing as we put into it because that is not their baby. That is not their initiative. Now I I believe that after we do it this year we set a standard then we duplicated the second year at that point I think we would have
shown exactly what we're head where we're heading and then someone who has been a part of the process for the two uh summits could say okay you know what I would love to spearhead that so based on that um I
would like to bring to a vote that we have the same chair for a two-year period in order to establish that. >> Second it. >> Thank you. Uh, Commissioner Pasmino ACM.
There was a motion made by Chair Blumir to have the same chair for the Miami Day Women's Summit for two consecutive years. And that motion was seconded by board member Pasmino.
I'll approve. >> Yes. I >> I any and any nays? Motion passes 5-0. Thank you. Thank you. Um I actually got a little beside myself in moving with
the agenda. I so wanted to do that that quickly that I um missed giving our visit our actually our new member to the North Miami Commission team uh attorney serving here in the city of North Miami
who will be joining us ongoing. Um, and at this time I would like to give attorney Bob an opportunity to introduce herself and um, for all of us to welcome her. >> Good evening. My name is Paul Marie Bob.
I am the board attorney moving forward. I have been with the city for going on 12 years now. >> I am excited to be a part of this team and see the great work that you guys are going to do. >> Great. and I hear that you're leaving us comm uh chairwoman and so it's very sad
that I'm only getting to sit in on one meeting with you, but I'm excited for this board >> actually. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you so very much. We are honored to have you and welcome welcome on board. It's um it's it's quite the ride over here. Quite the
ride. Quite the ride. Okay. Excellent. Thank you so very much for that presentation. Now we want to move uh with sponsorship package details and levels. Uh as I shared with the the commission, we need
to put a budget together and my strategy for uh raising the funds and of course tonight we all can share uh best practices on how to raise money. I'm just putting forth what I think would be great. Uh I actually
asked everyone to put together a list of 100 partners. Uh these partners are uh woman-ledd organizations. They are nonprofits serving um women in Miami
date county. Uh they are organizations that provide education, financial literacy, uh social services, and out of the 100 partners, we're looking to gain the support of 50 at $1,500
so we can raise the first $75,000. Commissioner Pasmino, any thoughts? um well to be honest to get um woman organization because the ones I know they're also looking for funding. So um
but I'm going to do my best to add to the list. >> Excellent. Okay. And then you know what maybe we can widen the list a little bit. Maybe you can say, "Okay, you know what? It's not a woman le organization, but it is a femaleowned law practice or
it is a female doctor that serves in the cities where we actually have commissions and they would like to support the commissions or it can be a organization or business in Miami date county that you know what thinks this is
a great initiative and wants to be part of it. The idea is not so much what they do. It's really all about that organization or entity wanting to support an an initiative that's going to
have a positive impact on women in Miami date county. Okay. So, anyone you can add to that list, they would greatly be appreciated. >> Commissioner Faga, >> I have a question actually. Um, maybe I'm a little late to this, but what what
exactly is the mission or what's the objective of the summit so we can be clear on um what to tell those uh sponsors, those potential sponsors so they can support the initiative. >> Excellent. Excellent. Okay. So, in the
interest of time, we're going to ask ACM Filippo if she can please pull out the last um agenda that had the breakdown of the of the summit. I know for sure it's on the last agenda and then she will
share it and then you can have it and then we can come back to you after you review it. >> Perfect. Thank you. And do we also know how we're going to choose the members for the board? No. >> So if you remember in October we had
about 30 to 40 members here uh that represented different organizations that was part of the um uh the state of >> Tallahassee >> of women in Florida. And so all of these
organizations they agreed that we needed to go further with this. Okay. And so for the first 25 that I have list, it's actually from those that were in the room. Now, I just put 25 because I don't want no one to
accuse me of filling the entire list with my own list of partners. So, I made sure to be fair. I placed 25. Everybody else can add 25. And at the end, we're going to email or call and get an email
address for all 100. Right. I'm not talking about the sponsors. I'm sorry. I'm talking about the members for the board. How are they going to be chosen? >> Oh, okay. So, the last meeting that we had, we discussed that. Um, as I stated before, we have seven
>> Thank you. we have seven commission for women throughout Miami date county. Uh, they are going to each have a person representing Miami Dade County. We excuse me. They're each going to have a
person representing their city. >> Got it. >> We have two commission commissioners from the state commission that will be on the board. We also have three uh chambers of commerce uh that we've already reached out to. We don't know
who's going to accept and we're looking for about three um entities that it could be universities, could be colleges. We're going to reach out to FIU, MDC, as well as M.
>> Okay. So it's a it's a makeup of commission for women um chambers of commerce educational in institutions nonprofit organizations and community advocacy groups so that
everybody is somehow represented. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Anything else? >> Madam chair I have the response. >> Perfect. Thank you to madame assistant city attorney. So I pulled it up quicker than I could. So, the proposed Miami Day
County Women's Leadership Summit um is is to host the annual Miami Day Commission for Women Summit, uniting women leaders across the county to strengthen partnerships and share best practices, highlight innovative community initiatives, identify shared
challenges and collaborative solutions, and empower women to lead and serve more effectively. The purpose is to create a unifying space where city, county, and community leaders collaborate on advancing equity, leadership, and opportunity for women and girls across
Miami date county. Um, it says this to establish a 12 member committee summit. Is that still correct? Okay. Which includes Miami Day County Commission for Women Municipal Commissions throughout the county, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community advocacy
groups. And I know the proposed timeline at the time was for spring, but I believe we just established it be the last Saturday of March. >> So we voted last meeting >> for us to have it the last Saturday in
March because the large portion of the um North Miami Commission for Women will be available. Now obviously we have other 12 members. Nevertheless, we understand that we are the facilitators and we need more hands on deck than anyone else because we are going to be
the ones to do most of the um heavy lifting. And so that date was approved and we have made sure that um we've reached out to all of the other commissions that have said yes to approve that date. There's only one
conflict. the city of Miami Gardens, uh, Councilwoman, I believe her name is Williams, has an event, but we've already spoken to them that hers will be later on in the day. Um, our the summit will be over by 3:30
um, the latest 4:00. We then they will probably start the event at 6:30 so that there's no conflict there. And this is what I'm talking about with continuity, making sure that you have someone who's going to continue this. So by the end of
the summit, March 28th, we need to have our date ready to go. >> Correct. >> And we need to not only have the date ready to go, but have a booth for people who want to register early and give them a discount. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Yes. >> Uh just for clarity, um it's not a
board, it's a for my for commissioner, it's a committee. advisory committee. >> Thank you. >> Excellent. All right. Great. Moving on with sponsorship uh package and details. So, we can work through what each person
can actually obtain in order to be a sponsor. But these are the I'm thinking the principal or the title sponsor can come in at about 25 to $30,000.
Understanding that we're shooting for a budget of about 150. Now, once we agree on what the title is, then we can go down and, you know, plug in five different slots. Uh,
Commissioner Pezmino, >> what what are your thoughts? >> I right now I cannot give a number, but I'm going to work on it. >> Okay, no problem. Um, Commissioner Faja, what do you think about uh between 25
and $30,000 for the title sponsor? And I just want to just set the stage. I know everybody's like, where's that money coming from? So, I want to be clear that a title sponsor is we are looking to a university, right? >> Okay.
>> Or the county to be that sponsor. We're not looking for uh a small business to to be that sponsor. You understand? So I just want to be clear. This is why we have partners coming at uh 1,500. We're
giving 50 pe 50 organization this opportunity. These sponsors, these are a different type of sponsorship, right? The these are uh it probably could be Miami date county, right? that can come
in as that sponsor. It can be M. It can be FIU. We need to find entities that actually have an appetite for this, number one. And number two, the funds that they can allocate specifically for
woman le initiatives in Miami Day County. So, I hope that kind of eases everybody. But would would you prefer 20 to 25? Cuz I I believe 30 is kind of pushing it. >> Okay. So, let's say 25,000 is for the
title sponsor. Um, are you comfortable with that? >> A little more. >> Okay. Uh, Dr. Nurissa Glipman. >> Um, to me, I will think that we are going to look at the how the place and what we have to spend. So, we know how
much do we need. So we know how much we need to ask for. First I will look at the budget that how much budget do we need so we know what what to ask for people. Maybe we do not need that much. What >> your mic? >> It's on. >> It's on.
>> So um Vice Chair Glitman, I'm sorry. I I mentioned it earlier. I I believe this event is going to require a budget of $150,000 and that's only if we are able to secure an inind
with location. So that means that um the location is more than likely going to be one of our universities. >> Okay. based on our last event is we spend around 13,000 >> for about 200 people
>> and so I think if we have 500 people >> no we're looking for thousand people >> so we time five of that maybe we can do less than 100,000 I don't want to jump into a big number and we don't need to
um you know um give everybody so much uh um uh pressure. >> Well, well, the good thing about it u uh Dr. Glitman, this board will not be the ones responsible for this. This is going to be the committee. Uh however, we have
to present to the committee what we're looking for. And so, you know, I I think I know a little bit about doing events and I think it's best if we go high and that all the bills are paid and then we have something left over and maybe we
can, you know, look to do other things, maybe to afford some kind of um >> grant for women in business or something. But to lowball and then we can't pay bills, I don't think that's that that would be intelligent of us.
So, let let's go with the $150,000 >> and then the title sponsor at $25,000 and then we can go from there. >> Okay. We can have a um platinum sponsor. Uh we can have also bronze sponsor, gold
sponsor. >> Correct. >> That will be um easier, right? Correct. Um >> correct. 2500 to 20,000 to5,500 and then to 1,000 then it's 500.
>> Okay. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Dr. Etien, your thoughts at the title sponsor being at 25,000. >> Uh I was shooting for higher only because um No, let me just say why. Uh, and I was thinking also uh when you have
people buy in because I I thought this the committee was going to I guess you're presenting a draft to the committee and then have some conversation. >> Yeah. I want to at least tell them that I discussed it. >> But I think I think if you're going to do an event for a,000 people, $25,000 is
not enough for a title sponsor. >> Okay. the if you're going to do that magnitude of an event I was shooting for 50,000 but >> since you had a range between 25 to 30
then I would keep it at 30 only because you're looking for a title a title sponsor is the person who who really is the main sponsor for the event so um for a thousand people the increase
publicity that they will get is significant. So that's just my thought on it. Okay. Um I it's not that I disagree with you, but I do understand that not everybody on the
commission has had the experience of doing an event of this magnitude. And so I just want to make sure that when I present to the advisory board something, it's not foreign to you all. So when I come back and I say, "Okay, this is what we agreed to." I don't want you guys
looking at me like, "Okay, where did you get this from?" Because I want to streamline things as much as possible. So what we'll do at this point to just move it forward, do we want the title sponsor at 50,000 or do we want it at tw
25,000? Let's take a vote for 50,000. >> I would consider do a range like you have 25 to 30 and then >> your committee can >> Okay. So you Okay. So you're saying let the let the advisory board decide?
>> Yes. >> No. Okay. No problem. So >> we should not be voting on on the budget because you don't have a budget yet. >> No. Listen guys, I'm making a recommendation. I am I am I'm not presenting you with a budget, but I do not want to give this to the advisory
team and not say that we had a general conversation of what it should look like. This is the range that they gave me to work with and then we make a decision. So, if you say, "Okay, Naomi, um, I think you guys should have start at 50,000
and the go down to about 5,000 knowing that our partners are coming in at 1,500, then fine. That's what I'm going to present to them. I just don't want to be in a situation where I present to the advisory board, they vote on it, we
agree, I come here, and you guys are looking at me like, "That's not what we told you to do." Okay? So I just want to be very clear that there should be no surprises because they can't be a back and forth. So my job is to make sure that before things come to you, you have
a general understanding of the direction that we're going in. So if it is the will of the board to begin at 50,000 as a range and allow the advisory board to make the final decision, that is
fine. Um, let let's just be clear and let's just take it to a vote so there's no misunderstandings. Um, uh, Commissioner Pasmino, your thoughts. >> I agree. >> I agree with Commissioner Etien like the
title. It should be one or two people who are going to give the most and have the name. So, I don't >> right. No, you only have a title sponsor is one >> one. That's the person that entity is on. We're going to have billboards. That
person is on that entity is on all the billboards. It's on all the marketing. Anything that is being sent on radio, television, they are getting the spotlight. Now, understanding the amount that it costs to be that person, we know
that it's going to be a large entity. It's just not going to be your average mom and pop who's going to be this person. Now uh I don't want to bel labor the the the the time. So let's agree that I will bring
this range to the advisory group advisory board and then we'll let you guys know what we decide. Okay. Excellent. Now for location uh we are considering MDC. Okay. Dr. had given us information for
that. Uh I am actually going to go there before the holiday to visit it. I have made uh some emails and texts in order to get access to location. Uh I have had some conversations
through a uh commissioner um with the the former um the former lieutenant governor for FIU. So that is also on the table. We we
have not yet identified the this the right location but the conversations are happening and then if all else fails then we can look at M. Okay. But right now MDC is looking like um the best
choice and then a second option would be FIU. Um, as I stated, there is a member of the advisory board who has been in conversation with the former lieutenant governor. >> Will it be FIU North or FIU South?
