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I. CALL TO ORDER
I. a-COMA, , it
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II. AGENDA APPROVAL �`')
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III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Y .0.1-0.,,/,, t
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.m_v, Li _ — e .. °IV. OLD BUSINESS �' J;Y-\c i
Finalize preparations for Open House - All co y o -}-
Finalize Hate Crime Response - All � ,�
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Community Events for Fall--Report on Mixed Blood `J
Theater and Illusion Theater - Regina 31 y S
D. Report on Poster Contest Ceremonies r'( vo
V. NEW BUSINESS --” s-1
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f/ Advertising for the Open House--"Soul's Journey" - All v- V-,s�`
VI. OTHER BUSINESS b`"�` \c,`*A ` �J‘)' —Ott.cj il
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VII. REPORTS co)A 1, �� z�
A. City of Maplewood 11ckr(Y\
B. Grievances
C. Agenda items for next time
D. Other
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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Maplewood!Inman Relations Commission
Minutes from April 4, 1995
Present:Marie Koehler, Carol Cude, Gordy Heininger; Gail Schiff Regina Laroche-Zlieune,
Lynne Croes. Ex-officio: Sherrie Le,Mike McGuire Absent: Linda Wainio.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chair Marie Koehler. Marie announced that she
had to leave early as she had a class to attend in Minneapolis. Cordy chaired after she let.
A motion to approve the agenda was moved, seconded and approved_
A motion to approve the minutes was made after adding attendance and guests at-the March
meeting. The motion was moved, seconded and approved_
Old Business
Community Event: Marie talked with a member of"Soul's Journey" and they are available for
a performance on some dates in May and June. They asked for a small honorariam. The program
doesn't attack bias and hate but shows differences and similarities betweem people_ 'The program
is about 2 hours long, including a break.
Gordy suggested we invite Mixed Blood Theater to do their production of"Eastern Parade."
We discussed having two productions during the next year, one in the fall and one in later winter
or spring. The question of whether a story teller(Soul's Journey)who's unknown in Maplewood
would draw a crowd_ We decided to invite"Soul's Journey" to perform at the community event
on May 17. A motion was made, moved, seconded and passed to pay them a$75 honorarium.
Hate Crimes Raoonse: We discussed Gordy's proposal and also the letters from the police chief
and the commission The wording in the letters needs to be similar and a suggestion was made to
send the revisions to Marie and the police chief. Gordy's proposal will be typed and re-submitted
at the May meeting for further discussion.
Qpen House: The city-wide open house is May 17, 5-8 prn_ Any brochures and pamphlets from
last year will be set out. We will enlarge pictures taken at the awards events and have them on
display around our booth; we will select which ones we will use at the May meeting.. Key chains
will be handed out. Shift assignments will also be made at the May meeting.
New Business
Feedback on Awards Ceremony Mayor Gary Bastian,Marie and Gordy attended the awards
ceremony at Edgerton School on March 27. Marie reported that the kids were very excited for
each one who got a certificate and for the school receiving the$500 Some of the children who
got certifir tes were special needs..students and they were a pe^ally-excited_ -. . .-
The award ceremonies for the poster contest are: Tues_, Apr. 11 at Mounds Park and Tues., Apr.
28 at Presentation- Gordy and Marie will rep t:bent the curnrnissiorL
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Feedback on Annual Report The annual report was presented to the city council in late March.
The mayor stressed our connection with the schools/educational system and felt that the
community event was a good idea_
New members: Linda Wainio and Regina Larouche-Theune were approved for membership at the
March 27 city council meeting. We heartily welcome them!
Other Business: A few changes were made in the membership list. This will he distributed to all.
Lynne suggested an essay contest for Junior high students. Mike provided some history on this
activity. In the past, very iew students participated. Since more schools are focusing on
diversity, thorn may be more interest from older students_ No dtzisivu was Wale lu Nul,uc;it-. It
can be discussed again_
Reports
No report from League ofMinnesota Human Rights Commission or the City of Maplewood
and there were no grievances.
Agenda items for May. Old Business--open house/picture selection, Hate Crimes response, fall
community event(Regina will check Mixed Blood Theater and Illusion Theater to see about their
availability and offerings).
A motion to adjourn was made, moved, seconded and approved at 73:30 pm.
