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Home My WebLink About10-15-2013 Human Rights CommissionIOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS 101COMMISSION 50 Years of Advancing Equality 1963-2013 AGENDA CITY OF IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL October 15, 2013 6:00 P.M. 1. Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the meeting of September 17, 2013 3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda 4. New Business: a. One Community, One Book 2013 5. Old Business: a. Human Rights Breakfast (October 24) i. Subcommittee (Planning) ii. Subcommittee (Nominations) b. Proclamations 6. Updates/Reports: a. Conference on Racial Justice & Disproportionate Minority Incarceration (October 17) b. Education Subcommittee C. Immigrant Subcommittee d. Building Communities Subcommittee e. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights f. Cultural Diversity Day (September 29) g. Building Blocks Resume Training h. Commission i. Staff 7. Set Next Regular Meeting for November 19, 2013 at 6 p.m. 8. Adjourn The Iowa City Human Fights Commission meetings follow the Iowa City Community School District closings for inclement weather except for early dismissals for heat. Agenda Item 4 a Stefanie Bowers From: Nashelsky, Joan E <joan-nasheisky@uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 10:44 AM To: Stefanie Bowers Cc: harry03@aol.com Subject: One Community, One Book 2013 Dear Stefanie and Harry, My apologies for this late letter to you about this year's One Community, One Book. As you probably know, we have been planning and executing many events as part of our rebirth under the College of Law. Time has flown past and it is suddenly time for One Community, One Book 20131 You may have already heard that our selected a book for this fall is The Boy Who Hamessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba. This story takes place in Malawi and is a real testament to young William's ingenuity and ambition. If you are not familiar with the story, William was out of school for at least a year or more because his father could not afford the $80 to continue sending him to school. The lack of funding was due to crop failure and as a farmer, his father depended almost completely on a successful maize crop to support the family. William was a smart and enterprising 14 year old who did not want to waste his time or fall behind in his studies. He went to the village library to find books, happened across a few old donated English language texts on physics and creating energy, and set to work making his own windmill. He scrounged parts everywhere to build it and when it was completed, William was able to provide his family with electricity and eventually, running water. William is now in his twenties and is currently a student at Dartmouth. This is an inspiring true story which will not only generate good literary discussion but also encourage meaningful discussion about many topics such as the right to education, energy production, lack of food, cultural transition, and international development. Malawi will be a topic of discussion and in the book's description of the drought -induced famine, there were some elements of political corruption contributing to the problems. To his credit, William presents an uncritical picture of growing up in Malawi and has a stated goal of helping his country when he finishes his degree. William's agent sets a price too high for us to bring him here, sadly, and we will not be able to have an author visit this year. In lieu of that, we have arranged to show the film, "William and the Windmill" adapted from the book. We are bringing in the filmmaker, Ben Nabors, who spent six years working with William Kamkwamba. Ben will be here for two showings of his film, both followed by discussions. The first will be Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm in 101 Becker Communications Studies Building. Because we have been partnering this year with the Iowa City Community School District, the second showing will be Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30pm in the West High Little Theatre. We have several book discussions scheduled and an event for children in connection with the book. Our talented student intern, Heidi Brown, has arranged for an activity at the Iowa City Public Library on Oct. 26 in the early afternoon where children can make mini wind turbines. Events are described on our website at http://blogs.law.uiowa.edu/uichr/?page id=247 If there is any way the Iowa City Human Rights Commission can help us with financial support, we would be most grateful. Naturally we would note co-sponsorship on all promotional materials and our website. If you are able to help, checks should be made payable to UICHR and sent to the Ul Center for Human Rights, 1120 University Capitol Centrer, c/o Joan Nashelsky. "One Community, One Book - Fall 2013"should be noted on the memo line. If this is not possible, we would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping us advertise our upcoming events. Please feel free to contact me if I can answer any questions. Best, Joan Joan Nashelsky Program Coordinator Ul Center for Human Rights 1120 UCC Iowa City, IA 52242 319-384-2209 Joan-nashelskyopuiowa.edu Minutes Human Rights Commission September 17,2013 — 6 P.M. Helling Conference Room Preliminary Members Present: Harry Olmstead, Orville Townsend Sr., Diane Finnerty, Kim Hanrahan, Jewell Amos, Joe Coulter, Shams Gboneim, Andrea Cohen. Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers. Recommendations to Council: Yes. Call to Order: Chair Townsend called the meeting to order at 18:03. Consideration of the Minutes of the August 20, 2013: Olmstead updated and corrected that half fares for SEATS users will not be eliminated effective January 1, 2014. Half -fares will continue until the end of June, 2014, at which time they will be increased to 75%. The 75% fares will remain in effect until Jan 1, 2015, at which time they are scheduled to be eliminated. Olmstead moved to approve minutes, seconded by Harrahan. Motion passed with 5 votes 2 abstained (Finnerty & Cohen) (Coulter not present for vote). Public Comment of Items Not on the A2enda: No. Business: Proposed Amendment Personal Property in the Downtown Members discussed the Throgmorton amendment. Finnerty moved that the Iowa City Human Rights Commission supports Council Member Throgmorton's recommendations, the amendments that he is recommending to the new ordinance, and also partnership with the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Council to develop a more comprehensive, better coordination, and better staffed approach to the problem of homelessness and associated challenges in our city. Motion by Finnerty, seconded by Olmstead. Motion passed with 5 votes 2 abstained (Cohen & Ghoncim) (Coulter not present for vote). Human Rights Breakfast The planning subcommittee is working on "I Have a Dream for Iowa City." Olmstead, Amos, Cohen and Townsend volunteered to select winners for the awards breakfast. (Coulter present at meeting 18:50). Cultural Diversity Day Bowers confirmed volunteer schedules and location for the event and discussed getting materials/supplies for the table. Iowa Women's Music Festival Bowers confirmed that a monetary donation had been agreed on at the last meeting rather than Commission members having a booth. Proclamations Amos will accept the proclamation on behalf of the Commission Uudates & ReDorts: Conference on Racial Justice & Disproportionate Minority Incarceration Gboncim reports that the planning is almost complete for the event being held on October 17 1h from 10 am — 3 pm in the Jones Commons Room in the Lindquist Center. Education Subcommittee Coulter moved that the education subcommittee accept the invitation of the School Board to attend and participate in their meetings, and that the subcommittee will have at least one member at the Policy and Engagement Committee meetings. Minutes of those meetings should be provided to the Commission. Finnerty removed herself from the subcommittee and Cohen joined. Coulter moved to approve, seconded by Amos. Motion passed with 7 votes I abstained (Finnerty) Immigrant Subcommittee Hanrahan discussed the history of the subcommittee. Coulter recommended phasing out the subcommittee and placing these issues on the agenda for meetings regularly, so that all the members can get the information equally. Building Communities Subcommittee Townsend and Bowers met with Steve Rackis of the Housing Authority to learn more about how the family choice voucher (Section 8) is administered. Townsend will follow up with the subcommittee and Steve Rackis. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Olmstead and Ghoncim will both serve on the advisory board, The first meeting is in October. Commission Finnerty gave kudos to the Iowa Soul Festival. Olmstead suggested sending a thank you note. Finnerty also reported that Professor Elias and a few of her students at the College of Law are helping with research and recommendations to the City regarding the municipal ID project. She expects to be absent from next month's meeting. Coulter reports the Ad -Hoe Diversity Committee made a recommendation to reorganize the Citizen's Police Review Board and have the City Manager sit in on the interviews with officers, Thesechangesto the ordinance are up for consideration at the city council meeting. Coulter wishes to keep track of the annual equity report. Ghoneim reports the ACLU —Iowa has hired a staff person to address litigation issues at the state level concerning immigration. Staff No report. