Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes
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Wednesday
March~18~ , 2015
Seminar Room
7:00 PM
Present: Charlie Margolis, Mary Etter, Karen Wagner, Rick Stahr
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1. Call to Order
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2. Acceptance of Minutes
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3. HRC Annual Photo Contest/ March 1
~~~ Review & Recommendations
~~~ Next year's theme
23 photographers/40 photos
Karen W suggest formalizing the presentation of awards
Additional signage suggested
More publicity about Mayor’s Award
Photos were requested by the Residence Assisted Care Facility
Photographers were put in direct contact with Residence
Karen W suggested sending photo show to additional town buildings
Next year’s theme suggestions: Recreational activities
Faces of So Windsor
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4. Community Policing Forum Report/March 11, 2015
HRC was a sponsoring agency
Charlie reported on forum
Over 100 people attended
Discussion of evening
HRC was a sponsoring agency
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5. "Warm Communities"/ Funding Report
160 pairs of hand warmers to be donated by Manoj Tripathy/Tara Consulting Services
Police will distribute hand warmers
6. Park Bench Project/Update
~~~ Historical Commission Recommendation for sites: Old Post Office/ Wood Library
HRC members favor Old Post Office
~~~ Parks & Recreation…Charlie has requested park bench specifications
~~~ Initiating art contest…Karen P has prepared a flyer for artists
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7. Facebook Page
facebook page has 7 Likes
Rick will expand facebook access through contracted service
HRC members are requested to continue sending photos to Rick for posting
8. Poetry Day Update/ April 19, 2015
Karen W will send press release
Rick will post information on facebook page
Local poetry organizations have been notified
Mary will contact performers
Mary will purchase poetry book for each guest reader
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9. Miscellaneous
10. Adjournment 8:20 PM
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