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Tuesday, September 2, 1936, 'Maplewood Public Works Building
Chairman Rostron called the meeting to order at 7: 05 p.m.
1—R Si NT: Rostron, Eiden, Williamson
GUESTS: Kathleen Hupalo, Minn. Dept. of Human Rights
Karla Sand, Prospectiveember
u ests were introduced.
iroan Rostron listed the agenda items:
1. Reflect on first half of year of commission accoraplishnents
2. Plan on what we want to acconDli=:h remainder of year
3. Report from State Department
os ron welcomed i:arla Sand as prospect ::e -.ember of commission.
om:'.Iunicatiol from Later Buckley, Director, District 3, New Ulm, thanking us for
ra'. _icipating in the League exhibit "The mentally Retarded_, Our Neglected Minority" ,
was passed around.
r" i Could have used a larger sign recognizing localv0"'.-BntS rega_air. exhibit::.:
Commission at exhibit in Maplewood Mall
It vas a successful venture
Commission members lauded for their participation
in participating with the exhibit
thleen Hupalo interested in getting more information about the exhibit for possible
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i11'_arson defined purpose f the Flinn. of Human Rights, a voluntary non-profit
or:anization dediee.ted to the protection and advancement of human rights. League
ISC;::iDorS are from the 33 Human Rights Commissions chartered in cities and communities
throughout the state.
The second project of the Maplewood Human Rights Commission completed was the
1,Hader Puppets" s. o . to the children in two elementary schools .n Maplewood.
Ile featured pus ;'te with disabilities and `'ave the students an insight to their
l iaV with d--isa•:L'J_... y.
The cost of the :`>ent tion vas sponsored by the school PTA's. Members of the local
co-r ission attend.6 ;,he; presentation at either Weaver Elementary or Carver Elementary.
Several requests for potential commission members was issued through local papers.
illiamson will contact City Manager for progress of applicants.
The following goals were discussed:
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i rR Meeting, Tues., Sept. 2, 1936
1. Seek new members to commission
2. Annual report
3. Disseminate information to schools; contact principals
4. Human Rights Day activities
5. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recognition
6. Human Rights Award
7. No Fault Training
Goals progress:
1, Potential members
2. Williamson will check with City Manager regarding annual report
3. News releases to schools regarding Human Rights Day
4. Need more visibility (publicity)
5. Need more information disseminated
6. No action planed
7. State Department planning more sessions
Suggestion that local police be made aware of Human Rights and function of commission
made by Karla Sand.
If budget allows, commission members attending annual meeting, September 19-20 in
Plymouth will be reimbursed. Any member interested in attending, contact Rostron
immediately.
Human Rights Day will be observed December 3, 1986.
PFG complaint - no action.
report from Kathleen Hupalo, Minn. Dept. of Human Rights:
A thank you from Gary Gorman.
The Mobile Unit has visited 6 towns in the state, taking complaints.
Has had contact with t.v. , radio and several groups in these towns, speaking on
Human Rights.
Any questions you have can be answered by her.
No Fault Grievance training will be given this fall.
Special mediation training will also be given.
Movies have beeniown to interested groups.
Commercials have been made for cable t.v. on employment discrimination
Mobile Unit has branched out from the 6 towns
Kathleen distributed brochures: "The Minnesota Human Rights Act as it applies to
Employment"
Public Accommodations and Your Rights"
The Minn. Human Rights Act as it applies to Real
Property"
Public Services and Your Rights"
Legal Rights of Pregnant Employees"
The Minn. Human Rights Act as it applies, to
Physically and Mentally Disabled Persons
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Several posters were given to commission for dissemination.
Kathleen Hupalo answered questions after her report. An excellent report.
Next 1R meeting will be October 7 (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. i
Meeting adjourned 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted y
Mary Eiden, Recorder