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HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION <br />MINUTES - May 17, 1999 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />1 Ms. Foster also suggested that the demographics of the Hispanic population be <br />2 researched and presented at the 1999 Forum. Mr. Kittrell agreed that this would be <br />3 good information to have at the Forum and that he will get that. <br />4 <br />5 Judy Cox mentioned that Dee Gamble, a member of our commission, who is bi- lingual <br />6 and has spent time in the Peace Corps, is very concerned about services for the <br />7 Hispanic community. Judy said that Ms. Gamble could add much to the development of <br />8 this topic. <br />9 <br />10 Ms. Cox also suggested that we ask Mr. John Herrera be asked to speak at the Forum. <br />11 Mr. Kittrell added that he was an active member on the Human Relations Commission. <br />12 He said he will contact Mr. Herrera, as well as as Ms. Maria Palmer. These people may <br />13 be able to guide us to speakers for the Forum. <br />14 <br />15 Ms. Echols suggested that the Topics Committee speak with leaders in the community <br />16 who work closely with the Hispanic community and ask them to help develop the main <br />17 theme and the sub - topics for the 1999 Forum. <br />18 <br />19 LOGISTICS <br />20 <br />21 Location, Date and Cost Mr. Kittrell said that the 1999 Forum will be held at the <br />22 Friday Center on September 15, 1999. Registration will be $10.00 per person. <br />23 <br />24 Translation into Spanish and English Commissioner Jacobs suggested that the <br />25 Forum speeches and sessions be translated into Spanish and English, and there was <br />26 discussion about the logistics of doing this. Ms. Cox said that, at least, the agenda and <br />27 some of the handouts be made available in both languages. <br />28 <br />29 Letters of invitation <br />30 Mr. Kittrell emphasized that the letters of invitation to the proposed speakers need to be <br />31 mailed out no later than the end of July. <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 UNITED WAY COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Mr. Geno Pichette, who was not present <br />35 this evening, phoned in a report that he had spoken to Ms. Anita Daniels of the United <br />36 Way about the 1999 Community Assessment. Mr. Pichette will follow -up with Ms. <br />37 Daniels and give this report at the June meeting. Mr. Kittrell said that the County has <br />38 not committed funds for this Assessment but there will be a dialogue about funding for it. <br />39 Mr. Slater said that the people who are deciding on the allocations are well- meaning but <br />40 new to the area and not familiar with Orange County needs or boards. Bev Foster <br />41 emphasized that since the relationship with the United Way is very valuable, the HSAC <br />42 should work at developing it. <br />43 <br />44 UNITED WAY ALLOCATIONS Mr. Slater, who is on the United Way Board, handed <br />45 out a report titled, "Orange Board of Trustees Motion - FY 1999 -2000 Fund Distribution <br />46 Recommendations, " which listed a total of $928,495 to be distributed to 26 non - profit <br />H:UAY_DOCS\HSAC\AGENDASIHUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION.doc; Last printed 06/16/99 4:23 PM <br />