2016-09-07 Human Relations Advisory Committee Minutes

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�y OFq Town of Reading Meeting Minutes RECEIVED TOWN CLERK 0 soard - committee - commission - council: ,HEADING. MASS. Human Relations Advisory Committee 416 OCT I I A Of t Date: 2016-09-07 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Police Station Location: Community Room Address: 15 Union Street Purpose: Meeting Session: Attendees: Members - Present: Lori Hodin, David Clark, Linda Snow-Dockser, Seems Lynch, Lynn Dornink Members - Not Present: Heather McLean, Kyung Lu Others Present: Ruthie Hodin, Catherine Grayson, Lily Mittnight, Susan Gaskell, Christine Hansen, Jess Squires Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Linda Snow-Dockser on behalf of Lynn Dornink Topics of Discussion: Meeting called to order by Linda Snow-Dockser. Street Faire was discussed: Schedule of volunteers, sign In Sheet, Discussion of Flag — we decided not to use the flag that Linda had purchased because some veterans at the Town Faire might be offended by the transformation of the American Flag into a rainbow flag. Other topics (activities, etc): Lynn brought candy and will submit receipt if reimbursement is desired, Clothes Pin People will be main activity, Hand Outs — description of committee and survey. Big Posters will be on display. MLK Celebration Discussion: • In talking about the MLK Event, we started evolving plans for the year based on the goals: Meaningful, a catalyst for positive change; Build participation; Engage groups across towns and community • Specific goals for MLK event and others: • More membership and people involved in HRAC • Celebrating Diversity —bringing in people from different backgrounds to share • Engage different groups and promote ownership — Table Exhibits; poetry contest, GSA; AWOD Message should be communicated during brunch and during presentation and continue afterward • Engage people for more than one event — to start the conversation — have something to'advertise' coming up next and activities leading up to event. Page 1 1