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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-05-22 | 4 | Regular Minutes of the SSHRB, May 22, 2008 Meeting Page 4 Villareal - to Wasko's, point to make a statement: I suggest something like "these are some of the actions we have taken as a board to make more accepting community, thereby attempting to strive towards the Human Rights articles that attempt to strive to make our community attain and protect the human rights of all. Franz - I move adopt the UN Declaration of Human Rights as a guide for our action and for those elsewhere. M/S Franz, Nielsen and unanimous. Wasko -- We need to start Council's thinking and raise awareness about human relations. On matters related to what Henry raised, we need to feel confident bringing up watch dog issues that might not seem big enough. Maybe start planting some seeds M/S Franz, Nielsen and unanimous. 3-A. WORKGROUP STATUS REPORTS: Alamedans Together Against Hate - Member Villareal reported that the forum on May 5th was a round table type set-up and was a productive dialog. The high school student was very proactive. He further mentioned that ATAH may hold another roundtable to focus on issues of harassment in the GLBT community. He mentioned that he and his partner heard anti gay comments once in a while when people drove by their gay pride sign, but that they feel more welcome than not on the Island. Wasko - Maybe police can explain threshold for defining hate crime, what is a hate crime? Soglin - I agree, for example there is a gray area as to what gives probable cause to investigate something as a hate crime. Nielsen - There is something happening at schools to promote tolerance or GLBT families that ATAH might research. Assessment and Awareness - Member Nielsen reported this workgroup is working with the Dental Board at the College of Alameda on the dental access issues for low income Alamedans. Risk management has given a thumbs up, they will begin drafting a business plan, and including the agencies that serve Alameda in the process. Franz - Service Collaborative email was sent out. The trolley for the July 4th parade has been reserved. Disability Commission wrote an urgent letter, appeal to us to appeal to Council to write letter to State urging health care issues. Wasko suggested the Disability Commission be engaged in conversation. Family Services Workgroup - President Wasko stated there is nothing to report. Sister City Workgroup - Vice-President Chen reported that letters of invitation have been sent to China for the delegation. He further stated the time frame between them getting the letters and the delegation arriving is anticipated to be two months. The workgroup is attempting to verify the sister city status with Lindgo, but haven't had contact from Sweden. Another letter will be sent to Japan to verify their sister city status as well. Condolence letters have been requested from the Mayor's office and sent to China to offer support after the recent earthquake. June 2nd. 4-6:pm Lena Tam and Barbara Lee will be at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center China tour. 4. BOARD / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Franz mentioned the upcoming Heroes Breakfast and the deadline for entries being June 3rd, the breakfast will be June 26th | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-05-22.pdf |