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MINUTES GEORGETOWN COA
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Board of the Georgetown COA met on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. by Chairwoman Claire Maimone.
Present were: Jeannine Desjardins, Esther Palardy, Corona Magner, Claire Maimone, Cynthia Tardif, Diane Prescott, and Chandler Noyes and COA Director Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello.
The Secretary’s Report for January 25, 2011 was read and accepted.
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Colleen.
· Expenses as of February 22, 2011 were explained by Colleen.
· With a total of $478, this month’s van repairs include a new tail pipe and two front tires. The costs will be reflected in next month’s Treasurer’s report.
- The Report was accepted as presented.
The Director’s Report was read and discussed.
· Statistics for January were presented: General Information Services, Case Management, Home Visits, Reassurance Calls, Medical Equipment, Newsletters mailed, NEET, Congregate meals, Elder Brown Bag, Van Service, Social Events, Cultural Events, Health Education, Classes.
January Meetings attended:
- Dept. Head Meeting, Jan. 5/11
- MVCOA, Boxford, Jan. 11/11
- NEET, West Newbury, Jan. 31/11
Discussion/Action:
- FY 12 Annual Budget of $80,942 presented by Colleen to Finance Committee Wed. Feb. 16/11
- Board members Corona Magner, Esther Palardy, Cynthia Tardif and Claire Maimone
- Selectman Steve Smith has proposed a local options meals tax as a potential source of revenue for future COA budgets
- The School Building Committee is considering the possibility of a K-6 or Grades 1-6 school at the site of Penn Brook School, which could free space at the Perley School for space dedicated to COA programs and activities
- BOS meeting to discuss the potential meals tax is tentatively planned for Monday Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Colleen and some board members will attend the meeting if scheduled.
- Cultural Council 2011 $425 Grant approved
- COA needs assessment/survey planned in March
- First Congregational Church closed week of April 18
- Regional Health Fair plans underway for September with Merrimac, West Newbury, Groveland, and Amesbury COAs
Upcoming Events:
- Garden Craft, March. 1/11, 9:30 a.m.
- VNA, March. 2/11, 10 a.m.
- SHINE, March. 7/11, 9 a.m.
- Men’s Breakfast, March 3/11
- Massage Program with Sue Daigle, Tues. March 15/11, 10 a.m.
- St. Patrick’s Day/Monthly birthday party, Wed. March 16, 11 a.m.
- Vision program with Dr. Laura Potvin, Wed. March 30, 10 a.m.
- SHINE, Mon. April 4, 9 a.m.
- Memory program w/ Beth Desrochers, No. East Health Systems, Tues. Apr. 5, 10 a.m.
- VNA, Wed. April 6, 10 a.m.
- Stress Management with Riverside Community Care, Tues. April 12, 10 a.m.
- Garden Club Tea, Tues. April 12, 1-3 p.m.
- Volunteer Breakfast, Wed. April 13, 9:30 a.m.
Upcoming Meetings:
- TRIAD, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.
- Government Study Committee, Tues. March 1, 7 p.m.
- Budget Forum, Sat. March 5, 8 a.m.-noon, GHS
- MVCOA, Tues. March 8, 1 p.m. (First Congregational Church)
Meeting adjourned at 1 p.m.
Next meeting Tuesday, March 22, 2011, noon at the First Congregational Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello for
Barbara H. Miller, Secretary/Clerk
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