HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/2000Maplewood Human Relations Commission
January 4, 1999
Minutes
Present members: Regina Laroche-Theune, Joan Wurdeman, Donna Brown, Carol Cude and Barb
Skoglund. Ex-Officio: Colleen Dirkswager, Mike McGuire.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
II. Annroval of Minutes: A motion was made to approve minutes as amended. It was
seconded and it was passed.
III. Approval of A e� A motion was made to approve the agenda. It was seconded and it
was passed.
IV. Old Business
A. Peaceful Community Campaign - Regina discussed meeting with Lynn Elling regarding
Peace Process - had two video tapes. Can show them to use in February to learn more
about the festival, if we want to. (See notes from meeting on 12-7-99). Consensus:
ask him to the February meeting.
B. Barb demonstrated an idea for the display panels, using pictures of various ethnic
groups.
C. ADA Project - Regina had no more to add about this project. Joan can get the
equipment (wheelchairs, etc.) To use. We will need to acknowledge who lends them
to us. May need to rent or borrow a truck to move them.
D. Discussed assignments for Maplewood In Motion.
V. New Business
A. Review Changes for annual report - A copy of changes for the annual report was
reviewed.
B. Mixed blood performance change monthly. Inservice options were discussed. Colleen
would like to see something done at the mall. May need to request funds from
Council and/or sponsor at various community places.
Barb discussed a Mixed Blood performance she saw (Minnecanos) regarding 3rd and
4th generations of Hispanic Minnesotans. The audiences interest was discussed. Ideas
were exchanged, including maybe sponsoring four different performances.
Community policing also should be considered - Colleen has the schedule of speakers
and topics. Barb - maybe we need to switch from educating to celebrating diversity.
We may get a better attendance.
A motion was made to request up to $3,000 from the City Council to present four
Mixed Blood Performances at the Mall, MCC, Carver & Edgerton over the next 13
months. This would celebrate the different cultural groups. Motion carried. The new
chair will do this when she presents the Annual Report to the City Council.
VI. Assignments:
A. Checked assignments for calling schools regarding diversity and poster contest.
VII. A�enda - Draft a request for money from City Council for four performances from Mixed
Blood in 2000 and 2001, flyers, and refreshments (?). Need four dates available and
costs.
VIII. Adjournment - Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next meeting will be February 1,
2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Cude
Secretary, HRC