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with the development of reference materials. The Chair suggested creating a gathering bringing <br /> people together from different backgrounds and cultures, similar to dinners she had attended. <br /> Ms. Johnson-Graham liked the idea of a pot-luck and the communication it fostered. The Chair <br /> would like the Committee to encourage an open dialogue in Mashpee. Ms.Nadeau agreed that it <br /> was important to bring communities together more than once, to feel the discomfort but continue <br /> to come back to the table to maintain continual communication. Ms. Nadeau also suggested the <br /> Committee identifying one or two goals to achieve for the year. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Question Format for Future Speakers-The Chair.stated that she made revisions to the <br /> question format, as recommended by the Committee at the last meeting. The Chair read the <br /> letter she sent to Ms. Mahoney. This was the format that would be used for anyone inviting <br /> speakers to present to the Committee. Ms. Waterman suggested three questions to consider that <br /> would emphasize that it was not an assessment of their agency. Ms. Nadeau liked the question <br /> about training. Ms. DeBoer suggested questions be a way for the speaker to frame a presentation <br /> to the Committee rather than specifically be required to answer the questions. Ms. Waterman <br /> added that some speakers may be able to provide additional materials that could be helpful to the <br /> Committee. Ms. Waterman will email the questions to the Chair,who will rework the format. <br /> Current Projects <br /> Veterans Parking Mr. Horner provided copies of the revised proposal based on <br /> Committee comments from the last meeting. Mr. Horner also redesigned the signage, also based <br /> on comments from the last meeting. Mr. Horner and Ms. Landry will be meeting with the Town <br /> Manager. Should the signage be approved, it was suggested that the DPW or Selectmen may <br /> pursue acquiring the signage. Mr. Horner stated that, if the proposal was approved,it would be <br /> his goal to reach out to every town in the state to do the same. <br /> Child Care for Town Meeting-The Chair reported that Ms. Doyle had heard <br /> back from Brewster and Harwich,who have both offered child care services at their Town <br /> Meetings,with a small number of participants, and no problems reported. Harwich provided <br /> paid high school workers. Brewster provided paid licensed child care providers,using funds <br /> from a bake sale. Ms.Doyle planned to inquire further about hosting a fundraiser, developing an <br /> RSVP system and seeking approval from the Town Manager. Ms. DeBoer stated that there were <br /> juniors and seniors seeking volunteer hours who could offer child care assistance in the gym. <br /> Social Media-Ms. Doyle had been in receipt of the Town's Social Media Policy <br /> from the Town Manager. Posting as the Committee could only occur with permission Trom the <br /> Town Manager and used only to disseminate unbiased and factual information,being careful of <br /> inadvertent disclosures or confidential information. The Chair added that Ms. Doyle <br /> administered"Mashpee Messaging" on Facebook. <br /> Resource List-The Chair confirmed that the subcommittee had met about <br /> developing a resource list, adding that it would be a large project and suggested the possibility of <br /> creating a brochure. The Chair stated that many groups were available to help people. Ms. <br /> Waterman distributed a page of the Quick Reference Guide: Public Health Service Directory, <br /> listing services by category. Ms. Waterman noted that categorizing could be based on <br /> 4 <br />