STATE Or: Urau GOVERNOR'S BLACK POLICY:ADVISORY COUNCIL OFFICE CALVIN L. RAMPTON i Governor DR. WILLIAM HALE Chairman OF SA Charles Nabors James Gillespie Willie Price Marvin Davis H. C. Massey Bobby Ashley Richard Fields Darnel Haney Ms. Alberta Henry Mr. Robert Sampson _ June Reverend New Zion Willie Davis Missionary Baptist gden, Uta her. Richard A aeah Frye 2925 Lincoln Avenue Oad Utah 84401 ADVISORS Mr. RobertA. Wilson Dear Mr. Tommy Tucker Reverend Mr. Henry Sexton Ms. Bonnie Rogers GiOMERNOR ee MEMBERS Dr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. THe he Un KE ‘CITY The DONALD L. COPE Ombudsman 27, 1973 Church Davis: | next meeting of the Governor's Black Policy Advisory Council will be held July 12, in the Governor's Board Room at 2:30 p.m. This Council ‘meeting will return us to our regular meeting schedule, which is the second ahurscay of each month. As you are aware, this Council has existed almost a year and we have all had an opportunity to "feel" our way. It is time that we become a positive and viable force in the community. Therefore, it is imperative that all Council members — be in attendance with positive ideas as to how to implement the items of the last Council meeting (See attached Sincerely, Donald L. Cope Ombudsman Enclosure 4 Minutes.). ae Sr er + ae 2 rie r os Cy STATE. OF & GOVERNOR'S BLACK POLIEADVISORY COUNCIL xm) OFFICE OF THe SALT LAKE CALVIN L. RAMPTON GOVERNOR'S BLACK POLICY Chairman Mr. Marvin Davis Mr. Bobby Ashley Ombudsman ADVISORY 2-30 MEMBERS Mr, James Gillespie DONALD L. COPE COUNCIL Governor's Board Room sane 21,..1973 DR, WILLIAM HALE Mir. Willie Price CITY Scent Governor Dr. Charles Nabors ‘GOVERNOR ° Members ; in attendance: ; Mr. H. C. Massey Dr. Mr. Richard Fields Tommy Mr. Darnel Haney Donald Mr, Robert Sampson Darnel Mr. Richard Frye Mr. Tommy Tucker : . Willie Mr. Robert A. Wilson Mr. Henry Sexton H. C. Mas sey Alberta Hen ry Ms. Alberta Henry Ms. Sue McIntosh William L. Cope, Ombudsman : Price Ashley : Watkins Bishop M. Robby Frye A.Givens Robinson “ Bonnie Rogers Courtland Robin'son William F. King Charles Harlin Robert Wilson Fenecy. Secon absent: Robert Sampson Ms. Sue McIntosh Members excused: Dr. Charles Marvin Richard Rev. Guests Nabors Davis Field Willie Davis attending: Daley Oliver Jessie Vesai Michael T. Miller ‘ Chairman Haney Richard Members : Vice Dorothy Dr. Dr. Chairman Gillespie Bobby Ms. Bonnie Rogers ; Hale, Tucker, James ADVISORS fell MEETING The meeting Hale presiding. Dr. Dr. were Hale voted into the upon Council. was called informed the and he They order Council moved that are as Ms. Dorothy Mr. Dr. Charles Harlin Courtland Robinson Dr. to at 2:30 p.m. of the the new members that the follows: new with members be which accepted Watkins William King Bishop M. A. Givens Reverend Willie Davis Tt accepted was and Robby take a question meeting, seat moved and placed the Robinson came with the Council. in Council. that only six not seven. The seconded on named Ombudsman and Dr. Jim Gillespie were presented Mr. Gillespie could the commented appoint to on fact failed that anyone Hale voted Robinson's name on the list but had the of: May: 17,1973. Jast.meeting Ombudsman new he the members asked at he to Council and a It was serve moved on the application moved youth a had Mr. and it at that the that it the Council be votedon by and to whether or and Mr. the Council. Darnel Haney recommended that Melvin Hampton of Ogden student at Weber State College be the youth from Ogden. Dr. for the last know should be voted upon by the Council members as not Mr. Robinson be accepted. It was so voted Robinson was accepted as the seventh member of Jim put to mention didn't : raised the that It was brought to the attention of Gillespie that the three youth members on the Council at this time. him then be and seconded that asked Ombudsman Council. Hale that chance to he had apply and seconded that to the Council. Dr. and final from Utah Hale youth State asked the Mr. received for Mr. one that until he had University. of Hampton from the Fanning the a to Mr. read Jim youth be accepted a letter of Fanning seats. to asking accepted as It the was hold on a third Council chance be to check up on | so second someone Jim Gillespie made a motion that the age limit youth members be set at 25. It was moved and seconded the age limit for the youths be accepted at 25. sent The the to for that Ombudsman read a letter that was drafted to news media in terms of more coverage of the Black community Im Utah. and employment of Blacks into the new be media } Mr. Michael