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� �� Human Rights Comm�ssion Minutes November 8, 2005 Present: Theirna McKenzie, Janct Delmore, Scott Higbee and Bob Venters Absent: Phillip Crump, Ann Kcnney and Steve Srnith Chair Thelma McKenzie called the meeting to orde;r at S:O1 p.na. Commissianer Bob Venters moved and Commissioner Scott Higbee seconded approval of the June minutes. Motion prevailed. Commissioners dascussed whether the Co�a�zn�ission meets in December or if volunteering at the senior holiday party was in place of the meeting. Discussion of Patriot Act Commissioners thought it was a good discussion but wished more people would have attended. They were glad thafi i�e high school students attended. Commissioners suggested if we were to sponsor another forum have fewer speakers and a clearer focus — for example how does the act affect our daily lives. Commissioners thought it would be better to have the meeting in the library Essay Contest Commissioners reviewed the timeline. They discussed whether there was additional follow up from last year after former Commissioner Karen Vnuk complied information from the essays. Did someone mcet with the Roseville Superintendent -or was the follow up when Larry worked wzth a high school teacher on conflict management`? What type of follow up do we want to explore for this year is a question for discussion at next meeting. E�ect Human Rights Commission Chair Pastponed to the December ncieeiit�g. Other business Minnesota Deparl�nent of Human Rights Conference is in early December. Commissioners discussed who was interested in attending. Chair Mc�enzie and Commissioner Venters expressed interest in attending.