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Home My WebLink About2008-09-19-HRC-min Lexington Human Rights Committee Meeting Minutes September 19, 2008 Present: Richard Capron, Helen Cohen, Puran Dang, Fuang-Ying Huang, Deborah Jackson, Hank Manz, Leona Martin, Joseph O’Leary, Linda Vine, and Bob Kent. Meeting at the Selectman’s Meeting Room was called to order at 8:10AM Meeting started with committee members introducing themselves to the group. While Bob and Hank said their moving to Lexington were “accidental”, Leona said that her family moved to Lexington for its schools and the family friendly environment. Deborah went on to clarify the roles of the officers with Linda. It was followed by the discussion of how to let townspeople know about the committee and its mission. The following were suggested: ?? Utilize Lexington Select Program ?? Ask Mary Lou at Minuteman to write an article about HRC, Linda also suggested that Hank write an article for Minuteman and Joe suggested the article to include a brief bio on committee members ?? Selectman announcement on HRC ?? Programs/activities such as LexFest to reach different ethnic groups and neighborhood. ?? Grass root activities to create a sense of community for different ethnic groups. Puran shared the community activities in India they called “Emotional Integration” rd ?? A “3 Place” contest (as followed by family, school/work places) for Lexington residents to find places where they can feel a sense of community. These gathering places are not limited to modern days’ places; they can be places in the recent history. Richard brought up the delicacy of interaction among different ethnic groups in the neighborhood. Joe suggested building relations among neighbors as people are more inclined to interact and help those whom they know. While Leona wishes there were more neighborhood activities to bring the neighbors together, Fuang shared the experience of the annual Sunday pancake breakfast on Turning Mill Rd with the committee. Deborah went on to nominated Albert Zabin for Chairman, Bob Kent for Vice Chair and Fuang-Ying Huang for Clerk of HRC. The committee members then voted. Linda will list the action items for committee members. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 am.