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MINUTES GEORGETOWN COA
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The Board of the Georgetown COA met on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, noon at Town Hall. The Board was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by Chair Claire Maimone.
Present were: Claire Maimone, Corona Magner, Diane Prescott, Jeannine DesJardins, Jean Perley, Carol Sheehan, Chandler Noyes, Sue Gardiner, Nancy Thompson, COA Director Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello and guest Nancy Efstratios.
The Secretary’s Report for September 24, 2013 was approved with typographical errors corrected. Board member Chandler Noyes’ move to accept the report was seconded by board member Diane Prescott. The report was unanimously accepted.
Correspondence: There was no correspondence to review.
Old Business:
- A Halloween Birthday party is scheduled Wednesday Oct. 30.
- The annual flu clinic will be held Wednesday Nov. 6. Board members Esther Palardy, Jeannine DesJardins and Chandler Noyes will help with the flu clinic.
- The Friends of the Council on Aging will donate money to cover the cost of food for the holiday party scheduled Mon. Dec. 9 at Trestle Way. Chandler Noyes will provide holiday music.
New Business:
- The Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of Sue Gardiner to the vacant position available on the board at this time. COA Board members welcomed Sue to the board.
- Colleen applied for a $450 grant from the Georgetown Cultural Council to provide musical programs in 2014. The Delvena Theater group has also applied for a grant to present a play based on the life of Louisa May Alcott at Trestle Way next fall.
The Treasurer’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Treasurer’s report explaining the spending in the COA Expense Line and Formula Grant for September and to-date in October. 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. Board member Corona Magner’s move to accept the report was seconded by board member Jeannine DesJardins. The report was unanimously accepted.
The Director’s Report:
- Colleen presented the Director’s Report noting September statistics which 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. Colleen noted that three people participated in the Dental Day program provided by Dr. Sharma of Georgetown Family Dentistry and that six people participated in the TRIAD group’s Carfit program.~Board member Chandler Noyes move to accept the report was seconded by board member Diane Prescott.
Upcoming events:
- Halloween Birthday Party, Wed. Oct. 30, 11 a.m.
- Flu Clinic, Wed. Nov. 6, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Men’s Breakfast with Terry Hart, Thurs. Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m.
- Russ McQueen performance, Wed. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.
- November birthday party, Wed. Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.
GHA Holiday breakfast concert, Friday Dec. 6, 8:15 a.m. with concert at 9 a.m.
COA/Housing Authority holiday party, Mon. Dec. 9, 1 p.m.
Upcoming meetings:
- ESMV, Lawrence, Oct. 23
- Annual NEET Luncheon, DiBurro’s, Haverhill , Oct. 24, 2013
- Annual ESMV meeting, DiBurro’s Haverhill, Fri. Nov. 22, 2013
Adjourn: The COA adjourned at 12:42 p.m. Board member Chandler Noyes move to adjourn was seconded by board member Diane Prescott and the motion was unanimously approved.
Next meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, noon at First Congregational Church.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Perley, Secretary/Clerk
Oct. 29, 2013
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