HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1999Maplewood Human Relations Commission
Apri16, 1999
Minutes
Present members: Gordy Heininger, Katie Thein-Kimlinger, Regina Laroche-Theune, Joan
Wurdeman, Carol Cude, Donna Brown and Barb Skoglund. Guest Speaker: Scott Fearing.
Ex-Officio: Colleen Dirkswager, Mike McGuire.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Chair Gordon Heininger.
II. Approval of Minutes: Barbara moved to approve the minutes. Carol seconded the motion
and it was passed.
III. Ap�roval of A e,� nda: Katie moved to approve the agenda as written. Donna seconded the
motion and it was passed.
IV. Presentation by Guest Sneaker: OutFront by Scott Fearing
Scott presented background information regarding G.L.B.T. issues and worked with the
H.R.C. on an outline, and agenda for his June lst inservice. We also discussed the target
audience for this inservice. Noted in this discussion was whether to have police officers
attend or to set up a separate training for officers. The Police Chief will be invited and or
the school liaison officer. The City Council, school principals, counselors, school board
members will also be invited to attend.
V. Vote on Diversity Award Submissions
The entry from Hill Murray was the winner of the diversity awareness award. Winners of
the poster contest included entries from Tri-District and Weaver Elementary schools.
Members with school contacts amongst the winners should schedule the presentation of
awards with the schools. Certificates will be created to be presented to each of the
winners. Concerns were raised as to the participation and/or lack thereof the Maplewood
Schools. Gordy will draft a letter to the schools to hopefully increase participation from
more schools.
VI. Old Business
A. Finalize Inservice Sessions
1. ADA - Katie passed out a post card invitation to be sent to 900 businesses. The
panel discussion will include Letha, Melinda Coleman, the attorney for the
suburban Chamber and Paula Harter.
2. OutFront - We need to come up with a title for this inservice. Inservice date is
June 1 st during the commission meeting in the Maplewood Room.
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B. Display Update - Gordon stated the board should be ready for the next meeting.
C. NE Metro Coalition for Human Rights Update - Inservice on Offensive Behavior is set
up for April 14th.
D. National Night Out Update - August 3, 1999 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Colleen stated
that for the theater presentations, 3M, Worth High Choir, Heritage and Ashland
Productions will setup their own presentations if they choose. There will also be an
outdoor stage for other groups as well as 10 food vendors.
VII. New Business
A. Discussion on partnership or activities with the Initiative for Violence Free Families
and Communities - Colleen presented an idea for the Mall Office to have a quilt with
people's hands traced on it for non-violence. Further discussion was tabled until next
meeting.
B. Schedule Award Ceremonies - Katie will schedule Hill-Murray's award for sometime
in April or May.
VIII. Reports
A. Mike reported on the meeting in South Maplewood regarding Deer population. The
vote was 3 to 1 in favor of doing something toward controlling the population.
B. Agenda for next meeting:
Display
Partnership with Violence Free Families & Communities
Title for OutFront Inservice
Award Presentation Update
IX. Adjournment
Gordon made a motion for adjournment and Carol seconded the motion. Meeting was
adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joan Wurdeman
Recording Secretary, HRC