Human Relations Commission — Skokie, IL
Date: 2022-04-25

Human Relations Commission
 Monday, April 25, 2022
 7:15pm


 Members of the Human Relations Commission


 AGENDA



I. Call to Order at 7:20pm

II. Approval of Agenda

III. Approval of Minutes: March 28th, 2022 by Jon and second by Karen

IV. Stand Against Racism Reminder and Signs Pick Up

V. Chair’s Report, Maria Monastero Bueno

 A. Sub Co-Chairs from Committees

 i. Festival Of Cultures May 21st and May 22nd 11am -6pm

 ii. Skokie Pride June 26th 1-4pm

VI. Old/New Items of Business

 i. Farmer’s Market: Family Services Commission needs volunteers on Sunday 1X a month 2 per
table and 2 for pick up and a sign up genis June 26th -October 2022. Something to think about…

VII. Adjournment by Alex and second by Swarupa at 8:20pm



Next Meeting: May 23rd , 2022 6:30pm AT VILLAGE HALL 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie IL. 60077

Human Relations Commission
 Monday, April 25th, 2022
 7:15pm


 In Person 5127 Oakton St. Skokie, IL. 60077


 MINUTES
Present: Alexander Chaparro, Sheila Crumrine, Krishna Goyal, Jonathan Lavin, Jim
McVane, Amy Memis-Foler, Swarupa Pahan, Jeremy Segall, Karen Sherman, James
Specker, Chair: Maria Monastero Bueno and Liaison Iris Barrios

Not present (E) = Excused: Trustee Khem Khoeun (E), Deborah Arnold (E), Dephnee
Camilien, David Donegan, Jaili Fajardo, Anwar Haq, Marcos Levy, Louis Mercer (E),
Michelle Reitman (E), Pearl Rubenzik, Moe Yanes (E)


Meeting Called to Order at 7:20pm

Approval of the Minutes by Jonathan Lavin and second by Karen Sherman

Stand Against Racism Reminder
Iris provided a reminder about the Stand Against Racism event being held at the Village
of Skokie on April 27th at 10:30am. Iris gave information about the pledge and signs
available for the HRC members. Maria provided information on meeting before 10:30am
for the Commissions to gather and prepare with the signs. Agreed to meet at 10:15am
in the front entrance of Village Hall. YWCA Evanston North Shore Equity Team to
provide a post conversation similar to a “Let’s Talk @ Lunch” after the Pledge.

Subcommittee Updates:
   Alex C. gave an update on the Block Party Forums. Forum to be pushed back to
 not fall on a Father’s Day weekend but still be on a Sunday. Alex to continue to
 work with the Skokie Police Department and provide dates that will work with the
 Police Department. Possible date to be June 5th from 1pm-2:30pm. New block
 party applications are coming in to HR Liaison. Iris and Maria explained to new
 and existing members expectations of the HRC to attend and reach out to block
 parties. For the 2021 Block Party of the Year Award: Iris to coordinate the award
 winners for the HRC to start voting on the upcoming winner. Winners will be
 presented in an upcoming Village Board Meeting. HRC members would like the
 information about block parties to be sent out more frequently so they can attend
 the block parties throughout the summer/fall season.
   Amy provided an update about Coming Together and how there was a robust list
 of reading material provided by the Skokie Library for all ages. The committee for
 Coming Together was off for the last two months. Next meeting will be May 2022.
 Amy will keep the HRC posted about the 2023 Coming Together’s focus and if it
 will be Native Americans.
  Festival of Cultures coming up weekend of May 20th. Karen and Krishna updated
 the HRC group about volunteers. This year, volunteers will only be Skokie Park
 District Staff. Because of this, HRC members will not be able to volunteer. There
 will be less stages. This year they will only have 2 stages and more of a virtual
 passport vs. a booklet. In previous years, HRC would donate to the booklet.
 Unsure if HRC will be able to contribute to Friends of the Festival passport.
  Skokie Pride will be June 26th from 1-4pm at Oakton Park. Maria provided
 information on what was handed out in 2019 from HRC. The group had an active
 conversation about providing similar rainbow-like pin-wheels for the community.
 Another idea was providing HRC information through a barcode or QR code vs.
 paper materials so it does not get lost in all the give-a-ways that day. James S.
 stated he might be able to work on a type of QR type of code to take residents to
 the HRC website on Skokie’s webpage. Iris to ask Director of HHS about
 purchasing items from Amazon or local stores for the rainbow give-a-ways for
 Skokie Pride. Follow up in May’s meeting.
New Business
Iris brought up information about Skokie’s Farmers Market and partnering with the
Commission on Family Services. They CFS is looking for additional volunteers on
Sundays to assist with the food at the end of the day from the farmers to bring over the
St. Paul’s Church across the street. Many of the members are interested. Chair Maria
stated she has helped before and let the group know it is rewarding and the farmers do
provide a lot of food to give to the pantry. Iris let the group know that last year, the CFS
did get new food carts to transport the food so taking the food over to St. Paul is easier
now to transport. Many are interested in volunteering. Iris will let Melissa know as she is
the liaison to Commission on Family Services in HHS.

Jonathan let the group know that Neil King from the Armond King family was leaving the
area and moving to Santa Fe. He would still like to provide information to the group.
Maria let the group know HRC does not meet July or August for a summer break.
Possible zoom or in person with Neil King in June or before he moves to Santa Fe.

Maria let the group know that she would be presenting that evening for Village of
Skokie’s Budget meeting which is also why Trustee Khem was not at the meeting. Maria
let the group know Alex had presented for the group last year and did a great job. This
year Maria will be presenting.

Adjournment at 8:20pm by Alex, second by Swarupa.