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  City Government  :   Committees  :   Multicultural Affairs Committee

Multicultural Affairs Committee
Staff LiaisonAndi Rosati
Staff Phone301-258-6350
Staff Emailarosati@gaithersburgmd.gov
Council LiaisonCathy Drzyzgula

2012 Arab American Heritage Month Posters (pdf)
2012 Black History Month Posters (pdf)

Promotes understanding, respect and appreciation for the many cultures in Gaithersburg by serving as a liaison to the Mayor and City Council on diversity issues.  The committee coordinates the Martin Luther King, Jr. Literary Arts Contest and cultural celebrations including Hispanic Heritage Month, African American History Month, American Indian Native Alaskan History Month, Arab American Heritage Month, and Asian Pacific Heritage Month.

Meeting Frequency:  Bi-monthly - Second Thursday starting in July
Time:  7 p.m.
Location:  Activity Center at Bohrer Park (possible other locations, so please check in advance of meeting)


The City of Gaithersburg's Multicultural Affairs Committee was formed in 1989 to keep the Mayor and City Council informed of the needs and concerns of the diverse communities within the City.

The Committee's mission is "to continue to enrich our city through the promotion of understanding, respect, and appreciation of the many cultures of Gaithersburg."

While cultural and ethnic diversity affects people in many aspects of their lives, the Committee hopes to heighten awareness of cultural similarities and differences in order to improve interactions between and among members of the communities. The Committee also hopes to increase understanding of the needs of the various communities in order to provide the best possible services.

The Committee welcomes suggestions for way to reach into our community.  Please consider sharing your ideas and being part of the committee.

Activities in which the Committee currently participates:

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Day school essay contest

  • Dr. Martin Luther King County/City celebration

  • Labor Day Parade Judge

  • Cultural and Heritage Celebrations:

    • February - African American History Month
    • April - Arab American Heritage Month
    • May - Asian Pacific History Month
    • October - Hispanic Heritage Month
    • November - Native American Heritage Month

  • MCPS Residency and International Admissions Open House

Minutes (pdf files)



Term Expires   Member Name
    8/1/2013    E. Keith Colston
    9/19/2013    Monica Granados
    5/22/2014    Samira Hussein
    11/1/2013    Washington Nsangou
    9/1/2013    Charlemange Orisme
    8/13/2013    Beatrice E. Weiss
    10/17/2013    Kenneth Weiss



Documents and Forms
Arab American Month Posters (1.5M)

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