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Human Rights Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 10, 2001 1) Call to Order Chair Alexis Orosz called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2) Roll Call Members present: Issac Afwerke, Jill Bergquist, Phillip Crump, Howard Wagner, Thelma McKenzie, Stephen Smith, Alexis Orosz and staffliaison - Christine Butterfield. Members Absent: Rita Stanoch and Brenda Boily-Salmanpour. 3) Approval of Minutes The Howard Wagner Moved and Phillip Crump seconded the approval of the minutes of March 13, 2001. The Commission unanimously approved the March 13, 2001 minutes. 4) Community Awareness Status Howard Wagner reported that the Ramsey County Library has rooms available for the Commission to use. The Library may also co-sponsor events with the Commission. Rooms seat 25-30 people and are set with audiovisual equipment. Jill Bergquist mentioned that a video is available. Phillip asked ifthere are any local people that might be interested in speaking. Stephen Smith requested the Howard serve as the decision maker. Howard noted that the Library might also publish event in their calendar of events. Stephen Smith suggested that the Commission introduce itself and function then show a video and look for speakers after the first public meeting. Jill Bergquist mentioned that the AFS group would like to add their name to sponsor events too. Alexis Orosz suggested that the Commission assign a subcommittee to put together a program. Howard Wagner and Phillip Crump agreed to serve and report back to the Commission on May 8, 2001. 5) Hate Crimes Network Letter and Contact Lists The Commission reviewed the packet used in the past and Commissioner Bergquist provided a revised letter and directed the staff liaison to prepare to letters and update the list of contacts. Thelma McKenzie asked when the Commission planned to hold an orientation meeting for network members and suggested June 12, 2001. Commissioner McKenzie also suggested that the MN League or the State Demographers Office could assist. Thelma volunteered to speak with these groups prior to the May meeting.