|
HRC Highlights | |||||||||||||||||
|
District 10 Report Ada Alden, District Director May 22, 2009
I visited the four commissions located in District 10. The following is a brief summary of the comments and requests made by each group. Some of the requests have been addressed and I have documented the action after the appropriate entry. I asked each group to provide suggestions, recommendations and ideas to further connection, communication and collaboration between local commissions and the League of Human Rights.
January 8, 2009 Eden Prairie Human Rights Commission Meeting
1. Need clarification about the Bremer Grant. What is the purpose? What amounts have been distributed? Transparency from those providing the grant would be appreciated.
Bremer grant data was sent to Eden Prairie in May 2009.
2. Members were interested to know budget possibilities of each city commission. What are the guidelines, format, and availability of support staff? What financial support is present for other commissions?
3. Have a connection between commission liaisons. Promote networking between liaisons… Develop shared templates, encourage ways to update system, email, addresses.
4.There was interest in targeting youth members to assist in website, email, technology update to connect with all commissions in a more timely and efficient manner.
5. Materials from the League need to be crisp, updated and current.
6. Clarify expectations from both city and league members. Promote conversations and dialogue to establish relationship. Clarify boundaries between local and state.
7. System in which positive human rights actions, behaviors, etc are recognized and commended.
March 2, 2009 Hopkins Human Rights Commission
1. A liaison connection would be helpful. Such a relationship was present in the past and perhaps renewing those connections would be helpful.
2. Members would appreciate sharing projects and knowing what did and what did not work.
3. Members would welcome joint efforts between communities with an opportunity to jointly promote efforts.
4. Website – technology – Internet use could be enhanced. Students could keep website updated and current.
5. We need more collaborative efforts.
6. How could commissions link with honor students?
Seeking help for a state effort for Human Rights posters, I contacted students regarding involvement, all students either did not return my email or responded saying they were too busy.
7. Submit best practices when human rights work has been effective.
April 30, 2009 Plymouth Human Rights Commission
1. Liaison connections between different commissions would be helpful. This existed in the past.
2. Plymouth would be interested in hearing what is happening in other communities. Presently, Plymouth is busy promoting connections within Plymouth. Training with Wayzata teachers, planning city staff training by Human Rights commission members, and involvement in Plymouth city events is primary at this time.
3. Plymouth would consider hosting an event for other commissioners in District 10 to promote relationship and commutation between the groups. An ice cream social was suggested at one of the Plymouth parks.
May 19, 2009 St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission
1. Promotion of liaison connection between those involved in District 10 would be welcomed.
2. St. Louis Park has been quite successful participating in community events.
3. There was interest in meeting with other commissions to have a conversation and share strengths and concerns.
4. A well-formulated 2009 work plan was shared. One of the stated goals was to connect with local (metro and state) Human Rights Commissions.
5. There was interest in partnering with other boards and commissions when appropriate.
6. Members were interested in the League website and how current, helpful and active it was.
The communities are dedicated to improving connections. A visit from a League member was welcomed. Specific steps taken by the League following the listed recommendations, would promote trust between all of the stakeholders.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MINNEAPOLIS CIVIL RIGHTS DEPARTMENT
|
||||||||||||||||||
