HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-07-LHRC-minLexington Human Rights Committee
Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2011
Present: Albert Zabin, Bob Kent, Fuang -Ping Huang, Linda Vine, Michael McLean,
Emily Lavine, Leona Martin, Puran Dan, Hank Manz, Bonnie Brodner, Arthur Katz, and
Nancy Earsy
Meeting was called to order at 8:10 am.
September, 2011's minutes were approved
Planning committee update on the 11/06/11 event:
• Grand request sent to Lexington Fund, the Fund's next meeting is October 18
• Draft of Lexington/national civil rights time line completed. Susan and Nancy
will finalize it and have it mounted for display in the lobby of Carry Hall for the
event
• Draft of Event's program finalized
• Ellen Michelman & Natalie Riffin have not committed to be on the panel
• Leona and Fuang will meet with Ben Aaronson for press release on Lexington
Minuteman
Al and Bob will incorporate the message that the work on civil rights in Lexington is not
done, and the human rights issues we are facing now in their opening and closing
speeches.
Linda confirms there is $1,000 fund balance from an old grant received while we were a
NPFH community. The committee decided $500 honorarium each to Edgar Smith and
Rev. Landon Lindsey for their travel expenses
Bonnie will look into transportation for METCO famthanktilies who will like to attend
the event.
Possibility of a dinner at Depot Square after the event for the panelists and committee.
Police Report provided by Lt. Michael McLean — regarding some hate graffiti which was
general in nature and not directed at any target. This may appear to be more of a
domestic issue once the investigation is complete.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 am. Next meeting set on November 4 2011.