HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-06 Human Relations Advisory Committee MinutesTown 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
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