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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2005-05-26 | 2 | May 26, 2005 Page 2 WORKGROUP STATUS REPORTS Assessment and Awareness Workgroup: President Franz reported that each of the workgroups have done a lot of work. There was a successful rollout of the needs survey at the Festival of Families in May. This Workgroup will be meeting to review responses of the survey and to discuss the questions needing a little adjustment. Further survey possibilities are Alameda Food Bank, Alameda Point Collaborative, Head Start, and some of the faith-based organizations, and getting the local newspapers involved for online approach. A contact list of services should be available to survey participants at the outreach sites. Family Services Workgroup: Member Wasko reported that the next meeting would be on Friday, June 3rd to review Festival of Families event. They will be discussing the budget. She stated the participants from the childcare community were very involved and helped, and added the event was 100% worth our time. President Franz spoke with approximately 70 families. Requests to have a map of the festival layout for next time, the possibility of sunshades, and scheduling the last bus after all festivities have ended will be considered. Alamedans Together Against Hate: President Franz reported on an email from former ATAH Chair Ken Werner regarding the Mayor's 4th of July Parade. He stated that a trolley was reserved and will cost the Board $500 this year. The actual amount is $730, but RACE committee use the trolley also to transport runners. A meeting will take place in the next couple of weeks to discuss budget. Sister City Project Workgroup: Vice President Chen reported that the workgroup met this morning and they are busy planning for a delegation from Alameda to go to Wuxi, in September and October for two weeks. He asked which Board members are interested in joining the delegation. He further reported the Wuxi delegation who were here May 15 - 18th had a wonderful time and an MOU was signed at the Council meeting. Franz and other Board members reported having a wonderful time. Beaver stated that the dinner fulfilled one of the goals of getting the community interactive, and it was a pleasure to witness. Anticipated cost for the trip will be approximately $1,500 per person; it will depart on September 25th BOARD AND STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Hollinger Jackson mentioned that Wednesday nights she is not available due to workload. Beaver announced to the Board her plans of retiring this year. ADJOURNMENT: President Franz adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Beaver, Secretary CB:sb Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service G:SSHRB/Packets/2005/May 05/Minutes052605REG.doc F:SSHRB/Agenda Packets/2005 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-05-26.pdf |