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Human Rights Commission Minutes September 19, 2012 45 Chair Grefenberg indicated he had some recent health issues and expressed his appreciation that 46 Commissioners Doneen and Singleton had stepped in to finalize the By-Laws and meet with 47 police department officials. 48 49 so si 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Committee Reports Program Planning Committee Parameters for Future Programs: Committee Chair Kris Doneen stated the document now before the Commission entitled Addendum (A) for By-Laws: Program Planning Parameters stipulated that there were a lot of ways for the HRC to support events and programming. She indicated this document had been reviewed by the Commission and asked that any comments or questions be brought to her attention. The Committee's intent was to have the parameters included in the HRC By-Laws to distinguish between programs that were supported, sponsored or promoted by the HRC. Chair Grefenberg thanked Chair poneen for the report. He indicated the event on October 9th discussing Voter ID's in Maplewood was a sponsored event as the HRC donated $50 to the event. 64 Further discussion ensued regarding the differences between sponsoring, supporting, and 65 promoting events. In response to a question Committee Chair poneen noted there could be 66 events that would both be sponsored and promoted by the HRC. 67 68 Commissioner poneen moved and Commissioner Jill Brisbois seconded a motion to approve the 69 Parameters for Future Programs. Motion passed unanimously. 70 71 Outreach Committee 72 Commissioner Wayne Groff noted he had a conversation with Jon Brant, the-Chair of the 73 Maplewood Human Rights Commission. He indicated October 9th and October 23rd were dates 74 set for educational forums to discuss the Voter ID and Marriage Amendment issues. Some 75 speakers had been lined up, but they were still seeking recommendations and encouraged 76 Commission members to suggest suitable speakers. 77 78 79 so 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Commissioner Groff asked if a time had been set for the meetings. Commission Staff Liaison �. Carolyn Curti noted the forums would begin at 7:00 p.m. and last approximately 2 hours. Chair Grefenberg asked if the Voter ID speakers were known. Commissioner Groff was uncertain. Commissioner poneen recommended the speaker at the recent League of Women Voters meeting, Joe Mansky. Chair Grefenberg suggested Planning Commission member Mike Boguszewski be contacted to speak regarding the Voter ID's amendment. He asked that a press release be sent to the Roseville Review regarding these upcoming Forums.