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 19:53. Next Regular Meeting — October 15, 2013 at 18:00. Human Rights Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2012/2013 imp�ti.. n.t.) NAME TERM EXP. 10/16/ 12 11/20/ 12 —X 12/18/ 12 —X 1/15/ 13 --61E— 1/28 113 —x 2/19/ 13 3119/ 13 4116 113 5/21 /13 6/181 13 -'-i/-16/ 13 -1/20—/ 13 9/17/ 13 Diane Finnerty I/ 145-4 QI—E —X —X O/E X —X —X X Orville Townsend, Sr. 1/1/14 X X X X X X x X X — —X —X —X —X Dan Tallon 1/1/14 X O/E X X X X O/E X X X O/E R R Kim Hanraban 111115 X X X X X O/E X X X x X Shams Ghoneim 11,115 E X X X X X 01— X O/E X X Jessie Harper 111115 X O/E X X X R R R R R Jewell Amos 1/1/15 - X X X Katie Anthony 1/1/16 - X X X X X R —IR R R R Joe D. Coulter 1/1/16 - X X X X X X X O/E X X Harry Olmstead --j�n—dreaCohen 1/1/16 X X X X X X X X X X X X X V-1/16 —F/l/13— —X —X —X O/E X —ffo—ward--F/1—/13—X Cowen -bav 0—/E QI-E— d B Brown --Wenr —Harper /1/14 --F/I-/-14 R �R R —R R —R R R R R R R R R R R —R —R —R —R —R —R —R —R —R —R KEY: X = Present 0 = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting — =No longer a member R = Resignation El Agenda Item 4b National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) In 1945, President Truman passed Public Law 176: National Employ the Handicapped Week. In 2003, President George W. Bush proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This observance gives all a chance to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities - critical to mission completion, and valuable to our society as a whole. National American Indian Heritage Month (November) This important observance began in the early 1900's, when the Boy Scouts of America set aside a day for the "First Americans." In 1990, President Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month, or as it is now often referred to - American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month. Universal Human Rights Month (December) Source: http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/DIVERSID�lPages/�`DiversityObservances.aspx CORRESPONDENCE HumanRights From: Chad D Simmons <csimmons@diversityfocus.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:42 AM To: HumanRights Subject: Re: Iowa Soul Festival Please thankthem for the opportunity to support the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. Chad D. Simmons On Sep 24, 2013, at 4:11 PM, HumanRights < H uma n Rights@ iowa-city.org> wrote: Mr. Simmons, The Iowa City Human Rights Commission would like to thank Diversity Focus and its various partners for the terrific job done with the first annual Iowa Soul Festival. Many of the Commissioners attended the events throughout the weekend and were very impressed with the activities, music and vendors. Sincerely, Stefanie Bowers Stefanie Bowers From: James Throgmorton <jthrogmo@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 8:58 AM To: Stefanie Bowers Cc: Eleanor M. Dilkes; Geoff Fruin; Tom Markus; 'Orville Townsend (orville. townsend@q. com)': Council Subject: Re: Age -related amendments (Agenda Item 10) Thank you, Stephanie. I should not have sent my email to 5 members of the commission. My bad. Jim From: Stefanie Bowers <Stefan ie-Bowers@iowa-city.org> To: ... ithrogmo@yahoo,com... <jthrogmo@yahoo.com> Cc: Eleanor M. Dilkes <Eleanor-DiIkes@iowa-city.org>; Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-city.org>; Tom Markus <Torn- Markus@iowa-city.org>; ... Orville Townsend (orville. townsend@q. com)... <orville.townsend@q.com>; Council <Council- @iowa-city.org> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 4:34 PM Subject: RE: Age -related amendments (Agenda Item 10) Dear Jim, Your email to Commission members regarding the proposed changes to the Human Rights Ordinance has been forwarded to me for a response. A response by me rather than by one or more Commissioners will avoid any unintended violations of the Open Meetings Act. There appears to be a misunderstanding based on the characterization of this issue in several local media outlets. At the Human Rights Commission's meeting on May 21, 2013, City staff proposed 2 amendments to the Human Rights Ordinance. Both amendments were in the area of public accommodation based on age. The first was a substantive change to provide an exception when distinctions based on age are due to health, safety or the developmental differences between persons of different ages. The second was simply a recognition of the bar -entry age ordinance based by the City Council in order to make the human rights sections of the Code consistent with the remainder of the Code. At the Commission's meeting on May 21, Commissioners voted to make the changes to the Human Rights Ordinance that would expressly recognize the other State and City laws that place restrictions on persons under the legal drinking age. At that time, the Commission chose to not approve adding an exception