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indicated that they would help as much as possible and suggested the possibility of co-sponsoring <br /> events, such as the MLK Breakfast, <br /> The Chair inquired about the use of social media. Reverend Fields responded that people <br /> communicatedthroughsocial media and it allowed interaction with other groups but cautioned the <br /> need to stay away from political groups. Reverend Fields suggested inviting the Police Chief as <br /> someone on the front lines and recommended keeping the group's message simple with a goal to <br /> educate people. <br /> lE utnre Planning-The Chair suggested that the Committee would need to identify their future <br /> focus. The Chair reported that the library was also interested in addressing diversity and inclusion in <br /> their work and suggested the possibility of working together. Ms. Waterman added that the Senior <br /> Center would be available should the Committee ever be seeking additional space and Ms. Johnson- <br /> Graham also offered space at the Tribe's Headquarters. <br /> The Chair noted that many departments in the Town provided articles in the newspaper and suggested <br /> that the Committee consider using the paper as a means to communicate their efforts. Ms. Wilson <br /> responded that they had a readership of over 2,000. The Chair also suggested the possibility of making <br /> use of the TV or radio station. The Chair referenced a number of activities occurring in the area and <br /> suggested it would be helpful to share information at meetings. <br /> Ms. Johnson-Graham stated that she liked that they were part of the Town, showing Town support, and <br /> the opportunity to meet monthly. The Chair liked the idea of inviting the Police Department and <br /> inquired who to invite to speak next time. Ms. Waterman suggested reviewing.the list of categories <br /> identified in the Policy and invite people who would speak about those areas, to gain a better <br /> understanding of their challenges and needs. <br /> Ms. Doyle requested greater clarification regarding the social media policy because it would provide <br /> direct access to the community. Selectman Cotton responded that individuals could use their personal <br /> Facebook pages to deliver messages but anything related to the Committee would need to be addressed <br /> through Mashpee's policy. Selectman Cotton agreed that featuring speakers such as the Police and <br /> Fire Chief and the schools and the Boys and Girls Club, would be a great idea. <br /> Mr. Horner stated that, if he was contacted to be a speaker in Falmouth, he would wish to do so only as <br /> a representative of the community of Mashpec and the efforts of the Committee. Ms. Waterman <br /> suggested that it would be better if Mr. Horner represented his own views, recognizing that he was also <br /> a member of the MIDC and he was in agreement. <br /> There was further discussion about establishing visibility. Ms. Wilson referenced the Town's web <br /> page that would be developed for the MIDC, to include the purpose and membership. There was <br /> further discussion about the membership and the request that the alternate members be changed to <br /> regular voting members. There was discussion suggesting that by virtue of Affirmative Action being <br /> replaced by BOS vote, alternate members would be converted to regular voting members. Ms. Landry <br /> would follow up with the IT Department to update the Affirmative Action page with the new name, <br /> purpose and membership. <br /> There was consensus to invite the Chief of Police to speak at the next meeting. The Chair would also <br /> follow up with the library. <br /> 4 <br />