T. Miller, Press Secretary for Governor Rampton was invited to make a few remarks with respect to this letter. Mr. Miller said the news media was aware of the Situation of inadequate Black coverage and lack of employment of Blacks but he said that a Black should not be sent to report on Black people if you really want an objective story. He suggested that instead of the letter we and ask for some time or space to tell our go to daily a publisher Story. -felli what our Council really plansto do and tell of its frustrations and disappointments because too many times we tend we only glorify what we intend to do. Tell it like it really is.The news media would then be more responsive to offering their facrlities of T. V. ‘and. Radio to air our. problens. Mr. Miller continued that instead of sending this letterwe try to set up a series of meetings with publishers. Bring talented Black people in to talk with the news media. Arlene stations ahd newspapers ere trying €6 find a. young Black journalist. -T.V. would especially like: to have a resource man persons, that from the Black community. He further helpful. He suggested glorify this indicated that this letter was not telling the news media anything they didn't already know but that if we would present names and hold a articles mass and would meeting be and programs. really then Again, ask for don't specific time that and we develop Council. The news media is looking for the unusual. A Black reporter will give a biased opinion and a White reporter will look for the spectacular. As an editor,he stated we should send someone less sympathetic to our needs to report the daily story. Mr. Miller indicated that Bob Wilson did bring some of your problems to Station KSL. -He said that if there was anything he could do in the Governor's Office he would be happy to help and urged that we ask for coverage. sent to Letter was signedby the news media. Chairman Hale and will he Jim Gillespie made the motion that Bonnie Rogers and Robert Wilson be made honorary members of this Policy Council so that they could take part in discussions but not be able to vote and that they be put on the list to fill any vacancy that occurs in the Council. Dr. Hale stated that it had been: moved and Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Rogers be placed on the Council a vacancy occurs. Motion passed unanimously. Question was noted that Mr. Mr. Wilson and with the State Mr. and his her number Chairman, was asked Sexton Mrs. Rogers of Utah. Wilson's business Mrs. Dr. at number Roger's the Hale Tommy Mrs. home at home why not include is Utah Henry State Employee have Tucker Alberta terminated telephone KSL 1s of excused Utah for Henry for announced as number is 268-1286 appointment that On It and (581.5134. balance as ernployment 359-3036 the that wherein LS 1s soon Sexton. number another presided their 524-2690. telephone University was a seconded of and Vice June 24, the Sunday, meeting... 1973, at 6 p.m. at the Travelodge, Tri-Arts Convention Center, Alberta Henry Education Foundation's Annual Dinner would be held. Tickets are $5 and this is not a fund raising dinner. The Ombudsman was invited as well as all Council members. She asked that reservations be if you were coming so that you Report | Dr. possibility Awareness from the Nabors and of getting Training made and could be please let them know properly introduced. Ombudsman Dr. the Program. Harold Adams checked into the Alta Ski Lodge for the Cultural It will cost $24 person which includes three meals a day with Jim Gillespie indicated that this would be only. per day per coffeebreaks. for rich people Mr. Cope reported that nothing had been done with respect to the Affirmative Action Program. The Governor is going to appoint a seven man committee consisting of one from Personnel, one from an employment agency, one white man, one white woman, one Chicano, one Black, and one Indian. With respect as to who will be hired, it is open competition. It will be a grade 25, requiring a Master's Degree with some experience. Position commences September 1, 1973. rule out Robbie experience Robinson "Blacks." will indicated Any Black already be pays. ®uestion minorities were was about going to have this asked that with a making more how we can position. representation this Master's get the automatically Degree money Bonnie on would than the a word Rogers and Grade out asked 7-man if to committee. we some 25 the Mr. Cope further stressed that nothing had been set as to who will be hired. It was at first Suggested that staff From State Personnelbe