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Auburn Human Rights Commission
Minutes from May 1, 2002 meeting
Members: Present (P; Absent, (A); Excused (E)
Karen Sheftic-Burns, Ex.Dir.: P Fred Richardson, Comm.; P
Zan Liebowitz, Sec.; P Judah Rodriguez-Sierra; P
Fr. Stephen Mack; P Loretta Snell; E
Gwendolyn M. Jones; A Valerie Bauhofer; E
Kent Brandstetter; E Anthony DeCaro; P
Members Present: 6 ; Members Absent: 1 ; Members Excused: 3
Meeting called to order at 5:16 p.m. by Commissioner.
-Minutes of the April Board meeting approved; motion/seconded: Anthony DeCaro, Judah Rodriquez-Sierra
-Monthly intakes (45) on various issues including: employment/termination, County Jail problems, renting, landlord/tenant issues, etc…..from individuals contacting the office in person or via the telephone.
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Heidi Nightingale- Contacted Heidi Nightingale from Cayuga County Safe Schools/Healthy Student program and inquired of any “leftover” money that may be available for an upcoming multicultural program AHR is producing. She stated that any extra money in their coffers has to be used to further develop any programs that the Safe Schools group has in place.
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AH Closet Program-
May 29th at West Middle School-AHR Closet program
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Monthly Budget Report- Copy of budget included for review.
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Sandra Souder consultation- Consulted with Sandra Souder concerning grant writing and funding. Ms. Souder is a former Sr. Investigator and Project Coordinator-Witness Protection Program from the Onondaga County District Attorney
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Unity House of CC, Inc.- Attended Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc., Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors with guest speakers LuPoley-Supportive Apartment Manager of Tompkins County and Tom C. Unity House celebrates 25 years of service to the community.
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Syracuse/Onondaga YWCA program
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Juneteenth Day- Juneteenth Day mailings to area schools and churches. Media pieces are being completed and will be mailed in mid May. Service organization announcements pending.
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2001 Annual Report- 2001 Annual Report is completed. We should have the publication by mid May.
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AHR Fundraiser Scholarship Update-
$ 48.00 $500.00 corporate donation
$642.00 total (+$199.00 in petty cash is avail. if needed)
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Harriet Tubman, Inc.- Attended Harriet Tubman, Inc. welcome of Ward Dewitt, Director of the Board of Directors. Mr. Dewitt outlined the short and long term plans of the incorporation with goals of promoting the works and legacy of Harriet Tubman.
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John Salomone- Contacted John Salomone, City Manager with concerns for the pending budget while citing the need for fund increases on various line appropriations. There was no response to HR concerns.
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Motion to Adjourn/Seconded by: Judah Rodriquez-Sierra/A DeCaro
Minutes submitted by: Zan Liebowitz, Human Rights Commission Secretary
THE NEXT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION BOARD MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, June 5th, 2002 AT 5:00 P.M.
Please call 255-4122 if you cannot attend the meeting!
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