Description
LGBTQ+ Commission Policy and Advocacy Working Group Agenda
Date: 01/08/2025
Location: Online Zoom Virtual Meeting and in-person Meeting
Lecture Hall-- Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Event Time: 6:45pm – 8:15pm (EST) Lecture Hall
Meeting Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Commissioners Attending:
Agenda (to be updated 48 hours or more before meeting)
Meeting Chair: Dr. Vincent Daveed Monrreal (zie/zem)
1. Call to order
2. Assign minute taker- (Utilize Zoom recording and transcript services)
3. Review and Approve Previous Minutes- 1st General Meeting
4. Recap of previous Working Group proceedings (in case of new members)- 1st General Meeting
5. Old Business
6. New Business
-State the mission, purpose and goals:
Mission: Incept and advance LGBTQ+ focused policies within the communities of Cambridge; advocating on behalf of LGBTQ+ populations, further inclusivity.
Purpose: Create and maintain a visible presence in Cambridge neighborhoods by volunteer opportunities to show commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Goals: Bridge and strengthen the Cambridge community by networking to provide more LGBTQ+ resources.
Brief lists of specific tasks:
Assist and collaborate in policy/advocacy processes within:
-Healthcare
- Housing
-Education
-Employment
Brief list of areas of interests
Pharmacy care
Financial Wellness
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Commerce and Entertainment
Brief lists of defined objectives
Identify the benefits of utilizing preferred names and legal names in pharmacy practice
Recognize the importance of referral mental health services in housing and employment
7. Next Meeting Date and Time
February TBA
8. Adjournment
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