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Committee Reports HRC Brochure - Steve Zorn distributed a draft of the brochure and explained the rewrite. He removed the No-Fault Grievance piece and added a mission statement. Commissioners discussed the purpose of the brochure. Is it a promotional piece or a promise of what the Commission can do? Others discussed whether the protected classes should be listed. Commissioners suggested that phone numbers be updated and web addresses included. Commissioners discussed the picture on the brochure and suggested that we look at alternatives. Steve will rework and make available before the next meeting. Improving and Increasing Education and Outreach - Karen Vnuk reported that she attended the Roseville Area Schools Diversity Committee meeting. They may be changing their name to the Equity and Integration Committee. Phil Crump said that he is trying to find a computer program/activity that the library could promote specific activities. He visited the Library to discuss displaying books and activities to promote commemorative months, but he had not talked with anyone yet. Karen Vnuk said that she is looking for direction from the Commission. The Commission has raised many good ideas including diversity week, improved web site, calendar, speech materials, poster contest, calendar, but she does not know which the Commission wants to pursue. Commissioners discussed several ideas. Thelma McKenzie wanted to build on their successes with the schools. Phil Crump suggested combining the poster and essay contests and have essay contest winners read their essays while showing the poster winners on the cable channel. Commissioners liked the idea of creating a calendar from posters that young students draw but had questions about the cost. Karen Vnuk will contact printers to get prices for printing posters and calendars. Provide Leadership on Human Rights Issues - Mark Chapin reported that he and Patty Tschida came up with a list of possible actions. Some of the suggestions included establishing an online resource library, provide leadership training, foster relationships with other Human Rights Commissions, establish a relationship with the Sister City program, invite scholars to give presentations in the City and sponsor a forum that can be played on the cable channel. Larry Voeller suggested getting a list of all of the ideas that the Commission has discussed and then have the Commissioners select their top choices. Carolyn Curti will put together a list and bring to the next meeting. Thelma McKenzie said she would bring in the work plan she has been working on and distribute at the next meeting. Mark Chapin asked that we review the Strategic Plans that Commissioners worked on about a year ago. Mark Chapin reported that the proposed bill to remove sexual preference from the Human Rights protected classes is not going anywhere this legislative session.