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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2006-01-26 | 2 | Minutes, Regular Meeting of the SSHRB January 26, 2006 Page 2 3.C. RECOMMENDATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE ALAMEDA SERVICES COLLABORATIVE IN FEBRUARY - Member Franz noted that the ASC comprises community-based organizations who meet approximately quarterly to share information about programs, services and events in Alameda. The lunch meeting is hosted by the Red Cross and Immanuel Lutheran Church. In its role as a disseminator of information regarding social services, the SSHRB has co-sponsored these luncheons since their inception. There is no financial contribution required of the Board. M/S (Wasko, Bonta) and unanimous to co-sponsor (non-monetary) the February 22nd luncheon of the ASC. 3.D. WORKGROUPS Alamedans Together Against Hate - Member Hanna reported he attended the California Association of Human Relations Organizations on January 9th; that the work sessions were very good, although most of the attendees were staff people from southern California; and that CAHRO went bankrupt a year ago and is in the process of trying to revive and restructure. Assessment and Awareness Workgroup - President Bonta reported that this group is still working on the Needs Assessment; members are working with staff on data analysis and writing; and anticipated deadline for a rough draft is February 9th Family Services Workgroup - President Bonta reported this group met January 12; discussed doing parenting classes; how to support parents of special needs children, and the Festival of Families planned for May 13. They are working on a questionnaire regarding parent education to be administered at the Festival. They also plan to have an expert in child development and resources on hand at the Festival to answer parents' questions. Next AAWG meeting is February 10th. Member Franz stated that the Ministerial Association had invited new AUSD superintendent Ardella Dailey to meet with them and it was very beneficial; suggested that the FSWG might want to take the lead on a similar meeting with the Board. Staff will make an initial contact with Superintendent Dailey. Sister City Workgroup-Ch reported they are waiting to hear the Mayor's schedule for the trip to China at the end of April or early May 2006; that Wuxi sent a letter offering an opportunity for qualified Alamedans to go to Wuxi to teach for six months to a year with living expenses covered by Wuxi; and that the City Council authorized and the Mayor sent a letter of invitation to Asuchio, El Salvador in December. 3.E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM KEN WERNER REGARDING JANUARY 20, 2006 LETTER TO THE EDITOR ON SUPPORT FOR GAY MARRIAGE - Hanna noted that the Board had received correspondence from Ken Werner, former SSHRB member and ATAH founder, regarding a letter to the editor which appeared in the January 20th Alameda Journal. Under discussion regarding an appropriate response, it was noted that a published response would reach more people and provide a forum for constructive discussion. It was suggested that the Board continue to take a more general, conceptual approach to human relations issues and leave it to individuals to rebut the specifics. Wasko said she hoped the letter would be educational and thought-provoking, and it was agreed that Season for Non-Violence letter Hanna Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf |