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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 01/05/1973N FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Meeting of January 5, 1973 The monthly meeting of the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission was held in the Friendship Room of the Municipal Building at 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, on January 5, 1973 Members present: Dr. ,lames W. Baird Dr. Parker Preble Mr. Luke Long Mr. Ralph Braden Mr. W. A. J. Bujack Mr. David Osborn Mr. Bill Cartwright Mr. Louis Brown Mr. David James Mrs. David Moore Mrs. Walter Atherly Members absent: Mrs. Tony Giron Mr. Jerry Templer Mr. Wilbur Scarborough Mr. Seymour Graham The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:45 p.m. A cordial welcome was given to Mr. Louis Brown and Mrs, David Moore, new members of the Commission. The Publicity Committee was asked to use their own discretion as to what should be reported; and, if there is any question,to consult with the whole Commission. Parker Preble reported that he had contacted Don McMillan to do an article for the Coloradoan covering the functions of the Human Relations Commission. Don was to contact the Chairman and the past Chairman for information, but this has not been done. The question arose as to how the Human Relations Commission might acquire a telephone number to be listed and used as their own or referred to through the City switchboard. Wally Bujack was asked to check with the City Manager to see what could be done about this request. Each committee chairman gave a brief description of the responsibilities of their respective committee, and how it relates to the whole Commission, David Osborn, Chairman of the Research Committee reported that he had written to various agencies for information which the Committee hopes to have organized and ready to use within the next few months. He also reminded the Commission of the legal aid available at the Buckingham Neighborhood Center on 1st Street each Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. It was also announced that Charlotte Greenfield is the legal aid person on campus for students to contact with rental or housing problems. Ralph Braden, Chairman of the Education Committee reported that they are formulating guidelines and making plans to educate the whole community through all facilities available as to the functions of the Commission and how it can be used to benefit all. N The request was made that the minutes be mailed ten days to two weeks before the next meeting so all memebers would have ample notification of the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be February 8, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in theFriendshipRoom of the Municipal Building, 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Walter Atherly Acting Secretary -2-