More Women on Corporate Boards

CALIFORNIA NEWS More Women on Corporate Boards

On March 1, Secretary of State Dr. Signed in law in 2018, corporation was in comShirley Weber issued the third Women on Boards requires pliance with Women on report on corporations’ com- all publicly held domestic Boards.

Women on Boards requires all publicly held domestic or

pliance with Women on Boards (Senate or foreign (out-of-state) On Dec. 17, 2020, the Bill 826). The March 2021 report saw an corporations whose prin- Secretary of State’s office increase in corporations reporting they cipal executive offices are mailed an informational have at least one female director on their located in California to letter to more than 2,500 board, with 311 pub- have at least one female corporations advising licly held corporations director on their boards them of existing California reporting compliance by Dec. 31, 2019, either filing requirements as well compared to 282 in by filling an open seat as alerting them to the the March 2020 report. or by adding a seat. By Dec. 31, 2021, revised Publicly Traded Corporate Dis-

“The continued these publicly held corporations must closure Statement form to report Women growth of diversity have the minimum number of female on Boards information. In addition, the among corporate directors with one additional female letter informed corporations of future leadership that is director required if their board has five requirements under SB 826 as well as the companies that will have to comply with representative of Shirley Weber directors or two additional females if implementation of AB 979 (Underrepre- this law. Methodology and additional California is important to ensuring an their board has six or more directors. sented Communities on Boards), which resources are available as well. equitable economy and inclusive Cali- The Secretary of State’s office is is a new 2021 reporting requirement for The Secretary of State’s office will fornia,” Weber said. “We are thrilled to tasked to issue reports regarding the publicly held corporations with a Cali- publish its next Women on Boards report see an increase in publicly held com- corporations’ compliance with the bill’s fornia principal executive address. by March 1, 2022 as well as its first report panies that have diversified their boards. provisions. Since Jan. 1, 2019, Publicly The March 2021 Report can be found on Underrepresented Communities on We continue to analyze the data that we Traded Corporate Disclosure Statements on the Secretary of State’s webpage — Boards. n have collected to date and are excited filed with the Secretary of State’s office WomenOnBoards.sos.ca.gov — which about the opportunity we have to educate by publicly traded corporations, which includes reports on the corporations corporations about the new requirements includes publicly held corporations, has that have indicated compliance with SB that take effect by the end of 2021.” included a question asking whether the 826 as well as the universe of identified

foreign (out-of-state) corporations whose principal executive offices are located in California to have at least one female director on their boards ... By Dec. 31, they must have the minimum number of female directors with one more if their board has five directors or two if their board has six or more.

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To learn more about Women on Boards and Underrepresented Communities on Boards visit DiversityOnBoards.sos.ca.gov.

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COMMUNITY NEWS County Park Friends Launches 30-Day Membership Drive

County Park Friends is launching a membership drive and you are invited to start making a real difference in the community.

Love our county parks, beaches and trails? Become a member to activate and improve them! Here’s a special incentive: Join in the first 30 days to receive a 10% discount to Lookout Santa Cruz, and a native CA seed bomb from Live Like Coco to beautify LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park.

“Join a community of like-minded people during a critical time,” said Mariah Roberts, executive director of County Parks Friends. “If you are eager to emerge from the pandemic era and help build a better future in our shared spaces, this is for you.”

County Park Friends works to improve and promote the use of Santa Cruz County parks, focusing on inclusion and access with partners such as Black Surf Club SC, Live Oak Cradle to Career, ParkRx and Black Health Matters.

In a county with more than 2,000 acres of parks, beaches and trails, membership is critical to supporting park improvements, scholarships, and Parks Specialist Aniko Millan, Community Lead Brenda Gutierrez and Mariah Roberts at Chanticleer Park. volunteer projects. Through this program, County Park Friends members build skate parks, get kids swimming at Simpkins and keep beaches clean. As the nonprofit partner to the Santa Cruz County Parks Department, County Park Friends serves every part of the county and donations are fully tax-deductible.

The 30-Day Membership Drive launches March 16 punctuated with pop-up park activities throughout the month and culminating April 17 with Let Love Grow, at which participants can help “seed bomb” LEO’s Haven Chanticleer Park with native wildflowers.

“We are excited to be part of this Earth Day event,” said Kate Pavao, executive director of Live Like Coco, a County Park Friends partner. “I can’t think of a more powerful way to symbolize our collective hope and resilience than to literally plant seeds in our community, together.”