>> We have not gotten there. Okay. >> But she she knows what's happening. Uh, she she has the dates and now it's just a matter of what would work best for us. Okay. Okay. Um, budget, we we discussed
it. We're looking at about $150,000. Okay. Last but not least for Miami Dade Women's Summit, we need a fiscal agent. For individuals who do not know what a fiscal agent is, it is the individual who will uh receive donations on the
behalf of the Commission for Women and pay out all of our invoices. That we are looking for that entity to be a North Miami nonprofit. It needs to be a nonprofit because the individuals who are writing the sponsorships are giving
it to them and so that's how they're going to actually gain the benefit for it. Um I have I want to hear from the board who you know some names of entities in North Miami that
we believe have the bandwidth to do that. Right? meaning they have staff they we're we're not going to be in a situation where we falling as if just like if we were doing it with North Miami and then you know we can't really
get things done. So at this time we're going to go and just ask each person to give us two names or one if you only have one. >> I don't have unfortunately. >> No problem. Thank you Commissioner Pasmino. Uh, Commissioner Faja,
>> the only one that I can think of is um, >> give me one second. I'm trying to get the >> Would the Community Health and Empowerment Network? >> Okay. CH network. >> Yes. >> Yes, they would qualify to be
considered. Anything? Anyone else? Not that I not that I can think of right now. >> Thank you so very much. Um, Vice Chair Glickman, >> do we have to pay them? >> So, that is a very good question. Yes,
there is because they are offering a service to us. It's not that we're paying them. However, we are giving them we are going to agree and negotiate. it can be between 5 to 10% of what we bring
in because they actually have to do work. So yes, there is a a um there is a fee. >> Okay. I hope the city can give us the some help to suggest that maybe they can
you know help us to take care of that so we don't have to spend the money for that. But if if the city would like us to have the agent, then we will have to, you know, find one. >> Well, you know, I think um I'm not going to speak on the behalf of the city. I
will let the ACM explain why this would actually be in our benefit to do because they simply don't have the manpower. But I'll allow her to I'll allow her. >> Sorry. Thank you. Um through the chair,
correct? we do not currently have the staffing to oversee that process. Um, as well as for the the way that it is structured as far as they're receiving the dollars and how tracking to expand,
that's not necessarily anything that we're able to do at this time. As well, um, I also would say and and I'm sure the um, assistant attorney would recommend that since this is something that's also taking place outside of the city, right? you have a whole
commission, it's best that it is, you know, just in a neutral location as opposed to the city. So, we also don't want to have any discrepancies or perception of any mishandling of those type of, you know, funds. It's not a city
event per se. >> And that is very important. This is why this entity has to be a a standalone entity, an independent entity and that they are going to be held responsible
and this is why they would get a fee because there's there's accountability at the end of the uh summit. They will have to give us all of the invoices, all of the dollars that came in for that period of time. Every
dollar has to be accounted for. We will have a internal person that is part of the advisory board responsible to collect checks and actually give those checks over to that entity so that we
have um some type of internal control of how much money is coming in, when it came in, when the checks cleared, you know, if a check didn't clear, you know. So there there's a whole process involved and we want to make sure that
we are um we're thinking ahead and we're not waiting until it happens to say, "Oh my god, you know, we should have done it this differently. In order to have an event of this magnitude, you need a fiscal agent." Dr.
>> Yes. U Madame Chair. Um first >> Oh, I'm sorry. Dr. Fin, Dr. >> No. Did you have someone to that you want to suggest? >> That's fine. I was thinking is that's okay. She She Go ahead. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. To the chair back. Um
first and foremost, which whichever nonprofit that we decide to choose, I'm recommending that it's none of our organizations because we all It cannot be. >> No, I'm just saying because I'm making that on the record for um uh conflict of
interest. Number two, I'd like to recommend the uh hackoff um the Haitian-American uh Chamber of Commerce of Florida >> be considered. Um their I think their office is right
here in the city of North Miami. >> I do believe that they do have the bandwidth to be a fiscal agent. Uh, the second recommendation is the Haitian-American Professionals Coalition. >> Hopsy is not in the city of North Miami. >> Um,
I don't think they have because they have it's a membership organ. >> Their address is not in the city of North Miami. >> It's not. No. Okay. All right. So, I'll stick with the Hakoff. >> Okay. So, we have Hack Off. We have Chain Network. Um, and I am going to add
uh Prosperity Social. Okay. >> Yeah. Prosperity Social is in the city >> and then I'm going to have I'm going to add seat >> and since you talk about the um Haitian Chamber of Commerce then since we are here so we can ask the North Miami
Chamber of Commerce. >> No that that is that's that's hackoff. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. Just so for the record, we are going to look at CHA network hackoff seat prosperity social.
The vice chairman was just stating that um uh the North Miami Chamber of Commerce should be on the list. Are they are they 501c? It is it is the same as um as Hackoff.
They they have the same one. It's not a five 501c3. uh chambers have a different uh status >> a status but if you guys want them to be one of those considered that's fine. >> She just made that recommendation. >> North Miami Chamber. >> You mean David, right?
>> They support us. >> Yeah. And there's also the North Miami Beach Chambers. Their director's name Leslie. >> So we we so we were we we would prefer that the organization is in North Miami.
So these organizations that we just mentioned, Chain Network H is located in the city of North Miami. Hackoff is located in the city of North Miami. SEAT is located in the city of North Miami. Prosperity Social is located in the city
of North Miami and the Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce is located in the city of North Miami. So we are submitting five names. What's seat stand for? Give me one second and I will tell you
in the meantime we are going to move over in the interest of time with um >> I don't have my phone so >> Commissioner Pasmino uh to please share a report with on the first Nomi women's meetup um how many women were in
attendance your feedback from the event um yes I believe there was 24 of us at AOS. >> Um it was a great great turnout. Um we have one of the participants here. Um it was short notice. Unfortunately, it was the day after Thanksgiving, but we had a great turnout.
>> Um the women that showed up, they were all um very enthusiastic. Um I believe 98% of them were new faces that I never seen before. >> So, it was a good turnout. They were very enthusiastic and obviously they want to continue meeting. Um what I liked is um they gave a lot of advice to
one another support and what's the term that I'm looking for? Um I think several of them left with like determination like knew what their next move was going to be like left with a sense of okay it was worthwhile coming here. I know where to go next and I have some support now.
>> Thank you so very much. Um at this time would you say that it was a productive event and we can definitely continue on with having our Nomi woman meetup? Oh yeah, it was very productive and I hope we continue doing it because like I said a lot of women left empowered like they
left feeling good and again they made connections and we all shared what we needed, what we wanted and we all helped each other, gave advice to one another. >> Thank you. Thank you so very much. Um, Commissioner Fagaja, your your input on
the Nomi Women's Meetup. >> It was a great turnout. We got to meet a lot of women in the community, you know, amazing individuals with a lot of resources that they shared with us. Um,
I I don't know if I can say which one my favorite was. No, I'm not I'm not going to go there. But yes, great insight, great information, great resources, and even for um the empower her initiative, which I'll talk about in a few minutes,
we got to, you know, we pinpointed a few individuals who would play a big role in this initiative and I'll mention that afterwards. >> Excellent. Um Dr. Tian, any feedback on the Nomi
Women's Meetup? I actually took notes of all the recommendations, but uh since I'm coming from work, I didn't have him with me. But overall, I concur with our two commissioners. It was an absolutely
uh well um it was a great event and the women were pleased and they want to continue. So, I think uh we're doing a great service to them. So, thank you. >> Excellent. Um, Commissioner Pasmino, we
I think you and you can correct me if I'm wrong. Out of all of the commissioners, I believe you brought most women there that evening. I think you definitely have a knack for community engagement. They look to you for direction. They look to
you to know what what was going on in the city. and even when they tried to sign on and they couldn't uh re register, they reached out to you. And so I I would like to appoint you as our community engagement person to continue
to work in that way to ensure that the woman when they come to our Nomi woman's meetup every fourth Friday of the month that you are in constant communication with them that you know who's attending. If they're not
there one uh weekend taking that time out during the day just giving them a call hey we didn't see you this month. Is everything okay? Is there anything we can help you with? That's going to actually give us a a more direct touch
with the women in the city. And I think that by the response of those that came and how they were already connected with you, I think that that that is a responsibility that would suit you uh I think perfectly. Um, unless you don't
think so. I think you would be great for our community engagement. Um, commissioner, your thoughts? >> Um, thank you cuz that is what you said is really nice and lovely that people, you know, see me in that way and they feel comfortable reaching out to me and
that you acknowledge it. So, thank you. I will gladly accept. >> Excellent. Thank you so very much. And so um this we are going to ensure that the city sends out the one for this month which is going to be December 26.
