COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
JUNE 12, 2013
Present: Council on Aging members Irving Goldberg, Jack Jordan, Jean Noussee, Marijo Gorney, Jack Dorsey, Lynne Waterman, Council on Aging Director, and Darlene Perkins, Outreach Coordinator
Also Present: Elsa Partan, Mashpee Newspaper
Absent: Virginia McIntyre, Norah McCormick and Mary Gaffney
Chairman Irving Goldberg opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 8, 2013
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the minutes of May 8, 2013. Seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous.
No Public Comments
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Lynne Waterman distributed her Director’s Report for May 2013. She highlighted that she and the Activity Coordinator met with Mashpee Public Library Director to plan a program on using electronic devices such as kindles. They also met with dieticians from the Visiting Nurses Association to plan an eight week weight loss support group to begin in September. The van will now be operation an additional day on Fridays. On one Friday a month, the van will transport riders to another town on the Cape. Lynne assigned one of the van drivers the responsibility of calling all seniors 85 and older on our mailing list to make them aware of our van services.
Lynne also noted under building issues Sylvester and Consultants replaced our first aid kit and placed two additional kits in the building in meeting room one and in the dining room. She noted that DPW did an excellent job on the yard and also in repairing the back patio, replacing shingles on roof and painting areas on the exterior of the Senior Center. Annual inspections of senior center has been completed. Lynne said she has updated the job descriptions of the two mature workers on staff and a local computer instructor has agreed to provide additional computer training as needed.
Lynne was pleased to say that they had a successful annual volunteer luncheon and thanked the members for participating.
Lynne noted her short term goals are to plan new programs for September, finalize the building and equipment annual inspection list and continue revamping the newsletter.
Jack Dorsey said that Mary Gaffney did a great job in hosting the volunteer luncheon. All concurred.
Irving Goldberg requested that the drains in the kitchen be tended to once or twice a month. Also, the fire suppression system needs to be drained periodically and should be on the checklist to be drained twice a year.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Jack Irving. Vote unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Lynne distributed the budget report. She reviewed the operating budget and noted the end of the Fiscal Year is June 30 and the budget is where it should be.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous.
OUTREACH COORDINATOR’S REPORT
Darlene Perkins distributed her report and highlighted her home visits and appointments. She stated she started working with the volunteers and met with the person who delivers books and flowers to the elders. She is also working with the director to recruit and train new volunteers.
Darlene said that she attended a meeting with the Outreach Coordinators of Cape Cod and met with the public nurse Kathy Ganey.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator Report, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT
Lynne distributed the Volunteer Coordinator’s Report prepared by Judy Genge highlighting that there are 203 volunteers and she is working on recruiting additional volunteers. She also noted that a listing of other volunteer opportunities is available. We are actively recruiting for friendly visitors and front desk volunteers.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the Volunteer Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote Unanimous.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR REPORT
Lynne distributed the Activity Coordinator’s report from Christine Foisy and reviewed it with the members. She noted the Travel Expo held on May 17 was a success and the Investment Club and Photography Club meeting dates are scheduled.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
Jack Dorsey said the Men’s Club on occasion has a guest speaker and suggested expanding the attendance to others who would be interested. If he knows ahead of time he could put it in the newsletter or post a notice out front in the lobby.
NEW BUSINESS
Jean Noussee announced that the Friends gave the seniors $15,000 and Lynne suggested that we buy some outdoor furniture with some of these funds.
Reorganization of the Council on Aging
Irving Goldberg stated he has a request into the Town Manager’s office to replace a member to the Council. The position will be advertised and if anyone knows someone interested have them apply to the town manager’s office.
Jack Dorsey nominated Irving Goldberg for Chairman of the Council on Aging, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous.
Irving Goldberg nominated Jack Jordan for Vice Chairman of the Council on Aging, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous.
Jack Jordan nominated Virginia McIntyre as Treasurer, seconded by Jack Dorsey, Vote unanimous.
Irving Goldberg nominated Marijo Gorney as Secretary, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous.
Motion: Jeanne Noussee moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Daigneault
Recording Secretary
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