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Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes, October 8, 2002 Present: Chair Thelma McKenzie, Phillip Crump, Martha Hardesty, Steve Smith, Karen Vnuk, Larry Voeller, Howard Wagner, Steve Zorn, Absent: Mark Chapin and Hannah Neprash Staff: Carolyn Curti Others: Marion Helland, Johanna Eager, Harold Torrence The meeting was called to order by Phillip Crump at 7:07 p.m. Howard Wagner moved to accept the minutes of September 10 and Steven Zorn seconded the motion. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved without changes. Essay Contest Update Howard Wagner reported that he visited the area schools and distributed the question. Martha Hardesty said that she visited Parkview Schools and talked with three classes of eighth grade Social Studies students. One student indicated that he wanted to be acknowledged for participating in last year's essay. The Commission members discussed ways to acknowledge students who participate but do not win. The Commission expects to get about 200 essays from the Middle School and 80 from Parkview in addition to other schools that participate. As in past years, all essays will be read by a Commission member and the best essays are then sent on. All Commission members review the top essays and assign points. The top point getter wins. Leagne of Minnesota Hnman Rights Commissions Annual Meeting Howard Wagner spoke briefly about the meeting. Karen Vnuk was the emcee, and Mark Chapin was the Parliamentarian. The meeting was well attended, about 100 participants. They offered several different workshops. (Chair Thelma McKenzie arrived) Marion Helland Phil Crump introduced Marion Helland. Marion told about herself and her involvement in human rights issues since the 1960s. She was a teacher and is active with the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission. Marion presented information about how to connect with schools.