COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2015
Present: Council on Aging Members Irving Goldberg, Jack Jordan, Jean Noussee, Marijo Gorney, Norah McCormick, Mary Gaffney, Ernest Cornelssen, Council on Aging Director Lynne Waterman, Outreach Coordinator Darlene Perkins.
Absent: Virginia McIntyre
Chairman Irving Goldberg opened the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 13, 2015
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to approve the minutes of May 13, 2015, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous 7-0
Public Comments
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Lynne Waterman distributed her report for the month of May. The Director reported she and the Activity Coordinator met with a middle school teacher to plan an intergenerational program for the fall. She also noted she was the moderator for a program on driving decisions/options for seniors at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Cod.
The Director stated she has been working with the van drivers and Outreach Coordinator to update procedures and policies for van riders and in addition, a review of the riders in the last year was completed. In one year the number of unduplicated riders has doubled.
The Director thanked DPW staff for doing the annual cleaning and waxing of all of the floors. She submitted to the Town the annual inventory of all equipment and furniture in the Senior Center. She also thanked the DPW staff who repaired the portico ceiling.
Lynne reviewed the monthly meetings she attended: Staff, Parkinson’s Support Network Board of Directors, COAST (Cape Cod Senior Center Directors) and Mashpee Human Services Committee.
She met with the gardening volunteers to plan for the annual planting in the entryway and patio areas.
The Director reported the two substitute van drivers completed their annual training, as mandated by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. She interviewed a candidate for the maintenance training position placed here and paid for by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Mature Worker’s Program. The Director noted she met with several seniors seeking assistance providing coverage for the Outreach Coordinator while she was on vacation and has continued to focus on reorganizing the shared computer drive.
The Director reviewed her goals: complete the annual formula grant, complete end of fiscal year budget tasks and train new Mature Worker.
Motion: Mary Gaffney moved to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous 7-0
TREASURER’S REPORT
Director Waterman distributed the budget report and reviewed the budget figures with the members.
Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous 7-0
OUTREACH COORDINATOR REPORT
Darlene Perkins distributed her report for the month of May. She noted May 15 was the last day to send applications for Fuel Assistance and they helped 40 residents apply for assistance. She attended two trainings: MCOA Outreach Summit presentation covered guardianship, healthcare proxies and conservatorship. She found the guardianship in a Hoarding situation and the AARP presentation on Reimaging Your Life as you enter different stages very interesting. The Second training was on mental illness and aging. There was a discussion on health proxy.
Darlene stated there were 16 volunteer rides. She noted she is working with Elder Services of Cape Cod on the nutrition contracts for Meals on Wheels. The Brown Bag Program served 27 seniors. She continues to make referrals for homecare, medical insurance, housing, food and many daily activities to seniors who are struggling to stay sustainable within the community.
Darlene continues to meet monthly with volunteers. 13 Mashpee residents turned 90+ and received flowers delivered by a volunteer. Darlene noted the monthly meetings she attended: VNA, Community Nurse, and two trainings.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator’s Report, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous 7-0
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT
The Director noted there was no report from the volunteer coordinator. The coordinator is working on the volunteer luncheon to be held on Friday. Mary Gaffney will be hosting. The Director said the coordinator has been doing a good job along with her committee.
Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Volunteer Coordinator Report, seconded by Mary Gaffney. Vote unanimous 7-0
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR REPORT
Director Waterman asked Christine Foisy to come into the meeting to give her report. Christine reviewed her April and May reports. She noted the TOPS Program, Meditation Group, Archeology, Social Dining Around, Cooking Safety, Ask a Pharmacist, Mental Aerobics, and Tai Chi for Healthy Living,
Motion: Jeanne Nousse moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous 7-0
Old Business
None
New Business
The Director announced June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple on this day.
The Director distributed a flyer regarding Older Women Workers.
Nominating Committee: Ernie Cornelssen reported that the subcommittee met and agreed to ask the current officers if they wished to serve in there current positions and they all agreed. The subcommittee’s recommendation is to nominate:
Irving Goldberg, Chairman
Jack Jordan, Vice Chairman
Marijo Gorney, Secretary
Virginia McIntyre, Treasurer
There were no other nominations
Motion: Jack Jordan moved the recommendations, seconded by Mary Gaffney. Vote unanimous 7-0.
Motion: Ernie Cornelssen moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jean Noussee. Vote unanimous 7-0
Meeting adjourned 9:55 a.m.
There was a presentation of an Award to Mashpee Council on Aging from AARP Driver Safety Program
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Daigneault
Recording Secretary
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