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Home My WebLink About~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 5-08-2015M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION May 8, 2015 The special telephonic meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Amy Juhnke at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Ames City Hall. Members present were John Klaus, Raghul Ethiraj, and Heidi Thompson. Staff member Brian Phillips was also present. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present for public forum. OLD BUSINESS A. Commission Multicultural Event or Commission Advertising Campaign – Raghul stated that he reached out to various international groups to see about the possibility of partnering on a summer multicultural event. This summer was not likely to work. He mentioned that the Indian Students Association was interested, but otherwise there were no others available. Amy mentioned that she had spoken with Susan Gwiasda regarding an advertising campaign. Susan would be ready to assist in purchasing advertising space. Amy said she can take the lead in working with Susan. Amy said that the choices were to have an advertising campaign that highlighted either being aware of the diversity of the community, or a campaign that indicated what the Commission could do to resolve issues. John stated his preference to highlight the message that the Commission is available to address discrimination. Raghul mentioned that both are good messages. Heidi expressed interest in letting people know what service the Commission provides for the community. Amy said that there were two potential routes: digital web ads or advertising on City buses. She said she would investigate cost proposals for both. John expressed interest in the bus ads, since they are visible to everyone. Heidi asked what the focal point of the messages should be. Amy explained that there could be different ads regarding housing, employment, and other areas of potential discrimination. It was moved by Klaus, seconded by Thompson, to empower Amy and Susan to develop a simple ad campaign to inform people that discrimination is illegal and that the Commission can help. Motion carried unanimously. B. Time and Date of Next Meeting - May 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Amy mentioned that John and Devita will not be able to attend the next meeting. ADJOURN: It was moved by Klaus to adjourn the meeting at 2:14 p.m.