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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2005-08-25 | 2 | Minutes of the Regular SSHRB Meeting, August 25, 2005 Page 2 for Children, Youth and Families. Meetings are from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church social hall. Lunch is provided and no financial support is requested. M/S (Franz / Hollinger Jackson) and unanimous to co-sponsor the September 21 and November 16, 2005 ASC meetings. NOMINATION OF OFFICERS - President Franz explained that Board elections are held annually when the Board is fully constituted. Nominations are taken at one meeting and voted on at the next. Franz stated as much as he and Vice President Chen have enjoyed their leadership roles on the Board, they feel it is time for new leadership. Franz then nominated Member Bonta for President and Member Wasko for Vice-President. Member Bonta graciously accepted the nomination, as did Member Wasko. There were no other nominations. M/S (Franz / Hollinger Jackson), and unanimous. Franz stated the elections would take place at the September 22, 2005 meeting. WORKGROUPS PROGRESS REPORTS Assessment and Awareness Workgroup - President Franz reported they have had good response from the faith-based community, but still need more surveys to be completed. Member Wasko stated she is working to get the survey into the school newsletters, and is also getting them translated. Staff reminded the group that having the surveys done on-line is important because there are limited resources for date entry. The AA workgroup is meeting September 7th to continue discussing the survey process and possible resources for producing the report. Family Services Workgroup - Member Wasko reported this workgroup is on a small hiatus. Beaver stated there had been several recent incidents of domestic violence and reminded the Board that they had convened and were members of a Domestic Violence Task Force in Alameda. Member Wasko indicated that the FS workgroup would consider possible awareness activities to acknowledge Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Sister City Workgroup - President Franz reported that Vice President Chen sent greetings from China. There were several letters and e-mails back and forth regarding the delegation going to Wuxi, and the end result being that because Wuxi has moved their Festival again back to September it would be very difficult to make the trip. Mayor Johnson sent a letter to the Mayor of Wuxi graciously declining the invitation. The plan still is to send a delegation in Spring 2006. Beaver reported on the International Sister City Conference in Spokane, WA. There were over 500 people present from around the world, although most were from the U.S. She met with the representatives of Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have a long-standing Sister City relationship with Wuxi, China and Alameda will have to get their permission to officially register the Alameda/Wuxi relationship with Sister Cities International. Alamedans Together Against Hate - Member Hanna reported a meeting date will be set when Member Chen returns in September. The Mayors 4th of July Parade Trolley efforts went very well, and Mr. Werner has suggested banners for both sides of the Trolley next time. The stickers were well received and there are enough left for another event. They had a great meeting with Chief Ojala, Captain Noonan and Lieutenant Cranford and passed along ATAH outreach packets for their command staff. Member Hanna stated that he had received a draft letter to the editor of the Alameda Sun via Ken Werner. It was decided to not act unless this letter ran in the newspaper. Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-08-25.pdf |