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Wayne County Women’s Commission honors outgoing leaders, outlines year ahead
Summary
The Wayne County Women’s Commission presented resolutions to former chairs Sarah Roberts and Summer Crawford, approved meeting minutes, and discussed committees, website updates, a master calendar, speakers and an upcoming luncheon during a virtual meeting.
The Wayne County Women’s Commission on a virtual meeting honored former chairs Sarah Roberts and Summer Crawford with resolutions and certificates, approved the meeting minutes from June 12, 2025, and discussed committee assignments, website and social-media outreach, a master calendar, speakers for 2025–2027 and plans for an in-person luncheon.
The commission presented a certificate and resolution recognizing Sarah Roberts for her role in establishing the commission and for leadership, and invited Roberts to speak. Sarah Roberts, a former chair of the Wayne County Women’s Commission, said, “This is really, very meaningful and impactful. Thank you so much.”
The commission also read a resolution honoring Summer Crawford’s service as chair. Summer Crawford, former chair, thanked members and said, “My favorite thing is you don't have to be in leadership to lead,” and encouraged continued community service.
Why it matters: The meeting focused on the commission’s internal organization and public outreach for the coming year. Members discussed how to increase community awareness of meeting dates and events, how to recruit volunteers to manage a website and calendar, and how to develop the 2025–2027 speaker schedule — all steps the commission said are needed to expand its visibility and connect residents to resources.
During the meeting, Vice Chair Barice and staff said a Google Doc will be circulated for members to sign up for committees and indicate interest in chairing committees. Attorney Shanti Wilcher McKinney reminded members of restrictions on use of public resources and the Wayne County ethics ordinance, saying members must not use commission contacts for personal gain and must seek chair approval before representing the commission at outside events. The commission noted it has a small allowance from the county but cannot collect funds; it may partner with outside organizations that would pay vendors directly.
Members discussed practical steps for outreach: one member offered to supply event photos for the website, and another offered to design promotional flyers for notable speakers. The commission said it will link its page to the county website, seek one or more volunteers to maintain the site and a master calendar, and ask members to post meetings on personal or constituent-facing channels where allowed.
On programs and events, the commission discussed options for an in-person luncheon or evening reception to present honorees with resolutions and certificates; two venue suggestions on the east side — Ivy Kitchen and Coriander Kitchen — were mentioned. Members also suggested weekend or evening options to increase attendance.
Votes at a glance: The commission moved and approved two procedural motions. Member Cass moved, Member Gator seconded, to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting; the motion carried. Member Crawford moved, Member Gator seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 12:51 p.m. Eastern; the motion carried. Individual roll-call tallies were not provided in the transcript.
The commission asked members to expect the Google Doc on the Monday after the meeting and requested responses roughly one week before the next meeting so committee memberships and volunteer leads can be set. Members said they will try to schedule an in-person luncheon within the next 30–60 days and will circulate potential dates and venues.