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STORYTELLING
FOR THE
ENTIRE FAMILY
STORYTELLER: Juliet "Julie" Kallio from
Soulsjourney will entertain her
audience with heartwarming and
humorous stories about culture and
diversity. She'll be talking about
people differences, but more
importantly, their similarities.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, 1995
WHERE: Maplewood City Hall
1830 East County Road B
Maplewood, MN
TIME: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
6: 15 - 6:45 p.m.
7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Maplewood Human Relations Commission
(Please Post)
Some Basic Programming Ideas and Approaches for Human Rights Commissions
1. Development of Mailing List of Community Leaders:
Each Commission needs a systematic outreach to its community's leaders, at least two mailings a year. One of
the best ways to do this is by compiling a comprehensive mailing list of community leaders.
The list should include all clergy, city council members, and other key city officials; school, board members, all
principals (public and private), and diversity and Human Resource Coordinators.; service and fraternal
organization presidents( i.e. Rotary, Lions, Elks, Masons, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus); veterans'groups;
Chamber of Commerce President and director, and presidents of the 5 -10 major business firms; labor union
leaders; university and college presidents; and civic, civil rights and non-profit organization presidents and
directors.
This comprehensive list of several hundred leadership names and addresses can be compiled with help from
your city(they will already have much of this information). Some cities publish their own directory containing
many of these key persons; the Clergy Association Chamber of Commerce,your library director, and your local
phone directory are also good sources. Several Commission members should work on this list, but one person
should take responsibility for coordinating this effort, and keeping the list up to date, and making necessary
changes by following the local papers and other sources of new position announcements.
Possible sample mailings over several years: Your Commission's brochure, major meeting notices announcing
events such as your Human Rights Award, multi-cultural events, Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration, Cinco
de Mayo, annual meeting, our original set of Human Rights posters, or the new ones being printed in March,
etc.
2. Community Outreach - besides your occasional mailings to community leaders, key persons in the
community should be met with on a personal basis at least once a year, to exchange programming ideas and
concerns with them. These key leaders should include the Police Chief, School Superintendent, President of
the Clergy Association, head of the Chamber of Commerce, groups of color, etc. Assign Commission
responsibility for these contacts. Some of these persons could be invited to a Board meeting to meet with the
entire Commission to further solidify relations with them.
3. Community Assessment of Human Rights in your city or county. This provides an opportunity to meet with a
variety of community leaders to obtain the pulse of human rights in the community you serve, examining
schools, employment, housing, etc. After the assessment is concluded, prioritize the recommendations and
begin to implement them.
4. Calendarize programs so that you have 2 -3 major events a year to work towards, plan for and implement.
5. Co-sponsor major community events with other groups to maximize outreach and impact. Logical
co-sponsors are the school system, the Chamber of Commerce, or major business firms, the Clergy Association,
or major service and fraternal organizations. Sharing one of the monthly programs with a major membership
organization, on their premises, is a way of assuring good attendance and reaching citizens who ordinarily are
not interested in going to human rights meetings. This is strategic programming, and should have top priority in
our efforts.
6. Develop a hate crimes response network plan in your community. Precede it with a public meeting on hate
crimes. We have excellent model response plans from Roseville, Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, and from the
League.
7. Develop criteria for an annual Human Rights Award Presentation. A number of Commissions do this
annually. We should always recognize outstanding individuals and organizations.
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8. Develop Human Rights Task Forces within your schools with cooperation of Superintendent, principals, and
students. Marion Helland, a professional educator and leader in our Golden Valley H. R. Commission, can be
especially helpful in this area.
9. Show, publicize and make available to other groups, KTCA-TV's video tapes and discussion guide on
Minnesota's four major groups of color. This can be an excellent series of 4 programs for any organization.
10. We also have videotapes of several of our hate crimes workshops held throughout the state during 1994.
The initial 20 - 30 minutes are sufficient to trigger your own discussion or local panel.
11. Organize community discussion groups on race relations for congregations, schools, libraries, etc. Most
persons seldom discuss race relations in a positive setting. We have a discussion guide to help facilitators.
12. Organize community diversity dinners or events for congregations, service and fraternal organizations, etc.
13. Arrange a program on the Americans With Disabilities Act with schools, Chamber of Commerce, or city
department heads and key staff.