based on health, safety and developmental differences among persons of different ages because the Commission asked for a definition to be provided of developmental differences of persons based on age at the June meeting. At the June meeting, this definition was provided to Commissioners and the Commission approved this exception. Both exceptions are included in the ordinance before the Council tomorrow night. I think the confusion is with the recommendation to recognize the restrictions of persons under the legal drinking age. The passage of the 21 ordinance (like the earlier passage of the 19 and under ordinance), as well as the State law that sets the legal drinking age, would make a claim of age discrimination under the Human Rights Ordinance unviable. The Human Rights Ordinance should have been updated when City Code 4-5-8 became law, but no one thought about the conflicting ordinance at that time. The recommended change to the Human Rights Ordinance re: the bar -entry age is simply a clarification. I hope this clarifies the matter if not, please do not hesitate to contact me at 356-5022. Sincerely, Stefanie Bowers Human Rights Coordinator -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Age -related amendments From: James Throgmorton <jthrogmoAyahoo.com> To: Diane Finnerty <diane-finnerty(&uiowa.edu>,Harry Olmstead <HarTy03(&aol.com>,Orville Townsend <orville.townsend(a)q.com Sharns Ghoneim <sharns. ghoneim@gmail.com Joe Coulter <coulterJoe.d(a)gmail.com> CC: Greetings to all. I'm looking at the proposed revisions to the Human Rights ordinance, especially the part that allows age -related restrictions pertaining to the presence of persons under the legal drinking age in places of public accommodation where alcoholic beverages are served. Am I right in understanding that you agree this exemption does not violate the rights of people under 21 years of age? Will Stephanie or someone from the Commission be present at our meeting tonight? Jim Throgmorton COPY City of Iowa City City Clerk's Office Date: October 2,2013 To: Stephanie Bowers From: Wendy Mayer 356-5042 At last night's City Council meeting Paul Relish was appointed to the Human Rights Commision. A copy of the application and the letter that was sent is attached. If you have questions or concerns feel free to call. Thanks for your help. COPY CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 1319) 3S6-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX WWW.Icgov.org October 2, 2013 Paul Retish 66 Penfro Dr. Iowa City, A 52246 Dear Mr. Retish I am very pleased to inform you of your appointment to the Human Rights Commission. Your appointment begins immediately and expires January 1, 2017. We appreciate your willingness to serve in this capacity. If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please contact Stephanie Bowers (356-5022). Information will be sent to you regarding the upcoming meeting schedule. Sincerely yours, Matthew J. Hayek Mayor Cc: Stephanie Bowers, Human Rights COPY City of Iowa City i Lit Advisory Board/Commission/Committee ipplication Form CITY OF IOWA CITY THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Name human rights commission Term full NAME paul retish HOME ADDRESS 66 penfro dr. Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? nv/ Ye s F-] No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 45 years — Gender: Male Z FemaleEl OCCUPATION professor EMPLOYER university of iowa PHONE NUMBER: HOME 3193515011 BUSINESS 3193355331 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEELQUALIFYYOU FORTHIS POSITION: have beRfen a Commissioner in the past.. I have been instrumental in running a job fair for underqualified workers )r the last 12 years. My field is special education adults and I have been active in assisting these individuals in the ommunity.. I am on the Board of Shelter House and Johnson County HOusing U'� C3 WCD LLJ UJI -J>� -2. C..)I.- .J C�i ,-F; WHAT II&PURMERMT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? ly what I read!R the p4er about their activities and what I know from my previous work with the board. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (REASON FOR APPLYING)? My interest in employment and human rights extends from many years working and teaching in this area LIST POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: See page 1 for information regarding Conflict of Interest If complaints about the two organizations I am board member arise I would have to not participate in any decisions. -1 No IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? Fv( Yes F -1 F-1 DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOVVA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? F Yes ( No (it has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. Human Rights Commission Application March 2013 Page 2 of 8 www.press-citizen.com