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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Human Relations Commission - AHRC Minutes 9-25-2014M I N U T E S HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION September 25, 2014 The regular meeting of the Ames Human Relations Commission was called to order by Amy Juhnke, the presiding officer, at 5:37 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Members present were Nicole Facio and Barbara Woods. Devita Harden and John Klaus was absent. PUBLIC FORUM 1. Paul Chung, GSB Assistant Director of International Students and Scholars Office -South Korea originally, senior majoring 2. Sabina Grenederova, Former GSB Senator and current Americorps member, from Uzbeckastan, Russia 3. Adhi Shah – Adhi is interested in working with Commission on diversity audit implementation as noted by President Leathe at ISU. He ould like to see projects citywide projects to work together on with ISU population, work to break barriers and create projects. There are around 3,980 international around 11% over 100 countries, there are approximately 20 organized student groups. They have a variety of groups. Melissa Mundt noted to the Commission that no new complaints were filed since the meeting on August 30, 2014 meeting. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of August 28, 2014 Minutes – The minutes of the August 28, 2014 meeting were discussed. It was moved by Woods and seconded by Facio to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. B. Update on PSAs Woods noted the variety of people to be engaged by the public service announcements, including young people and persons with disabilities. Mundt is working with Channel 12 on the outline. C. Update Annual Seminar Topic - October 24, 2014 Juhnke announced the lunch and learn will take place on October 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Iowa Civil Rights Commission will be educating businesses and providers of service related to discrimination. "Know your rights and responsibilities with accommodations under the Iowa Civil Rights Act." Woods wants to get the information poster to the Dean of Students Office, Student Union Board, International Students and Scholars, and veterans group on campus. Chamber, ACVB, Young Professionals Association, and AEDC were also recommended by Juhnke. Multi- culture student affairs office and LGBTA alliance and related groups were also mentioned as good locations. Facio left at 6:01 p.m. Quorum was lost. E. Discussion on Recognition Program for Fair Housing with Vanessa Baker-Latimer Mundt noted that Vanessa Baker-Latimer was unable to attend the meeting due to personal matters, but that she would plan to attend in October. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Humanitarian Award Requirements - Deferred to October meeting B. Commissioner Comments - NA C. Time and Date of Next Meeting - October 23, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. November 14, 2014, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ICRC Conference, Des Moines ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.