HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-05-LHRC-minLexington Human Rights Committee
Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2010
Present: Albert Zabin, Bob Kent, Linda Vine, Deb Jackson, Melissa Buttaro, Jessie
Steigerwald, Leona Martin, Puran Dang, Emily Lavine, Richard Capron, Joe O'Leary,
Michael McLean, and guest Art Katz.
Meeting was called to order at 8:05 am.
Minutes were approved as mailed
Deb Jackson provided an update on planning for the November 21 program and how the
practice run went with the presenters. She is complying notes to assist her as facilitator
and also to help Hank in his opening remarks. It was decided to hold a second practice
on 11/16 from 3 — 5 pm at the H.S. Library Media Room. Please refer to the attached
work plan for the components of the program and items to be completed.
Al discussed his meeting with Mr. Cataldo and their sharing of reflections about the event
with some reluctance on Mr. Cataldo's part to revisit this painful time.
Other Business:
Al raised his concerns with lack of response from the Board of Selectmen on the Anti -
Muslim Statement. He wanted to ask that it be placed on an upcoming agenda for
discussion.
Leona, and others raised their concern around the draft statement and that a final
statement was not approved by the group. A motion was made by Richard to bring back
drafts for review by the full committee at the upcoming meeting, (12/3).
Melissa reported the success of the Boston Gay Men's Concert. She shared a story
regarding the Halloween Dance at the HS. She also discussed her new initiative "Make It
Better Now Campaign" designed to support kids who are gay.
Next meeting is scheduled on Friday, December 3 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 207.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 am.