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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes January 17, 2018 —Draft Minutes Page 4 of 11 Ms. Olson inquired if they offer educational materials that could be distributed. Commissioner Lindsey stated they are in the process of putting out more information about sexual harassment and have an updated video on the website. They also partner with other agencies and have been involved with local laws schools. b. Commission Vacancy Outreach Efforts Ms. Olson directed the Commission to the report on page 15 of the meeting packet and provided a brief overview on this item. She noted there are eight vacancies, applications are due February 19, and they plan to interview commission applicants at the February 26 Council meeting. Commissioner Dailey requested more information on the lack of response with mailing out commission vacancy notices to churches, school board members and elected officials. Ms. Olson responded when they asked people where they heard about commission vacancies, it was not from a mailing they received. There was a lot of time and resources put into the mailings, so it was then discontinued. The elected officials get notices through other avenues, and churches should be part of the electronic distribution. Commissioner Djevi suggested they post it in apartment buildings to inform the immigrant population. Ms. Olson noted in the past, things mailed to the management company does not always get posted. She agreed they should send it again and request it be posted by the mailboxes. Commissioner Manke suggested they consider posting it in grocery stores and other high-volume areas. Chair Holub suggested the language in the posting reflect action the residents can take. Instead of the title "Roseville Seeking Advisory Commission Applications", she suggested it say, "Get Engaged in Your Community." They can work with the volunteer coordinator to help distribute flyers around the community and include it in school newsletters that go home to parents of students. Commissioner Manke agreed this would give them another outlet to promote what the HRIEC is about, as well as other commissions. Ms. Olson noted schools have rules on what can be included in newsletters, but they could ask if it can be included. The Commission also discussed distributing flyers at National Night Out Parties and at the Block Captains meeting.