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l37 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 l53 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 l77 178 179 180 1s1 Human Rights Commission Minutes December 17, 2014 — Draft Minutes Page 4 of ] 1 Commissioner Thao stated the proposed forum is more of a broad topic discussion and the Alzheimer and Dementia group is specific in what they address so this may not be the best programming for them. Chair Groff stated if only one panelist is from each arganization then there would not be a focus on just one specific topic. Commissioner Slade stated the number of panelists would be about four (4) with one (1) moderator. Commissioner Carey expressed concerns that the topic was too large to cover in a 3-hour time frame. She had understood the focus of this programming would be to focus on those areas of mental illness that are not as common but people are struggling in the community, such as bipolar disorder and depression. She suggested having a series of events that focus on different areas such as refugees and immigrants, youth, and the elderly. Chair Groff stated he had envisioned a general session to start with then following up with more specific topics. Ms. Collins stated it could be possible to host a series of sessions within the Commissions budget if they could keep the honorary costs low enough. Commissioner Thao suggested discussions surrounding victims of torture would be a separate topic. Commissioner Bachhuber suggested having the initial session with NAMI and presenting an overview of inental health for the first hour then do something on a more specific topic. Commissioner Slade stated they could look at setting up the panel to discuss living with specific mental health issues and what that is like day to day. Commissioner Carey asked if NAMI had people that would be willing to speak and be less costly. The face and name is only a small part of what the story would be. Commissioner Sin�leton moved and Commissioner Bachhuber seconded a motion to approval a maximum bud�et allocation of $300 to cover honorarium fees for a mental health forum and to urovide a detailed report of the event. Commissioner Thao requested Commissioner Slade provide a more detailed report for the Commission to review regarding the forum. She suggested having a member of the community be a part of the forum as well. Chair Groff requested other groups of people such as youth be considered for the forum. The motion was called to a vote. The motion passed unanimouslv.