ADL!!!? The biggest haters out there.
Will the ADL who sponsors NPFH - ever allow Jews to take responsibility for crimes committed against people of Europe?
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
This Blog was Hacked!! No Place for Hate!
No One To Hate Except White People.
ADL!!!? The biggest haters out there.
Will the ADL who sponsors NPFH - ever allow Jews to take responsibility for crimes committed against people of Europe?
The bias against white people, against those that are faithful is the greatest form of discrimination in America.
ADL!!!? The biggest haters out there.
Will the ADL who sponsors NPFH - ever allow Jews to take responsibility for crimes committed against people of Europe?
Monday, August 20, 2007
August Meeting Minutes
No Place for Hate meeting minutes, August 15, 2007
Co-Chair for the NPFH committee was announced. Jayne Severens, Case Manager from Our Fathers House was appointed the position by Yvette Cooks.
Yvette spoke about the Watertown incident and ADL’s stand on the issue. Yvette spoke with Myriam Zuber, Project Director for NPFH New England. Myriam gave a statement, from the ADL that was read to the committee.
Yvette also stated that a member of our group has withdrawn from the committee because of the Watertown issue. A conversation with Jennifer Smith from ADL is in process to address the topic. Ward Councilor Stephan Hay spoke about educating ourselves and the community about being partners with the ADL. Mr. Hay commented that the NPFH doesn’t need ADL to exist. Mark Gilbert stated that the NPFH is a registered trade mark of the ADL, and can’t separate. Yvette states her concern that others will withdraw because of the issue.
Yvette responded to the article in the Sentinel and Enterprise about the anti-Semitic behavior at Ryan Joubert Skate Park at Park Hill. Yvette spoke with Sgt. Fossa who states the individual was caught and has no affiliation with any groups or organizations and did the acts out of ignorance with out knowledge of the full meaning of the symbols he used, not out of hate. Stephan Hay told the committee that cameras are being installed at the park and that we need to use this incident as an opportunity to educate people on what NPFH means. Mark Gilbert makes note that we need to promote the fact that it’s not only anti-Semitic it’s anti everything. The individual should be punished according to law not by us. All attending members agreed that this needs to be brought up at another time on another agenda.
Nathan Glenny is having an out door benefit concert at the Ryan Joubert Park this weekend. Setting up a NPFH booth was discussed but was tabled. Mark Gilbert and Yvette Cooks will be at the park to hand out flyers for the NPFH. Latino and Hmong festivals, respectively, are also planned for the same weekend. NPFH hopes to attend both and also pass out flyers. Ellen DiGeronimo was called by Yvette but no call back was received. Yvette will continue to try to contact her in regards to the mural project.
Mission Statement:
Should have theme around education of tolerance, how we operate, who we are. A. Goss to facilitate how we get to a theme. How can kids visualize home with out hate. All committee members brain stormed together to build a mission statement.
Remedial or preventative? – building, connection, connect to resources that support our goal.
Hate crime solution-Visualize country without hate or that promotes harmony
Remedial
Restorative justice, a circle where all persons involved have a chance to talk about the harm the act caused.
Educating – kindness, respect, integrity, awareness
Tolerance/inclusive
Dedicated to change attitude and social behavior
Promoting civil discourse and civil engagement
Supporting
Preventative
Celebrating diversity – murals
Educating / creating awareness
Kindness, awareness
Harmony, find the similarities, respect the differences
In the end the committee decided on:
“NPFH celebrates and supports harmonious diversity among Fitchburg residents and is dedicated to promoting such harmony through education, community involvement and collaboration. “
The vision statement is:
“The NPFH committee seeks to educate all residents to cultivate diversity, let it flourish and encourage growth. We welcome others to join us in this mission.”
Gail Bloom provided the application for the Local Cultural Council Program which Co-Chair Jayne Severens will fill out. The deadline for doing such is October 15. A grant through the ADL will also be looked into.
Yvette will look into using the Fitchburg Senior Center for our next meeting. If not, she’ll check with FSC and/or GreenAcres. The next meeting will be held on September 19th from 6-7:30.