Um as of tomorrow um we actually uh because we mentioned that they have the um the museum mocha museum event. So, I think that is best if we have it right here at
um the former uh cafe creme. The new name always escapes me. Sapori. Yes. So, we'll have it at Sapori. Um I think that will really give give us a great opportunity
to actually view what's going on um at the Mocha Plaza as well. And we do have uh one of the attendees from last last month's uh meetup who would like to uh
introduce herself and do a short presentation on what she would like to offer the woman in the city of North Miami. Please uh step forward, give us your full name, your address, and the floor is yours.
Good evening. You pressed the Okay, one second. Good evening, madame chair, commissioners. I am Sabine Dource. I represent the Source Therapeutic Touch
Incorporated. Your commission is dedicated to engaging voices and elevating leadership. I'm here today because true empowerment begins with wellness. The women you serve are leaders, professionals, and
community pillars, and that comes with stress. Um, we want to bring a solution directly to your December 26 meetup. Um, hiring us is a decision to make a tangible investment in their health. We
specialize in providing targeted therapeutic services like chair and table massage that relieve the physical symptoms of stress and burnout. This isn't just a treat, it's a necessity. Um, it's a necessary component of high functioning wellness.
Our team is fully licensed, insured, and experienced in working with professional organizations like yours, guaranteeing a seamless and highly professional experience. Um, we can customize our offerings from quick restorative 10-minute chair
massages to a full um service experience, all of which require minimum disruption to your event agenda. And it fits comfortably into the venue space. Our goal is to transform your event into
a truly restorative gathering that leaves every woman feeling valued, relaxed, and ready to lead. Um, hiring the Source Therapeutic Touch Incorporated for December 26th is a direct way to demonstrate your
commitment to the total well-being of the women in this community and we are ready to make your event a success. >> Thank you. Thank you so very much. We are honored to have you at our meeting. Thank you for attending and sharing your services uh with us at this time. Uh,
Commissioner Pasmina, do you have any questions? I do not. I just want to say that I've actually gotten a chair massage from Miss Sabine and it was nice and relaxing and the her and her partner were very professional at an event I attended.
>> Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Fa, >> no question at this time. Thank you. >> Okay. Um, nothing. Dr. Tim, >> um I too I've um had the opportunity to
hire Miss Sabine uh through Global Innovative Foundation. Um and she's provided services to our survivors. She's amazing. Thank you. >> Excellent. Thank you so very much. Um if can you please state on the record for
this event which is our monthly women's meetup, what would be the charge that we would be looking at? It's 240 for an hour. >> Okay, great. And for that hour, you would uh how long are the massages per woman? >> So, it depends. Um if we're doing um 10
minutes versus 5 minutes. If it's 5 minutes, I can accommodate 10 women in that hour. If it's 10 minutes, I can accommodate 5 minutes in an hour. And that's including um 2 minute um interchange. So, like to get from cleaning the chair and then the next
woman comes. So, >> excellent. Excellent. Thank you so very much. We really appreciate your presentation. Um, at this time, I bring it back to the board. Do we think that that is something that $250, $240 is
something we we will be able to raise by the 26th? I think we should be able to do that. uh because uh we I think all the commission made a commitment to give a donation at the end of the year. So we just have to
step up and pay for that. Five of us can put together and and come up with $240. >> Okay. So let's take it to a vote. Do I'm putting a motion on the floor to if you can state your full name and the organization's full name again.
>> My name is Sabine Dource. The organization is the Source Therapeutic Touch Incorporated. >> There is a motion on the floor to raise $240 to have uh Sabine Dource and her organization present at our next Nomi
Meetup for December 26. I second it. Thank you. Dr. How do you vote? Yes. Oh, there was a motion. >> Yeah, sorry. Yes, she was writing it down. Go ahead, ACM. Sure.
>> All right. So, there's a motion to raise $240 to have Sabine Dour's to um company to be present at the no the next Nomi women meetup which is scheduled for Friday, December 26th at Sapori. Um so,
board member Pasmino, how do you vote? >> I vote yes. Board member Faraja Laochin, how do you vote? >> She got me a true empowerment begins with wellness. So yes. >> Um, Madame Chair, how do you vote? >> Yes. >> Madame vice chair, how do you vote?
>> No. >> No. And then Dr. Board member Dr. How do you vote? >> I vote yes. >> Okay. The motion passes a 4-1 vote. >> Okay. I thank you so very much. We look forward to seeing you on the 26th. Thank you. Please feel free to invite some of
your friends and um colleagues. We look forward to having you. >> Yes, ma'am. >> I look forward to getting those. >> Okay, great. At this time, we're going to move quickly to uh Commissioner Maria
for a report, a quick report on the 50 female startup funding for 25,000. >> Yes. Uh this is an ongoing project and I'm glad um ACM Kata Filipo is here
because we did um initiate uh letter to to submit to um several >> council >> uh organization, the mayor, council woman and because there were so many changes with with staff uh and also we
had agreed that we would put this on hold and focus on our last event. But now that we uh we back fully in operation, I think uh Miss Philippo, I don't know if you have any updates uh on that. And then I also want I'm glad the
uh assistant attorney's here because I want to know what is the process for us as commissioners to raise funds for the city. Uh do we have um because we can't get do give Miami Day, you know, there are ways to raise funds. So I need to
know what what are the the dos and the don'ts in terms of fundraising for the city for this commission. >> Yeah. >> When it comes to raising money for the board, we will have a memo go out to all the member the board members here so that you guys are doing it in a fiscally
sound way and an allowed way. >> Okay. >> So you'll have that in the coming weeks. >> We have a memo. >> Correct. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Wonderful. Thank you. So until the memo comes, I think that we should follow the process that we originally uh put in
place is that all checks would go to uh Dr. Nerissa Glickman and then she will ensure that she delivers it by hand to ACM Katya Filippo. So until the attorney
until attorney Bob comes with uh further in directions, I think we should ensure that we maintain the process that is currently in place. >> Uh to the chair, since um we have we've
agreed to cover the $240 >> $40 um we don't have to go through the city for that, do we? Because if we divide, if we >> if we paying, we okay, we can sell it to one person and then they just take care of that.
