HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2015 Human Rights CommissionAGENDA
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
May 19, 2015
5:30 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order/ Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes from April 21, 2015 meeting
3. Public Comment of Items Not on the Agenda
4. New Business:
a. 2015 Safe Summer Kick Off? Vendor Request (May 28 & May 29)
b. Vendor Request for Juneteenth Celebration (June 27)
c. Participation Request Coralville 4thFest Parade (July 4)
d. Vendor Request for the Johnson County Americans with Disabilities Act
Celebration (July 25)
e. Request for support and co-sponsorship the Johnson County Americans with
Disabilities Act Celebration (July 25)
5. Old Business:
a. Funding Request Form for FY 16 (Bowers)
i. Funding Request from University of Iowa (Retish)
b. Commission Action Plan 2015
i. Education Programming Update (Hart)
ii. Education Outreach Update (Ghoneim)
iii. Community Outreach (Hanrahan)
1. Listening Posts
c. Human Rights Awards Breakfast
i. Names of Awards for the Breakfast
ii. Review of Past Award Recipients
d. Creating a Disability Advocate Award for the Annual Johnson County Americans
with Disabilities Celebration (July 25) (Olmstead)
6. Upcoming Events/Programs:
a. Iowa City Pride (June 20) (Coulter, Hart, Pierce -Thomas)
b. Human Rights Awards Breakfast (October 28)
7. Proclamations:
i. IC Pride 2015
ii. Juneteenth
iii. The Johnson County Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration
8. Reports:
a. Fair Lending (April 30) (Bowers)
b. United Action for Youth LGBTQ Summit (May 9) (Hanrahan)
c. Youth Awards (May 13)
d. Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community (Olmstead, Coulter, Hanrahan)
e. Juneteenth Subcommittee (June 27) (Hart, Olmstead)
f. JobNolunteer Fair (Retish)
i. Construction & Labor Trades Job Fair (May 26)
g. Education Subcommittee (Retish, Olmstead, Coulter)
h. Building Communities Subcommittee (Townsend)
i. University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim, Olmstead)
j. Racial Equity & Diversity Initiative (Bowers)
k. Commission
1. Staff
9. Set Next Regular Meeting Date: June 16 at 5:30 pm
10. Adjourn
The Human Rights Commission meetings follow the Iowa City Community School District
closings for inclement weather except for early dismissals for heat.
Commission Meetings are held in the Helling Conference Room in City Hall, 410 E. Washington
Street, at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.
MAY AGENDA PACKET
INFORMATION
Agenda Item 2
Minutes
Human Rights Commission
April 21, 2015 — 5:30 PM
Helling Conference Room
Preliminary
Members Present: Orville Townsend Sr, Kim Hamahan, Joe D. Coulter, Stella Hart, Paul
Retish, Edie Pierce -Thomas, Harry Olmstead, Ali Ahmed, Shams
Ghoneim.
Others Present: Stan Laverman, Burns Weston, Joan Nashelsky.
Staff Present: Stefanie Bowers.
Recommendations to Council: No.
Call to Order:
Coulter called the meeting to order at 17:30. (Hart, Hanrahan, Ahmed not present).
(Hart present: 17:33)
Consideration of the Minutes from the March 17, 2015 & Aoril 1.2015 Meetine Dates:
Motion Olmstead, seconded by Townsend. Motion passed 7-0. (Not present Hanrahan, Ahmed)
New Business
Housing and Building Inspection Presentation
Stan Laverman Senior Housing Inspector at the City discussed nuisance complaints and rental inspections
of local units. The department conducts over 9000 inspections a year including housing choice voucher
units. The department receives about 4000 nuisance complaints each year. The City's website has a
complaint tracking page. Common complaints are tall grass and weeds and snow and ice.
(Hanrahan present 17:35; Ahmed present 17:39)
Vendor Request from United Action for Youth LGBTQ Summit (May 9)
This is the first LGBTQ Summit United Action for Youth has sponsored. It is an all -day event open to
youth and their parent and/or guardian. There is a roundtable discussion on bullying and HIV positive
testing will be conducted on site. United Action for Youth does not have any other funding sources for
this program.
Motion Ghoneim, seconded by Pierce -Thomas to be a vendor at the event. Motion passed 9-0.
Motion Townsend, seconded by Ahmed to provide funding in the amount of $125.
Motion passed 8-0 (Hanrahan abstained conflict of interest -employed with United Action for
Youth).
Lifetime Achievement Award & Speaker Human Rights Breakfast 2015
The Commission chose to honor Heather Shank, former Human Rights Coordinator, with the Lifetime
Achievement Award for 2015. Shank has done great things for human rights and has been an advocate on
human rights.
Commissioners will revisit at the May meeting whether to rename the Lifetime Achievement Award. At
this meeting the Commission will also review past winners and also the current names of awards given to
evaluate each for diversity based on race and ethnicity.
Motion Ghoneim, seconded by Retish for Heather Shank to receive the Lifetime Achievement
Award. Motion passed 8-1 (Olmstead in the negative).
Townsend will be the speaker for the 2015 Human Rights Breakfast which is scheduled to be held in
October.
Making Iowa City a Human Rights City
Professor Bums Weston asked the Commission to be co-sponsors (with the University of Iowa Center for
Human Rights) of making Iowa City a Human Rights City. This initiative asks local governments to be
faithful to the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It involves the public sector, law
enforcement, schools and governments. Ideally the Commission and the Center for Human Rights can
work together to identify groups, organizations and individuals, that can either join or contribute to this
initiative. This core group would then go forward with the initiative which includes submitting a
resolution to the City Council.
The use of the word "city" when other local governments might be asked to participate in this initiative
may be problematic and should be replaced with a more regional term like "community".
