Board Minutes June 2020: Difference between revisions
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=== Bike Edmonton Statement re: Defunding - All === | === Bike Edmonton Statement re: Defunding - All === | ||
* Paths for People put out a public statement regarding public transit, city staff, in response to COVID and the economic situation. They go on to talk about system changes they would support, in relation to practices that | |||
* Consider avoiding getting political. Is there a way to support areas that directly align with our vision, without putting out a political statement. | |||
* Our volunteers and our members are impacted this, so should consider sticking up for them. | |||
* Many statements that are being put out come across as insincere, and we want to tread carefully. | |||
* See consequences of discrimination in our shops, and supporting the initiatives will show our solidarity. | |||
* Some of the statement is about funding, and how future funding might come about. | |||
* Will the statement alienate some of the membership? Likely not. | |||
* Feel that affirmative statements are fine, but we'll need to draft something and have it reviewed. | |||
=== Non-Profit Board Internship - Sarah (10 min) === | === Non-Profit Board Internship - Sarah (10 min) === | ||