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Human Rights Commission Minutes Tuesday, February 13 1) Call to Order Jill Bergquist called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Chair Alexis Orozs expected to arrive after 7 pm due to another commitment. 2) Roll Call Members present: Jill Bergquist, Rita Stanoch, Phillip Crump, Howard Wagner, Issac Afwerke, Thelma McKenzie, Stephen Smith, Alexis Orosz and staffliaison - Christine Butterfield. Members Absent: Susan Oliphant and Brenda Boily-Salmanpour. 3) Approval of Minutes No minutes to approve. Staff liaison directed to issue with the next meeting packet. 4) Introduction of New Members Commissioner Bergquist introduced and welcomed the new commissioners: Rita Stanoch, Phillip Crump and Howard Wagner 5) Community Outreach The Commission discussed and offered a number of ideas: conduct meetings at different locations; identify existing community events to collaborate; continue production of video; produce and operate a game show on human rights that targets youth; and participate in the Rose parade. 6) Update Bias/Hate Response The Commission would like to see the updated form letter and network list at the next meeting. Also, the Commission requested that a Police Department representative attend and speak about the intake process and reactions to last year's training session at the next meeting. 7) Human Rights Essay Contest Butterfield asked if the Commissioners would like a reminder call about the event on 2/26/01. Alexis reviewed the winners and honorable mentions. The Commission agreed to ask the prizes winners to read their essays. 8) Old Business Commissioner Bergquist requested that the City produce more flyers for kiosks and library. Bergquist will also provide an AFS update at the next meeting. 9) New Business/Anuouncements Commissioner Orosz provided staff a copy of Martin Luther King Day celebration ideas for the Commission's files.