Meeting

Deb Taylor called the meeting to order at approximately 6:05 p.m. in the auditorium at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont. Minutes of the March 11, 2009 meeting were presented. Sarah T noted that "Kansas" Public Library should be changed to "Lawrence" Public Library. Sarah made and Asra seconded a motion to accept the minutes with this change added. The minutes were approved on a voice vote.  

 

Deb welcomed Lucas Miller of Haskell. He was recommended by Ted Wright (VP of Univ Services at Haskell) to be on the Alliance Board. Lucas stated that most Haskell students stay on campus and that a lot of positive events and activities for students occur on campus. Unfortunately, mostly negative press makes its way to the public.

 

Asra had a very good conversation with Ted Wright. Ted mentioned  that he and Dr. Warner (Haskell President) wants Haskell to be more involved in the Lawrence community. He is happy to have Haskell represented on our Board.

 

The Lawrence Alliance set up an informational booth at the KU World Expo on April 2. Sarah, Lydia, Baha, Robbie, and Deb attended the event. They enjoyed the event and spoke with many people about being a part of the Festival of Cultures. They brought promotional materials that Cynthia produced. 

 

Mike stated that August might be a good month to have an Educational Awareness Training session. Sarah mentioned that the next Session could possibly focus on Women's issues.

 

Deb told the Board that Cynthia will no longer be a staff liaison since the Human Relations Dept is closing. Cynthia would like to be on the Alliance Board. All Board members stated that they want Cynthia to remain a part of the Alliance. 

 

Deb mentioned that she does not want to be the Board Chair past this November. She feels that someone else should take over the experience. She asked everyone to think of a possible replacement.

 

Adjournment

Sarah made and Robbie seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m. The motion was approved on a voice vote.

 

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