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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB), March 23, 2017
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DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED
Social Service Human Relations Board
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB),March 23, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
President Blake called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Vice-President Hyman, and members Chilcott, Hastings, Jenks, and Youngblood. Absent was member Sorensen.
1.-A SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE DAILY READING -
President Blake provided a brief history of the International Season For Nonviolence Campaign, and shared the Season for Nonviolence way of living peacefully for the day, which was Service. Being helpful to others without seeking anything in return is a gift - to the recipient and to you.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 26, 2017, and special meeting of February 23, 2017, were approved as presented. M/S Hyman / Jenks Sorensen Unanimous
3. AGENDA ITEMS
3.-A JOINT DISCUSSION AND WORK SESSION OFTHE BOARD AND ITS WORKGROUPS
President Blake announced that this evening's meeting will be a work session. She added that this will be an informal discussion as to what projects and activities the Board will be pursuing over the next year, in addition to launching its Community Needs Survey.
Staff provided background as to the projects and activities for the Board to consider that were included in past-President Williams letter to the Mayor and Council following the Board's community forum held on November 29, 2016.
Regarding "Encourage and facilitate the broader use in the community of the Everyone Belongs Here (EBH) poster", the Board agreed that the EBH theme, with and without the rainbow graphic, continues to be used throughout the community. The Board to offer its support to community organizations in general, and the AUSD LGBTQ Roundtable in particular to support programs and activities in the spirit of EB...
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