used but it was decided that would not be wise because you would not be getting repre sentation from the overall Coordination meeting will state. It was opened and anyone that wants to be held concerning this. up for can the apply. FEO Another Mr. Ashley suggested that the Blacks come up with some who would do a good job, some one with expertise in person human relations, human rights, or equal opportunity. There will be competition because the Chicanos and the Indians will both be submitting names. _ Mr. Gillespie made the motion that we request Intergovernmenta Polic ly Council in Denver job descriptions. Address can be obtained of State Personnel. Motion was seconded and tt was decided that should be advised when this takes place. : Mr. Denver. for It at the should read that Question was asked each Council was then asked appointed She Cope was to not the member. Weber appointed. State passed unanimously. Mr. Ashley and Mr. Robinson next meeting with the Governor : a letter from a copy of if Betty Mrs. College that the Mr. Tucker there were discussed on that By-Laws today, Duncan letter of be made Gillespie were Institutional Ashley suggested meeting. be Dave the Mr. next said the to send copies of from ted Himstreet Council. By-Laws be discussed | two things that one in particular was that regular meetings would be held on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m., the next one being’ held on July 12. The next meeting should be with the Governor so that the 7 Affirmative Action Program can be discussed. Mr. Tucker stated Item No. 5. should be three. advisors. | that with changed to respect read: Dr. King suggested that if specific changes, we should accept Affirmative Action Program. 24 to the By-Laws, members plus the By-Laws have no other them and get on with the Mr. Tucker asked for a second to Dr. King's motion that the By-Laws be accepted as is with the minor change mentioned. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Mr. Tucker encouraged Council that we develop could have full said everyone had a copy of the goals and members to read these goals. He suggested some kind knowledge of to a workshop so that function properly. everyone We need a little more enlightment so we will know what we can and should do. We have employment, housing, health, economic development, education, law enforcement, different areas of employment, have someone and people from workshop. Denver should be come over aware of and these. give us We a © could two-day Mr. Gillespie said he thought this Council should never recommend anyone for a salaried job, committees yes, but when you start recommending someone for a salaried position, you get in trouble. Mr. Gillespie made the motion that the Council go on record as not recommending anyone, no name, and further committee being I would that also makes recommend less selected. . money | that no one sit on of the than the salary the one Motion was seconded and passed unanimously that the Council should not recommend nor sit on a Board of Selection of individual's names who have been presented for hiring. Bonnie that we Of Starr. 4. | now down Manpower were Mr. to to Rogers present to whatever the happened to the proposal OEFO grant of $71,000, Legislature for the hiring | Cope said that there Council, which $41,000, Planning But he said secretary. asked he did and not also know was $25,000 how would soon an available be the used Council from for the that would purpose. have | a H. C. Massey mentioned that the Manpower Planning Council is cutting out Blacks. Poor people and Black people are not getting their share of money coming into the state. What about revenue sharing? It was decided that this would be discussed in the next meeting with Governor Rampton. LN Meeting adjourned. ¥ wi U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR MANPOWER AOMINISTRATION 1961 STOUT STREET Denver, Colorado 80202 June 18, 1973 KE SENT ’ Mr. Dan Cope, Ombudsman Office of the Governor state Capitol Building Salt Lake City, Utah Dear Mr. This is Cope: to inform you of the establishment of the Region VIII Black Advisory Committee to the Mountain Plains Federal Regional Council and to let your organization know that we stand ready to be of any assistance possible to improve the flow of information and opportunities on federal programs for blacks in the six state Region VIII area. The Federal Regional Council is composed of the Directors Regional Office agencies. The purpose of the Council was a letter to all Governors concerning the Federal Regional responsibilities. The President