HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/2010ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE, RMC, CMC
TOWN CLERK
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
MARRIAGE OFFICER
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER
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NOV - 1 2010
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
ANTI-BIAS TASK FORCE
Minutes of the October 18, 2010
ATTENDANCE:
Task force members present: Peter Bell, Michael Domino, Palricia Fulford, Jean LePre,
Eleanor Lingo, Carolyn Peabody and Cynthia Smith.
Guests are Heal,her Domino and Philip Beltz
There are no minutes from the September meeting as there was not a quorum present, bm
a review of items discussed that day are: picnic- discouraged about lack of press
coverage, but it did not seem to affect the numbers of people coming as we had over 200
guests. Sister Margaret told members that she feels the lack of attendance of the Spanish
community was due to them baying to work.
Marjode asks for support for the work that Peconic Land Trust does re: affordable
housing.
Reverand Heyward met someone who has a program re; fixing up homes. He notes two
very poorly maintained homes he is aware of in Greenport
There is a question raised about targeting Hispanic population, police asking for Id's?
October meeting:
Picnic The fourth Saturday of August (August 27, 2011) has been reserved for the
second annual ABTF picnic.
Peter went to the Board meeting to thank all for their cooperation at our 1st picnic.
Mike has an inventory of the items leftover from the picnic.
Thanks to all members who helped to make this event a success!
Next year we will concentrate on making our invitation more inclusive particularly to the
Latino and Indian community.
Sch°°l;eltz reports that an event Anti-Bias Education Day (October 9, 20 ! 0)sponsored
Philip
by Youth Bureau who had met with a survivor of the HolocansL All schools participated.
They provided a 5 hour presentation and the subject matter covered Bullying. The
speaker stated that he hoped that if the kids only got one message from the presentation
he hoped it would be" that by saying nothing; you cooperate with HATE".
Carolyn Peabody reports that in November 2010, Greenport and Maltituck schools will
be participating in the ABTF Survey. Parental consents will be mailed in the next two
weeks. Parents have to sign a consent. The town will have access. Only the schools
themselves will have the actual scores. Southold has chosen to do their own. Carolyn
reviews the questionnaire, which covers bias, bullying, tolerance, attitudes, feelings of
cohesion and alienation. Ultimately the ABTF goal is to help find ways for kids to feel
safe.
Mattituck/Cutehogue E. may be hiring minorities. (teacher assistant)
Membership
Ellie will check with Linda (Town) re: openings on the ABTF. We also have members
who have been unable to attend for some time.
There is a motion made by Mike, seconded by Pete to have Pat Fulford be the
chairperson of the picnic committee for 2011. All are in favor.
MLK CELEBRATION
January I6, 2011- We will approach SC Peters Lutheran Church in Greenport to host as
they had indicated that they would do so if we gave them adequate lime to plan when we
asked them to host last year. Back up will be First Baptist or AME Zion~ We will not
exclude any church in our consideration. Carolyn makes a motion and Mike seconds to
ask Rev Sam (Pat's husband) to be our speaker.
NEW BUSINESS
Jeanne Merkel resignation letter is read and accepted:
Heather reports there is a national Day of Silence. It was held on April 16, 2010. It
represents the Gay/Straight Alliance and they believe that bullying and harassment must
end. Should ABTF look into this as a possible activity to be involved April day of
Silence at all schools to acknowledge equality? There is motion made by Carolyn,
seconded by Jean to cheek with the Superintendants to formulate a plan.
Heather also suggests A Battle of the Bands and that the winner could have free
recording time at her studio.
Heather is willing to reach out into the community for advertising and she will seek more
information about howto become a member of our ABTF.
There will be a Marcelo Lucero vigil held a t6 pm in Patchogue on November 8, 2010
Carolyn is unable to continue to serve as vice chair and nominates Pat to serve in this
capacity. All are in Favor.
Respectfully Submitted