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Lexington Human Rights Committee Meeting Minutes Dec 2, 2016 Present : Lieutenant James Barry, Judy Crocker, Detective Aidan Evelyn, Bonnie Brodner, Linda Vine, Charlotte Rodgers, Al Zabin, Kristie Demirev, Fuang-Ying Huang, Pastor Brent Maracle, Bhumip Khasnabish, Jeff Toronto Meeting held at Lexington Community Center, Room 237 at 8:00 a.m. Guests: Committee welcomed Town Manager, Mr. Carl Valente and guest Mr. Dan Krupta of 20/20’s representing the Demographic Change Task Force. Valerie Overten, Stephanie Hus. Mr. Valente opened the discussion and explained that the 20/20 Committee was looking for assistance on carrying out some of the initiatives sited in the Demographic Change Task Force report. The report is in draft form and will need to be reviewed by both the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee. This step is scheduled to happen in the next 2 months. Ms. Krupta briefed the committee on 20/20’s on its survey on over 20 towns throughout the country with similar diversity resident bodies as Lexington, particularly with Asian population of 30% and more. Based on the results of the survey, the subcommittee has recommended that Lexington consider the option to create a Diversity Think Tank to promote cultural diversity. Once the final report is published, Mr. Valente is looking forward to work with HRC to incorporate 20/20’s suggestions into HRCs mission. Mr. Khasnabish suggested the diversity is represented in the Diversity Think Tank. Mr. Khasnabish also stressed the need to pro-actively schedule events and outreach activities in diversity training including ALL town and school employees, and local commerce. Department Reports: Human Service Dept. 1.With the help of Lion Club, Rotary Club and local commerce, HSD has a great success in holiday programs for families in need. Gifts cards are distributed as well as meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas (Temple Isaiah provides a Christmas meal) 2.A new monthly program for parents of child with addiction starts next Monday at Lexington Community Center. The program titled “Strengthening Families” will run monthly from December – June. Police Dept. 1.Police are investigating local church receiving hate letter. th 2.“Fill the Cruiser” toy for tots drive on Dec. 9, from 9AM to 1PM, the cruiser will be parked in the center of Town. All are asked to participate.