Type	seated
Year Formed	1993
Statutory Name	Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Commission
Website	https://bloomington.in.gov/mlk
Video Archive
Email	mlk@bloomington.in.gov
Phone Number	812.349.3433
Address	401 N Morton Suite 260 Bloomington IN 47404
calendarId	bloomington.in.gov_knn8pjjd96nosmv22m1dk73a0k@group.calendar.google.com

Description

PURPOSE: The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission seeks to promote and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and promote the acceptance of diversity in the community. The Commission sponsors events and programs to commemorate the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, including a volunteer service day initiative "A Day ON! Not a Day Off", "40 Days of Peace", the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award, and the annual community-wide Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. The Commission also sponsors events throughout the year which promote justice, racial harmony and equal opportunity.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: While there are no requirements for eligibility, preference for appointments shall be given to persons belonging to local religious organizations, the Bloomington human rights commission, Monroe County Government, local community school corporations, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

DUTIES: The duties of this commission shall be as follows: (A) To promote and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and the acceptance of diversity in our community. In the pursuit of these purposes the commission may appoint additional volunteers and commission associates.

TIME COMMITMENT: 2 hours per month

COMPENSATION: Each member does not receive compensation for their service.

Meeting Schedule

Monthly on the fourth Wednesday

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

City Hall-1-Cityhall Kelly Conference Room (RM #155)

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