NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS

COMMUNITY MULTICULTURAL COMMISSION


Work Session Room of City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
May 19, 2022 at 6 p.m.


 
A meeting of the Community Multicultural Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 200 N Fifth Street, in the Work Session Room, Garland, Texas.


AGENDA:
             
1. MISSION STATEMENT

To maximize the potential inclusion and quality of life for all citizens in the City of Garland by increasing the number of citizens we reach, teach, educate and involve in what the City of Garland has to offer.  To ensure that every citizen regardless of ethnic, racial, religious or cultural background, feels welcomed in the community, neighborhood, businesses or places of worship.
 
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the minutes of the April 21, 2022 meeting.
 
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
 
a. STAFF REPORT

1. Digital Business Cards in process
 
b. BUDGET DISCUSSION

1. Funds available

2. Protocol for use of funds
 
c. GROUP PHOTO

Discussion to reset the date for a Commission photo.
 
d. MULTICULTURAL FILM FESTIVAL

Discussion / update
 
e. PARTNERSHIPS (DISCUSSION)

1. NAACP Youth Council
2. Garland Independent School District
3. Communities in Schools
 
4. UPCOMING EVENTS
  1. Garland Runoff Election in District 5, June 18 (County-wide vote centers) - Early Voting June 6-14
  2. Sounds of Summer Concert Series, May 12 through July 21, 7 p.m. (various locations-Parks www.garlandtx.gov)
  3. Miss Asia America International Pageant June 11, The Atrium
  4. Juneteenth Celebration, June 19, Audubon Park
  5. 3rd Annual DFW Asian American Soccer Tournament (DAAST)
    • July 9 Opening Ceremony, 8 a.m. w/a Musical Concert at 7 p.m. at Curtis Culwell Center
    • Closing Ceremony, July 10 at 4 p.m.
 
5. ADJOURN
 
NOTE: A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may or may not participate in the discussions of the Committee or board.