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Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes April 13, 2010 Commissioners Present: Chair David Singleton; Vice -Chair Marie Oftelie; Commissioners Gary Grefenberg, Liz Jaeger, Peg Kennedy, Thelma McKenzie and Barb Yates. 1. Call to Order: Chair David Singleton called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Clerk called the roll. 2. Approve Minutes of March 9, 2010 Commissioner Liz Jaeger requested clarification about the motion to allocate $100 to the New American Forum. She recalled the motion was pending a formal outline before donating money. Other Commissioners remembered that the $100 was approved without condition. Commissioner Gary Grefenberg asked that the minutes be corrected to say that the motion passed unanimously. Chair Singleton requested approval of the minutes be set aside temporarily. 3. Staff /Committee Reports 3a. Visions of Success Subcommittee Commissioner Jaeger reviewed the written report including information about the Regional Human Rights Commission meeting on May 27, at 5:00 p.m. at the Roseville Skating Center. Area Human Rights Commissions will be invited to share successes. Commissioner Jaeger requested $100 for refreshments. Commissioners discussed who would attend and sponsorship. Commissioner Jaeger and Commissioner Thelma McKenzie reported that the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) is inviting commissioners from Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Falcon Heights, Shoreview, Arden Hills, Lake Elmo, Forest Lake and any others interested in human rights. Mario Hernandez wants to include the U of M Human Rights Center. Commissioner Jaeger moved and Commissioner Peg Kennedy seconded approval of up to $100 to cover costs for the event. Motion prevailed unanimously. Commissioner McKenzie confirmed the May 27 date. Participants will gather from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. for a meet and greet and the meeting would run from 5:30 to 8:00. 3b. Program Planners Subcommittee Commissioner Marie Oftelie reviewed their report. They had met to finalize the grant agreement to the MDHR and to draft language about soliciting volunteers.