07/09/2019 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Veteran's parking. The Chair suggested allowing the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen to make the decision to limit parking to Town Hall. Ms. Waterman inquired about enforcement and Mr. Horner responded that he would not pursue enforcement. Ms. Nadeau inquired whether the Library or Senior Center had been contacted about the proposal, as a courtesy. Mr. Horner indicated that he had not, suggesting he would do so after meeting with Mr. Collins. There was consensus from Committee members that the Boards of the Library and the Senior Center would need to be consulted as a professional courtesy, prior to being included in the proposal. The Chair suggested that the proposal be reworded with a focus on Town Hall, and a separate statement expressing interest in following up with the Library and the Senior Center for their input regarding potential Veterans Parking at those locations. There was consensus to separate the proposal. Ms. Landry recommended the Committee vote, adding that, when she made the appointment Mr. Collins, the request was specific to considering one parking space at Town Hall. MOTION: Amend Mr. Horner's proposal to limit to recommendation of one space at Town Hall with an addendum to possibly consider in the future the Mashpee Public Library and Senior Center, subject to their Boards' approval. Mr. Horner added that Veterans could now acquire a shellfish license at a reduced rate and, since the last meeting, over 100 veterans had acquired beach stickers. MIDC Brochure Subcommittee-The Chair stated that she and Ms. Doyle were working on developing a photograph opportunity by the ocean over the next month, with a diverse group of 12-15 people. Ms. Waterman suggested referencing back to the Committee's listed categories and Ms. Hendricks stated that she was in contact with a variety of groups. Members of the sub-committee were continuing to reach out to verify contact information for the brochure. Community Awareness/Diversity Campaign Subcommittee-Ms. Nadeau reported that they would be meeting on Thursday, June 181H Child Care October Town Meeting-The Chair would like to keep the item on the agenda. Committee Members' Outside Activities Reporting-As a member of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition Board,Ms. Johnson-Graham announced that they were seeking teams for an event on August 1711i Participants would be joining from all over and encouraged others to participate, adding that a discount of$25 was being offered to participate. Ms. Johnson-Graham reported that the Tribe had a very good turnout for the PowWow, despite challenges with the weather. Ms. Johnson-Graham stated that an Elders Tent was available for all who needed a cooler tent,with water available. There was a very positive response to returning to the homeland rather than the fair grounds. Ms. Johnson-Graham announced that anyone seeking discounted tickets to attend next year's Pow Wow could contact her directly. The Chair stated that she attended a program in Falmouth titled"What is Islam?" The Chair inquired whether there was an Islam population in Mashpee, confirming that there was, and the Chair was invited to attend services on Friday to learn more. The Chair also learned that there was an anti- Muslim group located on Cape Cod. The Chair stated that she had brochures available for anyone interested. There was consensus to share the list of available resources with the Library and school. 2