HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/2003 MAPLEWOOD HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 4, 2003
Minutes
Members Present: Elmo Mattox, Gordy Heininger, Joan Wurdeman, Barbara Damchik-Dykes
Ex-officio: Kevin Rabbett
I. Called to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Barbara Damchik-Dykes to approve the
minutes as written. It was seconded by Joan Wurdeman and passed.
III. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made to approve the Agenda with the addition of the
topic of invoices to be paid brought by Kevin Rabbett.
IV. Speaker: Kristi Kelly of Midwest Special Services gave a presentation on the services
provided to mentally, developmentally, and physically disabled clients.
V. Old Business
A. Discussion on April 29 Roundtable and confirmation of speakers. Kevin
distributed a draft of the flier to be posted and sent to churches.
VI. New Business
A. Kevin brought a list of expenditures thus far for 2003. This year's expenses:
Lilly News ad for poster contest $278.30
Printing for poster contest $247.50
Dues for MN League of Human
Rights Commission $170.06
$695.86
The 2003 budget allocated the Human Rights Commission is $1,830.
B. Commission applicant Carol Watnemo discussed her interest in serving on the
Commission. A motion was made by Barbara to recommend Carol to the
Council. Joan seconded. Kevin will forward the names of the two members so
Council can confirm at Monday's Council meeting.
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C. Joan brought up the idea of having a high school student serve as a youth liaison.
D. Gordy will look into having the Commission display set up at the People's Fair
2003 (a diversity celebration) to spread the word about our group and as a means
of attracting Commission applicants.
E. Kevin distributed a cultural awareness crossword puzzle.
VII. Reports: None
VIII. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:35.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Damchik-Dykes
HRC