Motion by Olmstead, seconded by Ghoneim to partner with the University of Iowa Center for
Human Rights on making Iowa City a Human Rights Community. Motion passed 7-0. (Olmstead
and Hanrahan abstained, both serve on the steering board for Making Iowa City a Human Rights
Community).
One Community One Book
Joan Nashelsky spoke on the event and highlighted that this year might be the biggest to date. Author
Bryan Stevenson will come to Iowa City to discuss his book Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and
Redemption on October 4. Other sponsors of this annual event include The University of Iowa's Center
for Diversity and Enrichment and the Iowa State Bar Association. Sponsorships help offset the costs to
bring Stevenson to Iowa City and also for advertising the event.
Motion by Olmstead, seconded Ghoneem to contribute $250 to One Community One Book Motion
passed 9-0.
Establishing an Annual Disability Advocate Award
Olmstead presented on creating an annual award that recognizes the contributions of a person with a
disability who has actively advocated for themselves and others. The award would be given on a yearly
basis at the Johnson County Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration held in July. The Commission
decided that the award should be established but by a group other than them. The Commission could then
be involved at some level that would be determined at a later date. Access 2 Independence and Uptown
Bills were mentioned as being possible organizers of the award. Olmstead will contact Access 2
Independence to see if there is interest on its part to create an annual disability advocate award.
Immigration Film Screening ofABRAZOS
ABRAZOS is a documentary on how the United States immigration policies affect families. This request
for sponsorship was received by the Commission within the guidelines set which is the second Tuesday of
the month but because the screening date is 8 days from this Commission meeting date and the
advertisements including flyers have already been distributed throughout the community and it is not
clear whether any further funding is needed the Commission decided not to financially contribute but to
offer support through spreading notice of the screening out to the community by email and word of
mouth.
Motion Pierce -Thomas, seconded by Relish to offer support of ABRAZOS through promotion with
no financial commitment. Motion passed 6-3. (Ahmed, Olmstead, Ghoneim in the negative).
Changing Regular Meeting Start Time
The Commission decided that because its monthly meetings tend to run long it would be best to start at
5:30 each month instead of 6:00.
Motion Townsend, seconded by Olmstead to start the Human Rights Commission's regular
meetings at 5:30 pm. Motion passed 9-0.
Draft Funding Request Form
Commissioners reviewed the latest draft funding form for sponsorship requests and added a provision that
relates to protocol when events have been canceled. Retish requested for Commissioners to discuss
funding of University of Iowa events at the next meeting.
Motion by Hart, seconded by Hanrahan. Motion passed 8-1. (Olmstead in the negative).
Commission Action Plan 2015
The educational outreach is when the Commission provides information to the community. This outreach
offers a host of opportunities where the Commission can work with other groups like the Affordable
Housing Coalition.
Ghoneim will be presenting to the Coalition of Religious Communities in June. At this presentation she
will discuss what the Commission does and the services it provides.
Hanrahan passed out a survey/questionnaire that could be used at future Commission listening posts. The
survey would provide a way to get feedback from community members. Hanrahan will forward the
survey electronically to Bowers to send out to Commissioners for review.
Job & Volunteer Fairs
Retish reported that he and several other groups including the Shelter House are working on a
Construction Job Fair to be held in late May. Retish also recently had a meeting with Systems Unlimited
to assist them in an upcoming job fair.
Youth Awards
The Youth Awards will be held on the 13 of May. Olmstead will do the opening, Ghoneim will present
the awards, Hamahan will distribute the awards and Townsend will close the awards.
Fair Housing Training
This Commission sponsored training held on April 21 had full attendance and was well received by those
in attendance.
Education Subcommittee
The Iowa City Community School District will be voting on its equity plan in the near future. The District
will also have elections for the Board coming up later this year.
Building Communities
Community groups like the Black Voices Project are looking at ways it can assist in retaining more
persons of color who move to work in Iowa City from other locations. Possible support can be offered in
the way of events that orientate some of the services and programs provided in the community.
Center for Human Rights
There is a meeting coming up in a few weeks that both Olmstead and Ghoneim will attend.
Reports of Commissioners
Olmstead will be contacting the Old Brick to set up a time to try their new chair lift.
Hart and Coulter both commented on the Community ID resolution that was recently passed by the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Both Hart and Coulter believe it will benefit a lot of people in the
community. Ahmed was present at the Board of Supervisor meeting when the resolution was passed.
Pierce -Thomas recently received training on Safe Zones. A training on how to be a better advocate and
ally for the LGBTQ community.
Retish mentioned the St. Ambrose Disproportionate Minority Contact study and encouraged other
Commissioners to read it.
Ghoneim and Olmstead are a part of a new Gazette Newspaper Editorial Group.
Adjournment: 19:59.
Next Regular Meeting — May 19, 2015 at 5:30 pm.
Human Rights Commission
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 2014/2015
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6/17/
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7/15/
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8/19/
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9/16/
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10/2/
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10/21/
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11/18/
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12/15/
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1/20/
15
2/17/
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3/17/
15
4/1/
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4/21
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Edie Pierce-
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1/l/2016
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X
O/E
X
X
X
Joe D. Coulter
1/l/2016
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Harry
Olmstead
1/1/2016
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
Paul Retish
1/1/2017
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ali Ahmed
1/l/2017
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
O
X
O/E
X
X
Orville
Townsend, Sr.
1/1/2017
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Kim
Ham ahan
1/l/2018
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Shams
Ghoneim
1/l/2018
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
X
Stella Hart
1/l2018
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
KEY: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
— = No longer a member
R = Resignation
Agenda Item 4a
NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTERS
of John on County
Greetings!
