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Human Rights Commission Minutes March 18, 2015 Page 5 of 7 Commissioner Bachhuber stated the participants were all engaged and she would like to see more events held. Ms. Collins stated the Commissioners are invited to attend the Mental Health Training through the Police Department in April and May. Chair Groff suggested contacting NAMI for suggestions for another event. Commissioner Slade stated the support groups are free but the larger Organizations would be looking for honorariums that are larger than what the Commission is able to budget for. Commissioner Bachhuber stated it would be worth looking into and find other partners to host events. Commissioner Slade suggested doing something for youth in the future because there had been an interest in this at the forum. Chair Groff suggested a sub-committee to discuss this and bring a recommendation to the Commission. Commissioner Slade stated she would follow up with the Community Director and provide additional information to the Commission. b. Report on Recent Community Events/Invite to Upcoming Community Events Commissioner Bachhuber stated the kickoff for ACT on Alzheimer's is Apri123 for 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. and there are events throughout April and May on Tuesday evening from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. at the Fairview Community Center. She stated on Thursday afternoons form 1:00 — 2:30 p.m. at City Hall they will offer Effective Caregiving seminars. Chair Groff stated the KOM is having an open house on March 31 from 3:30 — 6:00 p.m. at their new office in Roseville and the ribbon cutting is at 3:30 p.m. Chair Groff stated on Apri16 at the Library there would be a forum on youth homelessness sponsored by the Wilder Association. Also on Apri16 at 5:00 p.m. is the Essay Contest Award. Ms. Collins stated the League of Women Voters is sponsoring an event on April 21 at 7:00 at the Little Venetian Restaurant on School Segregation. Chair's Report Chair Groff did not have any additional updates.