An invitation was sent to all 6 Ward Councilors and 5 Councilor-at-large. Norman Boisvert and David Clark did respond stating previous engagements. Stephan Hay was the only one to show up.
(Minutes submitted by Jane Severens.)
Co-Chair for the NPFH committee was announced. Jayne Severens, Case Manager from Our Fathers House was appointed the position by Yvette Cooks.
Yvette spoke about the Watertown incident and ADL’s stand on the issue. Yvette spoke with Myriam Zuber, Project Director for NPFH New England. Myriam gave a statement, from the ADL that was read to the committee.
Yvette also stated that a member of our group has withdrawn from the committee because of the Watertown issue. A conversation with Jennifer Smith from ADL is in process to address the topic. Ward Councilor Stephan Hay spoke about educating ourselves and the community about being partners with the ADL. Mr. Hay commented that the NPFH doesn’t need ADL to exist. Mark Gilbert stated that the NPFH is a registered trade mark of the ADL, and can’t separate. Yvette states her concern that others will withdraw because of the issue.
Yvette responded to the article in the Sentinel and Enterprise about the anti-Semitic behavior at Ryan Joubert Skate Park at Park Hill. Yvette spoke with Sgt. Fossa who states the individual was caught and has no affiliation with any groups or organizations and did the acts out of ignorance with out knowledge of the full meaning of the symbols he used, not out of hate. Stephan Hay told the committee that cameras are being installed at the park and that we need to use this incident as an opportunity to educate people on what NPFH means. Mark Gilbert makes note that we need to promote the fact that it’s not only anti-Semitic it’s anti everything. The individual should be punished according to law not by us. All attending members agreed that this needs to be brought up at another time on another agenda.
Nathan Glenny is having an out door benefit concert at the Ryan Joubert Park this weekend. Setting up a NPFH booth was discussed but was tabled. Mark Gilbert and Yvette Cooks will be at the park to hand out flyers for the NPFH. Latino and Hmong festivals, respectively, are also planned for the same weekend. NPFH hopes to attend both and also pass out flyers. Ellen DiGeronimo was called by Yvette but no call back was received. Yvette will continue to try to contact her in regards to the mural project.
Mission Statement:
Should have theme around education of tolerance, how we operate, who we are. A. Goss to facilitate how we get to a theme. How can kids visualize home with out hate. All committee members brain stormed together to build a mission statement.
Remedial or preventative? – building, connection, connect to resources that support our goal.
Hate crime solution-Visualize country without hate or that promotes harmony
Remedial
Restorative justice, a circle where all persons involved have a chance to talk about the harm the act caused.
Educating – kindness, respect, integrity, awareness
Tolerance/inclusive
Dedicated to change attitude and social behavior
Promoting civil discourse and civil engagement
Supporting
Preventative
Celebrating diversity – murals
Educating / creating awareness
Kindness, awareness
Harmony, find the similarities, respect the differences
In the end the committee decided on:
“NPFH celebrates and supports harmonious diversity among Fitchburg residents and is dedicated to promoting such harmony through education, community involvement and collaboration. “
The vision statement is:
“The NPFH committee seeks to educate all residents to cultivate diversity, let it flourish and encourage growth. We welcome others to join us in this mission.”
Gail Bloom provided the application for the Local Cultural Council Program which Co-Chair Jayne Severens will fill out. The deadline for doing such is October 15. A grant through the ADL will also be looked into.
Yvette will look into using the Fitchburg Senior Center for our next meeting. If not, she’ll check with FSC and/or GreenAcres. The next meeting will be held on September 19th from 6-7:30.
An invitation was sent to all 6 Ward Councilors and 5 Councilor-at-large. Norman Boisvert and David Clark did respond stating previous engagements. Stephan Hay was the only one to show up.
(Minutes submitted by Jane Severens.)
