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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, date o 1) Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Jill Bergquist at 7:14 p.m. 2) Roll Call Members present: Issac Afwerke , Jill Bergquist, Brenda Boily-Salmanpour, Eric Egli, Alexis Orosz, Thelma McKenzie, Steve Smith and Mary Vidas. Members Absent: Mike Hermes (called), Susan Oliphant (no call) & Mary Vidas (status unclear) 3) Approval of Minutes Orosz moved, Boliey Salmonpoir seconded and approved the minutes of the 11/09/99 meeting without abstentions. 4) Partners in Human Rights Education Bergquist noted that many resources were available to new trainers and that she has the start-up information. She also stated that the Commission's newest member, Steven Smith, has been trained in the program. Smith suggested that the Commission promote the program to schools and inform them that the Commission has information and can put them in contact with trainers who will come into their classrooms. Vidas suggested that staff meetings or staff development coordinators are the best people to contact at the schools. 5) Human Rights Essay Contest November 19 is the deadline for children to turn in their essays to their principals office. Hermes has agreed to pick up the essays on Monday, November 22. A subcommittee made up of Bergquist, Orosz and Vidas will select the top essays. The winning essay will be determined at the next meeting. 7) Cable Program/Promotion Vidas reported that the editing has been completed and the show has been given to CTV for scheduling. She is hopeful that it will be scheduled in December. 8) Low Income Housing The Community Circles program may help flesh out this issue. 9) Discussion of Parks and Recreation Issues The Commissioners are interested in finding out the outcome of this summer's discussion with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Zamow will contact the Parks and Recreation Department to find out the status.