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inclusion and diversity. Ms. Waterman inquired how Mr. Fand learned of the opening and the <br /> Chair confirmed that vacancy had been added to the Town's website. <br /> The Chair stated that the Committee was tasked with recommending to the 13oard of Selectmen <br /> who they would like to see added to the Committee. Ms. Johnson-Graham suggested that it <br /> would be beneficial to have a diverse male member of the Committee, emphasizing the need for , <br /> a diverse Committee membership. Ms. Waterman suggested that the candidate should interview <br /> with the Committee,prior to a vote. Ms. Waterman added that it was also beneficial for potential <br /> candidates to first attend a meeting to better determine whether it would be a good fit. Ms. <br /> Nadeau agreed,noting the value of identifying community members who may not be able to sit <br /> on the Committee but would like to assist the Committee. The Chair suggested that the <br /> Committee could vote on Ms. S. Wilson at the end of the meeting and invite Mr. Fand to attend a <br /> future meeting. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Follow-Up Initiatives for Veterans-The Chair referenced prior discussion about <br /> expanding signage, adding that she had not yet been in contact with Mr. Botello or the Chamber <br /> of Commerce, and suggested the possibility of establishing another Sub-Committee to address <br /> the matter. Through developing the brochure,the Chair had met with the VFW group in <br /> Mashpee and shared with them the MIDC purpose and the addition of the recent Town signage. <br /> The Chair noted that members of the VFW seemed more interested in sharing their work and <br /> their personal stories. The Chair felt it could be an opportunity to respond to Veterans in a <br /> different way. Ms. Johnson-Graham offered to work with the Chair and suggested other <br /> potential contacts. Ms. Waterman agreed that the feedback from various groups was valuable. <br /> MIDC Brochure Subcommittee-The Chair hoped to share a completed draft at the next <br /> meeting. The Chair had a friend who would also be assisting with the brochure. Once the <br /> Committee approved the draft, it could be forwarded to the Town for approval. The Chair <br /> confirmed that she had made contacts'through the process of developing the brochure. <br /> Community Awareness Campaign Subcommittee Update-Ms. DeBoer reported that, <br /> besides the schools,there was a very low participation rate in the campaign. Ms. Waterman <br /> confirmed that there was good participation at the Senior Center. Ms. Johnson-Graham noted <br /> that the box could not be placed on the counter at the Tribal Center, so she planned to share it in <br /> the Elder's Room during an upcoming meeting. Ms. Waterman inquired about the school <br /> responses and Ms. DeBoer noted that responses were related more to students' experiences in <br /> school. There would be further discussion regarding how the responses would be displayed in a <br /> variety of locations. The Chair noted that the Girl Scouts had offered to help. The matter would <br /> be discussed further at the next meeting to allow more time to accumulate additional responses. <br /> Ms.Nadeau suggested that greater excitement in presenting the campaign may have encouraged <br /> increased participation. <br /> Child Care October Town Meeting-Ms. DeBoer confirmed that Key Club would be <br /> assisting and the program would start at 6:45 pm. <br /> 2 <br />