Cultural Awareness Commission plans fall and 2026 events
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The commission focused on finalizing Hispanic Heritage Fiesta details and started narrowing ideas for 2026 MLK Jr. Breakfast and Black History Month programming.
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The biggest outcome was planning for the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, including food, entertainment, decorations, and volunteer assignments. The commission also discussed possible speakers and performers for next year’s MLK Jr. Breakfast and Black History Month events, but did not make final selections. A new member, Jenny Dobbins, was welcomed, and members also discussed possible funding help for future events.
Key decisions
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- Approved the June 3, 2025 minutes with a correction.
- Tabled the Unity Day food discussion for a future meeting and shifted focus to upcoming events.
- Assigned volunteers for Hispanic Heritage Fiesta food pickup and event setup tasks.
- Agreed to serve guacamole with chips by spoon for guests who request it.
- Welcomed Jenny Dobbins as a new commission member.
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Cultural Awareness Commission
Agenda
- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
- 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- June 3, 2025
- 3. PUBLIC COMMENT
- 4. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
- 5. STAFF LIAISON'S REPORT
- 6. OLD BUSINESS
- A. Hispanic Heritage Day UpdatesDecision: OLD BUSINESS
- B. 2026 MLK Jr. Breakfast UpdatesDecision: OLD BUSINESS
- C. 2026 Black History Month UpdatesDecision: OLD BUSINESS
- D. 2026 Unity Day Updates Commission Member Lead 2026 DateDecision: OLD BUSINESS
- 7. NEW BUSINESS
- 8. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
- 9. ADJOURNMENT
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