08/22/2023 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity Committee 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 NEW BUSINESS Changes in Appointment Policy This is under the Select Board Policy. The written process was not being followed. Nominees would come before the Select Board and get interviewed, now we are finding they aren’t even being acknowledged. She gave her opinion about the policy and Mr. Collins responded to her points. We are fortunate to have a full committee, many committees have problems getting volunteers. There has to be more creative ways for recruiting people and social media is one way to do it. That was negated. There are letters that go out from the library, schools, and Senior Center. Technology and social media can be used in a positive way if done right. We cannot be afraid of this, it is the way of the world. Ms. Johnson-Graham commented that when you start making people interview in front of the whole Select Board people become intimidated or get scared of being on TV or in front of a big crowd. Ms. DeBoer noted it doesn’t even have to be an interview, but maybe just acknowledge and thank them for committing their time. Ms. Stevenson thinks that the Select Board liaison should be present for any potential new member interviews. She would like it to be a requirement but that will not happen. Diversity Day Planning Postponed Logo for MIDC Aimen was tasked with the opportunity to design the MIDC logo. Ms. Stevenson would’ve liked MIDC to have a presence at Mashpee Night Out with the Mashpee Police Department. She would like to develop initiatives that this committee participates in yearly. Race Amity Day is the perfect activity that would be a developable initiative. Next Meeting: September 19, 2023 (Co Chair will be Chairing) ADJOURNMENT MOTION: