Minutes from the Women’s Meeting:

What happens when support becomes procedure, and procedure continues no matter what?

Meeting One

Date: March 4

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Community Room B

Members Present

• Agnes

• Meredith

• Paula

• Sage

Members Absent

• None

Opening Remarks

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Members settled into their seats. Refreshments were made available on the back table.

Member of the Week Selection

The group selected Agnes as Member of the Week.

Reason for Selection:

Agnes has recently taken on additional responsibilities at work and expressed feeling relied upon in multiple areas without clear relief.

Summary of Discussion

Members shared observations and reflections in support of Agnes, including:

• Agnes is frequently approached for problem-solving and follow-through.

• Others appear comfortable deferring decisions to her.

• Agnes noted difficulty stepping back, even when tasks fall outside her role.

The group acknowledged her reliability and the trust placed in her.

Support Actions Identified

The following actions were agreed upon:

• Encourage Agnes to practice setting firmer boundaries.

• Suggest scheduling at least one personal day in the coming weeks.

• Remind Agnes that it is acceptable to decline additional responsibilities when capacity is limited.

Additional Notes

• Attendance was full.

• Chairs were arranged in a circle.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Next meeting scheduled for March 11.

Minutes recorded by:

Sage

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Meeting Two

Date: March 11

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Community Room B

Members Present

• Meredith

• Paula

• Sage

Members Absent

• Agnes (unable to attend)

Opening Remarks

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Additional time was allowed for late arrivals before members took their seats. Refreshments were made available on the back table.

Member of the Week Selection

The group selected Meredith as Member of the Week.

Reason for Selection:

Meredith is managing her family’s daily needs and increasingly demanding schedules while continuing to meet expectations. She noted difficulty maintaining patience and consistency.

Summary of Discussion

Members shared observations and reflections in support of Meredith, including:

• Meredith manages multiple caregiving and household roles concurrently.

• Household responsibilities are unevenly distributed, with primary tasks falling to Meredith.

• Meredith noted difficulty asking for help or advocating for changes to existing routines.

The group acknowledged her commitment to her family.

Support Actions Identified

The following actions were agreed upon:

• Encourage Meredith to rest when possible.

• Suggest scheduling a cleaning service twice a month to reduce household strain.

• Remind Meredith that current demands may shift over time.

Additional Notes

• One member was marked absent.

• Chairs were rearranged to accommodate attendance.

• Extra time was allotted before the meeting began.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Next meeting scheduled for March 18.

Minutes recorded by:

Sage

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Meeting Three

Date: March 18

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Community Room B

Members Present

• Paula

• Sage

Members Absent

• Meredith (unable to attend)

• Agnes (unable to attend)

Opening Remarks

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Members promptly settled into seats. No preliminary discussion was recorded.

Member of the Week Selection

The group selected Paula as Member of the Week.

Reason for Selection:

Paula noted the need to leave early in order to be home before her partner returned from work, and did not elaborate further.

Summary of Discussion

Members shared observations and reflections in support of Paula, including:

• Paula remained in her coat throughout the meeting, keeping it zipped, and checked her phone frequently.

• Paula referenced tension related to her partner’s work but did not complete the thought.

The group acknowledged Paula’s participation.

Support Actions Identified

The following actions were agreed upon:

• Encouraged to reach out to members if needed.

• No additional action items were recorded at this time.

Additional Notes

• Two members were marked absent.
• Quorum requirements were waived.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

Next meeting scheduled for March 25.

Minutes recorded by:

Sage

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Meeting Four

Date: March 25

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Community Room B

Members Present

• Sage

Members Absent

• Paula (unable to attend)

• Meredith (unable to attend)

• Agnes (unable to attend)

Opening Remarks

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Seating was arranged as needed.

Member of the Week Selection

The group selected Sage as Member of the Week.

Reason for Selection:

Sage reported ongoing symptoms that have persisted despite prior evaluation. She noted having been reassured that earlier results were within normal limits and has since adjusted her expectations accordingly.

Summary of Discussion

Members shared observations and reflections in support of Sage, including:

• Sage has been managing symptoms independently for an extended period.

• Sage expressed familiarity with navigating appointments and follow-up processes.

• Sage noted the importance of remaining functional.

The group acknowledged the update provided.

Support Actions Identified

The following actions were agreed upon:

• Encouraged to seek further evaluation if symptoms continue.

• Existing support options were noted.

• No additional action items were recorded at this time.

Additional Notes

• Attendance requirements no longer applicable.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

Future meetings to be determined.

Minutes recorded by:

Sage