The newly formed Villages at Cabrillo Collaborative

We are pleased to announce that the Villages at Cabrillo’s “ED group” has been officially recast as the Villages at Cabrillo Collaborative (the “Collaborative” or “VACC”).  On Thursday, February 16, 2012 Collaborative officially ratified and signed the Villages at Cabrillo Collaborative Agreement (“VACCA”).  The VACCA enshrines  the group’s collective aspirations, defines the purpose of the collaborative, establishes the core functions of the collaborative, and clearly identifies the roles, responsibilities and expectations of being a Villages at Cabrillo collaborative member.

This was a truly a watershed moment for the Villages as our Collaboration was renewed nearly 10 years after it initially came into existence.  The occasion was the capstone of an 8 month process of facilitated meetings that entailed much passion, emotion, airing of frustrations, clarifications, reconciliation, and acknowledgement that we are united for the same purpose.  The day’s festivities were marked by ceremonial signing of the agreement with commemorative pens, photos, and cake.

With the VACCA in place, the Collaborative is poised for a very promising future.  In addition to ratifying the VACCA the group also appointed a Steering Committee that will be responsibile for assisting CVC with the responsibility of convening and leading the Collaborative over the next two years. Congratulations to the first VACC Steering Committee Chair:                     Carina Sass Vice Chair:              Greg McCormack Member at large:     Nancy Lomibao We are truly grateful to Rene Castro and Patrice Marshall from the California Conference for Equality and Justice (“CCEJ”) for all of their help in this process.  And we owe much credit to all of our service provider partners that were present during this process for their energy, honesty, and trust.   Watch for an article about this accomplishment in the next Village Anchor, set to be published in early March.