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A. Sub-Committee Meetings will need to occur monthly. For additional support and awareness,the Chair <br /> and Vice Chair should be included on the meeting invites. <br /> B. Executive Board elections will be open, and nominations will begin at the May meeting.This will ensure <br /> a transition period and the incoming board to prepare for the August Retreat. <br /> C. Honorarium Vote for the Poet Laureate in the amount of$250. Motion to approve Commissioner Sykes, <br /> Second by Commissioner Hogans, Unanimous approval. Approved <br /> D. Nominations for two vacancies—The commission reviewed applications. Commissioner Sykes enter a <br /> motion to recommend Benjamin King and Mary Lucas for appointment. Second by Commissioner <br /> Lukas. Unanimous Vote. Approved. <br /> VII. Sub-Committee Reports (7:20-7:50) <br /> A. Strategic Advisory Nominations and Governance: Co-Chairs Josh &Alex <br /> i Currently 1 vacancy. Commissioner Jemm Merritt has been reappointed for a three-year term. <br /> B. Outreach & Engagement: Chair Rhian <br /> i. New Chair has been named Shane Lukas <br /> C. Community Events: Co-Chairs Tonya &Corey <br /> i Pauli Murray Award -May 18, 2025, 3:00p <br /> Invitations have been drafted and will be sent out <br /> Office to order plaques and canvas prints; continue marketing <br /> Event Brite to be launched for event registration <br /> Discussed the selection of finalists—final votes will be conducted through email <br /> Decorator has been identified and will be sending a quote <br /> VIII. Other Business/Announcements <br /> IX. Adjourn: Commissioner Sykes moved to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Hogans second, <br /> unanimous approval to adjourn at 7:53 p.m. <br /> Next Meeting:Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at <br /> Solid Waste Management (1207 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516) <br />