We would like to invite you to participate in the 2015 Safe Summer Kick-Offl This event is to be
held on Thursday, May 28a' from 3:30-7PM at Wetherby Park and May 29s' 4pm to 7pm at
Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center This event is FREE & open to the public. As with last year,
we have organized this event to educate families about opportunities, resources and programs
available in the Iowa City and surrounding areas.
Once again, we are asking organizations who serve the youth and community members of Iowa
City to send representatives to explain their organization's mission and programming at the
event. We would like you to bring a table, displays and any other information or fliers that might
be helpful for community members looking to take advantage of the services you provide.
Last year the event was a very huge success. Parents and youth had an opportunity to learn about
additional programs and events in the community that they may not have had access to prior to
this event. Furthermore, we are looking to continue this great event for families again and are
looking for donations to support carnival games, activities, and food for everyone coming to the
event.
If you have any questions about the event or about how to support us, please contact
RaQuishia Harrington at the Broadway Neighborhood Center:
319-354-7989 or raquishia-harrington@ncjc.org
Thank you for your time and consideration. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
Johnson County Americorps
Johnson County Breakthrough Series Collaborative Team
Vendor Information Please
return by May 25`h, 2015
raauishia-harrinaton ncic.ora or PO BOX 2491, Iowa City, IA 52244
Memo: Safe Summer Kickoff
Please provide the following information. We would like to recognize all participants, donors, and
volunteers who help make this a successful event.
Agency Name:
Contact person name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Contact Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
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Agenda Item 0
LaTasha DeLoach, Iowa City Area Juneteenth Coordinator
Johnson County Social Service Dept.
Phone: 319.688.5708
Email: ldeloach@co.johnson.ia.us
Dear Community Member/Business/Organization
We are so excited about celebrating the 150th Anniversary of JUNETEENTH. Juneteenth is a
historical community event that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Last year
was the fourth time Juneteenth has ever been celebrated in Iowa City, IA. There was an amazing
turnout of over 300 people and we plan to keep the celebration going for years to come. We
would like you to be a part of it this year.
Juneteenth is a historical community event that commemorates the end of slavery in the United
States. Last year was the first time Juneteenth has ever been celebrated in Iowa City, IA. There
was an amazing turnout and we plan to keep the celebration going for years to come. We would
like you to be a part of it this year.
Juneteenth will be celebrated this year on June 27, 2015 with our event from noon to 6 p.m. at
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City, IA. We will be providing free food, entertainment,
games, prizes, a health fair, and much more! The event Is free to the public and we have already
been hearing a buzz about families planning to attend the event again this year!
We are hoping you would like to set up a table at the event. The types of tables available are:
• Food/Merchandise
• Community Organization/Non-Profits
• Community Business
If you are interested in participating in the Juneteenth Celebration, please fill out the attached
application and contract.
If you have any questions, please call me at 319-688-5708 or send me an email at
IdeloachCcDco.iohnson. ia.us.
Thank you for your consideration of sponsoring the Juneteenth Celebration!
LaTasha DeLoach — Iowa City Juneteenth Event Coordinator
Johnson County Social Service Department
Phone:319.688.5708 Email:ldeloach@co.johnson.ia.us
Johnson County nunam Services • 855 S Dubuque Street Suite 202B. • Iowa City, IA 52240 • Phone (319)356-6090 • Fax (319)688-5711
5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 27, 2015 at 12pm-6pm
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
Iowa City, IA
Concessions Application and Contract
Please Return Application with Payment
Applications Due June 3, 2015
Make checks payable to Johnson County Social Services
with Memo: Juneteenth Vendor
Vendor Information
Date of Application:
Vendor Name:
Street Address:
City, State,
Contact Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Check Type of Concession: INFORMATION _ FOOD _MERCHANDISE
OTHER (please specify in space below)
Price of Concession: Free! Please provide your own table and generator!
Please list all items for sale or information offered. Attach additional sheet if necessary.
The signing of this application constitutes an agreement between Johnson County Social
Services and the Concessionaire in reference to the following:
A.THE DEADLINE DATE IS June 3, 2015. Vendor space - applications confirm your commitment
to participating in this event.
B.AII concessionaries can begin set up at noon on the day of the event.
Johnson County Human Services • 855 S Dubuque Street Suite 202B. 0 Iowa City, IA 52240 0 Phone (319)356-6090 0 Fax (319)688-5711
C. All concessionaires can begin tear down at 6:00 pm the day of the event.
D.AII vendors are responsible for keeping their area clean.
E. We have the right to close down any vendor as directed by the City of Iowa City permit rules
and regulations. We reserve the right to escort vendors from the celebration who are not in
compliance with the City of Iowa City permit rules and regulations.
F. Items with vulgar, offensive language or gestures are not allowed to be displayed or sold. This
includes tee shirts, pictures, mugs, posters, audiotapes, videotapes, etc.
G. Please list everything you are selling. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary. ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR DISPENSED BY FOOD VENDOR.
H. Vendors shall not bring in personal sound equipment or any amplified sound.
Vendor agrees not to reassign, sublet or share any part of its assigned space with any
individual, organization or group.
J. All vendors will be assigned to a specific location. All merchandise must remain inside your
booth. Walkways must remain open.
KApplications may be mailed to LaTasha DeLoach at 855 S. Dubuque St. Suite 202B, Iowa City, IA
52240, faxed to 319-688-5711 or email to lmassey@co.johnson.ia.us
L. The Vendor, including all of its owners, agents, employees or assigns, hereby releases and
waives any and all claims for personal injury, product liability, theft, breakage, or other
Damage, against Johnson County Social Services, its agents, contractors, successors and
assigns, from or otherwise pertaining to the space and equipment rental hereunder, and
Vendors expressly assume the risk of rain, wind, lightning and other weather -related
elements on the day of the Juneteenth Celebration expressly disclaims any obligation or
representation related to the number of persons to be attending the Festival, or the revenue
to be derived there from.
