Workshop - HRDB - Human Relations Diversity Board Meeting (2024-05-02)

HUMAN RELATIONS DIVERSITY BOARD 1 N. Bluford Avenue Ocoee, Florida

May 2, 2024

6:15 PM

- CALL TO ORDER

The workshop was called to order by Chair Moyer at 6:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 1 N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee.

Chair Moyer led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of personal reflection. Recording Clerk Torres proceeded with the roll call, and confirmed the presence of a quorum.

Present: Chair Moyer, Vice-Chair Maxwell, Members Cummings, Mellen, Cease and Beck

Absent: Member Singh

Also Present: Mayor Johnson, Support Services Director Gaines, and Recording Clerk Torres

Speakers: Kavita Sawh and Dr. Edwanna Andrews

First line of Mission Statement was read by Member Mellen "The general mission of the Human Relations Diversity Board ("HRDB") is to promote understanding, respect, goodwill, and equality among all citizens and businesses of the City of Ocoee."

Speaker Series - Fostering a Sense of Belonging

Speakers delved into the crucial topics of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, Equality, and Equity. Attendees, including residents and board members, engaged in an interactive session fostering mutual understanding. Key highlights of the series encompassed fostering responsibility and setting expectations for cross-cultural interactions.

ATTESTED:

Adjournment: meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Recording Clerk

James

loyer

Chairperson