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Norrgard proposed the following question for the 1993 Essay Contest. Why and how would you respond to your best friend when that friend makes a racial remark about another person you both know? Waite moved, Trainor seconded, that the question be approved. Roll Call: All ayes. Menanteau suggested that the Commission expand to 9th and 10th graders. Norrgard mentioned that that would be difficult because many private schools stop at 8th grade. McKenzie suggested having a poster contest for 9th and 10th graders. Norrgard stated that the Commission should discuss any changes they want to make to the Essay Contest early in 1994. VI. Multi-Cultural Event Update McKenzie mentioned that the security and administrative staff at Rosedale are new so they do not know what took place at the 1992 Multi-Cultural Event. Therefare, they do not seem very supportive of having the event at Rosedale. Anderson stated that the Commission does not have enough time to plan and execute the Multi-Cultural Event by October 23, 1993. Borden stated that in the past the Multi-Cultural Event was held on Martin Luther King Day which will be held on Monday, January 17, 1994. McKenzie stated that she would contact other commissions to help with the event. Norrgard stated that he does not think the event should take place unless they get help from other commissions. McKenzie moved that the October date be canceled and Monday, January 17, 1994 be reserved for the Multi-Cultural Day. Also, that she contact other communities to help with the event. Anderson seconded. Roll Call: All ayes. VII. Bias Hate Crime Trainor handed out a draft of the Bias-Hate Crime Response report to be reviewed by the Commission. VIII.Grievances Borden passed around a copy of some letters showing racial discrimination between neighbors. Two grievances were reported in August. 1) A women is filing a grievance against her condominium association and building manager because of sexist remarks and actions.