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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2006-01-26 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, January 26, 2006 1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER: President Bonta called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. Present were Vice President Wasko, Members Hollinger Jackson, Chen, Hanna, Franz, and new Member Dome. Staff - Beaver, Brown Introductions - President Bonta welcomed Member Dora Dome and everyone gave a brief introduction. Dome stated she has lived in Alameda since 2001, is an attorney in San Francisco, and will be a member of the ATAH workgroup. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the December 8, 2005 meeting were approved with changes. M/S (Hanna, Hollinger Jackson) and unanimous. 3.A. AUTHORIZING ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE - Member Hanna provided an overview of the Season for Nonviolence which is an international event spanning the anniversaries of the assassinations of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King on January 30th to April 4 respectively. The Mayor will issue a Proclamation at the February 7 City Council meeting and banners will be hung on Webster and Park Streets in February and March. The Youth Collaborative has prepared packets of information, including pledges and activities, for use by their member organizations. M/S (Wasko, Franz) and unanimous to have the Chair of ATAH workgroup draft a letter to the editor from the Board, with Bonta and Wasko approving the letter for distribution. Member Wasko volunteered to take information to the next UN meeting and member Franz will take to the February Ministerial meeting. Under discussion, it was noted that recommitment to the principles of the SNV, and materials in the form of posters, stickers, etc. would help highlight the importance of the Season. It was suggested that the "No Room for Hate" posters and other materials be made available on the City's website for organizations and individuals to download, and that the Board work with the school district to get posters into classrooms. Staff will research the feasibility of these efforts. 3.B. AUTHORIZING CO-SPONSORSHIP OF LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL - Member Chen reported that the Inter-Cultural Committee of the Harbor Bay Homeowner's Association will host a Lunar New Year Festival on March 4th. This is an annual event and the SSHRB/Sister City Project was an event sponsor last year; SSHRB and Sister City information was handed out to attendees who visited the SSHRB table. The Board has been asked to participate again at the $500 sponsorship level, and to arrange the Mayor's and the Chinese Consul General's attendance at the event. Chen stated he has talked to members of the Friends of Wuxi,ano they are willing to do some fundraising to offset the cost. The Sister City Workgroup is considering hosting a reception at one of the restaurants prior to the opening ceremony. The workgroup would like to honor the Friends of Wuxi by having the Consul General present them with certificates of appreciation at the reception. Vice President Wasko volunteered to help with a reception if needed. M/S (Franz, Hollinger Jackson) and unanimous to co-sponsor the event at the $250 to $500 level, contingent upon the Friends of Wuxi raising said amount, and to explore the possibility of a reception prior to the event where certificates would be presented to the Friends of Wuxi. Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf |