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Human Rights Commission Minutes January 16, 2013 Minutes Page 4 of 7 Chair's Report Chair Grefenberg provided the members with his monthly report as contained in the Commissioners' packet. He congratulated Commissioners Singleton and Becker for their appointment to the group. He looked forward to working with these reappointed Commissioners for the next three years. Student Essay Contest Commissioner Thao requested the Student Essay Contest item be discussed at this time, as she had to leave the meeting early. Ms. Curti provided the Commission with the 30 essays in need of scoring and requested the members review the essays, score each according to the point scale and provide the scoring to Staff by February 8. She noted the essays would be discussed further by the HRC at the February 20 meeting. She explained a presentation would be made to the Council on March 18. Chair Grefenberg requested Commissioner Thao be present at the March 18 Council meeting for the essay winner presentation and reception. He suggested the Council presentation follow the same outline as last year, and asked the Youth Engagement Committee to plan for both the reception and presentation. Commissioner Thao agreed to assist with this reception and presentation. Chair's Report Continued 2013 Meeting Schedule: Chair Grefenberg commented the group should plan to meet the third Wednesday of each month in 2013 given the projected workload. The group should also add to their calendar the March 18 Council meeting, along with the Rose Parade. Vice Chair Brisbois moved and Commissioner Becker seconded a motion to approve the 2013 meeting dates as outlined in the packet. Motion passed unanimously. Committee Assignments: Chair Grefenberg discussed the current standing committee assignments and members, referring the Commission to a list and description of current HRC committees in their meeting packets. In order to meet Mr. Malinen's concern not to have a Commission quorum (four Commissioners) on any committee, Vice -Chair Brisbois was willing to step down from her position on the Program Planning Committee to reduce the committee to three members. Chair Grefenberg asked how Commissioner Becker would like to get involved in the standing committees. Commissioner Becker volunteered to serve on the Outreach Committee. Commissioner Singleton stated he would serve in an advisory capacity to the Outreach Committee.