Community Relations Commission

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 FINAL I. Call to Order Gail Forrest 7:05 PM II. Welcome III. Roll Call Tony Asta Alex Mayster – absent Gail Forrest Kay Frederick - absent Larniecia Smith Erica Nelson Shayne Moore Julie Kulovits Colleen Attwell Marcella Incarnati – absent Sandy McKeen IV. Approval of Minutes Approved V. Citizens to be Heard None VI. Continuing Business Good Citizen Award Many nominations coming in Responses due by April 8th ACTION: Attwell - Ensure nomination link is working Meeting to vote on winner is May 1st ACTION: Moore - Collect headshots of nominees, update Script for event and secure photographer for the ceremony Gail proposed to include non-residents and change the category of “high school” students to “students” ACTION: All – revisit rules after May 20 event. Erica will reach out to Paula at DWA to thank Downtown Businesses for their sacrifice through construction pain at the Good Citizen Award Ceremony  Military Update ACTION: Nelson - wIll meet with Emily from Midwest Shelter before the next meeting to determine where needs are - Using the mission of our commission to highlight that there are these groups doing great work Working with Emily to publicize mentor program for Midwest Shelter veterans - ACTION: Nelson to invite Emily to June Meeting - how do we connect you to the community for volunteers Social Media Calendar pushed to Wheaton social media Make a DIfference Day Push to Shop Downtown Wheaton idea discussed, idea to distribute 24 hour coupon to community Festival of Cultures Procuring stage, booth set up, vendors and other components for event ACTION: Nelson - Update Project Plan on Google Drive to update the Commission on Progress Location will be the French Market location Sponsorship Met with Gail to review Sponsorship ACTION: McKeen - Meet with Tony to discuss sponsorship goals for Festival of Cultures Erica Reappointment Unanimously Approved Finance Report None Received Eagle Scout Project ACTION: Asta will follow up with Eagle Scout VII. New Business There is an opening for Vickie Miller’s position ACTION: Forrest - Invite her to honor her service at upcoming event or meeting Update the agenda ACTION: McKeen - Add “Other Meetings” to Agenda after May meeting VIII. Adjournment 8:21 PM Prepared by Sandy McKeen, Finalized by Gail Forrest 2