M. Signing this application constitutes an agreement that Concessionaries shall take no legal
action against Johnson County including Johnson County Social Services.
1 understand the conditions of entry and agree to honor them. I recognize that completing and signed this
application constitutes a contract between the Juneteenth Celebration and myself. 1 have retained a
photocopy of this application.
Signature of Concessionaire Date
Johnson County Human Services • 855 S Dubuque Street Suite 202B. 0 Iowa City, IA 52240 • Phone (319)356-6090 0 Fax (319)688-5711
Please keep this copy of the contract for your records.
The signing of this application constitutes an agreement between Johnson County Social
Services and the Concessionaire in reference to the following:
A. THE DEADLINE DATE IS June 3, 2013. Vendor space -applications confirm your commitment to participating in this
event
A. All concessionaries can begin set up at noon on the day of the event.
B. All concessionaires can begin tear down at 6:00 pm the day of the event
C. All vendors are responsible for keeping their area clean.
D. We have the right to close down any vendor as directed by the City of Iowa City permit rules and regulations. We
reserve the right to escort vendors from the celebration who are not in compliance with the City of Iowa City
permit rules and regulations.
E. Items with vulgar, offensive language or gestures are not allowed to be displayed or sold. This includes tee shirts,
pictures, mugs, posters, audiotapes, videotapes, etc.
F. Please list everything you are selling. Use additional sheets of paper if necessary. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY
NOT BE SOLD OR DISPENSED BY FOOD VENDOR.
G. Vendors shall not bring in personal sound equipment or any amplified sound.
H. Vendor agrees not to reassign, sublet or share any part of its assigned space with any individual, organization or
group.
I. All vendors will be assigned to a specific location. All merchandise must remain inside your booth. Walkways must
remain open.
J. Applications may be mailed to LaTasha DeLoach at 855 S. Dubuque St. Suite 202B, Iowa City, IA 52240, faxed to
319-688-5711 or email to ldeloach@co.johnson.ia.us
K. The Vendor, including all of its owners, agents, employees or assigns, hereby releases and waives any and all claims
for personal injury, product liability, theft, breakage, or other Damage, against Johnson County Social Services, its
agents, contractors, successors and assigns, from or otherwise pertaining to the space and equipment rental
hereunder, and Vendors expressly assume the risk of rain, wind, lightning and other weather -related elements on
the day of the Juneteenth Celebration expressly disclaims any obligation or representation related to the number
of persons to be attending the Festival, or the revenue to be derived there from.
L. Signing this application constitutes an agreement that Concessionaries shall take no legal action against Johnson
County including Johnson County Social Services.
1 understand the conditions of entry and agree to honor them. 1 recognize that completing and signed this
application constitutes a contract between the Juneteenth Celebration and myself. I have retained a
photocopy of this application.
Signature of Concessionaire Date
Johnson County Human Services • 855 S Dubuque Street Suite 2021L 0 Iowa City, IA 52240 0 Phone (319)356-6090 • Fax (319)68"711
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Agenda Item 4c
From:
Pamela Kacmarynski <pkacmarynski@mail.com>
Sent:
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:45 PM
To:
Hruss30568
Subject:
4th Fast Parade entry form
Attachments:
Coralville 4thFest Parade 2015 Entry Form.pdf
Here is the official 2015 4th Fest Parade entry form. Please fill out and send back to me asap. Thanks.
Pam
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About the Coralville 4thFest Parade
The City of Coralville and the 4thFest Committee invite you to participate in the 33rd annual 4th of July Parade.
The parade will begin at 10:00 am from the GEICO/McGregor parking area on Highway 6 West and proceed over
a two mile route. A map is available at www.coraiAile.om/4thFestoarade.
No entry fee is required thanks to our parade sponsors: Dick
Myers, Stephen and Charlotte King, Bachmeier Interiors Carpet
One, Gay & C!ha Funeral Services, Hills Bank, and US Bank.
THEME
4thFest 2015 celebrates the 50'^ anniversary of the Coralville
Public Library with the theme Be part of Coralville's Story:
Celebrating 50 years of the Coralville Public Library! Tie your
parade entry into this theme, or use a theme of your own.
• Only one vehicle per entry
• Marching bands and colorful floats are welcome
• Tossing water -filled balloons or bottles of drinking water at parade viewers is not allowed
• Please decorate! The parade celebrates America's independence and the Coralville's 4thFest.
PARADE AWARDS
Back by popular demand! Awards will be given in the following categories:
1. Best Interpretation of Theme
2. Best Walking Group
3. Most Patriotic Float
4. Grand Marshal Award
To be considered for a parade award, all entrants need to be in the parking area prior to 9:15 am for judging. The
Grand Marshal(s) will make their choices before the parade begins.
HOW TO APPLY
1. All applications must be completed and returned by June 1, 2015. Please return to:
Pam Kacmarynski
c/o Coralville 4thFEST Parade Committee • 230 W. Elm Street • Solon, Iowa 52333
2. Start planning your parade entry.
3. We will contact you with your lineup number the week before the parade.
LEARN MORE
Additional forms are available at Coralville City Hall or at www.coralville.ora/4thFestparade. Please contact Pam
Kacmarynski, 4thFest Parade Committee Chair, at 319-624-5231 or pkacmarvnski0.mail.com with questions.
We look forward to your participation in another great 4th of July Parade!
Thanks and have fun,
Pam Kacmarynski
4thFest Parade Chair
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Parade Application
ENTRANT INFORMATION
Contact
Group or Business:
Business Phone:
Email:
Describe entry: will there be children, walkers, music?
