Ethnic Community Committee

City of Sterling Heights ETHNIC COMMUNITY COMMITTEE Official minutes of the Thursday, November 7, 2013 regular meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: Sharron Allen Mohammed Alomari Omie Brooks Ike Cabase Ann Jerzowski Doug Najor Dr. Steve Naumovski Andrew Pulford Iqbal Singh MEMBERS ABSENT: Susan Kattula Betty Rush OFFICIALS PRESENT: Citizen Services Specialist Sue Giallombardo Community Relations Director Steve Guitar 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda: MOTION by Sharron Allen, SECONDED by Doug Najor. Approved 8- 0 4. Approval of Minutes: MOTION by Sharron Allen, SECONDED by Ann Jerzowski. Approved 8-0 5. Communication from Citizens: None 6. Agenda A. 2013 Diversity Distinction Awards - Selection  Giallombardo stated that she received a total of nine nominations. She Members read through each nominee and discussed the merits of each. She distributed the nominations to the members.  The following nominees were voted on and approved to receive a Diversity Distinction award: o Kaszubski, Al-Hassan & Sadaps CPA o Galleria Monique  o UAW Community Angels o Nurses of Beaumont Hospital, Troy o Wayne Oehmke o William Antoun o Jeralda Hattar o 17th Street Bar & Grill Michigan Woodcarvers Assocation – Sterling Heights chapter o  Giallombardo stated that there will be a small reception in the lobby at 7:00 p.m., prior to the City Council meeting. Giallombardo asked if members would like to supply the appetizers, as was done in the past.  Najor offered to bring a veggie tray, Singh will bring baklava, Allen will bring cheese & crackers.  Members that would like to bring something, please let Giallombardo know and she will forward it along to everyone.  Giallombardo stated that the city will provide water, coffee, cookies and paper products. B. 2014 Cultural Exchange  Giallombardo stated that she has received a couple participation forms. She encouraged members to continue distributing the forms and soliciting donations.  Pulford suggested that the committee reach out to the boy scout and girl scout troops, stating that they may be interested in attending. Giallombardo said she will obtain a mailing list and send out the participation forms to the schools. 7. Receipt of Correspondence: None. 8. New Business:  Naumovski congratulated the City Council on getting the Safe Streets millage passed. 9. Old Business:  Giallombardo reminded members that Christine Sauve, from Welcoming Michigan, would like short bios from the committee members so that she can highlight them on the Welcoming Michigan website.  Please submit your bio to Giallombardo and she can forward it to Sauve. 10. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.