12/11/2018 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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on Mashpee Messaging of whether or not Mashpee residents would utilize the service and would be in contact with the Town Manager. Ms. Waterman suggested relating programs back to the categories of being inclusive, as in this case, families. NEW BUSINESS History-The Chair reviewed history about the Committee provided by Ms. Landry, started in 2000 in conjunction with the No Place for Hate Program of the Anti-Defamation League, requiring a minimum of two activities per year. It was believed that the Committee died out around 2009/2010 because the group was unable to establish two activities to be approved by the ADL. The Chair shared the NPFH Proclamation, noting that it was signed by Town employees and other members of the community. During the same time, there had been an active Human Rights Group at the high school that also died down. The Chair shared the Resolution of Respect that had been distributed among high school seniors. Questions Format for Future Speakers-The Chair read her email she sent to speakers to prepare them for presentations to the Committee. Among the items she would suggest would be providing a copy of the Committee's purpose, define the expectation as it related to diversity and inclusion/Mashpee's uniqueness, practices to address diversity and inclusion, what has been successful, how could the Committee help, have problems been encountered. The Chair stated that she would draft a list and provide it to the Committee and Ms. Wilson would forward it to the Director of the Library. Committee Member Reports-Ms. Doyle agreed that the Committee should hold off on pursuing a newspaper article, but that she had identified the contacts at Mashpee Enterprise and the Cape Cod Times. Ms. Johnson-Graham reported that Land into Trust was still in place, the Tribe was pursuing legislation and the investors still wished to build the casino. In addition, there were significant layoffs and salary reductions amongst the Tribal leadership, management and staff. The Chair stated that she had been attending various events, including the LGBTQ group at the high school and learned more about the inclusivity present at the high school. The group stated that their goals included more focus on health studies, trans-gender terminology and inclusive bathrooms. There was discussion about events in which the group participates. The Chair also discussed her experience attending the Tribal Thanksgiving, suggesting that there could be greater and welcoming collaborations. The Chair attended the Human Rights Commission and recommended Special Olympian Amanda Church and member of the R Word Campaign, as someone who could speak and be a good resource for the schools. Additionally, Sue Wilson, the President of Pride, lives in Mashpee. Regarding social media, Ms, Doyle wished to speak further with the Town Manager since many departments offered their own social media. The Chair was interested in learning more about whether or not the Committee could seek funding to pay for projects. 4