City:
Home
Interesting facts about entry (for Commentators and CoralVision Channel 5):
• 10:00 am
DISCLAIMER
By submitting this application, the parade entrant agrees to fully indemnify, defend, save and hold the City of Coralville, its
officers, representatives, volunteers, agents, contractors, subcontractors and employees, harmless from any and all
liability (including reimbursement of reasonable legal fees and costs) arising directly or indirectly from participation in the
parade. The City of Coralville encourages all participants to have insurance in place for this event.
Date:
Printed Name:
All applications must be complete and returned by June 1, 2015. Please return to:
Pam Kacmarynski
c/o Coralville 4thFest Parade Committee • 230 W. Elm Street • Solon, Iowa 52333
(Complete and return this page as instructed above)
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Agenda Item 4d
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CeleSrafing 25 Years of Renaving Barriers & Ernpawering People
April 23, 2015
Dear Potential Display Vendor:
The 2015 Johnson County Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration is scheduled
to take place on Saturday, July 25th in the Pedestrian Mall, downtown Iowa City. This year
marks the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the ADA, we are excited and looking to make
our 25th year of celebration bigger and better than ever! We are currently taking
reservations for vendor display space at this year's event. This is your chance to share
information about your products and services with many current and potential customers.
Rates for vendor display space will be $25 / table or $10 if you provide your own table. This
event is for display only; there will be no product sales allowed on site.
As a vendor, your donation helps to support the ADA Celebration. If you are interested in
having a display table at the event, please complete and return the enclosed Vendor
Display Reservation Form, along with your check by Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
We hope you will strongly consider supporting the 2015 Johnson County ADA Celebration!
Sincerely,
Alissa Voss
2015 ADA Celebration Planning Committee
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VENDOR DISPLAY RESERVATION FORM
Name of Bus! ness/Organ ization:
Name of Contact Person:
❑ 1 will supply my own table for $10 OR ❑ I would like to rent a table for $25
Street Address:
City, State & Zip Code:
Phone Numbers: ❑ Work ❑ Cell
❑ Work ❑ Cell
Email Address:
Please make your check payable to: The Extend the Dream Foundation
Mail this completed form and Your check to:
The Arc of Southeast Iowa
c/o Alissa Voss
2620 Muscatine Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
Your Reservation Form needs to be received no later than June 30, 2015 in order to
guarantee your space.
Additional information will follow the receipt of your Vendor Display Reservation Form. If you
have any questions, please contact Alissa Voss at (319) 351-5017 or at
alissavoss aresei.org.
Agenda Item 4e
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From:
Palermo, Jefri L <jefri-palenno@uiowa.edu>
Sent:
Friday, May 01, 2015 11:39 AM
To:
Stefanie Bowers
Cc:
Human Rights; Harry Olmstead
Subject:
RE: request for sponsorship
Stephanie, for clarification, we do not intend to ask for funding at a future date this year. Thanks
Jefri
From: Palermo, Jefri L
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 9:51 AM
To: 'Stefanie-Bowers@iowa-city.org
Cc: 'humanrights@iowa-city.org; Harry Olmstead
Subject: request for sponsorship
Stephanie, I am writing on behalf of the the planning committee for the Johnson County 25a1 ADA Celebration
scheduled for July 25d' in downtown Iowa City. We request the support and co-sponsorship of the Human
Rights Commission for this event. We are not asking for any funding at this time but would encourage your
membership to help promote the event and to attend if possible. If agreed, we will place your logo on our
poster. Please let me know if the Commission agrees. Thank you.
Jefri Palermo
Ms. Jefri L. Palermo, MA
Development Specialist
School of Social Work
355 North Hall
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-3750
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410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
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(319) 356-5009 FAX
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Thank you for your interest in sponsorship from the City of Iowa City Human Rights
Commission. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission can donate funds to organizations and
agencies that collaborate with the Iowa City Human Rights Commission in providing such things
as organizing, planning and facilitating educational public forums or programs and activities
designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural and other intergroup tensions including but not
limited to sex, color, creed, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age and
national origin.
In order for us to process your request for sponsorship we need for you to take a few minutes to
fill out the attached application form. Please note sponsorship requests are due by 5 pm on the
second Tuesday of each month. The Iowa City Human Rights Commission will review the
request at their monthly meeting and staff will contact you by email, unless otherwise noted,
letting you know whether the request is awarded. If the request is awarded the HRC requires a
follow up letter/email be sent that summarizes the funding impact, number in attendance and
other essential information you would like them to know about the success of the event.
Please be aware that if you have been awarded funding and the event, program or activity is
canceled, we require that you return all funding given to the Human Rights Coordinator within
5 days after your event, program or activity has been canceled. If you have any questions
about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Stefanie Bowers at:
319.356.5022 or stefanie-bowers(&iowa-city.org.
Sincerely,
Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
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HRC APPLICATION FORM REQUESTING
SPONSORSHIP FY16
Today's Date:
Group/organization Name:
Contact person:
Phone number:
Date of activity/event/program:
Event location and address:
Is the event location wheelchair accessible?
Email address:
Is the event location accessible to individuals with visual impairments?
Describe the activity/event/program and how it contributes to Human Rights:
Amount of funds requesting and itemized budget (please provide budget on separate sheet):
Other funders involved?
How will this activity/event/program be marketed?
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410 East Washington Strcet
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
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(319) 356-5009 FAX
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Will sponsors be mentioned and/or sponsor logos be used in the marketing of the activity/event/program?
Is the activity/event/program a fundraiser? If so, explain:
Submit request to:
Stefanie Bowers
Human Rights Coordinator
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
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By facsimile to 319-887-6213 or email to stefanie-bowersaiowa-citv.org.
