03/15/2022 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee 1"nclusim and Diversity Committee wi p y 16 Great Neck R.oadWorth ?Viashpee, MA 02649 2. Column Mr. Kupferman was thinking about recruitment. March is Women's History Month and Irish American Heritage Month. He tied them together a little bit, but they are in two sections, and he addressed both in the column. If recruitment is needed, it can be revisited. This article will appear in the paper on Friday. 3. Elderly Pedestrians Safety Update Madam Chair would like to bring this up later in the meeting. What can MIDC learn from what little we know? OLD BUSINESS 1. Diversity Project Amna Igbal, the MIDC Student Representative, is very involved in this project that is comprised of photos and stories of student immigrants. On Sunday, May 22, 2022, the Mashpee Public Library will be hosting the kickoff with the author Becky Field. There was an award from Mass Cultural Council for $500. When looking back at what this Committee has accomplished, she reached out to a Cape Cod Five contact that has been a resource for this Committee in the past. The initial relationship helped fund this future project. They thought it was great idea and were very impressed and want to push for this project. A picture painted by a student will be used. A screen presentation and program QR codes will be around the room, as well as some of Ms. Field's work, but really focusing on the student projects. At least ten individuals will present their work, and the exhibit will in the Public Library all summer. The pieces will be professionally framed to allow for easier mobility. John Miller, a Mashpee resident, will be doing it at cost, which is about half price. This is exciting and something to be proud of. Ms. Stevenson and the students are working on a name for the project. 2. Race Amity Day This will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Ms. Hicks and Mr. Kupferman will Co-Chair the subcommittee for Race Amity Day. On March 18, 2022, Ms. Stevenson wrote a grant proposal to the Mass Cultural Council. They were offering $1,500 for any town running a festival. She sat in on a training and then someone helped her with the application. The decision will be made later in the week. The Donovans from the Baha'is group are ready to jump in when they return. Deb Davis is on board, who was a large help last year. Chris Ball from Mashpee TV was instrumental in filming. At the close of Race Amity Day last year Mr. Donovan and Chairwoman were interviewed. She would love to use that to promote the program this year. She contacted the 2