>> I think we should um again when it comes to monies and checks, we should do it through >> um vice chair Glickman. I I just like to keep things consistent. That's what we've been doing. Let's keep it
consistent. Um she has done a phenomenal job. She made sure that everybody gets paid and then things are good. And so when attorney Bob comes with new directives then we'll follow that ACM. >> So just for clarity because I know that you guys are raising to pay um
>> the massage >> the massage but normally the process that you guys had in place of providing the checks to Miss Glipman and then to us is to go towards the either checks to be deposited to go towards the actual commission for women account. So this
would be different than what you normally do. >> So unless it's being because it's not being paid from the nomi commission from norm account, this would be paid separately. So I just wanted to have that clarified. >> So yes. So thank you ACM for making that
um correction. So if there are checks that are going to be involved, it has to go through the city. So, if as a commission we say that we're going to gather, you know, the $240 and we're going to pay her, we're going to give it to vice chair when she comes on the 26th
at the end of the session, she's going to have an envelope for her and she pays her, then the city does not need to get involved. >> Okay? However, if we are bringing checks and money orders and um there is some kind of electronic transaction that
needs to take place, that's a different story. So, we just want to be clear that it's the same processes that we've been uh following and if we have decided that we're going to give the monies to Norrisa and she will have a envelope for
her then the city does not need to get involved. >> How? All in agreement >> through the through the chairwoman, why are we paying outside of your account? >> Oh, because we have no money. >> And so if you guys were to do the
donation that you're doing, would you not want it to go into the account and that check comes out of the account? >> We can we can give it to her and give it to her that everything is coming out of that account. >> How I follow we can Yes. >> Is she a vendor do that? I I I don't
know. >> So, um we can do that. So, why don't we do this? Why don't we set a date by which we collect the money, give the monies to vice chair? Vice chair submits it to um ACM and then there is a check
cut from the commission for women to Sabine. The only thing we would ask are you currently a vendor? Oh, excellent. Okay. Wonderful. Okay. Any other questions? Uh just the amount um based on my calculation is $30 per
commissioner. Yeah, >> except me because I objected. >> It doesn't matter. You're still a commissioner. >> So if she if she does not want to take part, that is perfectly fine. Uh we will ensure that we speak to uh Emmanuela and
Rose Gapier. Thank you so very much. >> How about you have Sorry. How about you have the person that they have the massage? Each of them just pay $20. So we don't have to do anything. She's happy. See, she said yes. >> No, we we're providing a service for the women. I think it's a benefit. It's an
incentive, madame vice chair. I think >> and it's the holidays. Maybe in the future we can do that, but not the first one. >> Okay, you guys do it this time. Thank you. I'll give you my share. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, madam. >> All right. ACM U. Can we please have the
flyer just updated with um if uh repres Sabine if you can please give her all of your information so that it can be placed on the flyer and so that the women who are coming they know that they
will be getting that service. >> Excellent. Thank you. All right, moving right along. Um the time now is 8:08 if Dr. Chen needs to be >> um Yes. Excused. You you you're welcome
to to be time. You're very welcome. Thank you so much, >> Madam Chair. Through the chair, if I may. >> Um I want to wish uh everyone of you a happy uh and safe holiday season. I did bring a little something for each of
you. It's not much. It's just a little lollipop. um holiday. Each person gets one, >> uh including Duna, and I didn't know um the the assistant attorney was going to
be here, so I don't have a bag for her. >> But I did bring an extra. This is what it looks like. >> Okay. So, this >> Thank you, Dr. Chin. >> Courtesy of my uh alphabet epsilon at
large. Uh and of course I just want to say thank you to Madame Chairwoman um Blumir for doing an amazing job uh as chair as the chair for the past um almost two years that she's been here.
She she was my vice chair and she was amazing. came with a lot of great ideas and um I just want to make sure that um uh you stick around and continue to contribute to the work that we're doing and so I look forward to continue
working with our new chair elect uh Greekman and the entire board. So I do have another meeting that um already started at 7, but I want to catch the tail end of it. So um if there's anything I can do, let me know. I will
watch the minutes. I mean um I will watch the the YouTube video. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you so very much. We really appreciate it. >> Who who get what? Doesn't matter. Give
everybody one. Okay. >> Okay. At this time, Commissioner Farajang, if you can give us your report on the Nomi woman mentorship initiative. Thank you, Madame Chair. Uh, as I
mentioned earlier, thanks to our meetup in the process of looking for moderators for our mentorship program, we were blessed to uh meet wonderful women who could be moderators for our
mentorship program. And amongst those women, we have Miss Sabin Dus from Dus Therapeutic Touch Incorporated. And I would like to let you know that she does wear many hats. So, not only is she all about, you know, massage therapy
and wellness, but she also teaches etiquette classes for young girls and she also uh coaches when it comes to skinincare. So, we're looking forward to working with you, Miss Dource. And I would like
to let everyone know that the we're trying to shoot for every second Saturday of each month >> starting January 10th from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
>> Excellent. So, we're starting the new year, starting with our with our program, and then we'll go from there. In addition to Miss Sabine, we also have Dr. Reed um who
who who oversees trauma empowerment >> mafeno who's the CEO of volunteer channel incorporated and who also can be a moderator for financial literacy uh Dr.
Peggy Joseph who was uh an ER nurse. She can also be uh a moderator for anything related to health in addition to financial literacy as well. And she's also a pastor. >> So for well for youth ministry, she's
also a counselor. Well, she wears many hats. Um we also met Gel who's in the marketing um field and uh Shea Carfana who is uh who empowers seniors and
pushes them to be independent. She also she's a great resource for um special needs. So whatever people need and whatever information you need for special needs uh you know resources information
uh you know yeah she was able to give me a lot of those. You know my son is uh he's autistic so she gave me a lot of insight for special needs programs. Um she also she's also into fitness
especially for seniors and um yes we look forward to working with all these amazing amazing women. I also reached out to Miss Ken Moier from Sla who's also willing to be one of our mentors. So we already have a great lineup of mentors. >> Excellent.
>> And moderators for the program. So uh we're looking forward to our launch on January 10th. So I'm asking for the support and the collaboration of the board because uh it won't be an easy
task but together I'm sure it will be a great success. >> Excellent. Um have you have you I was just about to say have you discussed location with ACM? >> No, not yet. ACM, can you please um help
us confirm the date before Friday? Okay. So, we're looking at January 10th, 12 noon and every second Saturday 10 to 12. >> Correct. >> Okay.
