HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/03/2002Maplewood Human Relations Commission
December 3, 2002
Minutes
Members Present: Rita Ander, Carol Cude, Barbara Damchik-Dykes, Gordy Heininger, Elmo
Mattox, Joan Wurdeman
Ex-officio: Kevin Rabbett
Guest: Dave Thomalla
I.Called to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
II. Presentation: A presentation was made to Carol Cude thanking her for 9 years of service.
III. Approval ofMinutes: Motion was made to approve the minutes as written. It was
seconded and passed.
IV. Approval ofAgenda: Motion was made to approve the Agenda as written. It was
seconded and passed.
V. Old Business:
Bylaws Changes -Rita passed out copies ofpossible bylaws changes. Elmo made a
motion that we approve the bylaws with changes made, contingent upon the council
approving the changes (especially in the name)when they vote on all changes. The
timeline on this is unknown.
VI. New Business:
A. Review poster contest packets and timing.
1.Talked about new schools in district—new one at Beaver Lake and
Harmony.
2.There is a new state mandated person to address diversity in the district—
we don't know who.
3. Maybe we can get some info from the District 622 website: ISD622.org.
4. Rita will rework the cover letter, reflecting current dates, etc. and change.
5.Elmo said we need to make sure the money will be given by Premier Bank
again. Kevin and Elmo will take care of this.
6.Carol made a motion that(with council approval)we buy frames and
mount one picture each year of the poster winners to place on the walls in
the room where we usually meet. It was approved.
7.We printed the poster contest flyers, enough for all students, last year.
Rita will check on number of students.
B. Annual report review, timelines, officer elections, and time of annual report were
discussed. If our year is September through June, annual report should be in June.
This year the Chair could submit a letter to the council stating that our annual
report would be in by June 30, matching our new election times and operating
year. This was voted on and passed.
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NOTE: Since the commission voted to change election of officers to June, the
present officers will remain in office until June, except the secretary will change
because the current secretary is retiring.
VII. Reports:
Gordy—Roundtable discussion on agencies in Maplewood that the community knows
little about—such as group homes, Emma's place, alcohol abuse, etc. Speakers would
present 10-15 minutes each, then take questions. Maybe April or May. Moderator, co-
sponsors maybe with North Area Ministerial Assoc. Joan suggested picking a date after
Lent, because churches are so busy then. Maybe do it in the council chambers when it is
not in use.
VIII. Assignments:
1. Kevin and Elmo will contact Premier Bank for$605.00 total.
2. Kevin will see about getting approval to hang winning posters in our usual
meeting room, maybe 3-5.
3. Rita will call the public,private and parochial schools to get a count of the
number of kids.
4.Rita will write a letter for annual report telling the council we will wait until June.
IX. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Cude
Secretary, HRC