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MINUTES GEORGETOWN COA
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Board of the Georgetown COA met on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, noon at the Town Hall. The Board was called to order at 12:08 p.m. by Chair Claire Maimone.
Present were: Corona Magner, Cynthia Tardif, Diane Prescott, Jeannine Desjardins, Claire Maimone, Esther Palardy, Jean Perley, and COA Director Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello.
The Secretary’s Report for May 22, 2012 was approved as presented. Board member Cornona Magner’s move to accept the report was seconded by board member Diane Prescott. The report was unanimously accepted.
Old Business:
- Colleen reported that the town has received the $3,295 EOEA Service Incentive Grant money previously approved by EOEA for the Mental and Cognitive Health project. Led by Edna Lezotte, D. Min. LISCW, the project is underway with additional support groups and professional development trainings to be held in Merrimac, Georgetown and West Newbury in June.
New Business:
- Resident and COA Volunteer Nancy Thompson said that she is willing to fill either the vacant position available on the board at this time. Nancy will be invited to attend the August 28 meeting. COA Board members said they will continue to talk with others in the community regarding potential candidates to fill an alternate position.
- Nominating Committee members Cynthia Tardif presented the following slate of officers for election:
- Chair – Claire Maimone
- Vice-Chair – Esther Palardy
- Treasurer – Chandler Noyes
- Secretary – Jean Perley
- The motion to elect the slate of officers was made by Cynthia Tardif and seconded by Diane Prescott. The officers were elected unanimously.
- The new officers are scheduled to fill their roles in July.
The Treasurer’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Treasurer’s report explaining the spending in the COA Expense Line and Formula Grant for May and to-date in June. The report also included payroll information and the amount received in donations for the Council on Aging Gift Account and from participants in the Strength Training and Yoga Classes as well as van participants. Vice Chair Esther Palardy’s move to accept the report was seconded by Board Member Diane Prescott. The report was unanimously accepted.
The Director’s Report: Colleen presented the Director’s Report for May noting statistics that included 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 Screening, Health Education and Classes. Vice Chair Esther Palardy’s move to accept the report was seconded by Board Member Diane Prescott and the report was unanimously accepted.
Upcoming events:
- Scams and ID Theft program, Tues. June 12, 10 a.m.
- Life Transition Support Group, Wed. June 20, 10 a.m.
- TRIAD Photo ID/Ice Cream Social, Thurs. June 21, 1 p.m.
- Mass Relay, Hearing Impaired Technology, Wed. June 27, 10 a.m.
- SHINE, Monday July 9, 9 a.m.
- VNA, Tuesday July 10, 10 a.m. (due to July 4 holiday)
- Annual MVNP Chicken BBQ with Over the Hill Band, Tuesday July 17, 10 a.m. (BBQ at 11:30 a.m.)
- Monthly Birthday, Tuesday July 24, 11:30 a.m.
- Ice Cream Social sponsored by Home Instead Care, Tuesday July 31, 10 a.m.
- Men’s Breakfast, Thursday Aug. 2, 9:30 a.m.
Upcoming meetings:
- Mental Health Round Table, Wed. June 20, 11:30 a.m., Town Hall
- ESMV Board of Directors, Lawrence, Wed. June 27, 1 p.m.
- NEET, Monday June 25, 11 a.m.
Adjourn: The COA adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Vice Chair Esther Palardy’s move to adjourn was seconded by COA Board Member Diane Prescott and the motion was unanimously approved.
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, noon at the First Congregational Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Perley, Secretary/Clerk
June 27, 2012
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