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13. Ms. Spencer reiterated Mr. Xavier's previous thought and suggested that they <br />somehow combine the events to have one large event that would draw more <br />people in. <br />14. Dr. Stroman and Ms. Podger suggested having another event later on in addition <br />to the Pauli Murray Awards that focused on an Orange County native. <br />15. Ms. Spencer explained her idea of having a panel of speakers that focuses on <br />women's rights in the present or another identified topic and then after that <br />discussion, conducting the awards ceremony portion, and potentially having the <br />BOCC come to talk about Human Rights in Orange County. <br />a. Ms. Preslar and Ms. Podger stated that the BOCC has generally been very <br />supportive of and attended the HRC's events. <br />16. Mr. Case stated that focusing the Forum discussion on sexual assault would be a <br />draw and that the Forum and the Awards could be better connected if students <br />were to write about that issue. <br />17. Dr. Stroman clarified that the two main options discussed so far are combining the <br />Forum and the Awards or holding the Forum and then partnering with Durham for <br />the Awards. <br />a. Ms. Spencer stated that she wants to keep the events in- county and others <br />agreed. <br />18. Mr. Xavier mentioned that Durham may or may not have an awards event for <br />Pauli Murray. <br />a. Dr. Stroman stated that if they don't they may still be interested in <br />partnering for Orange County's. <br />19. Ms. Preslar stated that it would be easy to get in touch with the Pauli Murray <br />Project to see if they are interested in partnering. <br />D. Dr. Stroman summarized that the Forum will be moved to February and will be focused <br />on sexual assault /violence. <br />1. Ms. May will check dates. <br />a. Ms. White stated that the first Sunday in February is the Super Bowl. <br />b. Dr. Stroman stated to avoid sports' dates. <br />2. Ms. Preslar suggested the title "Me, too" in reference to the social media <br />campaign for survivors of sexual assault to share their experiences. <br />3. Dr. Stroman asked for ideas on keynote speakers or panelists <br />a. Mr. Xavier stated that they must be careful with speakers in order for the <br />topic to not become politicized. <br />4. Ms. Spencer and Ms. Podger suggested moving the Forum to March due to time <br />and also to fit with Women's History Month. <br />a. Ms. Spencer suggested March 11, 2018. <br />5. Mr. Xavier stated that February would be better. <br />a. Ms. Podger stated that it was tough to get the event planned for 2017 in <br />the short time frame. <br />6. Mr. Case pointed out that the dates may also have to depend on when speakers are <br />available. <br />7. Mr. Xavier and Ms. Preslar expressed the importance of the event being gender <br />inclusive. <br />VIII. Subcommittees <br />