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MEETING 0Ir January 8, 1991 /..�"'� .// v�"^
Chairman - Sonia Walgreen Director -
Vice Cbmo - Judy Cociuntta &u:'t Dizehbhaa'V 1Mli��likeu
Treasurer - 8otb Wood Secretary - Joseph F. Corliss Sr
Member - Patricia J� Hume Member - Lois Thomas
Member - Jn}/ Lee OpDes
The meeting was opened at 7:40 p8 by President Sonia
WmIgcoou with Board members Patricia Romw/ Beth Wood, Joaa@k Cozlioa/
Lois Thomas, Jo}' Lee Eppoa and Gale and Ida in attendance.
The Secretary's Report was reviewed and accepted as submit-
ted on a motion by Patricia Hume, seconded by Lois Thomas.
The Treasurer's Bopnzt/ Budget Status and Warranty were
accepted on a motion by Jo}' Lae Eppes/ seconded by 3ctb Wood.
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GuIc reported that the Fuel &aaintanrc Fund of the
Friends of the Drop -In -Center now stands at about S10,000.00. She
surmised that by the middle of January those g,zoous receiving aid
from Self -Help will have used up their allotment for the Winter.
been worked out
on the basis of
The following allotments to those in need have
with the various agencies and will be made available
oeed.
Friends Fuel Assistance Fund
Bristol Elder Services
Good Neighbor Energy youd
United Way Fund
Salvation &cml' Fund
The Good Neighbor Boocgy Poud is a special fund of
$200,00/client
300.00/cliout
200�00/cIieur
100.00/client
100.00/client
the Salvation &zm2
Gale stated that to date she has not heard any
word regarding the distribution of the Library/C0& Fundraising monies
and with the current demands for services at least a partial disburse
meot of the interest earned so far would go a long ways toward easing
the pzeuyoze on Gale and her staff.
President Walgreen was directed by the Board to
write m letter to Keo Parsons, requesting an auuwmc by our P,bzuuzy
meeting date, as to when we can expect to see the funds transferred
to the C0& l/ood as authorized by the Legislature.
The U. S. DoaL Office installed a Postal Box in
the C0& outer foyer. & letter to the Trustees of the Library in
relation to the placement of the box was scut last month but to date
no reply has arrived.
& Musical Melodies Program is planned toy acuinra
at the Center. The High School Concert Choi, will entertain at 10:00
&M on Tuesday January 15tb.
At the suggestion of Juu°Db Corliss there will be
a morpr1x* Valentines Day Party on Friday February 15tb. The Friends
bi-monthly birthday party will be held at the same Lime.
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l:)ir.ecto' 's RcEgrt continued:
On March 12th a Youth/Elderly Art Program has been
scheduled at: at the Center.
On March 26th the High School ,jazz Hand will pest
on 0 mu,.ical program for the seniors.
We will be losing the services of our Volunteer
Co -Ordinator Althea Sankey, She will be out for at leant 9 or 5
weeks for medical reasons and we all wish her a speedy recovery.
The Mansfield Women of Today have planned their
annual Grogram for seniors at the Center. on Thursday March 19th at
7.00 PM. Mel. Simon will provide the entertainment.
Marilyn Dr_ott:s will conduct- Painting and Water -
Color classes for 6 weeks starting on Thursday February 7th at
1,0:00 AM.
Cale reported that Pat Barnicle of the Mass.
Intergenerational Network will be leaving this position to take a
new position with the Thomas Jefferson Forum in Boston on January
72nd. The secretary was directed by the Board to send her o noise
of thanks for her help in bringing the Intergenerational program
to Mansfield.
On February 1, 1991 at the COA in Attleboro a
Legislative Forum will be held. This annual event .is held to bring
COA personnel and board members up to date on the latest events
at:: the State House and how these laws affect our clients. All.
Board members are urged to attend if it is possible to do so.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
In December we transported 291 persons
a total. of 930 miles. We had one holiday and one snow day.
OLD BUSINESS:
Gale and President; Walgreen will meet with the Town
Finance Committee on January 26th. All Board members are urged to
attend and support the COA budget for 1991/97..
If cuts are mandated we stand to lose an escort, driver
a bus aide, our Volunteer Co ordinator, Out-of-state travel and the
Professional development segments; of our budget. This drastic cut
would demoralize our programs and pat: many elderly at, risk, It i;
imperative that we emphasize to the Finance Committee that we are a
caring service in a caring community dedicated to serving those who
have spent their lives building our community.
Patricia Hume reported on the December meeting of
Bristol Elder Services. The Director was given permission to let.,
go 6.5 positions in order to balance the budget. The request was;
not on the agenda and came up late in the meeting, taking most by
surprise. Mrs Hume was upset to see so many vital positions lost
but being only one vote she was unable to muster enough votes to
coun0rmand the tosses. The Nutrition Program is now under a new
contract in an effort to eliminate further deficas in the account.
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& discussion was bold on the recognition of donors to
the Yzioudu yoml Assistance Program. It was decided to look into
the idea of presenting the donors with a plague or certificate to
recognize their efforts on behalf of the alderly�
The annual Rotary Home Show at the Mansfield 8b"catno
will be bclU on February 8/9/10. Cale asked for volouCoeza to man
the booth during show boors.
The Community 8couozco Network organized last month
will bold a meeting on January l4tb at the C0&. Marguerite Brothers,
Public Ouooiug Manager for the Mansfield Buoziug Authority will be
a guest speaker no the topic of housing availability in the town.
Gcncgo Ings ol the Baptist Church evoked interest in the suggestion
of a soup kitchen in Mansfield.
President Walgreen was directed by the Board to oxDzons
our sincere appreciation to william Madan for his efforts on behalf
of a oruioz who rmgoizeO a furnace replacement.
On a motion by Judy CuciuoLta, aewoo8md by Joy Lem
Eppcs the meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM. The next meeting will be
bold at the C8& Center on February 12, 1991 at 7:30 PW
Respectfully submitted,er, I 'I IF CA( 0
Secretary