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a. Commissioner Volkheimer would like to revisit the conversation on <br /> the next steps for connecting with the MLK day committee. Would <br /> need someone to reach out to the committee to identify a date for <br /> a follow-up discussion. Commissioner Mahaley and Volkheimer will <br /> meet with Mr. Blackwell briefly to establish direction on how to <br /> move forward. <br /> 3. Social Media <br /> a. Facebook page has been going well due to the increase in activity. <br /> Commissioner Volkheimer will be putting together some visuals for <br /> the coming months. Would like some additional support internal <br /> and external from the Orange County government to promote HRC <br /> content. Dr. Fairbanks would follow up with Community Relations <br /> to identify opportunities for them to support the content. <br /> ii. Freedom Celebration I Commissioner Sykes <br /> 1. Commissioner Sykes has pulled together a listing of events occurring <br /> between mid-June through July in the local jurisdictions and municipalities. <br /> Will meet with Commissioner Mahaley to identify any other areas of <br /> opportunity. There may be pre-pandemic events returning, so they will <br /> keep their eye out for that. <br /> iii. Community Read I Chair Needed <br /> 1. Commissioner Garcia will serve as the chair of the committee. <br /> Commissioner Mahaley will provide support to the chair in the transition. <br /> 2. Suggestion:/Saw Death Coming:A History of Terror and Survival in the War <br /> Against Reconstruction <br /> iv. Pauli Murray Award Reflections <br /> 1. Commissioner Garcia felt the event was well coordinated and the energy <br /> was great. Walked away feeling inspired. <br /> 2. Commissioner Volkheimer felt it was a great event. Appreciated the <br /> selected vendors and keynote speaker. Wish there was water present for <br /> the guest. The room was full and wished that it would have occurred in a <br /> larger venue. Would like to send out invites to the family members of award <br /> recipients. <br /> 3. Commissioner Sykes did not attend but reflected on the positive post that <br /> was present on social media and that community groups, stakeholders, and <br /> elected officials made it a point to show up at the event. <br />