2016-10-06 Human Relations Advisory Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading Meeting Minutes Board - Committee - Commission - Council: RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READING, MASS. Human Relations Advisory Committee 101` NOV -y p h 381 Date: 2016-10-06 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Police Station Location: Community Room Address: 15 Union Street Purpose: Meeting Session: Attendees: Members - Present: David Clark, Linda Snow Dockser, Heather Mclean, Kyung Yu Members - Not Present: Seema Lynch, Lynn Dornink, Lori Hodin Others Present: Ruthie Wilson, Christine Hansen, Jess Squires, Susan Peter, David Maroney Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Heather McLean on behalf of Lynn Dornink Topics of Discussion: Meeting called to order by Heather McLean. Street Faire was discussed: went successfully, new member interested in joining, Linda to meet them this coming week. 20+ new email subscribers added during faire. Update on student proposal for Library programs: Most likely timing will be spring after MLK day; spotlight article to be done on this, should be published 2-3 weeks before event, will need —6 weeks lead time. Ruthie taking lead on this with Jess. No update on senior video project; Christine and Jess to solidify question by end of next week (w/o 10/10) Update on meeting with Clergy Council: Very supportive of the HRAC; they will send our survey out to their congregations, and also write letters of support for our efforts in transitioning to a commission organizational model MLK Celebration Discussion: • October 11d' deadline for Community Connection — Heather to send info for a "save -the -date" to Maureen Knight • Vote for "Liberty and Justice for All!" as the theme: Heather moved, Linda 2nd, in favor • Work to continue on outreach to various groups to get commitments for performers and groups that will participate Minutes approved for 9!7 meeting: Kyung moved, Linda 2nd, 4 in favor Meeting adjourned: Linda moved, Kyung 2"d, 4 in favor Page I 1