COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
APRIL 10, 2013
Present: Council on Aging members Irving Goldberg, Jack Jordan, Jeanne Noussee, Virginia McIntyre, Marijo Gorney, Jack Dorsey, Lynne Waterman, Council on Aging Director, and Darlene Perkins, Outreach Coordinator
Absent: Norah McCormick and Mary Gaffney
Chairman Irving Goldberg opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 13, 2013
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the minutes of March 13, 2013 with one correction, seconded by Virginia McIntyre. 6-0-1 with Jack Dorsey abstaining (he was not present at the meeting on February 13)
No Public Comments
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Lynne Waterman distributed her Director’s report and reviewed it with the Council members. She highlighted that most of her focus in March was reviewing old records and discarding and shredding them according to the town’s record schedule. Lynne reorganized two storage closets and the entry way to focus on monthly activity schedules. She also reorganized the two drawer file and facilitated the unpacking of items from the old senior center building.
Lynne also informed the members that she met with two office supply companies regarding the reconfiguration of the front office area. One quote was received and she is waiting for the other quote.
The telephone calls for March ranged from 14 to 52 per day.
Lynne stated that the Outreach Coordinator, Darlene Perkins, began her duties in March and she is training her.
Lynne and the Directors of the other Upper Cape Senior Centers met with Representative David Viera regarding next year’s formula grant. The goal is to increase the amount per senior that we receive from the state through this formula grant process.
Lynne also worked on updating the training of COA staff in CPR. She noted that all COA staff has completed the required online conflict of interest training.
She updated the CORI information on all volunteers and the civil defense list to include all seniors over the age of 90. Lynne met with two local hospice agencies to plan two new programs and met with the Mashpee Library Director to review the room scheduling process.
Lynne read a letter of resignation dated April 1 from Arthur Eisenberg resigning from the Council on Aging Board. Irving Goldberg will prepare a notice for the newsletter regarding the vacancy. Jack Jordan suggested sending a letter of appreciation to Arthur Eisenberg. All members agreed.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Jeanne Noussee. Vote was unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Lynne distributed the budget report. She reviewed the operating budget.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Jeanne Noussee. Vote unanimous.
OUTREACH COORDINATOR’S REPORT
Director Lynne Waterman introduced the new Outreach Coordinator Darlene Perkins. Darlene reviewed her background and experiences with the members.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator Report, seconded by Jeanne Noussee. Vote unanimous
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT
Lynne distributed the Volunteer Coordinator’s Report highlighting Judy Genge trained 3 volunteers. Judy has also been working on National Volunteer week arranging for a piano concert for Monday April 22, 2013 for our volunteers She will have a poster listing all volunteers and thanking them for the “the gift of time”. Judy has also been working on updating our list of volunteers to be invited to the recognition luncheon. The estimate at this time is 190 volunteers. The luncheon is planned for 12 noon on May 16.
Lynne also noted in the report “Live Well Mashpee” by the school system. We have been invited to participate and we will have a table there with information about the senior center.
Motion: Marijo Gorney moved to accept the Volunteer Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Dorsey. Vote Unanimous.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR REPORT
Lynne distributed the Activity Coordinator’s report from Christine Foisy and reviewed it with the members. She highlighted knitting and crocheting classes, the Genesis Health Care luncheon, volunteer leaders and entertainment committee meeting, the KC Combs school singing group, Tufts and Fallon Health care seminar, Portuguese classes and the Great American Destinations slide show travel program. Lynne distributed an Entertainment Committee Checklist prepared by Christine Foisy.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Virginia McIntyre. Vote unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
Furniture for the lobby has been ordered.
Lynne spoke about board training done by the State. The next one is April 23 at the Bourne Council on Aging. She gave each board member A Guide for Board Members from the State.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack Jordan gave particulars on a cruise which will be held in the fall from South Boston. He would prepare a notice for the newsletter.
Jack Dorsey spoke about starting a program on “Check on Your Neighbor”. He would prepare something for the newsletter.
Motion: Jeanne Noussee moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Daigneault
Recording Secretary
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