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Bishop Munroe states that the church has a donation account set up. Kathy Mahoney spoke about the summer reading program,the book"I rules"there will be activities at the library for families. Discussion about empowering project purple for next year for 11 and 12 graders. Hope Kwan spoke about the youth sobriety POW wow on June 20, 2015 supports families with loved ones in recovery. She will ask the tribal council about having a table set up at the youth sobriety POW wow. The tribe also has co hog day coming up on the fairgrounds. Joan Gil-Martin spoke about the public television station doing PSA's. Putting a face to the disease. Chris Santos said he has an appointment with Mashpee TV tomorrow. Joan Gil-Martin mentioned having a play about addiction. Bishop Munroe brought up the significance of the home environment, children at risk in the home. Lynne Waterman spoke about the need to develop an action plan. Tom Rullo stated we need to get committed members, no quorum, not be a waste of time, and need to get an idea who is committed. Kathy Mahoney also spoke about the need for an action plan, not just focus on one person's activities, we need to focus on an action plan. Lynne said we need to keep in mind older adults also. Kathy spoke about being a town committee, not to duplicate other committees work such as Human Services Committee. Chris Santos said we need to have a budget. Kathy Mahoney asked about funding from the schools. Cheryl Barlett is funding the flags. Discussion about the next meeting and the reappointments at that time. Kathy Mahoney states this is a town committee not a community group,we need structure. NEXT MEETING:The next meeting will be on Thursday,July 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, Chris Santos made a motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:10 pm and Lynne Waterman seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Gail Wilson, Clerk