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Next Meeting August 15
The next meeting of the Fitchburg No Place For Hate® committee will be held on Wednesday, August 15, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cleghorn Neighborhood Center (2-18 Fairmount Street). We will be discussing our upcoming mural project as well as the overall mission of the group. New members continue to be welcome - we hope to see many new faces as well as many familiar ones there!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
July Meeting Date
The next meeting of the No Place For Hate® advisory committee is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be held at Three Pyramids, 66 Day Street, in the first floor conference room. (Please note that there will be no meeting on Wednesday, July 18th, as had been previously discussed). We will be discussing the group's structural organization as well as plans for our mural project. I hope to see many people there!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Reminder - Next Meeting June 20th
The next meeting of the Fitchburg No Place For Hate® advisory committee will take place Wednesday, June 20th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be held in the dining room of the Fitchburg Senior Center, which is located at 14 Wallace Avenue. The front door will be open, as will the back door with a handicap accessible ramp. We hope to see both new and familiar faces there!
Friday, June 08, 2007
May 2007 Meeting Minutes
No Place for Hate® (NPFH) Advisory Committee
Meeting Notes
May 16, 2007
The May NPFH Advisory Committee met jointly with the Ward 5B Neighborhood Association at Three Pyramids, Inc. Chairperson Yvette C. began the meeting at 6:15P.M. Thank you to Leona S. and Adrian F. for providing a wonderful meal.
No Place for Hate® Program
Yvette described the origins of Fitchburg’s No Place for Hate campaign, which began in June of 2006. Yvette and HRC staff attended the Anti-Defamation League’s Annual NPFH Community Conference. It was at this meeting that ADL explained that cities can be certified as “No Place for Hate”® if they accomplish 3 activities in a year which address bias, hate incidents and/or hate crimes. It was noted by guest speakers at the 2006 Conference that the police are being granted more rights when it comes to civil injunctions in this area of law enforcement.
Yvette mentioned that Fitchburg’s No Place for Hate® Committee wants to bring their meetings to as many city neighborhoods as possible, therefore the committee will be rotating its meeting locations. This will enable more Fitchburg residents to attend the NPFH meetings.
Erica T. created a Web Blog for NPFH. The address is: http://www.noplaceforhate.blogspot.com/ The Web Blog contains recent NPFH meeting notes and other events of interest that relate to the work of the NPFH Advisory Committee.
Yvette mentioned that the Fitchburg Human Rights Commission has two vacancies. If anyone is interested in joining the board they should call: 978.345.9565. A board member must live in the City of Fitchburg. Appointments to the board are made by the Mayor and approved by City Council.
Ward 5B Report
Councilor Steve Hay introduced himself and explained what he, as the Ward 5B Councilor, can do for his constituents. If neighborhood residents have concerns, i.e., drug activity, installment of berms, lot permits, etc. Councilor Hay can look into these matters and report back to the neighborhood association.
Adrian F. asked if the owner of JR’s owns the parking lot adjacent to his building, or did the owner pay for the new paving in exchange for using the parking lot anytime.? Can other people, who are not patrons of JR’s, use the adjacent parking lot? Why is this business able to shut down an entire street each week? Councilor Hay will look into these matters and report back to the group.
Wanda A. told the committee that she followed through with the License Commission about the activities at Hooligan’s bar. She addressed the issue of inappropriate behavior by the bar’s patrons. Wanda’s follow-through paid off in that the bar is taking more responsibility for the actions of its patrons.
Family Day – Health Fair
Adrian F. said this activity will be held on June 9th from 12 noon to 5:00P.M. between Cherry Street and Union Street. The street will be closed off for this event. Besides Three Pyramids and NPFH Committee, other participants include: Fitchburg Community Connections, Neighborhoods and You Coalition, Ward 5B/College Neighborhood Association, neighborhood centers and social service agencies. There will be entertainment for children, ethnic foods and health screenings. Mike A.’s band will be playing at the event. Adrian said three youth have joined Three Pyramids board of directors. The youth will have a table of their own.
