Mayor Philip J. Suess | City of Wheaton Website
Mayor Philip J. Suess | City of Wheaton Website
City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Nov. 1
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
II. Welcome
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of Minutes
V. Old Business
a. Wheaton Gives Back Recap - WCRC program with partners
b. “Reintroduction of Native Americans into Illinois” partner program on November 2
c. Speakers for upcoming CRC meetings - beginning January 2024
i. Commission members identify local/Wheaton-based nonprofit organizations, 501(c)(3), that support Wheaton residents
VI. New Business
a. Poinsettias - need a commissioner to oversee the program
b. Budget/Annual Report update
i. Christmas tree walk is no longer happening per Downtown Wheaton Association
c. Partner program focus for 2024
i. Black History Month - Partner programs
1. Vote to spend $200 on opportunity to partner with library for program with Fruteland Jackson who will share history of blues through music
2. Ideas for additional programming - Wheaton College Gospel Choir
3. Identify commissioner to take the lead on these programs
ii. Women’s History Month - Partner programs
1. Vote to spend $133 on living history program featuring Megan Wells as Clara Barton - March 21 in partnership with library and League of Women Voters
2. Identify commissioner to coordinate We Are Women Art Exhibit partner program with DuPage Art League
d. Request from Midwest SOARRING Foundation for CRC Partner Program Support in 2024
e. College of DuPage and Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission invitation to register for Refugee simulation on November 16
VII. Public Comment
VIII. Adjournment
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11012023-2409
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