I Printer -friendly article page Page I of 2 Pf� _ L October 8, 2013 Dreaming of Iowa City's future Project asks locals about changes they want ByNyBrown Iowa City Press -Citizen W hat is your dream for Iowa City? The Iowa City Human Rights Commission is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month by asking residents what change they wish to see enacted in Iowa City. From building more bike trails to celebrating cultural diversity, residents' responses will be collected and displayed. ICHRC member Harry Olmstead said he and his colleagues collected more than 200 responses as of Monday afternoon, from business owners, city workers, county and city officials, artists, children and homeless residents. "We have everything from concerns about the homelessness situation in town, concerns about inclusion, cultural diversity," he said. But Olmstead said not all dreams are as big as confronting social issues "We talk to children for this, and one wanted a LEGO store," he said. Other residents wished for better recycling options throughout the city and more dog parks. "As a Human Rights Commission, we believe we should be going in the direction that people think we should be taking in the community," he said. "Of course, we've been working for inclusiveness and connectivity with people throughout the community, including the immigrant population, which we've done a lot of work with." Olmstead said the project is important because it gives everyone in town an equal voice. "I think it is important for our community leaders to understand what the people want, and this is a good way for them to speak out and let people know in leadership roles what's important to them," he said. "And it's important for people to know what's on the mind of the leadership community." Olmstead said he has one dream: inclusiveness. "I think that includes everything from disabled to cultural, ethnic, economic," he said. Participants wrote their dream on a poster under the words "I Have a Dream" — a nod to the commission's birth shortly after Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech. Commissioners then snapped a photograph of the dreamer, which will be collected to display to the public. Commissioners will collect dreams until Oct. 16, when they will be collected in preparation for the 30th annual Human Rights Breakfast. Instead of hosting a keynote speaker, Commissioners will present a slideshow displaying the commission's accomplishments in the last 50 years as well as the http://www.press-eitizen-com/print/article/20131008/NEWSO I /310080016/Dreaming-lowa... 10/8/2013 www.press-citizen.com I Printer -friendly article page Page 2 of 2 dreamer photos. Olmstead said he is working with the Iowa City Public Library and the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center on curating a public display. Ralph Allen, 61, said he wants a "drug free city." "I think it's cleaner and safer and it's better for business," Allen said. Breeze Coldfoot, 25, dreams "that people stop robbing me." Coldfoot said she was referencing the Iowa City Police Department's recent crackdown on homeless people living on the pedestrian mail. "Take Iowa City police out of downtown and put them back into the community where they belong," she said. Desiree Orr wished for more low-income housing options in town. "My husband has one job and he supports us both," she said. "Better housing would really help us out." Additional Facts If you go • What: Iowa City Human Rights Commission's 30th Annual Breakfast. • When: 7 a.m. Oct. 24. • Where; Sheraton Hotel- • Price: $20. - Tickets: Cashier's desk at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St http://www.press-citizen.comlprintlarticlel2Ol3lOO8lNEWS011310080016IDreaming-lowa... 10/8/2013 Examining racial injustice in Iowa's legal system Main Page Content Ul, community partner on free Oct. 17 conference By: University Communication and Marketing 12013.10.08 108:57 AM A conference examining racial injustice in Iowa's legal system titled "Racial Justice and Disproportionate Minority Incarceration" will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.rn, Thursday, Oct. 17, in Jones Commons, located on the third floor of the University of Iowa Lindquist Center, 240 S. Madison St. in Iowa City. The event is free and open to the public. Organizers say that the forum will educate attendees on existing disparities in the criminal justice system as well as propose concrete solutions, The daylong workshop will feature keynote addresses by Adrien Wing, Bessie Dutton Murray Professor of Law and executive director of the Ul Center for Human Rights, and ACLU -Iowa executive director Ben Stone. Other presenters will include former state representative Wayne Ford, local leaders working to reform Johnson County juvenilejustice practices, and a "community