HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1987 MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
September 21, 1987
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
St. Paul's Priory
ATTENDEES
Scott Rostron, (Chair)
Karla Sand
Patricia Williamson
Sister Claire Lynch
The members met for this special meeting to prepare the newsbrief to the
Maplewood Review on these issues:
1) The Maplewood Human RElations Commission plans to give an award to
a citizen or group (in Maplewood) who has performed a specific
service in eliminating discrimination based on sex, race, religion
or shown commitment in protecting and preserving the dignity and worth
of all persons.
2) The Maplewood Human Relations Commission is encouraging the schools
in Maplewood to participate in the "sign on" project celebrating
the 200 Anniversary of the Constitution of the U.S. This project
is coordinated by the NCCJ and is officially endorsed by the
Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. (This
information will be sent to the elementary schools in the Maplewood
area.)
3) The Maplewood Human Relations Commission is endorsing the 12th
Annual Student Congress on the Living Constitution of the U.S.
sponsored by the NCCJ to be-held at Coffman Memorial Union,
(U of MN), December 10-11, 1987. Senior high schools in this area
will be contacted.)
4) Suggestions were made to solicit one of the organizations in Maplewood
to host a meeting at which time the award will be presented, e.g.
Lions Club, Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Lodge,City Council.
5) A joint meeting of the Human Relations Commission with the Maplewood
City Council to select the nominees for this award.