And I please take the liberty Um Madame ACM if you know one location is not available if you can just email us this and say hey guys um for the next three months this is the space that's available so that when we send out the
flyer we can individuals can know these going to these are going to be the locations right okay great um commissioner have you identified who will be the speakers for that on the 10th
>> in order for me to do that we have to um together decide which topics we would like to cover for the different age ranges. >> So yes, that's the only we'll be able to do >> right now. I know that you have your um
calendar. I think that uh for the first session because it's going to be a introduction to this um we should number one do a general session where everyone is a part of it where we share with them who
we are as a commission. Um what we are tasked to do as a commission. Uh we would love to have an uh send out a an invitation to the council woman for her to be present. I think that would be
great. And of course some of the council persons who would like to attend and I think that we should break out into three just have three speakers >> and break out into three sessions. So we
can have one session for um I would say mature adults, >> right? and then have a young adult session and then a youth session with that first one. We'll see the age,
right? But have three speakers ready to speak to those three um groups. What do you think? I think since we have two hours um I believe doing just um introductions and
you know talking about who we are and what we do >> I think it would it would take >> it would take too long. >> I think two hour I think two hours is too much for just that. So I think for overall introduction it would have to be
everyone together for about 30 minutes and then the rest to talk about the topic in question for each age range. >> Oh listen ladies if we all feel that we can come and in 30 minutes we can tell them who we are, what we do and have the council woman speak, that's perfectly
fine. And then um just give them I mean I guess we can talk about you know speaking to a council woman to see if we can just have a small continental breakfast. Um yeah and then count me in. I will be there. I'll definitely be
there to support and to launch this. I I I think mentorship is extremely important and in every every conversation we've had with women no matter what age group they always say that you know we need mentors right so I think this is going to be an amazing
event and um it's going to be the legacy that this board leaves behind for decades. Okay, thank you. >> Any questions, any concerns, any ideas, comments?
>> I will say that we will have the continental benefit on this as long as we don't spend any tax dollar here. >> Thank you. Thank you, Nori. We will ensure that we're not putting any bills on the >> city
>> city. We, as I stated, we can speak to the council woman uh letting her know uh that this is our our first initiative, the launch of this initiative and that uh we would love for her to sponsor the
Continental Breakfast. Okay, any other questions? >> Well, of course, we can find any other sponsor. Okay. Of course, >> we we can definitely discuss that. Um I think but because it's the launch of it,
I think the council woman um >> the first one >> would be the first one. >> She don't mind. >> Okay. Any other questions, concerns? All right. Moving along. Um, as we know, uh, last month
>> or a couple of months ago, I mentioned, uh, to the board that I would be stepping down. And last month, we were able to not only appoint, uh, Dr. Nerissa Glickman uh to
take over as the chair, but we also voted for her to be the chair for a one-year period in order in order to have cont continuity. And in that same spirit, um we need to uh appoint a vice
chair tonight. And so in order to do that, I want to not just appoint, but take into consideration what took place. I want to ensure that we vote in a vice chair for the one-year period so that
there's no misunderstandings. At this time, we are going to take any nominations. >> I would like to nominate May I? >> Yes. I would like to nominate uh Commissioner Lafon
as vice chair. >> Commissioner Laun to accept the nomination. >> Please. >> Wow, this caught me off guard. I accept the nomination. >> Thank you. Thank you so very much for
accepting the nomination. Um, >> I would like to second the nomination. >> Commissioner Pasmino, >> I'll second the nomination. >> Okay. ACM. Roll call. There's a nomination made by board member Glickman to appoint board member
La Fortune as vice chair of commission for women. Um, it was seconded by board member Pasmino. Board member Pasmino, how do you vote? >> Yes. >> Board member La Fortune, how do you vote? Yes. >> Chair. Madame Chair, how do you vote? >> Yes.
>> And board member Glickman, how do you vote? >> Yes. >> The motion passes with a 40 vote. >> Congratulations. Uh, Commissioner Laortune is an amazing principal here in the city of North
Miami. Uh, she has joined from beginning of this fiscal year. She has been an amazing partner. Thank you so very much to our on incoming chairwoman for nominating her. I think that she definitely have shown the capacity, the
bandwidth, the understanding and really I would say the the vision right for this board and I think she's going to do a phenomenal job and I wish the two of you the two of you the
absolute best um in this upcoming year and this mentorship program. I know you're going to blow it out of the waters. So, um I am very proud of both of you guys. Thank you so very much for all that you have done thus far and for
all that you're going to do. >> Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. >> You're very welcome. You're very welcome. >> And thank you, Nori, for the nomination. >> It's my pleasure. My pleasure. >> At this time, we're going to have for
discussion standing rules uh by our vice chair, Nerissa Glickman. As you know that um we take very long time for the meeting. I agree. The chairperson say it's going to take more than two hour for me. I want to keep it
down to an hour. Whatever you do. So since we have the attorney here, I want to read the whole book. But since you're here, maybe you can make a um short um uh respond. Maybe we do not need to have it because it's based on the bylaw. We
are very casual here. We don't really want to put a rule that you are not allowed to do this and that. But I would suggest that the board if possible or if we have to put it on the bylaw the standing rule that each person each subject to should not spend like today
we spend 40 minutes for the subject for the summit because it's a big project but we should try to uh talk about the details in any other time since we are not we do not need to vote for it but the subject we shouldn't spend more than
10 minutes so that we have enough time to go through every project and after that we can talk about the length and the detail if we have time left right so and each person should not talk more than 2 minute or 1 minute will be better
so what's your suggestion I would not suggest that we put a time frame on items that are being discussed at the end of the day you guys are appointed by council people so you you still have to abide by the same rules and regulations that they abide by you wouldn't be able
to put a time frame on we're not allowed to discuss this item more than a certain amount of time because it is an open meeting as well. So if there were attendees and who wanted to partake in that discussion, we wouldn't be able to say, "Hey, we're only going to spend 30 minutes on this discussion." However, internally amongst yourselves, you can
say, "Hey, we'd like this minute this meeting to end early tonight. Is it possible?" It's not always going to happen, but putting it in the bylaws that we wouldn't allow the meeting to go over an hour, we wouldn't be able to do that. >> I wouldn't advise that of it as well. >> Okay. Thank you.
>> Is there something else that you would like to bring forward as it relates to standing rules? >> Um, no. I just wish that everyone will be respectful to uh to each board member conversation
and we should support each other. That's all. Thank you. >> All right. I I um I totally understand where you're coming from. I think that I I see your point. I see your point and
of course I see the point of the attorney and you know we have the attorney here for a reason. So we are going to uh take her counsel and move forward in that manner. And you know,
God willing, everyone takes into consideration, we are all volunteers. Um, the city staff is staying over after they have worked a long day's work and so that we
should just be cognizant of that in our discussions. Thank you so very much, um, Vice Chair Glickman. Okay, last but not least, our 2026 calendar discussion for programming
and initiatives. Uh we have brought forward uh several different programs. Some have uh kind of lagged behind, some are moving forward. And so at this time in order to ensure that our next chair
Dr. Nerissa Glickman and our vice chair Faraja Laventur has a clear directive on what is going to take place in the next 12 months beginning January. I wanted to bring forth uh a brief discussion on
what do we want to keep what do we want to do away with vote on it so that it's it's clear and we're all on the same page. So, know me woman's meetup. Is that a yes? >> Yes. Okay. Get fit know me is something
that we had on the books. Uh never were able to launch. I think it's extremely important, but obviously I am stepping down. I am putting it before you. Do we want to keep it? Do we want to do away with it? Is it something we can handle
right now? >> Right now, I don't think so. Let's focus on the other two and maybe in the middle of the year we'll go back to it. >> I agree. >> Okay. And at the end I'm just taking into consideration everything is saying that and at the end we'll vote as is.
