[Viva] IMPORTANT/Re:Viva meeting/ please read

Thu May 18 11:26:15 PDT 2017

Thanks so much for the update Margarite, and great work you gals who
attended! I am going to just do a point form initial response and
thoughts...

   - I am really pleased that PLBC is behind ViVA and will be in a position
   to actually offer more in terms of space and focus in the new building -
   great news
   - There is a meeting for PWN members on May 30th I believe for women who
   want some information/closure/voices heard for those interested. An email
   was sent out by PWN early last week I believe...if someone still has it
   maybe they could post on ViVA.  There is a chance to at the very least have
   a final voice at this meeting...I think Ross has a tendency sometimes to
   stir the pot a little post decision, so, its a little late, but, none the
   less, an opportunity to speak is still available for those interested...
   - I am considering running for a Board position, although due to my
   history as staff and currently on long term disability I may not be
   eligible... I have not made a definitive decision, but am thinking about
   it...
   - I am interested in being on a standing committee, again, if possible
   in my circumstances
   - I am interested in writing for the magazine from time to time,
   however, more importantly, I would really like to see a ViVA women on the
   editorial board for the magazine...Then we would have considerable more
   power to pitch our stories and truly have a voice into content of the
   magazine
   - As far as fund raising and grant writing goes, perhaps at this May
   30th meeting at PWN, some information on potential funders,( who's didn't
   fund, why and criteria for funding could be accessed from staff left
   standing since they have been at the brunt end of cutbacks) I personally
   want to know what happened from a three month reassessment and
   reorganization to shutting their doors completely. If nothing else I will
   attempt to get possible funding sources and contacts for women's program
   funding in genera. I have spoken to a few women who have expressed interest
   in attending, hope to see some of you there...I will be in attendance
   - Final note, let's remember ViVA has a 5 year history with PLBC and
   other than the opportunity to write for the magazine and a poorly staff
   supported sub committee, we have had no other concrete support. I agree
   Margarite, the new building presents a wonderful opportunity, to
   renegotiate ViVA within PLBC...lets just make sure this opportunity is made
   the very most of, more than just a space for women, (which we shouldn't
   have to insist on considering their, PLBC mandate) a place where ViVA can
   live too, with our mandate, agenda and vision

Okay, hope thats not too ranty, just my thoughts...

p.s. I am doing a presentation on my volunteer trip to Africa tomorrow at
the Oak Tree Support Group meeting...fabulous pictures, stories from pos
women, and a reality check on how truly privileged we are in Canada. Its
from 11 - 1 pm. Lunch included. Hope to see some of you there!

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On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 10:06 AM, Margarite Sanchez <
margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Viva women,
> The Viva standing committee met with the executive of Positive Living
> Society.
> We discussed how Viva has fit into the society over the last 5 years and
> looked at the possibilities for the near future. It was a good meeting and
> we have the full support of the society.
>
> At the meeting Ross Harvey asked a very interesting question that has
> stuck with me. He wanted to know why women haven't been protesting the
> closing of PWN?
> I know for myself, I haven't felt welcome there for many years, but it got
> me thinking and I wonder if members haven't protested because they haven't
> felt like they had much of a say in the organization?
> When PWN was first founded it was positive women with their allies, side
> by side. Over the years poz women became predominately recipients of
> services and/or volunteers. It's been a long time since PWN had positive
> women as equals within the organization ... so maybe we haven't had a voice?
>
> This is an excellent opportunity for viva women to seize. We can make
> something beautiful happen, by and for positive women, side by side with
> our allies...
> But it is up to us to make it happen! We will need all hands on deck! If
> we want services and programs for positive women everyone needs to step up
> in whatever capacity you can.
> Immediately we need:
>
>    - New members on the Standing Committee
>    - Women on the board of Positive Living
>    - Writers for 'Sister to Sister'
>    - Help with grants and funding
>    - And much more...
>
>
> I missed the Viva annual meeting (due to illness) so if you signed up to
> volunteer for something at that time - please let me know (I don't have the
> sign up sheet).
>
> Can't wait to hear from you all!
> with love,
> margarite
>
>
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