HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb 2- DOR Working Group
City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Krystal Caron, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0347 kcaron@EdinaMN.gov EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Human Rights and Relations Commission Seeks New Working
Group Members
Edina, Minn., Feb. 2, 2017 – The Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) seeks interested members
for a new Days of Remembrance and Genocide Awareness Working Group. This working group will develop a
theme and agenda for the Days of Remembrance event, identify a venue and guest speakers or presenters, help
publicize and assist with day-of event logistics.
“We are seeking input from community members who may have enjoyed previous years’ events and those who
may have ideas on how best to structure a public event that will continue to remember and honor victims and
survivors of the Holocaust and genocides and will raise awareness regarding the issues of genocide and how to
make a difference,” explained HRRC Member Pat Arseneault. “With each year’s Days of Remembrance event,
the commission strives to provide a meaningful experience for those who attend.”
The Days of Remembrance event provides an opportunity to remember and honor victims of the Holocaust
and genocides and to share experiences of survivors of the Holocaust. The event serves to educate the
community on how the Holocaust and genocide impacts the lives of survivors and affects the community. It’s
also a time to reflect on what can be done to make a difference.
“We have had a great deal of interest in the past from Days of Remembrance attendees and members in the
community looking to get more involved. We want to take advantage of that energy and interest,” said Project
Coordinator and HRRC Staff Liaison MJ Lamon. “This year, the HRRC has a busy work plan, so this support will
be invaluable.”
The Working Group will consist of three to five members and is open to any interested candidates. Members
can expect a time commitment of three to six hours per month, with the commitment ending in May.
Interested candidates can apply online at EdinaMN.gov/DOR-Work-Group. Applications are due Feb. 23.
For more information, contact Lamon at 952-826-0360 or MLamon@EdinaMN.gov.
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