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Meeting Minutes
LISTENING TOUR #2 -HANCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 22, 2019
opening
As a part of the listening tour of the Washington County Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the Committee met at the
Hancock Public Library to present the Committee and it's charge as well as to listen to the general public to their
thoughts on the Committee and Diversity and Inclusion in Washington County.
Present
Arthur Hicks, Zsun-nee Matema-Miller, Carlos Mellott, Maria Eugenia Wetzel, Commissioner Jeff Cline
General Public: See attached sign in sheet
Notes and comments gathered from Listening Sesion:
Diversity — Different background,gultures, not enough of it.
Not only ethinic diversity but disabilities, LGBTQ
Inclusion:
Biggest part, methods for inclusion when people are exclusive
Ways in which we can work together
Heard stereo types of lack of inclusion in the County
LGBTQ+ protection, undermine stereotypes, suicide,
What are people afraid of?
What do they believe?
Understand elements of the problem
IIIA.- Library system trying to take on this task/International Fair
Adults are the target
Tools to interact- educational piece. Where do they go to worship/opportunity for exposure?
How do we interact with Diverse cultures?
Respecting and knowing differences in culture
Schools/education
Small groups
Highlighting greatness/exposure/like Hispanic festival
Municipalities- all should be a part of the Listening Tour
Facilitating conversations
Coming together
Grassroots community effort
Interfaith Community- symbols and education
Employment
Monthly meeting in Hancock?
Economics and Opportunities (equal)?
Minutes submitted by:
Carlos Mellott, Secretary
Approved by:
Arthur Hicks, Committee Chair
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