11/18/2008 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Affirmative Action Committee Meeting Minutes November 18,2008 Present: Marilyn Farren, Katherine Brown, Paul Perry, Maryanne Wray Absent: Theresa Cook Also Present: Deborah Vaughn, Cassie Fernandes CALL TO ORDER The meeting commenced at 5:38 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Motion made by Ms. Wray to accept the minutes of October 28,2008. Motion seconded by Mr. Perry. All voted unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Resignation: Committee member Karen Murphy has submitted a letter of resignation. Ms. Murphy has enjoyed her involvement with the No Place for Hate Program but her new full time position and enrollment in a graduate program will prevent her from continued participation. Appointment: Paul Perry has been appointed to the Affirmative Action Committee, and will be sworn in by the Town Clerk. Additionally,Deborah Vaughn has submitted a letter of interest to Marilyn to join the Affirmative Action Committee,which will be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for consideration. Committee members expressed enthusiasm at having Mr. Perry and Ms. Vaughn join the Committee. Elect New Chairperson or Co-Chairs: Ms. Farren announced the nomination of Katherine Brown as Chairperson. Ms. Farren suggested the possibility of having Co-Chairs if desired, as in the past,to which Ms. Brown agreed. Ms. Brown nominated Maryanne Wray who accepted. The Committee was in agreement that Ms. Brown and Ms. Wray would serve as Co-Chairs. Mural Project Update: Ms. Vaughn has shared with Cassie Fernandes the name of Alyssa Perry, a freshman interested in assisting Ms. Fernandes with the mural project. Ms. Perry was involved with creating the Homecoming float and was delighted to be asked to assist with the mural. Ms. Vaughn and Ms. Fernandes will be requesting from school maintenance the dimensions of the space where the mural will be stored, as well as seek advice regarding the appropriate materials to use for the project. Ms. Wray suggested creating a folding screen, which would provide greater mobility and flexibility for storage. The screen will be housed at the high school when not in use, but will travel throughout town to other schools, Town Hall or be included in various town-wide events. The Committee discussed looking for a screen at the Mill Stores or purchase plywood that would be attached by hinges. Each panel could feature graffiti sayings and images. Ms. Farren shared a handout describing the project created by the town of Randolph along with a photo of their sidewalk mural. Ms. Fernandes intends to create a layout of her ideas once she meets with Ms. Perry. Ms. Farren noted that this will be the first