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Brookings Human Rights Committee
Penny Hauffe, Chair
Patty Bacon, Vice Chair
Sam Jennings II, Recorder
Steve Bayer
Chandradhar Dwivedi
George Hamer
Judy Karen
Kanbi Knippling
Lawrence Novotny
Shafiqur Rahman
Shari Thornes, City Clerk-Staff
Brookings Human Rights Committee
Thursday, May 7, 2015 @ Noon
Suite 230, Room 241 - Brookings City & County Government Center
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Adoption of the agenda
4. Approval of minutes
5. Schedule next meeting
6. Reports/Updates:
A. Proposed Ordinance Amendment
1. Update on Council Action
2. Additional Amendments
3. Designate Committee Spokesperson
B. Community Common Read
1. Form Subcommittee
2. Brainstorm on proposed Community Event(s)
3. Bookmarks
C. Butler Human Rights Award 2015
D. Spring Diversity Potluck Wrap-up
E. Committee Membership
7. Nominating Committee Report and Election of Vice Chairperson
8. Farewell to Outgoing Vice Chair Patty Bacon
9. Announcements/Correspondence/Calendar
• 6/11 City Volunteer Reception, McCrory Gardens Visitor Center, 5-7 pm
• 7/13 25th ADA Anniversary Event, Sioux Falls
• 9/25 Equality Summit, Sioux Falls
• 10/4 Fall Diversity Potluck, 5-7pm
• Mayor Volunteer Coffee Meetings – dates pending
10. Adjournment
If you require assistance, alternative formats, and/or accessible locations consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Shari Thornes, City ADA Coordinator, at
692-6281 at least 3 working days prior to the meeting.