HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 03/12/1991The meeting opened at 7:35 PM,witb President Woly,acu,
Beth Wood, Joseph Corliss, Judy Cooinutta/ Lois Thomas, Joy Lee Dppma
Gale and Ada all present. Patricia Hume was esouoaU�
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The Secretary's Report was accepted as submitted no a
motion by Joy Loc Eppuo, seconded by Judy Cociootta.
The Treasurer's Report, Waczaoia and Budget Status
8apoziP were accepted on a motion by Judy Cocinotta/ seconded by Beth
Wood.
DfRECTOR'S REPORT;
Gale reported that tbuco will be a special program for the -
seniors at the Council on &giug Center on Thursday March 14t& at 7 PM4
In the event of inclement weather it will be cancelled.
Mark Jackson, a student at %averiau Brothers Academy in
Norwood, will be a volunteer intern at the Center from April 1 until
May 9tb� He will be doing various activities in dif.EeceoL acuou and
his help will be deeply appreciated,
The annual Seniors Spaghetti Supper will be held at Phe
0oaltero Middle School on ?boza0ay/ May 9, 1991.
With May being dedicated as Volunteer Month it was decided
we should hold a special party for our Volunteers on May 18, 1991,
In addition to our own volunteers we decided to buunz Ken Pacunoo,
Gerry Abbot and Jim Wheeler for their efforts as 5oDez-Vnlonto,zu no
behalf of the CO&/Libzarl' Fundraiser for special programs.
Gala will be attending the National Councils On Aging Con-
ference in Miami from May IV to 22. Gale will take vacation 0o},a in
a wrap around the Cvu±ezaorc, being away from the Ccotcz from May I7Lb
until she returns on the 28th of May/ the dal' after the Memorial Day
holiday.
On Friday March 22ud there will be a Legislative Forum at
the Bristol Community College. The ioaynitiuu of funding distribution
in Southeastern Massachusetts will be 0iacuaaed� 8epzeoeutativo
William Vernon of Mansfield is among the invited guests.
DIRECTOR'SASSISTANT
We tzanopurted 230 Dnaoeogczs m total of
887 miles. February is a short month and we had one holiday.
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MEETING OF March 12/ 1991
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Chairman
- Sonia 0al8zaau
Director
- Ga\�:`;a�c'rugia
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- Jody CociuoLta
&oo't Director
- Ada Milliken
Treasurer
- Beth Wood
Secretary
- Joseph B. Corliss Sy
Member
- Patricia J. Rome
Member -
Coja Thomas
Member
- Joy Lee 8ppes
The meeting opened at 7:35 PM,witb President Woly,acu,
Beth Wood, Joseph Corliss, Judy Cooinutta/ Lois Thomas, Joy Lee Dppma
Gale and Ada all present. Patricia Hume was esouoaU�
\
The Secretary's Report was accepted as submitted no a
motion by Joy Loc Eppuo, seconded by Judy Cociootta.
The Treasurer's Report, Waczaoia and Budget Status
8apoziP were accepted on a motion by Judy Cocinotta/ seconded by Beth
Wood.
DfRECTOR'S REPORT;
Gale reported that tbuco will be a special program for the -
seniors at the Council on &giug Center on Thursday March 14t& at 7 PM4
In the event of inclement weather it will be cancelled.
Mark Jackson, a student at %averiau Brothers Academy in
Norwood, will be a volunteer intern at the Center from April 1 until
May 9tb� He will be doing various activities in dif.EeceoL acuou and
his help will be deeply appreciated,
The annual Seniors Spaghetti Supper will be held at Phe
0oaltero Middle School on ?boza0ay/ May 9, 1991.
With May being dedicated as Volunteer Month it was decided
we should hold a special party for our Volunteers on May 18, 1991,
In addition to our own volunteers we decided to buunz Ken Pacunoo,
Gerry Abbot and Jim Wheeler for their efforts as 5oDez-Vnlonto,zu no
behalf of the CO&/Libzarl' Fundraiser for special programs.
Gala will be attending the National Councils On Aging Con-
ference in Miami from May IV to 22. Gale will take vacation 0o},a in
a wrap around the Cvu±ezaorc, being away from the Ccotcz from May I7Lb
until she returns on the 28th of May/ the dal' after the Memorial Day
holiday.
On Friday March 22ud there will be a Legislative Forum at
the Bristol Community College. The ioaynitiuu of funding distribution
in Southeastern Massachusetts will be 0iacuaaed� 8epzeoeutativo
William Vernon of Mansfield is among the invited guests.
DIRECTOR'SASSISTANT
We tzanopurted 230 Dnaoeogczs m total of
887 miles. February is a short month and we had one holiday.
PAGE TWO - MANSF'IELD COUNCIL ON AGING _ MARCH 12, 1991
Ada reported on the. (tearing at Lhe, COA io
Attleboro on the proposed fare increase for the GATRA van. In order
to provide a way for seniors to get out of their homes to the. Center
or to shopping Ada suggeatud a lttct,ethllr pans
at the old rates -
There were many seniors at: the meeting
.and all comments were taken under advisement. we will have ho WK.
until. the GATRA makes a final decision.
The Valentines Day Party held on February
15, 1991 was reported to be a huge success.
On another. front, Ada reports that the
sale of stamps at the Center .is one o; our newest successes. The
program is well liked by all Center users and the convenience of a
Postal Drop Box outside our door have all contributed to the success
of this program.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Nutrition Program continues to have problems in
funding and deficits. It: is possible that: we could lose Walter
Poulin and have our meals cap cut even lower. Board members are con-
cerned at the possibilities of: clients beinq cut ofk through no t.aul.t:
of their own.
The Bristol Elders Services annual meeting will he held
at 9:30 AM on April 26, 1991. All board member, were urged to attend
this meeting.
On a motion by Joy Lee I pros, seconded by Beth Woods
the meeting adjourned ;at 9:15 PM until April 9, 1991 at 7:30 PM„
Respectfully submitted,
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Cos ph P. Corliss Sr,
S•wcre"ary