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Home My WebLink AboutHuman Relations Commission - Minutes - 05/08/2008FORT COLLINS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting — May 8, 2008 5:30 p.m. IlCouncil Liaison: Lisa Poppaw IlStaff Liaison: Rebecca O'Donnell II IlChairperson: Elaine Boni II II A regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in the CIC Room, 300 W. Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Elaine Boni Kent Bryans Kelly Evans Joann Ginal Maryanne Ingratta Maya Jairam Cristina Matsushima Karen Wong -Brown EXCUSED ABSENCES: James Ross STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Rebecca O'Donnell, Staff Liaison Angelina Sanchez -Sprague, Recorder 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by retiring Chair Maryanne Ingratta. PUBLIC INPUT. None 2. GUEST SPEAKER. None. 3. AGENDA REVIEW. No changes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Elaine Boni a motion to approve the April 10 HRC minutes. Kelly Evans seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 8:0. BUDGET REPORT/APPROVED EXPENDITURES Becky reported an available budget balance of $3,162.42. Cristina Matsushima made a motion to approve the use of $50 DBA Bucks for Human Rights Award Breakfast Keynote Speaker Susan Kirkpatrick and $50 DBA Bucks for Stephie Morton of MOCA. Karen Wong -Brown seconded the motion. The motion was approved 8:0. HRC May 8, 2008 — Page 2 r:�•znI„Ir■- . 0 - � • Executive/Maryanne. Maryanne reported this is her last meeting as an HRC member. She's enjoyed working with the Board --a great group of people during an exciting time in the Commission's history. Elaine Boni has agreed to act as Chair on an interim basis. Maryanne will still be in town and is available to help with projects such as brochure updates. She plans to complete the business card project soon. Government Relations/Kelly. Elaine reported there had been a change from the plan to tape a Cable 14 A City at a Glance program on Monday, April 28, 4 p.m. Cable staff said the six people set to speak were too many for the 30 minute format. Cable staff recommended a longer program (45 minutes) and will be working directly with Chief Harrison to finalize program specs and the additional funds needed for the longer program. There was discussion on how to best prepare. Maryanne suggested rehearsals; Joann wanted to submit questions for which they could prepare; Elaine suggested spontaneous responses. • Education/Community Outreach/Joann. • Joann, Karen & Kelly shared information on the sessions they attended at the NIOTA sponsored Conference on Cults, Gangs & Hate Groups April 12`h. • Elaine reported she attended the Pathways Past Poverty event at the North Aztlan Community Center on April 30`h. Of special interest to her is the effect poverty has on the senior community. • Kelly will continue to work on the Sunset of Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC) project in which the HRC will invite the CCRC to make a presentation, invite the public, Mayor, City Council and City Manager, and work to find a better way to facilitate the process for those who want to file claims of discrimination. Kelly also offered to contact Council Liaison Lisa Poppaw and invite her to attend an HRC meeting. • Maryanne and Elaine reported the Commission missed the CSU Diversity Conference Request for Proposals deadline. Elaine suggested a couple of members attend the Fall conference —learning what topics are of interest at the upcoming conference and make the necessary program committee contacts/get on their mailing list with the objective being the HRC sponsoring a panel at their 2009 conference. • Karen suggested the Education Committee coordinate a program in support of Kids Days (May 17, 2009.) Cristina said the upcoming PR/CR committee meeting (Thursday, May 15) is cancelled. Everyone agreed the 2008 Human Rights Award Breakfast was a great success. Elaine thought the range of nominations received were exceptional. Commission members noted how proud the Muslim Student Association recipients were of the recognition they received. They thought Susan Kirkpatrick's speech was excellent. • Kelly will take lead in submitting a "Thumbs Up" entry to the Coloradoan commending the Lincoln Center and the MOCA students on their contributions to the success of the event. • Cristina said there's a place on the Coloradoan's website where digital photos of the event can be posted. HRC May 8, 2008 — Page 3 Maya and other will forward their digital photos to Becky. Becky will update on www.fcgov.com/hra the 2007 and 2008 HRAward recipient information; Cable 14 DVD of HRA breakfast; and select 2008 digital photos provided by HRC members. OLD BUSINESS Becky submitted registration for a table at the June 7`h Pride in the Park event. Members signed up to set up, to host the booth from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and to tear down. (Elaine has that list.) It was also suggested and agreed that the HRC Brochure be finalized by Maryanne by adding a group HRC picture and the HRC tag line; and emailing the final brochure to Becky to make 200 copies prior to June 7`h. Elaine Boni will pick up brochures from Becky for folding when they are ready. 6. NEW BUSINESS HRC Retreat. Joann asked if there was any interest in scheduling a retreat. There was a consensus that later this summer would be a good time. The Education Committee will take lead on planning logistics —coming back to the commission members with potential dates. 7. UPCOMING EVENTS 2008 MAY Cinco de Mayo May 1, Thursday HRC Awards Breakfast May 6, Tuesday City Council Meeting 6 p.m. _ May 8, "Thursday -------- I Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. May 13, Tuesday Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs May 15, Thursday r CANCELLED - ik/C k Committee Meeting 5 30 at Mugs May 17-18, Sat & Sun i Fort Collins Museum Indian Market, Old Town I The Fort Collins Museum presents the "Fort Collins Museum Indian Market" in Old Town Square on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May IS. Nationally recognized Native American artists will offer pottery, basketry, beadwork and more, with music, food and kids activities available both days. The Indian Market will be open from 10:00 am through 6:00 pm on May 17, and Noon to 5:00 pm on May 18. All events will be held in Old Town Square. - ---- May 20, Tuesday City Council Meeting 6 p.m. June 3, Tuesday June 7, Saturday June 10, Tuesday City Council Meeting 6 p.m. PRIDE IN THE PARK 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. Civic Center Park 11:00 Welcome and Introduction by MC Jefferson 11:15 Sign up opens for Pie Eating contest 12:15 Musical performance by Jill Brzezicki 1:30 Pie Eating contest - KidZone 2:00 Drumming and Dancing performance by FALE 2:30 KidZone Field Day Activities 3:15 Colorado Gay Rodeo Association demonstration 4:00 Vicki Pompea performs in the KidZone 4:15 New Community Choir sampler 4:45 Wendy Woo on the main stage 7:00 Park Closes - OFF TO THE AFTERPARTIES! Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs HRC May 8, 2008 — Page 4 June 12, Thursday June 19, Thursday June 19, Thursday July 8, Tuesday July 10, Thursday July 17, Thursday August 12, Tuesday August 14, Thunday August 21, Thursday SEPTEMBER September 9, Tuesday September 11, Thursday September 18, Thursday September 23, 24, 25 October 9. Thursday October 14, Tuesday October 16, Thursday December 9, Tuesday December 10, Wednesday December I- 111 , Thursday December 18, Thursday Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs Juneteenth Celebration i Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs Regular FTRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.nt. 1 PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs .�ss�11 Lv. tuc+F.i:rt lL"'a..... v�..E?CY1iim31a23i*d+61 3.ASHR.Wtyp,�.4Y U &t ^P rl h a 2X�.�tit Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs Regular FIRC BOARD MEETING 30 p.m. i PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 1 _ Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs j CSU Diversity Conference Re gular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs — -- ------- ------ PR/CR..Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs Native American Awareness Month Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs Regular HRC BOARD MEETING 5:30 p.m. PR/CR Committee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs Education Committee 6 p.m. Mugs Human Rights Day tcegutar tttcL tsvrucu -mtt i iiNu �,:su p.m. consider participating in a charitable endeavor instead _ - - -- ------------ PR/CRCommittee Meeting 5:30 at Mugs STANDING COMMITTEES Education Chair Joann / Kelly / Karen / Maya -- --- ---------_. Government Chair Kelly / Elaine / Joann PR/Outreach Chairs Cristina/James / Maya 8. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Ela ieBoni, Chairperson fc/L�fiL ReAecca O'Donnell, tall Liaison