City of Woodstock Cultural and Social Awareness Commission met May 10.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes – Minutes from April 12th meeting, Minutes NOT completed for April 26th yet
4. Discussion Items
a. Welcome new Commissioner – Curtis Price, appointed May 4, 2021
b. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Project is now moving forward as Celebration Sundays - 2pm-4pm on 2nd Sunday of the month at Stage Left Café as follows: July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13 and March 13
1) Funds and sponsors - review & discussion of sponsorship flyer provided by Commissioner Squires
2) Marketing - review & discussion of DEI program flyer provided by Commissioner Squires
c. Update on activities from the meeting coordinator:
1) Cultural diversity (Jose Rivera)
2) Racial diversity (John Kendall) - Standing Up Against Racism and/or BLM
3) Religious diversity (Jaci Krandel) – InterFaith Ministries, Blue Lotus Temple and Jewish community
4) Gender diversity / LGBTQ (Crystal Squires) – PRIDE
5) Age Diversity / Age Friendly Community (Juanita Vega) - Andrew Celentano and/or Terry Willcockson
6) Homelessness/Food/Security (Commissioner tbd) – Pioneer Center, Compassion for Campers and Woodstock Public Library Food Pantry
7) Working toward DEI in the environmental world (Commissioner tbd) -Cynthia Kanner – EDMC
d. Name Tags and Business cards for commission members – email Deb
e. Future Agenda Items: Engaging with Cultural groups at schools and churches in town, DEI Accountability and Social worker for the police force
5. Public Comments
6. Other Discussion Items
7. Adjourn
https://www.woodstockil.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/cultural_amp_social_awareness_commission/meeting/44272/agenda_may_10_2021.pdf
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