Agenda Item 5bi
Stefanie Sowers
From:
Stella Hart <stella.d.hart@gmail.00m>
Sent:
Saturday, May 09, 2015 6:19 PM
To:
Stefanie Bowers
Subject:
Re: Subcommittee Reports
Hi Stefanie,
Here is my report for the Education Programming Subcommittee:
The HRC will sponsor a free and open to the public community discussion on the status of affordable housing
and homelessness in Iowa City this fall (date TBD).
Potential panelists:
- A representative from the Housing Authority
- A representative from Habitat for Humanity
- A representative from the Housing Fellowship
- A representative from Shelter House
- A representative from the JoCo Affordable Housing Task Force/Coalitions
For the location, my first thought is the downtown public library, but I would like to discuss this with my
fellow commissioners in case they have other ideas.
As far as the Juneteenth Subcommittee Report, I plan on attending the next planning session (date TBD,
sometime in May). Has the HR office received any contest submissions?
Reminder: I will not be able to attend the May HRC meeting, I will be in New York with my family.
Best,
Stella
On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 3:28 PM, Stefanie Bowers <Stefanie-Bowers(a)iowa-citv.or¢> wrote:
Another friendly reminder that at the last meeting Commissioners spoke of making better use of meeting time
by submitting updates for monthly items on the agenda in the information packet. Please note that I would need
any updates by this Tuesday. To date I have only received one update. An email sent to me with a summary of
any updates or information you want the Commission to know about would work as well.
Here is the list of things that updates can be provided on:
Education Programming Update (Hart)
Education Outreach Update (Ghoneim)
Community Outreach (Hanrahan)
Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community (Olmstead, Coulter, Hanrahan) —Received
Juneteenth (June 27) (Hart, Olmstead)
JohNolunteer Fair (Retish)
Education (Retish, Olmstead, Coulter)
Building Communities (Townsend)
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim, Olmstead)
Thanks!
Stefanie
From: Stefanie Bowers
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 9:20 AM
To: Stefanie Bowers
Subject: Subcommittee Reports
This is a friendly reminder that any subcommittee reports for the Commission meeting of May 19 will need to
be sent to me no later than Tuesday, May 12 by 5.
Thanks,
Stefanie
Agenda Item Sbii
Stefanie Bowes
From:
Shams Ghoneim <shamsghoneim@mchsi.com>
Sent:
Friday, May 08, 2015 6:46 PM
To:
Stefanie Bowers
Subject:
Re: Subcommittee Reports
Dear Stefanie;
AS you may know I will be presenting at Trinity Church on June 17 for the Consultation of Religious
Communities on the Commission, its goals and objectives.
I hope you and I can meet sometime during the 3rd week of May or so or even just before our commission
meeting in May.
Many thanks.
Best regards
Shams
On May 8, 2015, at 3:28 PM, Stefanie Bowers wrote:
Another friendly reminder that at the last meeting Commissioners spoke of making better use of meeting time
by submitting updates for monthly items on the agenda in the information packet. Please note that I would need
any updates by this Tuesday. To date I have only received one update. An email sent to me with a summary of
any updates or information you want the Commission to know about would work as well.
Here is the list of things that updates can be provided on:
Education Programming Update (Hart)
Education Outreach Update (Ghoneim)
Community Outreach (Hanrahan)
Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community (Ohnstead, Coulter, Hanrahan) —Received
Juneteenth (June 27) (Hart, Olmstead)
JobNolunteer Fair (Retish)
Education (Retish, Olmstead, Coulter)
Building Communities (Townsend)
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Board (Ghoneim, Olmstead)
Thanks!
Stefanie
From: Stefanie Bowers
Sent: Tuesday Mav 05, 2015 9:20 AM
To: Stefanie Bowers
Subject: Subcommittee Reports
This is a friendly reminder that any subcommittee reports for the Commission meeting of May 19 will need to
be sent to me no later than Tuesday, May 12 by 5.
Thanks,
Stefanie
Agenda Item 5biii
Community Partnering Survey
Every individual has thoughts, ideas and experiences that can contribute to a better
Iowa City, a city that responds to the needs of its citizens. This Community
Partnering Survey is an attempt to identify concerns, challenges and thoughts
people have about living in Iowa City and how Iowa City is governed and policed.
This is also an attempt to understand the perceptions people have of this
community and how to create opportunities for greater citizen involvement.
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Do you have any personal experiences with the police? Positive/Negative?
Do you feel that you have EASY access to City Services?
Do you feel that you have opportunities for your voice to be heard by local officials?
Do you have ideas or thoughts about living in Iowa City that you would like to share with
city officials?? Please give details.
What do you think the community perception is of our local government or police?
Please give details.
Have you ever been a volunteer in a community -based organization? (eg, Neighborhood
Watch, sports groups, charitable organizations, church groups, scouts)? Please give
details.
Have you ever contributed to your community or your neighborhood in an informal way
(eg, building a community playground, Clean Up America Day)? Please give details.
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Are there any community projects you'd like to become involved in?
Do you have any ideas for community -based projects for Iowa City? Please give details.
_ Your ideas are invaluable. Please provide any comments.
Thank you for helping us by completing this Community Partnership Survey. We would
like to keep you up-to-date with opportunities for community involvement. Particularly
by inviting you to community forums that may interest you.
Please complete this section if you would like us to keep in contact with you. (This Comment [Sl31: From 6ommisslaner Re¢ .
