Lymes’ Senior Center Board of Directors Meeting
December 18, 2017
PRESENT: Sue Campbell, Diana Seckla, Jeri Baker, Gary Weed, Kathy Lockwood, Stephanie Lyon-Gould, Dot McAndrew, Doris Hungerford, Ann Griffith, Doris Johnson, Don Abraham
ABSENT: Johnny Cody, Joni Bonvicin,
CALL TO ORDER: Sue Campbell at 1:00
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Accepted with type corrections. A motion was called for by Gary Weed and Jeri Baker seconded. Unanimous approval.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Doris Hungerford - The November 9th - December 15th report was accepted as submitted. A motion was called to accept by Jeri Baker and seconded by Diana Seckla. Unanimous approval.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SPECIAL EVENTS: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - The Cartells have already been booked and we are working on others for the summer concerts.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - To the Board, Thank you all for “pitching in”.
The Center has grown substantially in numbers and program offerings over the past several years. Stephanie presented growth figures and reiterated her need for an assistant. On Tuesday, Dec. 19th, Stephanie and Joni will be delivering packages to seniors identified as needing. Friday, Dec 22nd, will be the free TV give away. Thursday, Dec. 21st, the town crew will help with the chairs for the Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 22nd. Set up will be Friday morning. Stephanie will be on a leave of absence from January 4-22nd and part time until Jan. 29th. If there is a problem with the heat during her leave, call Phil - his phone number is posted in the kitchen.
PROPERTY: Gary Weed - Stephanie reported that the repair to the chimney has been completed.
OLD BUSINESS:
BY-LAW CHANGES/POLICY: Jeri Baker - Jeri distributed the draft of proposed amendments to the by-laws for review by the board members. The board will vote on the proposed recommendations at the January meeting. Any changes will then be submitted to the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme for review.
PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP DEFINITION: Jeri Baker - Tabled until January meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
OFFICER TRANSITION DISCUSSION AND VOTE: Sue Campbell, Jeri Baker - Jeri Baker has volunteered to fill the Chair of the Board position until June 2018, and Sue Campbell has agreed to remain on the board as Vice Chair to support the transition. Doris Johnson proposed the motion to accept, Ann Griffith seconded. Unanimous approval.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - Stephanie suggested that a standardized rate structure be developed for service providers to the center. Stephanie will draft for board consideration in February.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 1:55. Gary Weed moved to adjourn. Jeri Baker seconded.
NEXT MEETING: January 22, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Emery, Recording Secretary
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