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MINUTES
September 11th, 2003 at Police Station Community Room
Meeting was called to order by Margaret Soli at 7;30PM
a quorum being present.
Present: Margaret Soli; chair, Bob Silva; Staff Liason, Charles
McDonald, Edward Toland, James Keigley, Sumi Sinnatamby.
Discussion opened by Margaret Soli regarding the arrival of
the AMISTAD slave ship to Boston Oct. 14th to Oct. 26th. Will
be at the Fan Pier. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
A meeting will be held at the Fleet Center on Oct 26th,regard-
ing this event.
On Oct. 24 RCTV will present a session about it's various task's
at the facility on Oak St. to those interested.
Margaret Soli related to the Committee that she had a talk
with the new Superintendent of schools. She presented a list of
holiday's for various religious beliefs with a request that
school's honor these commitments. Also made a suggestion that
teachers be afforded the chance to receive traing offered by the
Justice Dept. regarding deversity and related subjects. Might
not be possible this year because of scheduling. 2004 could be
a;;more appropriate time.
Margaret Soli presented a positive Globe article about
the Reading Police Dept. The article was in regard to Pat Japicca
receiving the Rape Aggression Defense Award for 2003 for his work
with womenteaching self defense methods. The Committee voted to
ask the Selectman to send a letter of congratulations to Pat.
At this time Margaret called for nomination's to fill the
Committee position's for this year.
Chair: Margaret Soli was nominated to fill the Chair for another
year by Edward Toland. Seconded by Bob Silva. Voted in by
Committee.
Vice Chair: Charles McDonald was nominated by James Keigley.
Seconded by Sumi Sinnatamby. Voted into this position by
Committee.
2.
Secretary: Paul Kelley was nominated to this position by Bob
Silva. Seconded by Sumi Sinnatamby. Voted in by the committee.
Next meeting was changed from the secondThur. of the month
to the first Thur. Next meeting willIbe Oct 2, 2003.
Margaret Soli attended a meeting in Winchester prsented by a
speaker from the ACLU regarding the the Patriot Act. Discussion
was presented regarding having speaker address Committee on this
Act. Moved to do so by Edward Toland and seconded by Bob Silva.
Vote was in favor.
Bob Silva suggested that a dialogue about civil right's violations
be initiated by Committee to school's children. Bob will talk
with Superintendent. Find what programs have already been set
in place if any. Will--report back next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8;55 PM
Respectfully Submitted,:
A Cam' j
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EdtwardM. Toland
Acting Secretary
Cultural Changes in Reading
Presented by Kimberly Lynn, RPL Director
October 2003
According to the most recent census:
+ 10% of the American population, a total of 25,831,000
people, was foreign-born.
+ 29% of the population of the US are minorities.
Demographic projections indicate an increase to 50% by
the year 2050.
+ The foreign-born population in Massachusetts is
estimated at 763,513. This is 12.5% of the state's overall
population and an increase of 33.1 % above the 1990
figure.
The 2000 Census results show an increase in the number of minorities
living in Reading. The list includes: Blacks, American Indians, Alaska Natives,
Asians, Asian Indians, Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Korean, Pacific Islanders,
Samoans, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Other Hispanics.
Percent Change in Reading from 1990 Census:
Total White: +3.6%
Total Black: +62.3%
Total Asian: +125%
Total American Indian/Eskimo: -34.8%
Total Other: +614.3%
Total Hispanic/Latino: +29.9%
The Big Picture
+ Whites account for 96.47% of the population, down from 97.9% in 1990.
+ Other races account for 4.36% of the population, up form 2.1% in 1990.
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Up Diversity Civil Discourse
Window Stickers
Study Circles
Diversity Training - Summer and Fall 2001.