Okay. 50 female startup. Uh Dr. Itan stated that she is continuing with it. Um do we want to give her a time frame by which she should get the letters out um in in collaboration with ACM? Do we
want to give her that time? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. At this time, I'm going to ask how much time? >> One year. >> No, Dr. Glickman. A year. >> I was going to say um three months after March because we're going to focus right now
>> on the woman's event. >> So, why don't we do this? Why don't we give her 30 days from the time from now to not say 30 days from now until December 31st to see how much money she
can um actually come up with and at this time the board can bring it back. >> You mean next month we will decide? Correct. We don't give the decision for the time now. >> Yeah. Just give her 30 days to see if
there's if if there's a there's the possibility to come up with the funds. Maybe there isn't. >> Okay. All right. Empower her mentorship initiative. We all agree is a yes. >> Yes. >> And the fourth annual Nomi woman
wellness brunch. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Great ladies. So just for the record, we have Nomi Women's Meetup that is going to be the fourth Friday of every month. We have the G get fit Nomi we're putting
on pause. >> We have the 50 female startup which we're going to give our commissioner Dr. iten 30 days to get the letters out to prospective
sponsors and bring to the board um what she what she's been able to get if anything. We have the empower her mentorship initiative that is going to be launched on January 10th and will continue every
2nd Saturday 10 to 200 p.m. And then we have the 4th annual Nomi woman wellness brunch. Can we please choose a date? M. >> So, are we going to go back to having it
in June, like the first two years, or push it back to the fall? >> I think the fall would be >> I think the fall was good. What do you guys >> The fall. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, um yeah, I'm just going to go with what you guys decide.
>> Okay. The same that is September. We did it last year. >> Okay. >> Yes. It was September 14th. It was a Saturday. A Sunday >> from 12:00 to 3. >> Okay. Do you guys want to keep it on a
Saturday? Excuse me. Do you guys want to keep it on a Sunday? >> Uh is the second week? >> It was the second the second Sunday of uh September. >> We will have to do on the third week because the second week is Rashana.
>> Okay. >> Okay. So the 19 or the 26? The 19. 19 is Saturday. You can do Sunday, right? >> We can do >> Sunday will be the the 20th.
>> 20. Okay. September 20 is okay. >> Yes. So to be clear, we have it for September 20th, Sunday. >> Correct, >> Miss Katya. >> Okay. So we um Scott Gavin Center, right?
>> Yes. Can you please Well, well, let's just vote on it because I don't want to any misunderstanding. >> We may not use that location. >> We may not use that location. >> Why? What was wrong with the location? because it cost us a fortune to put the
drapery on the place. >> Doc Dr. Glipman, let let's not use that as a basis on why we should not use the the location. Let's see when we put it out if we need
the gym or if we can do it in the smaller room because the only reason we graduated to the gym is because over 200 women registered. Okay, >> maybe next year. I mean, hopefully we have the same problem next year because
we want to grow. Um, but um let's see how if there's any other ways that we can cover the cost. Maybe we can say, you know, non Northn North Miami residents can pay a nominal cost of $15
or $20. Maybe that's a way that you guys can, >> you know, cover costs. I am not going to vote on that tonight. I'm going to leave that to the board to choose. But for tonight, we're choosing a date and we're requesting the Scott Gavin Center.
>> Yeah, we I take it back because we didn't arrange the drapery only in the last minute. That's why we forced to pay a high price, but I think we know it now. We'll arrange earlier, but most of our funding was raised by our chairperson. without her next year on
the board, our board is not capable of raising so much money like like what she did. So, I don't want to uh think of such a high price. So, we have to prepare earlier. So, maybe we can cut down some cost. Thank you. >> Also, the good thing is we're using the
same signage from last year, so we don't have to pay for all of because that was costly, the printing of the boards and the backdrop. So um there there are some costs that will be abs absorbed and this is why it's very important that we do
not change the name of the event for the brunch because this the the marketing is the same from last year. please if we can connect with um Gertie
to ensure that as you move forward and you're discussing the brunch that everybody has a picture of what the marketing is and that um uh the communications department is creating uh a program with the same marketing so
that it it does not cost more. Right? I think that as we move forward, it behooves the board to remain consistent in some ways because it won't cost so much money. Madame ACM, >> so through the chair, I just wanted to just bring to your attention that you
guys have already voted and approved for these events and initiatives. So, we won't need an actual vote again for the events. Um, actually just scheduling them is also subject to change based on the availability. So, I ne I would not
well I mean with the attorney um recommend that we vote on something one that you guys have already voted and approve um it's not you know one of those correct um and then also just the event dates are also subject to change although we have them proposed this
based on availability for location so I just wanted to just make sure you don't want to have that on record voting and then that's not >> excellent okay so we're going to do the know me woman meetup fourth Fridays. We're going to uh put on pause get fit
know me. We're going to wait on Dr. Chen for the next 30 days for her to work on securing sponsors. Uh the empower her mentorship initiative is going to be launched January 10th and then will
continue every second Saturday of every month uh from 10 to 2. I do believe we stated that there would be a month that we're off. What month would was that? >> The summer. >> Okay. Do you want to be off in August?
>> So what when when is Go ahead ACM. So, normally we would follow or boards of commissions follow the recess of the mayor and council. So, technically the months that you would be off are when we're on recess. Um, we've had a meeting
this month. Technically, you wouldn't have a meeting next month in January because we're in recess till the 26th. >> Okay. So, the next meeting >> and then the next recess is during the summer, which we are in summer after. We are in recess after the first meeting of July and then we return the end of
August. So technically you would not have a meeting in August I believe. >> Okay. So there will be no meeting in August and no um >> January. >> January. >> No meeting in January. So are does the
board want to have no mewoman meetup in January although there is no meeting? Good question. Because the flyer and uh because No, because ACM >> still communicate that. You can still send that information.
>> Let's let's just um solidify it now because if >> Yeah, because if you're going to do it in January, tomorrow I have to confuse me, not for J. That's December. if you're going to do it in January, um we
want to let the staff know because the first week of January, you know, things are not back to normal and then by the second week. So, we should tell them now. >> I would like to have it. I don't know if the rest of the board would like to have it in January.
>> Do you want to have a January meetup? >> I will be available January. I will miss the first two meetups. So, I will come January. >> Okay, great. So there will be a January meetup although there won't be a January meeting after tonight. The board will
resume the third Tuesday of February. >> But then that would have to push back also our our mentorship launch. >> No, even if we're not doing the meeting, you can still do it. You >> can still schedule like you're communicating with staff to to work on that.
