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City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Feb. 5 

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

I. Call to Order

II. Welcome

The Community Relations Commission's purpose is to foster and promote understanding, mutual respect, cooperation, and positive relations in a diverse inclusive community. The Community Relations Commission is also to promote increased participation in all aspects of community life and a sense of shared community among all residents.

III. Welcome

IV. Community Presentation

a. Jamie Mayfield, President, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce

V. Roll Call

VI. Approval of Minutes

a. Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 meeting.

VII. Old Business

a. Continue addressing plans to the Festival of Cultures workshop meeting. Discuss ideas for a new event title and next steps.

b. Black History Month, partner program with Wheaton Public Library

i. Charlie Brown and Harry Binford Chicago and Delta Blues program with WPL on February 16

ii. Web page is updated

c. Women’s History Month, partner program with DuPage Art League, Downtown Wheaton Association, and Wheaton Public Library

i. We Are Women Art Exhibit, Andrea

ii. Profiles of local not-for-profit leaders, Meg (Erica to give report)

iii. WPL programs

d. Good Citizens Awards, commission program

i. Update on committee work (Nomination review subcommittee: Timeline and activities will be emailed before the meeting)

e. Commission openings

VIII. New Business

IX. Public Comment

X. Adjournment

https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052025-2741