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FAQ Table of Contents

1. How do I join The Mashpee Environmental Coalition ?
2. Where can I find a Membership Listing ?
3. Why doesn't the Coalition support Candidates or Legislation ?
4. How did the group begin ?
5. What is the size of the membership ?
6. When was MEC founded ?

How do I join the Mashpee Environmental Coalition ?

Print and mail the membership application MEC Application.pdf or E-Mail Membership Chair for a membership application.

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Where can I find a Membership Listing ?

Membership listings are not made available to prevent "Junk Mailing" associated problems.

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Why doesn't the Coalition support Candidates or Legislation ?

The Internal Revenue Service 501 (c).3 non-profit designation for MEC prevents such direct support.  Factual information relating to the candidate or legislation is allowed.

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How did the group begin ?

A few residents concerned about the Mashpee River, rapid growth of the town and apparent lack of active ecological concern met informally trying to develop a grassroots awareness of the environmental problems facing the town. These informal meetings grew into the Coalition

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What is the size of the membership ?

MEC membership roles for the past several years have fluctuated at about 200 members.

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When was MEC founded ?

MEC's transition from a few residents talking informally to an organized group began with the issue of the first quarterly newsletter in the Summer of 1996.

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