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Human Rights Commission Minutes March 28, 2014 Page 4 of 6 Vice Chair Becker stated signs and banners were discussed at a previous meeting. Chair Groff requested a member investigate the pricing for banners and report back to the HRC. He anticipated this would be a large expense. Commissioner Grefenberg was in favor of the HRC procuring a banner for the parade. In addition, he wanted to see the HRC properly thank the Karen community dancers in some way. He explained this could be as simple as a thank you and cold drinks after the parade. Commissioner Brisbois suggested a reception not be held after the parade, as commission members were exhausted after the 3�/z-hour parade. Commissioner Singleton stated another option would be to present the dancers with certificates at the September HRC meeting. Commissioner Brisbois supported the idea of a thank you and cold drinks after the parade. Ms. Collins explained that the parade would be televised and she could have the Karen community dancers recognized during the parade on behalf of the HRC. The Commission agreed with this recommendation. Review of Calendar Chair Groff reviewed the HRC calendar with the members present. Update of HRC brochure • Need to Add new commissioners • Please review and submit ideas for changes Vice Chair Becker discussed updates made to the HRC brochure. He noted all member names would be revised. He requested the Commission members provide him with comments or suggestions prior to the April 16th meeting. Commissioner Grefenberg recommended the reference to City Code be amended to reflect the revisions being considered by the HRC and City Council. Commissioner Singleton requested the Naturalization Ceremony be added as a bullet point. New Business Chair's Report • Annual Meeting of League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions