HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 05-23-2019Call to Order: 5:35pm – Wayne Clinton not present.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Jill to approve minutes as written. Seconded by Liming. 4-0 Motion approved.
Discussion of City Council’s Direction to Commission
Madesh wanted information related to African American graduation rates at Iowa State.
AHRC Retreat
Plan to be done by 2:30pm. Joel will send an email regarding food options and requested
commissioners get orders in to Joel by Tuesday. Joel asked Brian to add Jill and Masesh to the
communities site.
Home for Everyone Award Application Changes
Brian provided commission with a revised copy of the application. Madesh motioned to approve the
application. Liming seconded. No discussion. 4-0 application approved.
2019 Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations
Committee wrote and submitted a survey to participants of last year’s symposium to gather some data
that could inform the 2019 event.
Selection of Commission Chair
Jill moved to select Joel Hochstein as chair for another term. Madesh seconded. 3-0-1. Joel Abstained.
Motion approved.
Commissioner Announcements
Madesh commented to add an agenda item to the retreat to discuss advertising the commission on
campus. Madesh asked if someone from the water treatment plant could come to the international
orientation to discuss tap water and that it is safe to drink especially for students who come from
countries that don’t drink tap water or think it’s safe.
Next Meeting: June 4, 2019
Adjournment
Liming moved to adjourn. Jill seconded. Adjourned at 5:53pm