>> Okay. Yeah. >> Okay. Once you once you give it to them, they will take care of it. So then uh we won't have a meeting in January. We won't have meetings in August. >> Yeah. >> Is that correct? >> Correct. >> Okay. What about July? Cuz you said
that. >> Well, so we go on recess after um our first meeting of July. So technically you had a meeting now even though the city's currently already on recess. So it's up to you if you want to include July. But >> Okay. Do do it is the is it the will of
the board to have July and August off? I would say we will have it off. >> Okay. Uh the incoming chair says July and August off. >> I I agree. >> Okay. So July and >> just uh through the chair, just to be clear, we're not saying that you can't
have events during that recess period. We're just saying that there's no need for you to meet and have official meetings. Since you followed mayor and council board, you also could be in recess. So technically tonight you didn't have to meet. It could have been a recess date for you as well. However,
it's at the will of the board. Okay. And so since this is the calendar, uh so we will be off January, we will be off July, we will be off
August at the end of the year. December. Do you guys want December off too? Since we're now going on track with mayor and council, do you want December off? >> If we have the pleasant of you guys, of course, we would like to have December.
>> All right. So, December off. Okay. >> No, we won't. We don't want it off. >> Oh, you don't want it off? >> If we have your present? >> No, but they're only here because we're >> They're only here because we Yeah, if we I I do have I'm not sure what board member means. Us. So, we have your
appointed board attorney, but I will not be your appointed liaison. >> So, we don't know who's going to be the li. >> No, I just mean that if somebody here >> we're here if the if you guys are meeting >> if the board meets if the board meets, your board attorney will be present. Uh
the only difference will be if you do not meet in December, your elections for uh chairperson would be in November. >> Okay. Okay. >> But if you do meet in December, then your election for chairperson being the following year would happen in December. >> Okay. >> That's the only difference.
>> So up to the board also. >> It's at the will of the board. Yeah. You don't even have to vote or anything. >> I don't think we should meet in December. >> Okay. So then that means you will have elections >> in November. >> In November. >> Yeah. You in agreement? >> Agree. >> In November and that person will start in February.
>> Okay. Elections will be November. >> The person would start in January. You're just not meeting >> until correct. >> So you're still having events. That person would still be your chair and Jan in January, but you're just not having official meetings. >> All right. Okay. >> All right. So the last
>> and also just to through the chair that also may or may not be the case for 2027 cuz for instance it's different, you know, for January of 2026 of not having um of the the period of our our recess, but that depends. >> Okay.
>> Yeah. year will go by you guys. >> Correct. Correct. >> For the record, we will be off uh the month of January. Not off from events, off from regular meeting. We will be off
July, we will be off August, we will be off December. >> Okay. >> Our last meeting will be November 17th. And on uh during that meeting, there will be elections for chairwoman and vice chair. Any questions?
>> No, >> the vice chair doesn't need an election. It can just be an appointment unless you guys want it. >> Yeah, they've been doing it as elections. >> Okay. >> It's at the will of that one is at the will of the board. It's not mandated by ordinance or by bylaws. Um it could be
an election or it could be just an appointment. >> So, it's at the will of the board. Of course, I will I will I will support your suggestion very much. Thank you. >> Wonderful. Well, thank you so very much. Um the time now is 8:42.
Public hearing is now open. >> Seeing none, public hearing. I just want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to come in today um to do a presentation and um for the invite for the meetup. It was very good.
>> Thank you. Thank you. It's a pleasure to have you. We look forward to seeing you at the at the next meetup. Public hearing is now closed. Commission any questions? >> Um, >> announcements
>> I just don't want to disappoint everyone is the um massage. Uh, we agree we suggest to have it for the this coming event. >> Yes. >> But we are going to evaluate it see how it is then we will not want to be responsible every time for it. So we are
going to decide it for the next meeting but we don't to continue. >> Yes. So, we did not vote for it to be um >> every time >> every meetup. This is just a special meetup because of the holidays. We know women are stressed. They would have just
came out of Christmas and, you know, all of the holiday festivities. I think this is just a nice way for the city of North Miami to give back. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. Any comments, questions, announcements? Well, thank you ladies for coming out
tonight and happy holidays. >> Okay, one announcement. We have Subju Moon uh January 1st uh here in the city of North Miami at the um >> Joe Celeststeine. >> Joe Celeststeine Center. >> Okay.
>> And I just remember this Friday, um Councilwoman Mary Esine is having her winter wonderland this evening at Griffin um Park Friday evening. >> Friday evening, Griffin Park. Winter Wonderland. come out with the kids for um free toys. >> Yes. And my students will be singing.
>> Oh, nice. Nice. Wonderful. You know, I'm going to bring my son. He's going to enjoy it. All right. All right. Well, the time now is 8:45 uh before we adjourn. >> Yeah. >> Commissioner. >> Um Madame Chairwoman, I would like to
thank you so much for your leadership, your poise. Thank you for being a champion for women and thank you for being a great leader. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you so very much. I truly enjoyed being here. Um so tonight
marks my final meeting as chair of the North Miami Commission for Women. It has been a ride. I am deeply grateful for this journey. I began serving in 2021 as the very first member of this board. Later as the vice
chair and in March of 2024 I had the honor of serving as chair. Uh together we've established a strong legacy launching the 50 female startup initiative. Nomi women's meetups empower
her mentoring program which I am so excited that that um Faraja is going to be leading that uh this mention mentorship initiative means a lot to me and the inaugural
Miami Dade Women's Summit slated for March uh 2026. These programs are created to uplift, connect, and create opportunity for women across North Miami. Uh we built a foundation rooted in advocacy and
service to women and families. I'm proud of that work. I'm proud of every woman who have served alongside me on this board. Elevating women's voices is a part of who I am as a woman and I truly
believe in cultivating leadership on every aspect and addressing issues that truly matter in our community. Uh again, thank you to my f fellow commissioners for your dedication. City staff,
we want to say thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Dunia, thank you so very much. I love you. You are an amazing woman and I wish you the absolute best. To our ACM who has really been our
champion. Whenever things fall apart, we just call her and she kind of gets things together. I'm just praying you can help me get the social media up before uh December 31st. That would be great. uh to our new addition. Attorney
Bob, thank you so very much for joining us. Uh we truly do need your leadership here and we welcome in uh to the North Miami Commission for Women. Leadership is service. Um and it has been an honor to serve in this role. I leave confident
in the future of this commission and committed to continuing to uplift our community. As the chair for the Miami Dade uh summit, I will be here present uh to give you all updates for the next two years and I truly look forward to
the Miami Dade Women's Summit being one of the signature events in Miami Dade County. Uh we're looking to register about 1,000 women for the first year and god knows maybe the second year we'll be at 2500 or 3,000. Uh there's a lot of
women living here in this county who need access uh to resources who need mentorship program and who who wants to hear that someone cares, someone's listening and uh someone is there to serve. And I think that the fact that
the city of North Miami is championing this initiative speaks uh loud of who we are and uh what we've come to do. Again, thank you so very much. It has been an honor to serve. Signing out.
The time now is 8:49. Motion to adjurnn. >> Second. >> I have a motion to adjurnn by chairwoman, seconded by board member laun. All in favor? I. I. >> Any oppose? Motion passes with a 41
vote.