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Orange County Human Relations Commission <br />Minutes <br />Monday, March 10, 2014 <br />Orange County Animal Services Building Conference Room <br />M E M B E R S P R E S E N T <br />STAFF <br />Jamie Paulen <br />Gerald Ponder <br />James Davis <br />Monica Richard <br />Christine Kelly- Kleese <br />Tara Fikes <br />Robert Ireland <br />Natalie Turner <br />Doris Brunson <br />Rollin Russell <br />G U E S T <br />S <br />Lena Hu <br />Yuming Hu <br />Absent: Li -Chen Chin, Dominika Baran, Cynthia Stubbs, Matthew Hughes, Joe Polich, Preston Scott Phillips, Marc <br />Xavier, and Joyce Preslar <br />L Call To Order <br />Chair Christine Kelly- Kleese called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. There being no quorum, <br />matters of official business were not presented for vote. <br />II. Introductions <br />The members and staff introduced themselves to Lena Hu, first place winner of the High School <br />Essay Contest. Lena's father, Yuming, was also in attendance. <br />III. Student Essay Award Presentation <br />Lena Hu read her winning essay and was presented with her award by Christine. <br />IV. Minutes <br />The February 2014 minutes were reviewed for accuracy. <br />V. County Updates <br />Orange County Expo: <br />Tara announced that the month of April is County Government Month. Orange County <br />Government will host an expo at the University Mall on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. — <br />2:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for the community to meet the staff and board members and <br />learn about the services provided through the County. <br />Orange County Giving Campaign: <br />James reminded the members that the County has a giving fund managed by the Triangle <br />Community Foundation for citizens to make tax - deductible donations to listed County projects. <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />