The document summarizes the history and work of the Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) at Affirmations LGBT community center. The MAC was created in 2006 in response to allegations of racism and elitism. It is composed of community volunteers and its purpose is to produce best practices for multicultural LGBT service provision. The MAC has defined multiculturalism and inclusiveness. It has conducted training, developed recommendations, and created a case statement on incorporating inclusiveness. Going forward, the MAC will continue gathering data and the focus is now on Affirmations implementing its recommendations to become truly inclusive.

1. Affirmations September 16, 2009 Welcome!

9. MAC Work To Date Jul 08: Customized Diversity/Inclusion Training for MAC Members May 08: Inaugural Meeting of MAC Aug 08: Developed Action Plan Sep 08: Broke into 2 workgroups, HR & Programs/Services Dec 08: Discovered “Inclusiveness at Work” Manual Mar 09: Decision to use Inclusiveness manual as guide May 09: Board Resolution to support MAC Jul 09: Board & Staff input to create formal Affirmations Case Statement Aug 09: Completed Modules 1-5 of Manual Sep 09: MAC final approval of Statement of Inclusiveness Principles