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Award Descriptions Agenda Item 5d
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 of Johnson County) from 1974-1980, she helped develop the county -wide
transportation plan. Mrs. Turner served on the City of Iowa City Human Rights Commission from 1981 to 1984. Until
her death in 1985, Isabel Turner worked for the rights of individuals to get fair treatment. Her volunteer service to the
community, which 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 Lindas 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 1984 to recognize outstanding contributions by a business or organization to
human rights. In 2013, the award was renamed the Bill Reagan 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
to 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 Iowa 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-founder 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 Cmiel
Kenneth Cmiel, for whom the award is named, was an educator committed to human rights both locally and globally.
Ken was a Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Iowa. He served as Chair of the Department
of History from 2000-2003. In 2004 he was appointed Director of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights. Ken
was dedicated to encouraging students to pursue employment and work in the field of human rights around the globe.
He 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 more 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 Cmiel advocated during his lifetime.
Agenda Item 5cii
1984-2014 Human Rights Award Recipients
Isabel Turner Award
1984 - Marian Coleman
1985 - Duane Rohovit
1986 - Ardath Jagnow
1987 - Mary McCollum
1988 - Rick Graf
1989 - Betty McKray
1990 - Anne Riley
1991 - Dolores Nesbitt
1992 - Phillip Jones
1993 - Agnes Kuhn
1994 - Marge Penney
1995 - Ed Arensdorf
1996 - Susanne Watson
1997 - Jean Shoots
1998 - Han! Elkadi
1999 - Karen Kubby
2000 - Jude West
2001 - Asma Taha
2002 - Mary Larew
2003 - Leonard Sandler
2004 - Ron Hall
2005 - Barbara Schwartz
2006 - Dorothy Paul
2007 - Royceann Porter
2008 - Sandy Pickup
2009 - Janet Schlapkoh
2010 - Joyce Carman
2011 - Henri Harper
2012 - Tom Widmer
2013 - Bob Welsh
2014 - Mike Quinlan
Linda Severson Award(Individual in a Service Or a_ nization)
1984 - Karla Miller/Rape Victim Advocacy Program
1985 - Pat Meyers/Domestic Violence Project
1986 - Dr. Classie Hoyle/U of I Office of Affirmative Action
1987 - John Dyson/Sertoma International
1988 - Jean Hagen/Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
1989 - Mary Martinez/The Crisis Center
1990 - Victor Manuel Arango/MAP International
1991 - Dorothy Paul/United Nations Association
1992 - Carol Thompson/Dept. of Human Services
1993 - Jason Chen/Christian Reformed Church
1994 - David Leshtz & Barbara Smith/U of I Hospital School
1995 - Carol Spaziani/Iowa City Public Library
1996 - Cynthia Coffin/Special Populations Involvement Program
1997 - Ruth Wagner/Greater IC Housing Fellowship
1998 - Lori Bears/TASH and ARC
1999 - C. E. Peterson/Rotary Club
2000 - Sally Murray/Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2001 - Rev. David Schuldt/ Wesley Foundation
2002 - Monique Dicarlo/WRAC
2003 - Rita Offutt
2004 - Mary McCue
2005 -William Gorman/Systems Unlimited, Inc.
2006 - Crasy Canganelli/Shelter House & STAR Program
2007 - Allan Axeen/HACAP
2008 -Annie Tucker/Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa
2009 - Christine Scheetz/United Way of Johnson County
2010 - Sue Freeman/Broadway Center (Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County)
2011 - Joan Cook/ Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (Elder Services, Inc.)
2012 - David Leshtz
2013 - Kafi Dixon/Shelter House
2014 - Ginny Naso/United Action for Youth
Kenneth Cmiel Award
2006 - Julia LaBua
2007 - Kate Karacay
2008 - Rita Bettis
2009 - Elizabeth Petersen
2010 - Kerry Lao
2011 - Jo Butterfield
2012 - Robin E. Armstrong
2013 - Misty Rebik
2014--
Lifetime Achievement Award
2001 - Dr. Philip Hubbard
2002 - Willard "Sandy" Boyd
2013 - A. Mori Costantino &
Jean Lloyd -Jones
Bill Reagan Business/Community Award
1984 - Sharon Doran Academy
1985 - Moore Business Forms
1986 - Bo -James Restaurant
1987 - City of Iowa City: Transit, Fire, and Police departments
1988 - The Soap Opera
1989 - Quality Care Lawn Care
1990 Southgate Development Co.
1991 Yen Ching Restaurant
1992 U of I Community Credit Union
1993 - Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.
1994 - Heartland Candles
1995 - World Marketplace
1996 Goodwill Industries/Southeast Iowa
1997 Prairie Lights Bookstore
1998 - River City Dental Care
1999 - Hills Bank & Trust Co.
2000 - A Great Balancing Act - Jean Bott
2001 - River Products Company - Thomas R Scott
2002 - Moore Construction Co.
2003 - Thai Flavors
2004 - Iowa City Area Association of Realtors
2005 - Lensing Funeral and Cremation Services
2006 - Emma Goldman Clinic
2007 - Circle of Courage School
2008 - Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, Fair Housing Ambassadors and Iowa City Housing Authority
2009-
2010 - ToGather Together - Kerrie Craig & Marsha Lowe
2011-
2012- University of Iowa Center for Human Rights
2013 - Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa
2014 - Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities
Rick Graf Award
1996 - Theresa Kopatich
1997 - Brian Thomas
1998 - James L. Hams
1999 - Phyllis Harper-Bardach
2000 - Susan Buckley
2001 - Minnette Doderer
2002 - Mary Palmberg
2003 - John -Paul Chaisson -Cardenas
2004 - Philip Mears
2005 - Valerie Kemp
2006 - Christine Mullen
2007 - Robin Butler & Janelle Rettig
2008 - Chris Klug
2009 - BarbouRoske Family
2010 - Sgt. Denise Brotherton
2011 -Amy Correia
2012 - Joan Vanden Berg
2013 - Working Group Theater
2014 - Diane Finnerty
International Award
1998 - Bums Weston and James Anaya
1999 - Paul Retish
2000 - Jael Silliman
2001 - Dr. Philip Hottel
2003 - Gayane Torosyan
2004 - Chivy Sok
2005 - William Olin, D.D.S.
