Lymes’ Senior Center Board of Directors Meeting
February 26, 2018
PRESENT: Sue Campbell, Jeri Baker, Gary Weed, Kathy Lockwood, Stephanie Lyon-Gould, Dot McAndrew, Doris Hungerford, Ann Griffith, Doris Johnson, Johnny Cody, Joni Bonvicin
ABSENT: Diana Seckla, Don Abraham
CALL TO ORDER: Jeri Baker at 1:00
GUESTS: Ruth Young
SECRETARY’S REPORT: A motion to accept January, 2017 minutes was called for by Doris Johnson and Gary Weed seconded. Unanimous approval.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Doris Hungerford - Treasurer’s Report December 15, 2017 - February 9, 2018 was submitted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Director’s Notes: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - 1435 visits to the center last month were recorded. Over the last six (6) months the center has received over 10,000 visits.
Building Use: Gary Weed - The fire extinguishers are in good condition. Stephanie Lyon-Gould - The big room is being painted and should be completed by next Thursday. The floors are scheduled to be waxed with a less slippery surface.
Special Events: Stephanie Lyon-Gould: Stephanie played music clips by several of the bands for July Concerts. Scheduled: July 5, Airborne Band; July 12, Duo Devilles (9 member band); July 19, The Cartells; July 26, The Army Pop Band (approximately 40 members). Stephanie and Jeri Baker will be reaching out to previous and new prospective co-sponsors for the Concerts.
Policy: Jeri Baker - Read the proposed changes to Policies & Procedures which board members had reviewed at home. The motion to adopt as corrected was initiated by Doris Johnson and seconded by Sue Campbell. Unanimous approval.
OLD BUSINESS:
Correction to the ByLaws Revision: Jeri Baker - A motion to accept the Lymes’ Senior Center Constitution & ByLaws as corrected was put forth by Johnny Cody and seconded by Kathy Lockwood. Unanimous approval.
Memorial Bricks: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - Family member (s) of former Senior Center members may purchase a brick to be engraved in their honor. Stephanie suggested that former members who have contributed to the Center may have a memorial brick engraved at no charge in honor of their Tribute to the Center. A motion was put forth for board members to compile a list for the next meeting. Unanimous approval.
Sue Campbell mentioned that the dedication of the Memorial still needs to be addressed.
A date of May 23rd was suggested.
Other Old Business: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - The Future of the Center - Phil, town facilities manager, suggested the screened, roofed porch be converted to four season use to increase space of the fitness area. He estimated the cost to be approximately $15,000.
NEW BUSINESS:
Report of meeting with Friends of the Lymes’ Senior Center: Jeri Baker -
The Friends can give money for programs , but not for capital expenditures. The Friends would like to kick of their fundraising campaign in April promoting the new “55 +” membership.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jeri Baker - Johnny Cody brought it to Jeri’s attention that public meetings should begin with the pledge of allegiance. After a brief explanation, allowing members who need to sit to do so, the meeting began with the Pledge. Subsequent board meetings, where there is a flag present in the room, will as well.
Volunteer Luncheon: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - The Volunteer Luncheon will be held Tuesday, April 17th at 1:00. Sue Campbell put forth a motion and Gary Weed seconded to approve Stephanie’s request for $800 expenditure for the luncheon (approx. $10.00 per person). Stephanie requested the board to select a Volunteer of the Year to be honored at the luncheon. Barbara Blackwell was selected and unanimously approved.
Assistant to the Treasurer: Jeri Baker - Don Abraham has volunteered.
Community Connection Meetings: Kathy Lockwood - Stephanie would appreciate volunteers to step in for her, either in office or at the quarterly meetings when she cannot be in attendance.
Other New Business:
Memorial Service: Scheduled for May 23rd.
Drapes: Johnny Cody motioned to not put the drapes back up, Kathy Lockwood seconded.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ruth Young - Thanked everyone and expressed her appreciation to the board for the new Policies & Procedures.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 2:30. Doris Johnson moved to adjourn. Gary Weed seconded.
NEXT MEETING: March 19, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Emery
Recording Secretary
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