14. Publicize your Commission's work and concerns through publicity in city newsletter, or monthly or
quarterly cable TV show, or through occasional notices sent out with city announcements or bills.
15. Promote city staff/police/fire department community relations and diversity training. "A World of
Difference" could help with this.
16. Eden Prairie and Willmar have had "Celebrations of Color" programs to promote harmony, understanding
and friendship. Music, presentation, candles, etc have been a part of evenings.
17. Use the arts to educate about human differences and similarities and cultures ... theater, drama, music,
dance.
18. Continue the LMHRC Pledge Campaign. It identifies interested persons and helps build up your mailing
list.
19. Monitor employment and housing equality practices.
20. Remember, select two or three major programs for the year, calendarize them, and seek co-sponsors
whenever possible, to maximize your outreach and impact. Continue to approach and work with different
groups in the community, preferably at their meetings and on their premises.
The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions is prepared to help you implement the programs you
decide upon, and to suggest resources that can be useful to you.
We, of course, always welcome your program ideas and flyers to share with other Commissions. Please
communicate with Mort Ryweck(612-374-5580) State Project Coordinator for the League, if you have any
further program ideas you would like to share with other Commissions. Thank you very much.
The League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
4221 Lake Road Avenue
Robbinsdale, MN 55427
612-535-1051
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THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS
4221 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Telephone (612) 535-1051
Board of Directors:
Yvaar Priese,President,Bloomington
James Plnfeldt-Brant,Crystal
Ed Lobnes,Minneapolis
Sherry Maddest Brooklyn Center
Gwen Willem',Falcon Heights
Marion HeWrd,Golden Valley April loth, 1995
Patrice Sea+dl Columbia Heights
Eileen Hyland,Coon Rapids
Joan Isaacson,Rochester To: Minnesota 's School Superintendents ,
Pru Iverson,Eden Prairie
Curt Iverson,NCO/Ulm Principals and Social Studies Teachers .
Linda Mack-Roes,St.Louis Part
Thelma McKenzie,Roseville
lane McPartland.St_Cloud From: Yvonne Price - President
Roberta TTanka Bloomington Marion Helland - Chair , Education Comm
Pat Williamson,Maplewood
Stabile Shah,Arden Hills
Walken Alcorn,Austin As you can see from the enclosed program bra
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Joale Beesorn,Cottage Groves
Richard Colord,Lund County chure , we are encouraging in schools throughout
DaynaGulley,Columbia Heights the state the formation of Human Rights Task
Paula Bynum*,Minneapolis
Kay Kramer,Crystal Forces . In this way every school can be a force
Lam Nicholson,Moorbead
]oho Tcadewell,Fakon Heights in developing a positive , mutually respectful
climate for intergroup relations , and can help
Member Commissions: students to also develop leadership skills as
Albert Lea they implement programs to counter prejudice ,
Archn Hills
in
Ausdn bigotry and violence.
Bloomington
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Part We hope that your schools , with your assistance,
Columbia Heights will each develop a Human Rights Task Force . In
Coon Rapids
Cottage Grove the fall , in October, we will convene 6 - 8 reg-
Crystal lanai meetings around the state to review the
Filen Prairie
Mina progress of existing task forces, and to share
PalconHei6hu ideas for programs and creative new approaches .
Perris Palls
Fridley We certainly welcome your ideas and input too .
Golden Valley
Hibbing
Hopkins Regional locations and dates will be announced
bantiCounty by the early fall , if not sooner . Each session
Mankato
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MsbaU°d participation. If you are interested in possi-
Mararahad
Minneapolis bly hosting one of the regional meetings, please
Moorhead indicate below.
New Btighton
New Ulm
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North St.Paul ( Please return this form to Marion Helland,
OOakdale
rono 7720 Winnetka Heights Drive, Golden Valley, Mn.
Mmout 5.5427 )
Red Wing
Richfield
Robbinsdale - Yes , we are interested in attending the
Rochester regional meeting nearest to our system.
Roseville
St.Cloud
SkP bPart -- We would be interested in hosting one of
St.Peter the meetings . Please call us at the number
ShoreviewBee
Whits Bar lake below to explore this possibility .
Willmar
Winona Your name Title
Name of School (system)
Address
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