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990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100
M I N U T E S
Human Relations Commission
November 5, 1986
I. WELCOME/INTRODUCTIONS
The regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission was called to order
by Chairperson Barbara Biossat at 7:00 p.m. with the following in attendance:
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Biossat
Apfelberg
Henderson
Gibson
Brudney
Guyre-Powell
Matthews
Grant
Kemper
Rubottom
Ranieri
Vines
Story
Willard
II. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 1, 1986
The minutes of October 1 were not approved by the Commission, acting
under the impression that there was not a quorum present. It was
later established that a quorum;was present, however, the minutes
were held to the January meeting.
III. ACTIVITY COMMITTEE REPORTS
Since the evening's presentor had not yet arrived, Steve Henderson
reported on the PR Subcommittee's recommendations, referring Commissioners
to the prepared report including an outreach timetable and proposed
goals and objectives. The Commission was in agreement with both
facets of the recommendation.
IV. WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM - MARY KUNZ, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Mary Kunz presented a brief outline of the Women's Shelter
Program's purpose, and gave a description of the victim's
experience, relating it .to post traumatic stress syndrome as
experienced by combat veterans. One of the ways in which the
Commission could be of assistance is that victims are poor
users of the system of services that might be availabel to them,
and the Commissioners might help provide access.
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IV. WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM (con't
In the context of how to be helpful in assisting victims of:a
violent act, Ms. Kunz offered these suggestions: Be non-judgemental,
don't blame the victim, express outrage, understand the victim's humiliation
and isolation. Commissioners discussed ways in which they might impact
on these issues, including publicizing the need for trained volunteers,
and sponsoring an educational program on the victim's experience and
available resources.
V. ACTIVITY COMMITTEE (con't)
Commissioner Rubottom gave the report of the Community/Commissioner
Training subcommittee, including a time -frame of activities for the balance
of the fiscal year, a recommendation on budgeting funds for training
a trainer for mediators, and proposed goals and objectives.
Commissioners discussed the recommendations. It was suggested
that consideration be given to soliciting RFP's for training
workshops in certain targeted areas.
VI. LIAISON REPORT -RSVP
Commissioner Rubottom gave a favorable report on the operation of the
RSVP program. Chairperson Biossat lined up future liaison reports:
January:Nancy Grant, Casa Solana; George Brudney, Circle of Love
Febroary: Michael Matthews, Family Services Center; Mary Ellen
Gibson, Hospice
March: Hank Apfelberg, Hotline; Shannon Story, Caring Callers
May: Stephen Vines, Salvation Army; Dan Ranieri, Child Development Center
VII. CULTURAL AWARENESS UPDATE
Commissi:oner Gibson reported that everything was proceeding
smoothly for the event, and that the subcommittee would be
doing a follow-up report for presentation to the Commission
in January.
VIII. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Chairperson Biossat reported that Susan MacDonald has resigned from the
Commission. A new appointment will be made at the November 18 City
Council meeting. It was decided that the HRC holiday potluck will
be held December 3 at Barbara's house,at 6:30 p.m.
IX. STAFF REPORT
A proposed GIA schedule was shown. The People's Kitchen will be
awarded the $1250 recommended by the HRC on the Council's consent
agenda. The Council declined to accept the recommendation of the
HRC on Prop 64, according to their policy not to act on things outside
local jurisdiction.
X. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.