Memberships start at $25 and $50 and go up to $500 and $1,000. All members get triple-layer cotton mask, stickers with original art by Paul De Worken, and invites to special events. Members who give $500 or $1,000 get VIP guided hikes in county parks locations. n

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To learn more, visit: www.countyparkfriends. org/membership.html

Watch a video about County Park Friends: https://youtu.be/hQQ9VhiEsyM

Cabrillo College Renaming Exploration Events

In July 2020, Cabrillo College received a request to rename the college in response to widespread social unrest in the United States and critical analysis of the namesake of the college, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo.

The request came at an important historical moment, with many in society beginning to question the historical legacy of slavery, colonial exploitation, and the naming of institutions after individuals with historical ties to those immoral practices.

Cabrillo College is not alone. Other institutions of higher education like Yale, Princeton, University of California at Berkeley, and George Washington University are and have been struggling with the same issues: who and how they were named, what names are appropriate for college buildings, and what impact can the legacy of a name have on students who are served by our institutions.

The Cabrillo College Governing Board’s Name Change Exploration Subcommittee established a process to assist the board with its decision of reviewing and potentially renaming the college.

The subcommittee, established by the board on July 20, is composed of Trustees Christina Cuevas (chair) and Adam Spickler, and student Trustee Amidia Frederick. In September, the subcommittee called for the creation of a Name Exploration Advisory Task Force to help the subcommittee solicit widespread community stakeholder input; develop community education and engagement strategies; and examine the costs and resource implications of changing the college’s name.

Appointments to the Advisory Task Force included a faculty member, classified staff member, management representative, student members, Cabrillo College retirees, and a representative of the Cabrillo College Foundation. In the fall, the Advisory Task Force met several times, reviewing naming principles and guidelines from other institutions.

Throughout November, the Advisory Task Force reviewed guiding principles developed at colleges that undertook a name change consideration process, then compiled a list of thoughtful guiding principles recommended to the Name Exploration Subcommittee in determining whether the name of the college should be changed or not.

The Advisory Task Force recommends that decisions related to renaming the college or campus facilities should be undertaken in exceptional circumstances, where reasons are substantive and are justified through a comprehensive and inclusive community vetting process.

The process should consider the impact of renaming on the communities the college serves and should acknowledge and assess the complexity of the relevant history and historical context. It should be centered on a research-based approach that distinguishes fact from opinion and should protect free and open inquiry.

Mission and Values

• The college should align the processes and actions for considering a name change with its mission and vision, including: ° Empowering students to be responsible world citizens

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COMMUNITY NEWS CASA Welcomes New Advocates for Children in Foster Care

On March 9, Superior Court Judge Timothy Schmal swore in nine community members as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care.

All completed CASA’s 35-hour training program.

CASA of Santa Cruz County recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer Advocates who are matched one on one with a child in the county’s dependency (foster care) court system advocating for them the entire time they have a case open with the Court.

As officers of the Court, CASA volunteers ensure that the children’s needs are recognized and their best interests are considered in the courtroom, school, and in the community.

There is a great need for bilingual and male volunteers, and people from all cultures and professions and of all ethnic and CASA officers: Sesario Escoto, clockwise, Heather Henricks, Andrea Willy, and Phuong Mayer. educational backgrounds are welcome to learn more.

For information, call Clarita Cortes at (831) 761-2956, ext. 102, or visit www.casaofsantacruz.org/volunteer

The CASA board on March 8 elected officers: Andrea Willy, president, Sesario Escoto, vice president, Phuong Mayer, treasurer, and Heather Henricks, secretary. n

CASA advocates for children from top left: Melanie Walters, trainer Jenny Hundemer, Jim Engelman, Hadi Mehdi, Bonnie Friedenbach, Donna Le Fever, outreach manager Clarita Cortes, Melanie Worthy, Gail Marzolf, Judge Timothy Schmal, Caitlin Mehdi. Missing from the photo: Debra DeRoos.

Santa Cruz Gets Housing Grant

On March 1, the City of Santa Cruz announced it has been awarded $5 million through the State Housing and Community Development Department’s highly competitive grant program, Local Housing Trust Fund.

The award, allocated over five years, will provide critical funding to support at least three city-led affordable housing projects in the pipeline: Pacific Station North at 333 Front St., Pacific Station South, 85 apartments, with ground floor commercial and second floor medical offices at the Metro bus station site, and the Library MixedUse Project with at least 50 affordable units. It also represents the first such funding for the City since 2009.

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