DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
JOHNSON COUNTY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9AM-10AM
Via Zoom Meeting
MEETING MINUTES
Members Present: Ines Beltre, Gary Boseneiler, Brandon Davis, Keshia Fields, John Hannaford, Bill Horning, Fiona Johnson, Gio Lobo, Laurie Nash, Annie Nugent, Kyle Phillips, Jordan Plath, Royceann Porter, Lynn Rose, BJ Salazar, Lora Shramek, and Ana Studt.
Introductions: We all introduced ourselves.
Approval of Minutes: Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes
Next Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Ice Breaker: Gary B. Gary gave us an activity on following directions. Best ice breaker ever! Also we shared what our biggest frustration is. Many said poor communication was frustrating.
Budget Balance: $1,337.91 remaining. Still have Crip Camp movie discussion at $350 and Kahoot! software subscription at $700 left to pay in this fiscal year.
Discuss House File 802. If the training is not required then the bill does not apply. If some departments/offices require D & I training, but not a specific event, then the bill does not apply. New hires do take a diversity class and that is required, so we need to review that training. Keshia was wondering if the surveys or recommendations for training from the surveys will be a problem. They should not be a problem. Lynn Rose talked about the different scenarios. She also said there isn’t an enforcement part to the legislation.
Welcoming Week and D&I Ambassadors Update: Annie. Welcome week is 9/10-9/19. There will be opportunities to get to know your co-workers and community. There will be games, activities, presentations, trainings, etc.
*ACTION ITEMS*
JoCo Weekly Article Sign up
June (Juneteenth, Puerto Rican Day Parade, LGBTQ Pride Month) – Heather, Ines
July - Kyle will write an article.
August- Annie will write an article.
Upcoming Events:
-Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution – Thursday, May 27, 1-2:30PM
-Juneteenth Events – June 13-19. Volunteers needed.
-Johnson County Veterans Affairs Roadside Cleanup –May 23, noon. Volunteers needed
-Johnson County Armory and Veterans Granite Dedication – May 31, 1:30PM. Volunteers needed.
Other items not on the agenda – None.