Mike B. said that Police Athletic League (PALS) will be meeting at Green Street neighborhood park at the same time as the Health Fair. Those registering for PALS will be encouraged to walk down to the Health Fair.
The No Place for Hate Committee will have its own table on June 9th. Ethnic foods will be available and NPFH literature will be distributed. The volunteer list is as follows:
STAFFING THE TABLE TO DISSEMINATE “NO PLACE FOR HATE®” LITERATURE AND OFFER FOOD TO THE PUBLIC ARE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:
1. 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. – Haywood H. and Carlos C. (help setting up tables)
2. 1:30P.M. to 3:30P.M. – Mark G. and Kao H. (banner)
3. 3:30P.M. to 5:30P.M. – Erica T. and Matthew D. (help taking down tables)
FOOD: EACH DISH SHOULD SERVE APPROX. 50 PEOPLE:
Egg Rolls – Kao H.
Meatballs and Sauce – Mary M.
Rice and Beans – Adrian F. and youth
Mary L. said she would make a dessert.
FITCHBURG CIVIC DAYS
The No Place for Hate Committee decided that it would like have an information booth only at the International Food Court on July 3rd. This event will be held from 5:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. on Main Street. We will discuss a volunteer schedule at the June 20th committee meeting.
Erica T. said she and Matt would look into getting NPFH buttons or other promotional items that could be distributed at the Civic Days booth.
OTHER BUSINESS
Yvette will ask Jennifer J. from the School Department to attend the June 20th meeting. The committee can begin to discuss having a mural designed and painted by Fitchburg school students. In this way, youth can participate in the No Place for Hate Program.
Yvette will contact Glenn F. to see if he can use the June 9th event for public service announcements on FATV.
The Anti-Defamation League’s 2007 NPFH® Conference and Award Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 6th starting at 12:30P.M. This year’s event will cover Immigration Issues. If you need more information or would like to register, please call Myriam Zuber (617) 406.6368.
The next NPFH Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 20th from 6:00P.M. to 7:30P.M. at the Fitchburg Senior Center. The front door will be open and the back door with a handicap accessible ramp will be open. The meeting will be held in the dining room.
The meeting ended at 7:30P.M.
Submitted by,
Mary McCaffrey
HRC Staff Liaison
Meeting Notes
May 16, 2007
The May NPFH Advisory Committee met jointly with the Ward 5B Neighborhood Association at Three Pyramids, Inc. Chairperson Yvette C. began the meeting at 6:15P.M. Thank you to Leona S. and Adrian F. for providing a wonderful meal.
No Place for Hate® Program
Yvette described the origins of Fitchburg’s No Place for Hate campaign, which began in June of 2006. Yvette and HRC staff attended the Anti-Defamation League’s Annual NPFH Community Conference. It was at this meeting that ADL explained that cities can be certified as “No Place for Hate”® if they accomplish 3 activities in a year which address bias, hate incidents and/or hate crimes. It was noted by guest speakers at the 2006 Conference that the police are being granted more rights when it comes to civil injunctions in this area of law enforcement.
Yvette mentioned that Fitchburg’s No Place for Hate® Committee wants to bring their meetings to as many city neighborhoods as possible, therefore the committee will be rotating its meeting locations. This will enable more Fitchburg residents to attend the NPFH meetings.
Erica T. created a Web Blog for NPFH. The address is: http://www.noplaceforhate.blogspot.com/ The Web Blog contains recent NPFH meeting notes and other events of interest that relate to the work of the NPFH Advisory Committee.
Yvette mentioned that the Fitchburg Human Rights Commission has two vacancies. If anyone is interested in joining the board they should call: 978.345.9565. A board member must live in the City of Fitchburg. Appointments to the board are made by the Mayor and approved by City Council.
Ward 5B Report
Councilor Steve Hay introduced himself and explained what he, as the Ward 5B Councilor, can do for his constituents. If neighborhood residents have concerns, i.e., drug activity, installment of berms, lot permits, etc. Councilor Hay can look into these matters and report back to the neighborhood association.
