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Mashpee Affirmative Action Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes <br /> November 23,2010 <br /> Mashpee Town Hall, Meeting Room 2 <br /> Present: Co-Chair Kay Brown, Deborah Vaughn, Marilyn Farren, Selectman Carol Sherman <br /> Absent: Co-Chair Maryanne Wray <br /> CALL TO ORDER <br /> The meeting commenced at 5:01 p.m. <br /> APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES <br /> A motion was made by Ms. Farren to approve the minutes for June 22, 2010. Ms. Vaughn <br /> seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. <br /> AGENDA TI`EMS <br /> Welcome <br /> Ms. Farren welcomed Selectman Carol Sherman to the meeting and emphasized the need for <br /> increased membership. Selectman Sherman questioned ways to promote Committee <br /> membership and Ms. Farren suggested continued advertising and discussion of the work of the <br /> Committee with others. Selectman Sherman suggested that she may know of some people <br /> interested after the start of the New Year. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Annual Pow Wow-Feedback from Kay Brown <br /> Ms. Brown attended the event with George Spivey, the Falmouth Equity Officer and Chair of No <br /> Place for Hate in Falmouth. Ms. Brown reported that there was limited interest but that they <br /> spoke with some individuals about their work. Most individuals were unaware of the Committee <br /> and showed little interest. <br /> Chalk 1 Up for Diversity-Feedback from Kay Brown <br /> Ms. Brown also attended the South Shore Coalition's meeting at a synagogue in Hingham. Ms. <br /> Brown found it interesting to meet others working on issues of diversity. Discussion at the <br /> meeting included details about an upcoming event in Plymouth. Committee members discussed <br /> the success of the South Shore Coalition as well as the establishment of the Cape Cod Coalition <br /> which had anticipated holding a fall meeting. Ms. Farren added that the joint meetings allow an <br /> excellent opportunity to network and to learn more about the activities of other communities. <br /> Ms. Farren will follow up with the ADL to find out if additional meetings are planned. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Conflict of Interest Summary <br /> Committee members are required to sign and submit the receipt of the Conflict of Interest <br /> Summary. On-line training will occur every two years. <br />