HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-11 Human Relations Advisory Committee MinutesJuly 11,02
RECEIVED
OWN' CLERK
HRAC MINUTES --°l~.MASS.
2002 DEC A 8: S s
1. Meeting began at about 7:35PM with a quorum present
of five members. Margaret Soli, Edward Toland, Paul
Kelley, Sheri Breen, Phil Maher and with Carol Roberts in
attendance.
2. Sheri Breen our new member was introduced and
welcomed to the group. Another new member or designee
from the school committee has not been appointed yet.
3. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and
passed.
- 4. The information brochure to be printed for distribution
was brought up. A change in wording was proposed by Phil
Maher and after some discussion Paul Kelly proposed the
words "strength and community" could be added to one
paragraph. Ed Toland initiated a discussion about the word
"perception" at some length. Margaret Soli will go ahead to
make proposed corrections, have the printing done and
coordinate distribution.
5. Margaret Soli reported the High school and middle
schools would be very busy in preparations for various
accreditation and testing. And mandatory classes for
teachers would not be funded. It was approved that a draft
recommendation be written to present to the selectmen
asking for a voluntary training. This will be reviewed at our
next meeting.
6. Election of officers for the next year took place.
Margaret Soli - Chairman
Phil Maher - Vice Chairman
Sumi Sinnatamby - Secretary ( with Sheri Breen
as backup) subject to Sumi's acceptance.
7. Future activities and direction were opened for
discussion. Suggestions included having speakers and
possibly cooperating with the town Cultural Committee in
pooling resources. Also using local dynamic speakers from
the clergy was suggested.
8. Next meeting set for Sep. 12, 2002 at 7:30PM at the
police station. The committee is reminded that our
attendance will be needed at Summerfest Aug 1, 2, and 3 to
help distribute our brochures.
9. Meeting adjourned at 9PM
Submitted by Phil Maher, acting secretary for the night.
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