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The Chair also referenced the No Place for Hate Proclamation, signed by Town staff and organizations <br /> in Mashpee, and inquired whether there was interest among Committee members to revive the <br /> Proclamation. Copies were distributed. The Chair also distributed the Resolution of Respect, <br /> previously signed by students at the High School. Ms. Waterman read a Proclamation that had been <br /> previously presented to the Board of Selectmen. The Chair stated that she was in receipt of <br /> information from the Human Rights Club at the High School, which was having difficulty organizing <br /> and was considering reaching out to younger students. Ms. Wilson referenced the Barnstable County's <br /> Human Rights Commission's Annual Human Rights Academy that would take place in May at Cape <br /> Cod Academy. There was discussion also about working with the Youth Council and attending <br /> traditional annual events that took place in Mashpee, such as the Pow Wow, Oktoberfest and the <br /> Christmas Parade. Selectman Cotton announced that Boy Scouts had recently been re-named <br /> Scouting, allowing girls to join and achieve Eagle Scout, but Girl Scouts remained separate and female <br /> only. Three Scouting groups were located on Cape Cod. <br /> The Chair suggested the possibility of reaching out to the variety of residential associations located in <br /> Mashpee, as a means to address any issues that may occur. The Chair referenced a specific issue that <br /> occurred and Ms. Johnson-Graham expressed discomfort she experienced at New Seabury. The Chair <br /> suggested that reaching out to the various neighborhoods could help to bring more people together. <br /> The Chair added that the New Seabury community also contributed to the Town, such as their Garden <br /> Club. Ms. Wilson inquired how it would relate to the Committee's mission and the Chair responded <br /> that it would serve as a means to be more welcoming and help bring people together. The Chair <br /> referenced another discriminatory incident that occurred at another community, which was addressed <br /> by the community's Board. Ms. Doyle suggested that most neighborhoods did not have associations, <br /> so it would single out just those associations. Ms. Nadeau suggested that, any event sponsored by the <br /> Committee, could be distributed to all on a master list, which could include the associations, who could <br /> then forward to their residents. The Chair suggested bringing back the Welcome Wagon. <br /> Ms. Nadeau indicated that she had attended the documentary, Mashpee Nine, adding that the room was <br /> full of attendees. Ms. Nadeau suggested collaborating with the TV station to sponsor a series of people <br /> telling their stories of diversity. Additionally, Ms. Nadeau suggested sponsoring an essay contest, <br /> open to all ages, which would focus on what diversity meant to the individual, possibly collaborating <br /> with the Library. Another collaboration with the Library could be a Community Reads program, <br /> choosing a book and then coordinating activities linked to the book. The Chair referenced Falmouth's <br /> MLK Breakfast and student work presented, and suggested offering an art contest. <br /> There was discussion regarding the need for others to be involved with sub committees and the <br /> possibility of the MIDC meeting for one hour, with sub committees meeting afterwards for '/z hour. <br /> Ms. Nadeau volunteered to work on a subcommittee for developing an essay contest in collaboration <br /> with the Library and Ms. Wilson and Ms. DeBoer expressed interest in joining her. Ms. DeBoer <br /> suggested that businesses would likely donate awards and Ms. Waterman suggested that awarding <br /> could occur at a Peace Breakfast. <br /> The Chair reported that the MIDC was invited to set up a table at Falmouth's event, but she did not do <br /> so as there were no materials to distribute. Once brochures or other informational materials or projects <br /> were developed, the Committee may wish to participate in such events as Oktoberfest. There was <br /> discussion about providing items such as t-shirts, balloons or bracelets to share messaging that <br /> supported diversity. Mr. Horner stated that a Mashpee Commons business may be willing to help fund <br /> promotional materials with their business placed on the shirt. Ms. DeBoer suggested that students <br /> 3 <br />