01/14/2020 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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for inadvertently leaving somebody out. Ms. S. Wilson noted that the brochure was identified as a 2020 version and could be updated as needed. Ms. S. Wilson suggested a volunteer event to introduce and connect the variety of groups and potential new members. Mr. Fand suggested a summer event, possibly at Heritage Park. Ms. S. Wilson will gather additional information to share with the Committee for a potential future project. Diversity Week-The Chair reported that the final schedule for Friday, January 24, Diversity Day, was being finalized. A PowerPoint presentation would be part of the program, along with keynote speaker Pamela Purdy. Arrival would begin at 8:30 a.m. Ms. P. Purdy's icons would be on display in the art rooms, where she would also work with art students. Invitations would be extended to the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, MIDC, Chamber of Commerce,Mashpee Americans with Disabilities Act Committee and would also be shared in the paper. Sponsorship of the event was by the school system, the MIDC, the Human Rights Club and the Language Department. The Human Rights Club would also be presenting their Human Rights Academy project. Ms. Hendricks added that there would also be student performances as part of the event. The Chair will forward the invitation to Committee members. Mashpee Speaks T.V. Project,Bill Nay-Mr. Nay was unable to attend this meeting, but would attend the next meeting in February. NEW BUSINESS Resignation,Kay Brown-Ms. Brown expressed her interest in continuing to be involved with the Committee in the supporter program and will work on a letter of resignation. Recommendation to Board of Selectmen for Two Voting Members-The Chair noted that two voting member position were currently available, and interest had been expressed by both Mr. Fand and Mr. Klein, and the Chair distributed their letters of interest. Mr. Klein explained that he moved to Mashpee as a full time resident in 2013, after a long career as a business owner in outside sales. While living in Houston during the 1980s, Mr. Klein assisted in organizing a synagogue for 150 families. Mr. Klein also served with the auxiliary police while living in Florida and more recently, assisted locally with fundraising efforts. MOTION: Ms. Johnson-Graham made a motion to accept Mr. Wein's letter of interest and refer him to the Board of Selectmen. Ms. DeBoer seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. The Chair explained that individuals recommended for the Committee would then need to meet with the Board of Selectmen for their consideration. Mr. Fand expressed his desire to make people aware of issues of diversity. Mr. Fand shared a book he had read, and diversity statistics, about Wilmington,NC. MOTION: Ms. Johnson-Graham made a motion to recommend to the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Fand, and accept and approve his letter of interest to join MIDC. Ms..Brown seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. The Chair asked that Ms. Brown be added as a non-voting member of the Committee. 2