Salem Human Rights Coalition

Salem Human Rights Coalition Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, 5:30pm Online Meeting via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85004970334?pwd=SFpFZ0kvVGJybDVWYmFndS9CNWJTUT09 In order to make our meetings as accessible as possible; we have decided to hold all regular meetings on Zoom. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website www.salem.com. Salem Human Rights Coalition Values  We value and respect members of all communities.  We welcome people of every age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, immigration status, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.  We will create a brave space for all participants at SHRC meetings, whether in-person or online.  We will challenge the use of microaggressions*, and we will not tolerate abusive or bullying behavior. * Microaggressions are casual remarks, questions, or actions that are painful because they have to do with a person's membership in a group discriminated against or subject to stereotypes. We expect ALL participants to abide by SHRC values while attending the meeting, or risk expulsion. Meeting Agenda I. Welcome II. Introduction of guests and Public Comment III. Reports from the Coalition i) Chair ii) Clerk (Minutes from Past Meetings) iii) Treasurer (Financials) iv) Liaisons and Coalition members SCA is nearly over. Participants met with 15 departments, learned how the city operates and the met the people behind that. After this week, we are moving on to collecting their feedback and planning the next session. Participants will likely be selected from the pool of H7G students due to the immense value for all involved. Speaking of, we are looking for people to complete a survey on the Community Life Center from those who regularly visit and those who do not. Dates are Nov 3 at 6:00 & Nov 9 at 12:00. IV. Old Business – Mailer design and pricing, Waiting on information from Alphonse before Elise starts on design.  Update on partnership with SPS, to my understanding, was meant to bring the voices of young people into the fold. Youth Commission is aiming to gather students early this month. V. New Member Confirmation Simple vote. VI. Presentation by Shimon: Are We There Yet?-The March towards fascism in the U.S.; Brainstorming: Ways to educate/inform people just how far down the path we are (Guest Speakers, Presentations, etc...) VII. Upcoming Events Salem State Library will be commemorating the 1932 Ukrainian genocide, known as the Holodomar from 4 – 6. S Council UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS sponsoring Salem Charter Academy’s January Essay Contest. VIII. Next Meeting: December 6, 2022 IX. Adjournment