stated: ',..e-Councils are to develop and maintain close of eight federal summarized in Councils" working relationships with State and local governments, to coordinate their grant programs in a manner responsive to other levels of government and, when necessary, to convene their counterparts from other Federal departments and agencies to develop means to react betterto specific regional, State and local problems." In his statement announcing the reorganization of OMB ment of the Domestic Council and the pedeeat Regional. Nixon stated: "The Regional Council is and the establishCouncils, President > a coordinating body in which each and results. Such private organiza- of the involved agencies is represented. It offers an excellent means through which the various arms of the Federal government can work closely together in defining problems, devising strategies to meet them, eliminating friction councils to speak and duplication, evaluating can make it possible for the Federal consistently and with a single voice dealings with states and localities, tions, and with the public." with government in its Op ee + ‘ae em bh z The federal agencies Department Department Department Department Department of of of of of Environmental making up the Council are as follows: Agriculture Health, Education, and Welfare Housing and Urban Development Labor Transportation Protection Agency Committee consists Law Enforcement Assistance Administration Office of Economic Opportunity The Black Advisory of black representatives of each of the above mentioned agencies. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to recommend to the Council methods to improve federal employment opportunities for blacks in Region VIII, i.e., Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, and to improve the delivery of social services and contracting opportunities to the Black Community in Region VIII. Attached is a list of the membership of the FRC Black Advisory Committee and their telephone numbers. Please feel free to contact any of us at anytime you feel that we can be of assistance. | sincerely, DAVID T. DUNCAN Chairman, Black Enclosure Advisory Committee Alfred Walt Augustus Gade ~ FEDERAL. REGIONAL - Office of Hahantneat Galloway H. Denny Charles Drain Economic BLACK ADVISORY (303) 837-3627 Opportunity (303) 837~4945 Labor (303) 837-4791 Agriculture (303) 837-3037 of (303)837~4477 - Department of ee David T. - Department Judson Hart Lloyd R. Miller ~- Department of Housing and John W. Mosley - Department of Health, Education, of Economic Opportunity - Department of Housing and Urban A. Penager Wilbur Reed - Department Landon D. Gloria Sherman —- Environmental Protection Paul Strong - Departmentof Health, L. —- Office Labor Charles Richmond — Law COMMITTEE of Transportation - Hanateioaee Duncan COUNCIL of Development Urban (303) 837-4762 _ Development (303) 837-3991 and (303) 837-3237 Welfare (303) 837-4072 (303)837-4361 (303) 837-2385 | Justice Enforcement Assistance Administration (303)837-4973 Agency Education, and Welfare | (303) 837-4765 — MAJOR GOALS sek ake -~ - - GOVERNORS Recruitment, - Federal Entrance COUNCIL Examinations, Equal opportunity awareness and other related fields. Establishment-funding for a local EEO Office. Proposals toward the establishment of State wide job skill bank. Establishment EDUCATION - BLACK ADVISORY Programs of a Central designed to Civil implement Right Board. curriculum in the Skill Center environment. Review of text books to be used in Trade union changes schools. HOUSING - Work with the Housing Authority - Change concept of Low Income Housing to Low HEALTH - Mental Health - Drugs--methods Alcoholism Black training Fields Financing Sicle eae - cell should Interest be general programs programs. in the health DEVELOPMENT Financing of individual businessmen. Availability of capital . Funding for local technical assistance Survey, study feasibility of potential and black business. Total survey of Financial components black businessmen. Aide LAW ENFORCEMENT - Programs aimed at rehabilitative services for Blacks when they are released from prison. ~ LEAA programs for Blacks - Educational and vocational programs for Blacks inside the prison - Juvenile court correction programs - Employee Highway Patrol Recommend 6 Task Groups be formed to study the above areas and forward their recommendations to the counci!. Each Task Group . to be provided ample information on each area of study. WILLIAM L. PRICE, Member Governors Black Advisory Council TOMMIE TUCKER, Vice Chairman Governors Black Advisory Counci 1