In keeping with the goal of diversity for the Town of Lexington and the No Place for Hate Steering Committee, the Town has
undertaken a continuing commitment to train new and existing employees in the area of diversity. Lexington's demographics have
changed over time reflecting national trends. Given the history of racism and discrimination in our country and community,
combined with recently reported incidents in Lexington, the Town of Lexington wishes to take a proactive approach to issues of
race and diversity rather than being reactive to individual incidents and/or complaints.
By offering racial awareness workshops and diversity training, individual employees will have the opportunity to:
Learn about the actual demographics of Lexington residents and employees;
Develop specific cultural competencies; and
Gain practice discussing racial issues.
The goals and objectives of the training include:
k Raise awareness,of the Town employees about the range of diversity represented by Lexington's residents and
employees.
. Increase/impact the recruitment efforts of the Town of Lexington to diversify its workforce.
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A town-by-town view of the 1990 and 2000 census figures for the Northeast Region.
A snapshot of composite population changes for the 54 towns in the Northeast Region. Several towns have percentages,
that far exceed the state average.
The Census Bureau Web site: includes all of the data collected in the 2000 Census. New analyses are added from time t,
on "American FactFinder" for detailed level data.
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POPULATION AGE GROUP FORECASTS
(MAPC and U.S. Bureau of the Census)
AGE 1980 1990 2000 2010
0-4 1,274 1,535 1.542 1,405
1,482 1,410 1,444 1,316
5=9
2259 1,425 1,730 1.815
10 -14 1,450
15-19 2257' 1,419 1.383
20 - 24 1.687 1.556 1.004 1,248
25 - 29 1.603 1,637 1.052 1.050
30 - 34 1,863 1,863 1.?60 1,163
35 = 44 2.934 3.863 4.004 3293
45 - 54 2.744 2.690 3,628. _3,854 ?
55 - 59 1,360 1.14.0 1,346 1.064
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60 - 64 970 1.148 1,101 1.5
65-74 1.397. 1,628 .1,569 1.739
75+ 848 1,254 1,501 1.595 x.
Total 22,678 22,539 23,065 23,317
PERCEPTIONS, ASSLr'iVIPTIONS AND SCREENS
PERCEPTIONS: Knowledge obtained through.the senses.
ASSUMPTIONS: Perceptions that are taken for granted based on a previous
experience.
SCREENS: Subtle biases that we all possess based on unconsciously formed
assumptions.
BIASES: A mental tendency, preference or prejudice.
COMPARING WORLD VIEW AND GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES
Born 1922 to
1943
Born 1943 to
1960
Born 1960 to Born after 1980
1980
Outlook
Practical
Optimistic
Skeptical
Hopeful
Work ethic
Dedicated
Driven
Balanced
Determined
View of
authority
Respectful
Love / hate
Unimpressed'
Polite
Leadership by
Hierarchy
Consensus
Competence
Pulling together
Relationships
Personal sacrifice
Personal
gratification
Reluctant to
commit
Inclusive
Turnoffs
Vulgarity
Political
incorrectness
Cliche, hype
Promiscuity
HOW THEY DIFFER FROM THEIR PREDECESSORS
BORN 1922 to 1943
BORN 1943 to 1960
Followed traditional roles (male/female,
ethnic)
Redefined roles; promoted equality
Were loyal (to their marriages and to their
companies)
Left unfulfilling relationships to seek more
fulfilling ones
Were willing to be disciplined and patient,
waited for their rewards
Sought immediate gratification
Played by the rules
Manipulated the rules to meet their own needs.
BORN 1943 to 1960
BORN 1960 to 1980
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Fight against authority.
around authority or turn it
Aikido rebellion. Go
in your direction.
Media darlings
Avoid the media and the limelight and,.above
all, do not let them label you.
Workaholics
Get a life.
Political
Politics never solved anything, and usually
makes things worse .
Political at work
Corporate politics wastes time we could spend
doing something we enjoy.
Nostalgia for the 1960s
Oh, God, not again.
ovurce: venerattons at Work, Getnke, Kaines and Fiiipczark, AMACOM, 2000.
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