COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
AUGUST 14, 2013
Present: Council on Aging Members Irving Goldberg, Jean Noussee, Marijo Gorney, Jack Dorsey, Virginia McIntyre, Lynne Waterman, Council on Aging Director, and Darlene Perkins, Outreach Coordinator
Absent: Mary Gaffney, Jack Jordan
Chairman Irving Goldberg opened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 10, 2013
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the minutes of July 10, 2013 with one correction. Seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous.
No Public Comments
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Waterman distributed her report for the month of July highlighting Walgreen’s plan to help future programs. The pill abuse program sponsored by the Barnstable County Sheriff, TRIAD and the Mashpee Police Department was a success. Lynne along with the activity coordinator met with the staff of the Royal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to plan future programs such as the Octoberfest luncheon.
Lynne Waterman noted she has completed the drive-along process with the two permanent drivers and the two substitute drivers and one of the drivers is continuing to call seniors age eighty-five and older to inform them of the van schedules.
Lynne wanted to thank the DPW custodians for the good work they did in their twice a year cleaning of the floors, multi-purpose rooms and arts and crafts room. She along with the DPW director agreed that activities will be cancelled in the future when this type of cleaning is done in order to make the custodians’ jobs easier.
Lynne also thanked the Friends of the Council on Aging for their purchase of the lovely new patio furniture and also thanked the gardening volunteer and custodian who recently planted perennials in the front of the Senior Center.
Director Waterman noted that the work on the front desk (reception area) was completed in July and also a new work station for a new office assistant was created. The staffs’ working space is quieter and more confidential for the clients.
She is still working with the alarm company on the problem with the alarm which is not yet resolved.
Lynne stated she met with and trained a new community service volunteer who is putting in sixteen hours over the summer. She has been stuffing envelopes and helping out with programs.
Lynne informed the council members that she along with the Outreach Coordinator met with the leader of the bridge club who had some concerns. She also listed for the members the many meetings she attended during the past month.
Director Waterman noted her short term goals were to plan new programs for November, begin using broadcast email to publicize activities and update the client procedures for using Senior Center van.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Jack Dorsey. Vote unanimous.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Lynne distributed the budget numbers for 2014. She reviewed the numbers with the council members and also noted the Formula Grant went from $7 to $8 per elder.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous.
OUTREACH COORDINATOR’S REPORT
Darlene Perkins distributed her report for July and highlighted her home visits and appointments. She noted that homeowners who have applied for the Big Fix program are being contacted by Housing Assistance Corporation. Darlene explained the “Brown Bag” Program which is the distribution of food to seniors who need help supplementing their food budget. She has sent out letters and applications to 31 Fuel Assistant participants and is working to build a strong connection with her fellow agencies in order to work together to help the frailer seniors in our community. The first distribution will be on the first Friday in October.
Motion: Jack Dorsey moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator’s Report, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT
No Report at this time.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR REPORT
Lynne distributed the Volunteer Coordinator’s Report and noted Christine is doing a great job. She reviewed some of the activities in the report. Tap Dancing, Navigating Life’s Transitions, the Painting Group, Wreath Making Class and Poetry and Fun’s meeting. Lynne also spoke about the Ice Cream Social held on July 16th was a big success with 86 people attending. A large amount of ice cream was left for the senior center’s use. The Popcorn Bingo with the Girls and Boys Club was a lot of fun and the July’s Social Dining at the Mashpee Wicked Pizza was held on July 30th.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Dorsey. Vote Unanimous.
Motion: Jeanne Noussee moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jack Dorsey. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Daigneault
Recording Secretary
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