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Shelburne equity committee approves recognitions and budget items for fall events
Summary
The Town of Shelburne Equity & Diversity Committee approved a recognition for Emeritus member Patricia Fontaine and passed Culture & Community budget proposals to support fall events (discussing gift cards vs art supplies); exact vote tallies were not listed in the minutes.
At its June 8, 2026 retreat, the Town of Shelburne Equity & Diversity Committee approved multiple internal matters, including recognizing Emeritus member Patricia Fontaine and adopting Culture & Community budget proposals to cover the cost of upcoming fall events.
Proposal 1 recorded the committee’s intent to recognize Patricia Fontaine for her accomplishments; the minutes state the proposal "passed by majority." Proposals 2 and 3 authorized Culture & Community budget items to support fall events such as Hi, Neighbor and the Heritage Potluck; the minutes record a majority vote in favor but do not list an exact tally. The committee discussed using gift cards to cover event costs, debated an alternative to purchase art supplies for a craft table, and noted a need to consult town staff about storing gift cards.
Action items stemming from the approvals include: Jennie Hoenigsberg and Phu Ly were asked to email Matt and Susan with best practices for gift cards; Dave McLean was asked to share an equity toolkit for committee review; Josh Flore will discuss the volunteer handbook with the head of HR; and Sarah McIlvennie will update Michele about the annual in-person extended meeting. The minutes also record that the Hi, Neighbor event was rescheduled for June 14, 2026.
The minutes do not provide exact vote counts for the motions; each approval is recorded as "passed by majority." The retreat adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
