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I would like to recognize members of the Human Services Committee and thank all of the dedicated members of their Committee for their guidance and support. I value the collaboration with the Mashpee Schools; Mashpee Senior Center, Mashpee Housing Authority and Mashpee Police Department. In particular, I appreciate the support of the citizens at Town Meeting in recognizing the needs of the Department. As we look ahead, the the Department will continue to "connect" Mashpee residents to help in times of need. As we look ahead to the next year I value all of the important collaborations within the town who work together for to help. I want to thank the member of the Human Services Committee, Frank Fantasia; Lynne Waterman; Mary Bradbury; Lynne Barbee, Veronica Warden and Ebony Steele. I want to thank all the members of the IT Dept. especially Clay Nicholson for helping me regularly update information for residents on the webpage. I would like to thank the Town Manager, Assistant Town Manger and the Selectman for all of their support and the departments at town hall for referring people who need assistance. I want to dedicate this report to Selectman John Cahalane who passed away in June, he was such an incredible man who guided me and supported me each step of the way. To honor his memory the Committee has renamed the Thanks For Giving Awards to the John Cahalane Thanks for Giving Awards which will take place each October. Department continues to be proactive in identifying and responding to the human services needs of the community and empowering residents by ensuring accessibility to resources. For more information about the services of the Human Services Department and or to make an appointment please contact Gail Wilson at 508-539-1411 Respectfully submitted, Gail Wilson, M. Ed, LMHC, Mashpee Human Services Report of The Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity Committee To the Honorable Board of Selectman and the citi- zens of the Town of Mashpee The Mashpee Inclusion and Diversity Committee is appointed by the Board of Selectmen to serve as a resource to the Board and the citizens of Mashpee in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and community building. There are nine voting members consisting of volunteers from the community as well as representatives from the Wampanoag Tribe, the school district, and an original member of the previous Affirmative Action/No Place for Hate Committee (2000 to 2009). In addition, there are non -voting members serving in an advisory capacity to include the Mashpee Director of Human Resources, a member of the Board of Selectmen, and two students from the Mashpee Middle -High School. The committee meets at the Town Hall from 10:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The agenda is posted and minutes are available to the public. As with any other town committee the committee follows the Open Meetings law. The Committee can be reached by email at MashpeeIDC@gmaii.com The purposes of the committee are as follows: 1. Promote, embrace, and support the cultural enrichment of Mashpee's diverse population as an important element of a healthy and vibrant community. 2. Provide a welcoming environment by encouraging cooperation and respect among and by all persons who come in contact with the town including residents, visitors, and persons passing through. 3. Strive for a community characterized by the values of inclusion. Inclusion is defined as actively pursuing goals of including, integrating, engaging , and welcoming all persons regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, military 142