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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes November 15, 2017—Draft Minutes Page 11 of 16 Commissioner Carey suggested they include it in February and refer to it as Rosefest discussion. The Commission agreed. She inquired if it should be included under each month since it will be an ongoing discussion. Chair Holub suggested they only included it in the month discussion will begin otherwise the timeline could become complicated. Youth Commissioners Hansel and Iverson provided a timeline for the Book Read event. They will need to reserve a room in the library in March, decide on a book in April, and the event will begin in June. Commissioner Carey commented the library will also include it in their newsletter, and they would need to know the information two months prior to the event. Commissioner Groff noted in the past the Youth Commissioner provided a book recommendation to the Commission for approval. Commissioner Djevi inquired about the HRIEC's involvement with the Naturalization Ceremony. Commissioner Groff responded the date is typically chosen by now. He did hear from the Council this is an ongoing event that the staff will take care of, but would hate to see it fall through if no one was doing it. Ms. Olson inquired if the Commission would like the Naturalization Ceremony to continue, but hand it over to staff, or if they would like to be involved with it. Commissioner Djevi commented he sees a potential for engagement linked to the Naturalization Ceremony that he would like to further discuss with possible recommendations for the Council. Ms. Olson agreed to confirm with staff that they will continue with the Naturalization Ceremony. Commissioner Manke inquired if they should also pursue the welcome packet and photo project since most of the Council seemed to be in favor of it. Commissioner Carey suggested they consider what they are able to accomplish in addition to the items already on the timeline. Commissioner Manke inquired if they should still present an idea to the Council if not everyone on the Commission is in favor of it. Commissioner Groff noted it would eventually need to be voted on.