Adrian F. asked if the owner of JR’s owns the parking lot adjacent to his building, or did the owner pay for the new paving in exchange for using the parking lot anytime.? Can other people, who are not patrons of JR’s, use the adjacent parking lot? Why is this business able to shut down an entire street each week? Councilor Hay will look into these matters and report back to the group.
Wanda A. told the committee that she followed through with the License Commission about the activities at Hooligan’s bar. She addressed the issue of inappropriate behavior by the bar’s patrons. Wanda’s follow-through paid off in that the bar is taking more responsibility for the actions of its patrons.
Family Day – Health Fair
Adrian F. said this activity will be held on June 9th from 12 noon to 5:00P.M. between Cherry Street and Union Street. The street will be closed off for this event. Besides Three Pyramids and NPFH Committee, other participants include: Fitchburg Community Connections, Neighborhoods and You Coalition, Ward 5B/College Neighborhood Association, neighborhood centers and social service agencies. There will be entertainment for children, ethnic foods and health screenings. Mike A.’s band will be playing at the event. Adrian said three youth have joined Three Pyramids board of directors. The youth will have a table of their own.
Mike B. said that Police Athletic League (PALS) will be meeting at Green Street neighborhood park at the same time as the Health Fair. Those registering for PALS will be encouraged to walk down to the Health Fair.
The No Place for Hate Committee will have its own table on June 9th. Ethnic foods will be available and NPFH literature will be distributed. The volunteer list is as follows:
STAFFING THE TABLE TO DISSEMINATE “NO PLACE FOR HATE®” LITERATURE AND OFFER FOOD TO THE PUBLIC ARE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:
1. 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. – Haywood H. and Carlos C. (help setting up tables)
2. 1:30P.M. to 3:30P.M. – Mark G. and Kao H. (banner)
3. 3:30P.M. to 5:30P.M. – Erica T. and Matthew D. (help taking down tables)
FOOD: EACH DISH SHOULD SERVE APPROX. 50 PEOPLE:
Egg Rolls – Kao H.
Meatballs and Sauce – Mary M.
Rice and Beans – Adrian F. and youth
Mary L. said she would make a dessert.
FITCHBURG CIVIC DAYS
The No Place for Hate Committee decided that it would like have an information booth only at the International Food Court on July 3rd. This event will be held from 5:00P.M. to 11:00P.M. on Main Street. We will discuss a volunteer schedule at the June 20th committee meeting.
Erica T. said she and Matt would look into getting NPFH buttons or other promotional items that could be distributed at the Civic Days booth.
OTHER BUSINESS
Yvette will ask Jennifer J. from the School Department to attend the June 20th meeting. The committee can begin to discuss having a mural designed and painted by Fitchburg school students. In this way, youth can participate in the No Place for Hate Program.
Yvette will contact Glenn F. to see if he can use the June 9th event for public service announcements on FATV.
The Anti-Defamation League’s 2007 NPFH® Conference and Award Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 6th starting at 12:30P.M. This year’s event will cover Immigration Issues. If you need more information or would like to register, please call Myriam Zuber (617) 406.6368.
The next NPFH Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 20th from 6:00P.M. to 7:30P.M. at the Fitchburg Senior Center. The front door will be open and the back door with a handicap accessible ramp will be open. The meeting will be held in the dining room.
The meeting ended at 7:30P.M.
Submitted by,
Mary McCaffrey
HRC Staff Liaison
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
June 9: Family Day - Health Fair
The Fitchburg chapter of No Place For Hate® will be taking part in a free citywide Family Day/Health Fair event on Saturday, June 9th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Day Street (between Cherry Street and Union Street). We are partnering with the Fitchburg Community Connections Coalition, Montachusett Opportunity Council, Neighborhoods and You Coalition, Three Pyramids, and the Ward5B/college Neighborhood Association for the event. The day will feature entertainment for children and adults, a barbeque, a variety of ethnic foods, and a mobile health information clinic. We hope that you will join us to get to know your neighbors, enjoy ethnic food, share culture, and increase access to health services for all!
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