Lymes’ Senior Center Board of Directors Meeting
December 17, 2018
PRESENT: Jeri Baker, Gary Weed, Doris Hungerford, Don Abraham, Sue Campbell, Kathy Lockwood, Doris Johnson, Johnny Cody, Joni Bonvicin, Diana Seckla, Dot McAndrew, Stephanie Lyon-Gould
GUESTS: Ann Griffith. Was recognized for her service to the board and will be a board member emeritis.
CALL TO ORDER: Jeri Baker at 1:00
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2018 MEETING: A motion to accept November, 2018 minutes with corrections was called for by Gary Weed. Joni Bonvicin seconded. Unanimous approval.
Corrections to the minutes: GUESTS: should read ...Diana Seckla, Treasurer of Friends, accepted…. Add: Bonnie Reemsnyder and Steven Mattson, First Select of Lyme and Old Lyme attended. BUILDING USE: Gary is looking into renting three moveable exterior lights.
Delete last sentence. OLD BUSINESS: … Requested that Doris Johnson, Corresponding Secretary,............
TREASURER’S REPORT: Doris Hungerford - Treasurer’s Report for November 7 - December 18, 2018 was accepted as submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS: Jeri Baker - read a thank you card from Peg Shann
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Director’s Notes: Stephanie Lyon-Gould - November visits to Center - 2146
Stephanie Lyon-Gould will be on vacation from December 26-31st. Cheryl will be in the office during Stephanie’s vacation. The Center is Closed on Dec. 25th. Center hours from Wed. 26 to Monday 31st will be 9:30-1:00.
Anonymous donor gave 12 twenty dollar Big Y gift cards for the Food Bags. The Page Turner Club gave $250 to be used for gift cards for the Food Bags. High Hopes gave a $50 donation for use of the parking lot during the Holiday market.
Past programs - The Old Lyme Town Band on December 2nd had about 95 attendees. The Wed 12th Lyme Senior Center dancers was a huge success with about 135 people.
Stephanie introduced, Carol, the new Kitchen Manager to the members of the board.
Building Use: Gary Weed - The two lights out in the parking lot to be replaced with LED. Eventually all will be LED.
Special Events: Stephanie Lyon Gould - Upcoming Big Events
Holiday Luncheon with OL High School Select Singers Performance December 20th at 12:00pm
Free pizza party and showing of “Holiday Inn” on Monday December 24th at 12:00pm.
New Programs - Starting January/February - Fitness Fusion, Indoor Bocce Ball, Ballet for Seniors.
OLD BUSINESS:
Policy Committee Update - first draft reading: Jeri Baker - Presented the draft of Senior Center new policies. The board has 30 days to review. The draft (with suggested changes) will be voted on at next meeting.
Memorial Garden Update - list pending: Jeri Baker - Bricks will be added once a year on a day to be determined by the board.
Hall’s Road Improvement Plan update: Jeri Baker - Jeri Baker and Don Abraham attended the public forum and summarized the results for the board.
Other Old Business: Jeri Baker - The planning for the new addition is ongoing.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recognition of Ann Griffith’s Service to the Board: Jeri Baker - Ann was presented with a $50 gift card to Rosemary & Sage in appreciation for her service.
Other New Business: Jeri Baker - The art exhibit at Town Hall is being extended for another month. Stephanie Lyon-Gould - Eagle Scout Projects - Horseshoe pits and a movable stage for outdoor concerts are possibilities being considered. Jeri Baker - Jeri and Stephanie will be drafting a letter of thank you to two EMS people who had donated time to the Center.
ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 2:10. Gary Weed moved to adjourn. Johnny Cody seconded.
NEXT MEETING: January 28, 2019
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Emery
Recording Secretary
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