2006 - Dr. Maureen McCue
2007 - Katy Hansen
2009 - Jill Schnoebelen
2010 -
2011 - Attorney Dan Vondra
2012 - Clifford Missen
2013 - Yashar Vasef
2014 - Dr. Christopher Buresh
Agenda Item 8d
Stefanie Bowers
From:
Joe Coulter <coulter.joe.d@gmail.com>
Sent:
Thursday, May 07, 2015 1:10 PM
To:
Stefanie Bowers
Subject:
Re: Subcommittee Reports
Attachments:
ICHRC Human Rights Community Initiaitve Committee. 5.5.2015.docx
Stefanie:
Attached are the brief notes I made at the meeting of the ICHRC Making Iowa City a Human Rights
Community Committee.
Joe Coulter
On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:19 AM, Stefanie Bowers <Stefanie-BOWersiC77,iOWa-city.org> wrote:
This is a friendly reminder that any subcommittee reports for the Commission meeting of May 19 will need to
be sent to me no later than Tuesday, May 12 by 5.
Thanks,
Stefanie
Iowa City Human Rights Commission
Making Iowa City a Human Rights Community Committee Report: May 2015 (Olmstead, Hanrahan,
Coulter (ex. officio)
A meeting of the Committee was held at 3:OOpm, May 5, 2015 at the residence of Burns Weston with
the following persons in attendance: Andrea Cohen, Joe Coulter, Harry Olmstead, Amy Weismann,
Robert Welsh, Burns Weston.
It was agreed that the Committee's purpose in partnering the Iowa City Human Rights Commission
(ICHRC) with The University of Iowa Center on Human Rights is to further the building of a "Human
Rights City" (HRC) "...in which municipal governance (and potentially related county governance) and
private sector decision -making are guided by the human rights principles and standards set forth in the
historic Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and its companion treaty instruments
("covenants") which together comprise the international Bill of Human Rights."'
The Committee agreed that the name of the initiative should be changed from "Human Rights City" to
the "Human Rights Community Initiative," or "HRC Initiative" so as to include Iowa City, Coralville, North
Liberty and Johnson County to the extent relevant.
Next, the Committee discussed aspects of the timeline for gaining City of Iowa City Council
endorsement. Outreach to community individuals to become members of the Committee, which would
serve as a "steering" committee for the initiative, was discussed. Amy Weismann agreed to assume
leadership of the group and began a list of individuals and community organizations which would be
sought to become involved in supporting and endorsing the initiative.
Further discussion concerned what specific human rights issues might be developed for emphasis and
how the educational purposes of the initiative would be accomplished. Articulating the goals of the
initiative and the process for ultimately obtaining United Nations formal approval were also discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:55pm.
Notes compiled by Joe Coulter.
1) The Human Rights City Initiative: a proposed partnership between The University of Iowa Center on
Human Rights and the Iowa City Human Rights Commission. Agenda item 5a, Iowa City Human
Rights Commission Meeting, April 21, 2015.
May Correspondence
Stefimue Bowers
From: Stevenson Ead, Tiffin! A <tiffini-stevenson-earl@uiowa.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2015 2:40 PM
To: Stevenson Earl, Tiffin! A
Subject: SAVE THE DATE-2015 Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit
2015 Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit
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OF IOWA
DIVERSITY AT IOWA
Building Community
The Date's on Us so Save the Date!
WHAT: 2015 Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit
WHERE: Iowa Memorial Union, University of Iowa
WHEN: October 7, 2015 9:00 AM — 3:30 PM
WHY: Celebrating 25 Years of the ADA
More details to follow!
Tifrmi Stevenson Earl, JD
Compliance Specialist and ADA Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Complaint Investigations Unit
University of Iowa
202 Jessup Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
319-335-0705 (voice)
319-353-2088 (fax)
tiffini-stevenson-earl(a)uiowa.edu
This e-mail is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential
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persons or entities other than the addressee is prohibited. Ifyou have received this e-mail in error, please reply
to the sender immediately that you have received the message and delete the material from any
computer. Thank you.
Stefanie Bowers
From: Carter, Kimberly J <kimberly-j-carter@uiowa.edu> on behalf of Dodge, Georgina <georgina-dodge@uiowa.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2015 9:21 AM
Subject: Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival
Friends and Colleagues,
For the past 25 years, the Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival has been an iconic and beloved tradition at the
University of Iowa and in the local community. Gathering thousands together each year, this event brought our
richly diverse community together in celebration and shared learning.
When the festival began, it was the only local event of its kind. Today, there are myriad events on campus and
in our community that have used the inspiration of the festival to broaden and deepen our connection and
understanding. As we pause to reflect on the history of the festival and the purpose it has served, we have come
to believe that it is time to shift our efforts elsewhere. We are writing to you as someone who has been a past
partner, participant, or supporter of the festival to announce that 2015 will mark the final Celebrating Cultural
Diversity Festival. With deep appreciation for your contributions to the success and story of this event, we hope
you will make plans to join us on October 0 to help us honor the impact of this tradition, and to bid a loving
farewell.
We also wish to assure you that our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for
all remains a strong priority. We intend to use the next several months to examine what the future will hold and
how we can, once again, move forward in innovative and impactful ways in our community. We will be
engaging in conversations with many of you and welcome your ideas as we build for the next 25 years and
beyond.
Questions may be directed to Lindsay Jarratt at LindsU-Jarratt(@.uiowa.edu or (319)353-2388. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Georgina Dodge
Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President
University of Iowa