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Several commissioners said comparable boards in the city or county include language limiting consecutive absences and require removal after a set number of unexcused consecutive absences; the commission asked staff to draft an amendment that would clarify limits on absences and establish a process for transition when reappointments are delayed. Commissioners emphasized the proposal would mirror language used on other city boards and would be forwarded to the mayor and council for consideration.

Staff said the item will be brought forward to mayor and council during the next available cycle; commissioners agreed to request the amendment and to coordinate with the assistant city manager and city clerk on language and timing. No ordinance change was made at the meeting; the action is a referral request to staff and the council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission for Women Meeting - 07/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Members asked staff to pursue an ordinance amendment to standardize absence rules and avoid lapses in quorum during transitions and reappointments; staff will refer the proposal to the mayor and council.","taxTitle","North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",12504,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6171957,"Commission approves monthly Fourth‑Friday meetups, debates flyer imagery and design costs",2306,4137000,6443000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db&start=4137&end=6443","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db/thumbnail_4137000.jpg","/articles/6171957/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-approves-monthly-FourthFriday-meetups-debates-flyer-imagery-and-design-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171957-eef93034a81c9dc7445add4847b037fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1775387564&Signature=Rbqx4or~buEFK2JYpiRedS~PSt4wxIKdqyUt3HkOiZlnm2Y-Cl2uo6VnVIhajyGVwwqewj1n0jWxNvKt8Lj-v0xjfFr2R5R3rJqsfylkOOhEFduMODjyi0G~~IkXL75c3NRMAj~9AhHaHZjQJAvpuxISe1816iYsT12RN~nqwiMSx5d7Os6xTiMPvA4OPXPak5vGgGP38PI8zQVeNienDWLDoNjqw9NA220P0f0YUePLQZ2RqMcMHPdZFWJ2XuDYzFCQNsC40y6OYcZMVnJAftpNHPSaB6Illqgc3QLU7oHbvwIG2b~~xxPSQL1iw8Jr5px~U1UAxsw00ZRupB0rMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Miami Commission for Women voted to hold a recurring Fourth‑Friday networking series (the Nomi women meetup) and set the first meeting for Aug. 22, with the commission focusing on supporting local women‑owned businesses.

Commissioners reviewed a draft flyer. Some members objected to the photographic image used (described by commissioners as depicting primarily younger women or looking like AI imagery) and asked for a more intergenerational, diverse photograph. Others urged not to delay the event over a photo, noting that the meeting’s purpose is networking and economic support.

After discussion the commission directed staff to obtain two flyer options from the designer or communications: one with an updated, representative photo and one without a photo (text‑only). Commissioners noted that updates to an externally produced flyer could carry additional costs and asked staff to clarify whether the city communications team could produce a flyer at no charge; staff said communications would be asked to respond by Friday. The commission also agreed that if communications could not produce the flyer in time they would proceed with a purchased flyer but requested two options be provided to the board for final selection.

The commission voted to approve the recurring Fourth‑Friday meetup and to schedule the first meetup for Aug. 22; that motion passed by roll call. As part of event logistics commissioners discussed Eventbrite registration, venue options (Eden, Ricky Thai, Scott Galvin for other events), tablecloths and promotional distribution. Staff was asked to circulate finalized flyer options to commissioners for approval and to track associated design costs.","The commission approved an ongoing Fourth‑Friday ‘Nomi women meetup’ and set the first meetup for Aug. 22; commissioners debated flyer imagery and whether to use city communications or an outside designer and asked staff to present two flyer options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6171962,"Commission sets second annual Nomi wellness brunch for Sept. 14 at Scott Galvin Community Center",170,3677000,3847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db&start=3677&end=3847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db/thumbnail_3677000.jpg","/articles/6171962/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-sets-second-annual-Nomi-wellness-brunch-for-Sept-14-at-Scott-Galvin-Community-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171962-672cf443a9655e161639bdf1ccf9c1d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775387564&Signature=da2C7eh3H7jNQdDuhfzSJ1ygjcg7wvYvhrQjw24vC-8gnd6SlUIJuuzJrcE-YnDnf8zbj69r4TE1XhlOOwNzfpMiM4WMDX1cjV43JNI-S~Hg2XysL7InAQ9flNetXSBMGwOk25ZpGqoJpTPufU8Wq0Zl-lvv0896hOIEmeL0TkIshs5~TKOgAPVgwlAGCbDbnjP4wP5R5~h0Wt-9SF33n22mGmREKid7zkZTLhOXofKNG-Z~rFKOEDBhvlQWRx4aZQD~kkwN4A5ouo3Gy~0x9KJD5sJAgqr6jlhN9nsfcejj~I3KiSPIObeRYZ7SuK9wv22B8SulIvqObATm-JpmtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Miami Commission for Women scheduled the second annual Nomi Women’s Wellness Brunch for Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Scott Galvin Community Center and approved the event window and program length.