impact panel" of people directly affected by the criminal justice system. While there is no cost to attend, interested individuals are asked to pre -register by emailing humanrights(eviowa-city.orrn Attendance for the ftill day is encouraged but not required. The forum is organized by a number of university and community sponsors, including the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, Ul Center for Human Rights, Johnson County Disproportionate Minority Contact Committee, Consultation of Religious Communities, the Ul College of EducationTeacher Leader Center, the Coalition for Racial Justice, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, ACLU -Iowa. The Ul Center for Human Rights is part of the Ul College of La The schedule is as follows: & 10 a.m.—Welcome by Shams Ghoneim, Iowa City Human Rights commissioner. 9 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. —Keynote and Q+A: "The'War On'is worn out: Getting smart on race andjustice in Iowa," by Stone. 0 10: 50 to I I a.m. —Break 11 a.m. to Noon —Community Impact Panel with former adult prisoners and/or family members who will speak about their personal experiences with the justice system. Dorothy Whiston, pastor of First Baptist Church, will facilitate this panel discussion. Noon to I p.m. —Lunch on your own I to 1:45 p.m. —Legislative Initiatives: A focus on Iowa's Racial Impact Statement law and how it can be used to improve the justice system by Wayne Ford, former state legislator and current chair, Disproportionate Minority Contact Committee, Iowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. 1:45-2:15 p.m, —Facilitating Systemic Changes. Learn about local efforts to reduce disparities in the juvenile justice system in Johnson County, including a new collaboration involving schools, police, juvenile court, and community members by LaTasha Massey, disproportionate minority contact coordinator, Johnson County, and Sara Barron, community relations director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County. 0 2:15 to 3 p.m. —Keynote and Closing Remarks: "The Future" by Wing. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Ul-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to attend the conference, contact Jim Verry with the Ul College of Education Teacher Leader Center in advance at 319-335-5353 or at james-verry(a)uiowa.edu. Contacts Shams Ghoncim, Iowa CIty Human Rights Commission Stefanie Bowers, City of Iowa City, 319-356-5022 Racial Justice and Disproportionate Minority Incarceration" will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Lindquist Center on campus thanks to a partnership between community groups and the University of Iowa. it L= c 0 E —v; E f"D 0 a) U >, ro E >1 =bn ro E 0 m v, E rao) m 0 bO Ln C: a) 'Em ro iA ru (U EM- 00 E 0 E CONFERENCE ON RACIALJUSTICE DISPROPORTIONATE MINORITY INCARCERATION ,OCTOBER 17, 2913 1 OAM 3PM LINDQUIST CENTER -JONES COMMON ROOM -24o SOUTH MADISON, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CAMPUS 0 SPEAKERS INCLUDEN ADRIEN WING, University of Iowa College of Law Bessie Dutton Murray Professor & Executive Director of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights BEN STONE, Executive Director American Civil Liberties Union -Iowa WAVNE FORD, Former State Legislator and Current Chair of Iowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council's Disproportionate Minority Contact Committee This event is free and open to the public please register by ernailing humanrights@iowa-city.org Sponsored by: City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission, University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, Johnson County Disproportionate Minority Contact Committee, Consultation of Religious Communities, Teacher Leader Center -University of Iowa, Coalition for Racial Justice and ACLU -Iowa Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program please call 335-0483 in advance, �ay�� If, ff2 Yff r,#T. ,11 V M CITY 6F tau* CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AWARDS BREAKFAST W Thursday, October 24th — 7:30 AM W Amos Dean Ballroom — Sheraton (Iowa City) Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Cashier's Desk at City Hall (410 E. Washington Street) or by calling 319-356-5022. Tickets Must be purchased in advance. More information at wwvv.icgov.org/humanrights Nomination Form - 2013 Please check till applicable awardcategorie�fi)rnonfinee. IsabelTurner Linda Severson International Bill Reagan Rick Graf Kenneth Cmiel Please type or write very CLEARLY Name of Nominee: Address of Nom i nee: Phone # of Nominee: Job Title/Description of Nomin( I'mail address: Name of Nominator Address of Nominator: Phone 4 of Nominator: Email address: Nomination Detail: Describe in detail, using as many pagesas necessary. the nominee's human rights work. Please do not include additional letters of support. Instead, submit one complete nomination. 