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Roseville Human Rights Commission Minutes October 12, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Carolyn Curti updated commissioners on the planning. The speakers have been confirmed and invitations have been sent to the community. Commissioner Jaeger described the changes to the brochure that will be distributed at the event. So far, nine people have responded that they will attend. Commissioner McKenzie reminded members that most responses come in the last day, but she encouraged everyone to go back to their friends and encourage them to attend. 4c. Update on Youth Representative Commissioners Grefenberg said he would like a framework on how to engage Roseville youth. He asked whether the Commission should be seeking a second youth before having a plan in place for their involvement. Commissioners asked Curti where she sent information about the previous opening. Curti said she sent it to the three schools within Roseville, the teachers and principals who had provided names and the 623 Superintendent's office. Commissioners wanted reassurance that all groups are invited to apply. Chair Singleton clarified that no group was excluded when notifying youths about volunteer opportunities. Commissioner Jaeger said all commissioners should be encouraging youths to get involved, as she did with the young man who applied. 5. Public Comment No one appeared to speak. 6. Future Agenda Items Commissioner McKenzie mentioned projects that the State League of Human Rights Commissions is working on. She talked about the Juvenile Justice program in the works for Ramsey County for youths involved in the juvenile justice system. Commissioner McKenzie said the HRC will monitor and may get involved. Commissioner McKenzie also mentioned that the State League has been working in the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwa area where there has been some problems and misunderstandings. Commissioner McKenzie brought a book called 2048: Humanity's Agreement to Live Together, by J. Kirk Boyd. It outlines what needs to be done to achieve universal human rights 100 years after the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Commissioner Grefenberg said he wanted a discussion on engaging youth in human rights activities. He offered to draft a plan to take to the Visions of Success subcommittee. 7. Announcements Curti said the City Council would make a decision on the youth appointment at the upcoming Council meeting so the youth can come on board for the November meeting.