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Maplewood Human Relations Commission
May 2, 2000
Minutes
Present members: Regina Laroche-Theune, Joan Wurdeman, Barb Skoglund, Donna Brown, and
Gordie Heininger. Ex-Officio: Colleen Dirkswager.
L Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m.
II. Annroval of Minutes: A motion was made to approve February, March and April's
minutes with a charge in February 1 st minutes to IV. E and a minor charge in April4th
minutes. It was seconded and it was passed.
III. Annroval of A�enda: A motion was made to approve the agenda as written. It was
seconded and it was passed.
A. Peaceful Community Campaign - Regina suggested we approach Maplewood Council
to make our Maplewood Community Center and City Hall peace sites. Idea for some
ceremony on National Night Out. Peace site flag, pamphlets. Colleen suggested
Regina come to May 22nd Council Workshop to discuss this idea on Monday 6-7
p.m.
B. Display Update - Will be ready for National Night Out. Barb will arrange photo work
to fit on our display board.
C. ADA Project - Discussion held about participants, point of accessibility to grade.
Report card - contact person's name and number - give to Joan. Possibly do this
during a school day.
D. Mixed Blood Performances - May 7, 2000 at 2 p.m. be there by 1:30 p.m. -
"According to Coyote" at Maplewood Community Center. Friday and Sunday paper
has highlights for the weekend. Also to radio stations. Members will post bills.
E. Annual Report - Motion to approve annual report as written - motion was seconded
and it was passed.
F. Poster Winner Presentations - Gordon will schedule awazd date for Tri-District.
Donna will schedule award date for Hill-Murray.
A. Maplewood In Motion Articles - June's article may be moved to July and
September's article is due in August. Regina and Colleen will work on article for
July/August.
B. Recruiting Members - Gordy has spoken to two people about HRC openings.
Possibly a student member to HRC. Colleen will advertise in paper for membership.
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C. National Night Out - August lst on a Tuesday evening from 5- 8:30 p.m. Our booth
inside the Community Center. Display will be ready. Schedule work times for booth
next month.
D. Regina's Resignation - Regina presented her letter of resignation as she is moving out
of state.
A. Two reports of Bias. Follow-up letter has been sent.
VII. Assi m n c
A. Joan and Regina continue to work on accessibility project, schedule awards and
display posters at National Night Out.
VIII. Adiournment - Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Next meeting will be June 6, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Wurdeman
Secretary, HRC