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Fernando reiterated that he is very interested in the topic and the group should be very specific about the duties of the two task forces as well as the role of the committee liaisons. Fernando suggested a scoping exercise for both the new Task Forces. In moving forward with these Task Forces, Peter would like to first build upon the membership of the 2020 committee. Subsequently, he would like to see a focus created for the two Task Forces as well as membership recruitment between now and June of 2006. Candy also suggested holding one committee meeting around each Task Force topic and inviting potential members to the meeting. Richard suggested inviting many of the Town’s group/committees, who have an invested interest in the Town’s planning for economic development, to a meeting of the 2020 Committee in hopes of strengthening each other and helping to centralize a focus. Such a meeting would also help to structure these groups. Peter suggested that a longer meeting time would need to be scheduled in order to conduct such a meeting. Progress Report Candy stated that she would need to put a budget request in if the group wants funding for FY2007 the Progress Report. The group currently has no funding. Candy said she would research how much money was used in previous years. Committee members stated they would appreciate assistance from consultant Wendy Rundle to help form the Progress Report. It was also agreed to by the group to keep in the forefront the original 27 goals of the 2020 Committee. Candy will take a look at the website and give a report to the group at their next meeting. She went on to suggest putting a “goal of the month” for the 2020 Committee on the website. Recruitment Strategy Mariann asked if there was something wrong with the recruitment strategy of the 2020 Committee. Fernando stated that membership is usually higher when there are tangible interests on the forefront. Peter mentioned that outreach by the group has not been that aggressive. The group agreed that they struggling to recruit new members into 2020 and reiterated that they are still an open group. Marian suggested having an article in the Minuteman with follow up phone calls. Peter also suggested have a mini progress report available at Town Meeting in order to raise awareness and interest in what 2020 does and has accomplished. Fernando agreed to reach out to the Chair of the Town’s Clergy Association and also mentioned that it would be helpful to recruit someone from the Chamber of Commerce. Meeting Adjourns: 9:10 a.m. th Next Meeting: Thursday, January 5