10/25/2011 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Minutes

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this year. It was recommended that Yumna be invited to attend a future meeting. Ms. Farren will follow up with Ms. Purdy. Mashpee High School Senior Project Fair-November 2011 Ms. Farren also contacted Celeste Reynolds, Senior Seminar Coordinator, regarding the Senior Class Project. Ms. Vaughn noted that the date was being scheduled for November 18 or 19. Ms. Vaughn stated that Ms. Reynolds preferred that individuals from the community attending the event be prepared to suggest project ideas to the students. It was suggested that the Affirmative Action Committee offer the development of a webpage. Ms. Farren stated that she had also mentioned the various drives that were previously discussed by the Committee as well as participation in the Christmas parade, and that the Committee would be interested in attending the event. -Christmas Parade Christmas Parade but her response stated that the logo could only be used on ADL materials and publications for trademark reasons. materials were available for purchase directly from the ADL. Ms. Farren indicated that she would inquire further, adding that materials had been difficult to acquire. The Christmas Parade will take place on December 10, at 5:30pm, and will begin at the library. Selectman Sherman stated her hope that older kids be involved with the parade, such as the high school football team. Selectman Sherman stated that younger children bringing a project made of recycled materials to the library would be eligible to walk with Santa in the parade. There float or banner in the parade, and the possibility of involving students or members of the Committee. Selectman Sherman stated that 30 floats and bands were expected to be part of the parade, including a military band. November 30 was the deadline for entries. Entry forms were available on the Chamber of Commerce website. A block party will take place at Roche Brothers following the parade. The next meeting has been scheduled for November 9 at 7:30 at the Stoughton Police Department. Harry Katz of Duxbury has been an active leader of the South Shore Coalition. There was discussion regarding the benefits of attending the meeting, such as learning about new ideas for activities. Ms. Vaughn suggested the possibility of having the South Shore Coalition forward their agendas and minutes in place of attending the meeting. Ms. Farren stated that there had been no additional information regarding meetings of the Cape Cod Coalition since the Sandwich meeting one year ago. Ms. Farren shared an original brochure that had been initially released by NPFH, along with bookmarks offering suggested reading materials. Ms. Farren noted that there had been limited materials more recently. The original brochure indicated that diversity training was available and Ms. Farren offered to follow up to find out if the training was still available. Selectman 2