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Home My WebLink About2012 03-13 HRC Meeting PacketAGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission March 13, 2012 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of Minutes – February 14, 2012 5. New Business 1. Discussion with Councilmember Llanas Regarding the 2012 Marriage Amendment – No Report 2. Review of Upcoming Workshop Opportunities: A. Elder Abuse Community Dialogue Series-Shoreview Human Rights Commission – See Attached B. Understanding the People of Somalia – See Attached 6. Staff Presentations 7. Visitor Presentations 8. Adjournment – 8:00 p.m. MINUTES CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Council Chambers, Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairperson Kringle. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Jon Brandt, Commissioner Present Jeffrey Kringle, Chairperson Present Arianne Maxwell, Commissioner Present Marie Ridgeway, Commissioner Present There are currently three Commission seats that are open. Staff Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Brandt moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Ridgeway Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval of Minutes. Commissioner Ridgeway moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commission Brandt Ayes - All 5. NEW BUSINESS 1. Commissioner Kringle moved to appoint Commissioner Brandt as the Chair of the Commission for 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Maxwell Ayes - All Commissioner Brandt moved to appoint Commissioner Kringle as the Co-Chair of the Commission for 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Maxwell Ayes - All 2. Discussion was held regarding the 2012 Marriage Amendment. Staff will invite City Council liaison Llanas to attend the next meeting to discuss the issue. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Simon moved to adjourn seconded by Commissioner Brandt at 7:52 p.m. CITY OF SHOREVIEW 4600 Victoria Street North Shoreview, MN 55126 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2012 Contact: Tessia Melvin Assistant to City Manager City of Shoreview 651.490.4613 Shoreview’s Human Rights Commission to Host Elder Abuse Community Dialogue Series The Shoreview Human Rights Commission invites you to learn how to protect you and your loved ones from crimes against the elderly. The Shoreview Human Rights Commission will co-sponsor a Community Dialogue Series on Elder Abuse with the Roseville Human Rights Commission. The first session will be held on Monday, March 19, and will focus on “Why Seniors Get Swindled and How to Shut the Door on Scammers.” The second session will be on Monday, April 23 , and will focus on “Reporting Elder Abuse and Understanding What Happens Next.” The purpose of this event is to engage participants in a dialogue that discusses the types of elder abuse, how to prevent elder abuse and caring for the elderly. A small panel of experts will share their findings and how to prevent elder abuse and how to report it. With more than 450,000 new cases of elder abuse reported in the U.S. annually, this series is designed for everyone , including the elderly, caretakers and family members. All are invited and light refreshments will be served. The dialogue is scheduled both days from 3-5 p.m. in the Shoreview Community Center. Both sessions are free, but reservations are required. To attend, please contact Tessia Melvin at 651.490.4613 or tmelvin@shoreviewmn.gov by Friday, March 16. For more information on the Shoreview Human Rights Commission or this event visit www.shoreviewmn.gov or stop by City Hall for a brochure. . # # # Includes Training on “Al Shabaab” An Islamic Extremist Terrorism Organization Information regarding its creation, leadership, activities and recruitment in the United States Understanding the People of Somalia Topics Covered The Colonial Period Independence - 1960 1969 - Military Coupe Siad Barre Era Clans and Sub Clans The Ethiopia Issue Civil War - Warlords Black Hawk Down Islamic Courts Union Transitional Government Al Shabaab - Terrorism Youth Gangs Khat - a Stimulant Transition to America Somali Culture 2011 Famine Their History - Their Culture & Their Lives in America March 29th, 2012 Maplewood Community Center Al-Qaeda’s Proxy in Somalia Centerforsomaliahistorystudies.com Bob Fletcher Ramsey County Sheriff 1995-2010 Chairperson - East Metro Community Protection Task Force on Terrorism 2002 - 2010 34 years of Law Enforcement Experience Omar Jamal Former Executive Director - Somali Justice Advocacy Center First Secretary, Somalia United Nations Mission Somali Community Spokesperson / Advocate Dahir Jibreel Social Studies Teacher Executive Dir. Somali Justice Advocacy Center Chief of Staff for Somalia President Yusuf Transitional Federal Government 2004 - 2006 Presenters Abdirizak Bihi Director Somali Education & Social Advocacy Center Congressional Witness Regarding Islamic Extremism and Al Shabaab Recruitment PRESENTERS Understanding the People of Somalia - Seminar Registration March 29, 2012 8:30 am - 4 pm Maplewood Community Center $75.00 - 6 MN Peace Ofﬁcer POST Credits - Course # 103111-0001 Name____________________________________________Agency(Optional)______________________________ Address______________________________________________Email____________________________________ City__________________________State_________________Zip_________________Phone__________________ Mail to: Center For Somalia History Studies, PO Box 65550 St. Paul, Minnesota 55165 Make check payable to: Center For Somalia History Studies or Register Online at Centerforsomalia.com Email: Staff@centerforsomalia.com 651-734-3039 Center For Somalia History Studies Somali Justice Advocacy Center