HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-2024 MinutesHUMAN RELATIONS DIVERSITY BOARD
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Ocoee, Florida
November 7, 2024 MINUTES 6:15 PM
0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chair Maxwell at 6:25 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of
City Hall located at I N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee.
,,•. • led the Pledge • Allegiance, followed by a moment of personal reflection.
Recording Clerk Parks proceeded with the roll call, and confirmed the presence of a quorum.
Present: Vice -Chair Maxwell, Members Cummings, Mellen, Moyer, and Cease
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Also Present: Parks and Leisure Services Assistant Director Gaines, and Recording Clerk Parks
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Vice -Chair Maxwell shared with the board that he thinks the mission statement should be updated to
reflect Ocoee's changing demographics. Since the current statement is over 23 years old, he suggested
it should be a collaborative effort and then presented to the Commission for approval. Member Mellen
requested that the minutes be approved first, and then they could revisit the discussion about updating
the mission statement.
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Vice -Chair Maxwell brought up the idea of updating the mission statement again. Members Mellen
and Moyer agreed it is something they can all collaborate on. Vice -Chair Maxwell also mentioned he
wants to focus on connecting with the youth, sharing the board's mission with them, and encouraging
their involvement.
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the community and expressed his hope that more veterans will benefit from the board's efforts. A
discussion followed.
Vice -Chair Maxwell gave an update on the Descendants' Dinner, sharing how pleased he was to see
multiple generations of families represented. He also expressed his happiness for the families who
witnessed the unveiling of the new memorial. He reflected on how challenging it was to turn the
Descendants' Dinner into the meaningful event it has become today.
WORTMITIMIT
® Approval of Minutes for the November 7, 2024, Meeting
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