17 L21 Award Descriptions Isabel Turner Isabel Turner, for whom the award is named, was an activist for human rights and the environment in Iowa City for many years. As a member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee of the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission (now Metropolitan Planning Organization ofJohnson County) from 1974-1980, she helped develop the county -wide transportation plan. Mrs. Turner served on the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission front 1981 to 1984. Until her death in 1985, IsabelTurner worked for the rights of individuals to get fair treatment. Her volunteer service to the community, wbich covered many areas for many years, is her continuing legacy, Linda Severson This award was established in 1984 in an effort to recognize outstanding contributions to human rights by an individual in a service organization. In 2011, it was renamed the Linda Severson Award in recognition of Linda�s exemplary lifelong service to the community. International The International Award was established in 1998 to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Human Rights. The award acknowledges significant contributions to human rights in the global community Bill Reagan The community award was established in 1994 to recognize outstanding contributions by a business to human rights. In 2013, the award was renamed the Bill Reagan Business/Community Award in recognition of Bill's exemplary years of service to the disabled community as the Executive Director of the Arc of Southeast Iowa from December 2005 —July 2013. Rick Graf Rick Graf, for whom the award is named, was an activist within the Iowa City community as well as nationally. He was serving his first term on the City of lowa City Human Rights Commission when his life was cut short by complications from AIDS in July 1995. Rick had served on the Ryan White Care Consortia and the Johnson County AIDS Coalition Board. He was a CO-l'OUnder of the University of Iowa Gay Liberation Front, the first university -affiliated gay group in the country. He also co-founded ICARE (Iowa Center for AIDS Resources Education) and RFD. a magazine for rural gay men everywhere. The Rick Graf award recognizes the long-term commitment of an individual, business, or individual with a service organization, to a specific cause or for the benefit of a specific group of persons. Kenneth Crniel Kenneth Ciniel. for whom the award is named, was an educator committed to human rights both locally and globally. Ken was a Professor of I listory and American Studies at the University of Iowa. I le served as Chair of the Department of History from 2000-2003. In 2004 he was appointed Director of the University of lowa Center for Human Rights. Ken was dedicated to encouraging students to pursue employment and work in the field of human rights around the globe. I le initiated the Human Rights Internship Program within the Center for Human Rights and spent countless hours with students, discussing the possibilities of meaningful work to promote a moTe.just and caring world community, The Kenneth Cmiel award is designed to recognize a college student and/or graduate student who has followed up on their interest in and knowledge of human rights by actively working in the field in the dedicated and determined way that Ken Crniel advocated during his lifetime, F-3-, Deadline for Nominations: Monday, October 14th by 4:30 PM. Mail nominations to: Iowa City Human Rights Commission Attn: Human Rights Coordinator 4 10 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 or E-mail to: humanrights(?Piowa-city.org or FaX to: 319/887-6213 Recipients wi I I be recognized at the 30th An nual Human Rights Awards Breakfast on Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 a.m. in the Amos Dean Bal I room at the Sheraton, 210 South Dubuque Street in Iowa City. The event is open to the public. 'rickets are $20per person and must be purchased in advance.Tickets can be purchased at the Cashier's Desk at City Hall, 410 E. Washin.-ton Street, or by calling 3 19/356-5022. To purchase a ticket with a credit card, please call 3 19/356-5066. ImmQ11111 CITY OF IOWA CITY U Ar uorne congregations. We are in this together. Presenters: Deborah Farmer Minot, Associate Judge in the Sixth Judicial District; Jeff Nullmeyer, Pastor at Calvary Chapel Iowa City; Ella and Valerie, domestic violence survivors; Kristie Fortmann-Doser, Executive Director at Domestic Violence Intervention Program s will be followed by a facilitated panel discussion with system responders. Refreshments provided. ber 31s', 2013 9:00 AM - Noon Kirkw, rnor's Ridge P'OOM 1A 52240 Johnson County To register or get more information, Coalition Against email shynl(q)_c1vjpiowa.or Domestic Violence