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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-02-25 | 3 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 25, 2010 Page 3 Workgroup is in the process of updating the Resource Guide and adding website information / links for the agencies. A presentation was made to AUSD counselors to let them know of available resources, and to find out the type of resources they would like to have available. Member Nielsen also explained that President Wasko and Staff are working with the Youth Collaborative to submit an application for Alameda to be considered as one of the 100 Best Communities For Young People. Winners have the opportunity to access and leverage a number of outside resources as well as being able to identify themselves as one of the 100 Best Communities For Young People. Review of past winners makes us believe that Alameda has a good chance to be recognized. The collection of all the data required for the submission has value in itself, as it helps us define and understand how we support our youth. She also distributed census data from American Fact Finder. Staff noted that the new Census data will provide answers to many of the questions we have asked in past needs assessments. Member James noted how we can use a Google document and/or other online resources to make the resource Guide more widely available. Resource Sharing Workgroup - Biggs Member Biggs let us know that at this time he does not have the time / energy to lead this group. Member Nielsen expressed interest in participating in this group and exploring how it relates to the A&A Workgroup. Sister City Workgroup - Staff Staff explained that, now that the Alameda Sister City Association (ASCA) has incorporated as a private non-profit, the Sister City workgroup's last task will be to put an item on the City Council agenda to officially dissolve the workgroup, recognize ASCA, and appoint a Council liaison to ASCA. He also announced that ASCA is receiving a delegation from Jiangyin, our Sister City this Sunday. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA - Information - 10 minutes Member Nielsen announced the RFI being put out by Google to bring broadband technology to Alameda. WireAlameda is a new organization supporting this application, with the support of the City of Alameda, Alameda hospital, and others. She sees opportunities for this technology to benefit the groups and populations that are the focus of our Board, such as the homebound and those with disabilities. Member James expressed hope that this effort would not widen the "Digital Divide", but rather bring this technology to all. Member James told us about the new Computer Lab at the Alameda Multi-Cultural Center. He also let us know that last Friday there was a Black History Month Film Screening and discussion Member James was on the panel which discussed the film "Two Black Nations" | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-02-25.pdf |