Commissioners voted to hold the brunch 12–3 p.m. with approximately 90 minutes of programming and time for networking, including a planned lunch service. Staff will contact the Scott Galvin Community Center to confirm the reservation and return with a final confirmation. The commission voted in favor of the date and location by roll call.

Staff presented a draft invitation letter; commissioners asked staff to update the date and time and to create separate invitation versions for community members and elected officials. The commission asked communications to prepare an Eventbrite RSVP link so attendees can register and staff can track attendance. The letter will include RSVP instructions once staff finalizes the Eventbrite link.

Commissioners discussed additional event details such as theme colors and a short guest list of elected officials; a follow‑up committee will be assembled to handle logistics once the venue is confirmed. The commission asked staff to coordinate communications and outreach and to share materials for approval before distribution.","The Commission for Women scheduled the second annual Nomi Women's Wellness Brunch for Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Scott Galvin Community Center and approved event structure and timing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6171967,"Commission assigns reappointed commissioner to lead $25,000 50‑female startup fundraising effort after member recuses",268,234000,502000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db&start=234&end=502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db/thumbnail_234000.jpg","/articles/6171967/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-assigns-reappointed-commissioner-to-lead-25000-50female-startup-fundraising-effort-after-member-recuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171967-3cf235f99878174d47a2bacb43dc8a2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775387564&Signature=mBCbM-8TNb1jxFkWrwXLfDC9MK3SqRAc4i5t6MZf2nXpK8a-5QFQavzusP4y9jQpIaLVFTt1dKtMhX0dSY2R61C4b9yVAv580ZKxeIyxFPl2fD7CdsdbsBTeQ05NOWutiSMwqlHBJ~ejNVwow~BDH9btixaVX3T160gMVhC7urjTa9OMm9ZrGl-~pCc9yD8ubTUbHFfy2tYVQx~dbF5me5Mlbk954P4d36Hxy0LNWFBTgvBdwre5f6QowsR8K7vvHU4QMU-aTzFsLdTv7oiZ9fxUI~Bo7zXl0T7GZ4gUxjfwEbrCVvoHZ7AnEqIcPKfo0OALCvOiRNY~ezztju1cyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Claudia Pazmino recused herself from leading the 50 Female Startup Initiative at the meeting, saying she felt the funding might better serve existing local businesses amid current needs. The commission accepted her recusal and designated Dr. Marie O'Etienne to champion the effort to raise $25,000 to help 50 women start businesses in North Miami.

The initiative was originally framed to support new women entrepreneurs. Pazmino said she had voted for the original motion but now preferred resources be directed to existing businesses; she asked not to lead the fundraising. The chair accepted the recusal and opened the assignment to other commissioners.

Dr. Marie O'Etienne, newly reappointed, agreed to take on championing the initiative; Vice Chair Nerissa Glickman and other commissioners offered to help. Commissioners verbally agreed to the reassignment at the meeting.

No formal budget appropriation or city council funding was approved at the meeting; commissioners discussed approaching the council for funds but did not submit a formal funding request during the session. The assignment is procedural: the designated commissioner will coordinate with staff and partners to develop a fundraising plan and report back to the commission.","Commissioner Claudia Pazmino recused herself from leading the 50 Female Startup Initiative; Dr. Marie O'Etienne agreed to champion raising $25,000 to help 50 women start businesses in North Miami.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6171972,"North Miami commission adopts monthly mentoring program for women, votes on curriculum and schedule",1862,522000,2384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db&start=522&end=2384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393269-6b72f63d1b41095c0089aa2115d225db/thumbnail_522000.jpg","/articles/6171972/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/North-Miami-commission-adopts-monthly-mentoring-program-for-women-votes-on-curriculum-and-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171972-bd3e0f97bcb3b6fc8f97854cf81bda06/orig.mp4?Expires=1775387564&Signature=B8ioemdpPmblqrjfL7erslxJJ0OqWqHmf~-EGn~e~YuXOcEGgdjTfFvg5AW4EdBg-8mY0jSFzG81sdh2i7mA~cearNvO4oiWGl4HGtRngjVBCxZ58fE1egjQ8Wg5Vz8Z5V0SlY5xosA3W~X8r6IkVWqg2BZxBf4FRD8kJhzyYlpnqE8eF3TJNhTMRhSwE2Xs9~4-tq09~0wCBFTR1TNrAdla4eI46pzD5kRAL-wRYXaZ3vxW2mpeoHYpD478Jxrg7vM~3sKB5ZM6ZyJEJbq5X-1JvIICAaNJ38bsCVHgqIw2cCn-7xN~UgjIfXHeur3KlQV3A5gfFEL3doEwEYd0vg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Miami Commission for Women voted unanimously to adopt a curriculum and recurring schedule for Empower Her Nomi, a mentorship program designed to provide age‑appropriate lessons, breakout sessions and a monthly group session for women and girls in the city.

Commissioners approved Commissioner LaFortune’s draft application and curriculum at the meeting, which divides programming by age groups (16–25, 25–35 and 35 and over) and covers topics including financial literacy, mental health, career planning, leadership and life skills. Chairwoman Naomi Blumore moved to accept the curriculum and the board approved it by roll call.

The program will meet monthly on the first Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m., with three simultaneous breakout sessions by age group followed by a combined group session focused on cross‑cutting themes such as self‑esteem or interview preparation. The commission voted to host the sessions at community locations citywide as availability permits and asked staff to coordinate with parks and facility managers; commissioners said Scott Galvin Community Center is the preferred site when available. Staff will attempt to reserve six months of dates in advance and fill any gaps with partner venues.

Commissioners discussed logistics including a quarter‑based curriculum (so participants can earn recognition at the end of each quarter), an evaluation tool to measure outcomes and attendance, Eventbrite signup fields to capture age brackets, and options for identifying breakout group membership on arrival (for example, color tickets). Commissioner Dr. Marie O'Etienne agreed to help design evaluation measures. The commission also discussed combining invited expert presenters with commissioner‑led sessions so all commissioners contribute as facilitators or hosts over time.

The commission agreed to begin programming in September and identified Saturday, Sept. 6, as a tentative kickoff date while staff confirms site availability; commissioners said the first formal quarter will run September–December. Staff and the championing commissioner will finalize the curriculum and schedule in a shared document and circulate it to all commissioners for input.

The commission also discussed outreach and marketing: communications will be asked to prepare a flyer and staff will post program details on the commission’s events page and Eventbrite link, with social and community distribution. Commissioners discussed childcare and potential community partners to support parents who need supervision during sessions but did not commit city funds.

The mentorship initiative passed by formal motion and roll call; commissioners recorded full support at the meeting.","The North Miami Commission for Women voted to approve a curriculum and monthly schedule for the Empower Her Nomi mentorship program, approving quarterly curriculum structure, a recurring monthly meeting time and a tentative September launch.","actionData","errors"]

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