10/9/2018 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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I community. Ms. Johnson-Graham expressed concern about impacts due to the current Federal Administration. The Chair noted that she had requested that Ms. Landry forward any requests for additional information about MIDC directly to her, so that she could follow up. In addition, the Falmouth Affirmative Action had reached out to learn more about how the MIDC was established. Ms. Waterman inquired whether it was necessary to add "Public Comment" to the agenda but the Chair responded that the Public was always welcome to attend the meetings. November Meeting Speaker-There was discussion about future planning and invitations to invite speakers. The Chair would be inviting the Police Chief to attend the next meeting. There was also discussion about Ebony Steele from the Villages, Veterans and someone from Massachusetts Cape Housing. Mr. Horner asked about pursuing parking spaces for Veterans and the Chair recommended that he draft a document to present to the Board of Selectmen and suggested that Selectman Cotton could assist. Ms. Johnson-Graham could also connect Mr. Horner with someone to help. Spreading the Word-Ms. Waterman suggested contacting Community Connections and the May Institute to reach out to individuals with disabilities. There was discussion regarding the possibility of hosting a panel of speakers. The Chair also recommended bringing together representatives from Homeowners Associations who may also be working with diversity issues. Ms. Johnson-Graham suggested the possibility of figuring out the good from a negative situation. Ms, Waterman suggested seeking out challenges and recommendations from various groups. Ms. Nadeau suggested hosting events at a variety of locations such as the Tribal Government Building or the Senior Center. Mr. Horner referenced a program he developed, "Where I Stand," as a tool that could be used to create an open dialogue. The Chair recommended that Mr. Horner provide a write-up about the activity. Chairwoman Stevenson reminded Committee members the importance of keeping separate personal views and MIDC views, keeping in line with the Policy/Purpose, Contacts were needed to be identified on the Committee, in order to reach out to potential partners, such as the Library or the School, much tike a liaison. School-Mr. Gonsalves& Ms. DeBoer Wampanoag Tribe-Ms. Johnson-Graham Ebony Steele/The Village& Boys & Girls Club-Ms. Nadeau Veterans-Mr. Horner Seniors-Ms. Waterman & Ms. Brown. Library-Ms. Wilson Social Media-Ms. Doyle Ms. Waterman inquired about updates to the Town's website. There was discussion about contacting the IT department to make changes to the text and to request an email address. Moving forward, the Chair suggested that she would add "Member Reports" to the agenda so that members could update the Committee on any of their contacts. Ms. Nadeau suggested that the next meeting include further discussion of ideas and ways to develop a list. Mr. Horner discussed his program he created for financial literacy and the Chair responded that perhaps the school would be interested as part of their"Credit for Life" program. Ms. Waterman noted 3