HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 01/09/1978Council on Aging Minutes
January 9, 1978
Present: President Dolores Benson, Linda Martinelli, Edwedge
McCausland, Harry Nordberg, Betty Mugford, Dorothy Fielding
and Coordinator Carole Burns.
Absent: Doreen Mulcahy.
Meeting convened at 7:05 p.m.
President Dolores Benson opened the meeting by welcoming the new
member, Dorothy Fielding. The Council is also happy for the re-
appointments of Dolores Benson and Betty Mugford.
Minutes of December 12, 1977 were read. Motion by Edwedge McCausland/
Betty Mugford to accept. Voted.
Minutes of December 12, 1977 special meeting were also read. Motion
by Betty Mugford/Edwedge McCausland to accept. Voted.
Motion by Linda Martinelli/Harry Nordberg to accept Warrant. Voted.
Correspondence was read and discussed.
Guest, Paul Split came to talk about his programs for the Seniors.
All were interested in what he has to offer and more details will be
presented at a future meeting.
Coordinator, Carole's report: A meeting with Margaret Clemons, from
the Department of Elder Affairs, h&s been planned. The meeting will
be held at the Lion's Club Hall at the Gloria Colombo Building on
January 24th, at 7:15 P.M. The trip to Chateau de Ville so far has
not been filled. Motion by Edwedge McCausland/Betty Mugford to sub-
sidize $15.00 so as not to disappoint the people who have signed up,
and in the future to shop around for cheaper busses. Voted.
On the Hawaiian Trip, so far, 21 people have signed up. A vote was
taken to decide the issue of a possible free trip. The Council
voted to use it to raise money for a new mini -bus by a raffle or in-
quire if the travel agency will give us the money instead. Coordinator
Carole Burns will check this out. Voted, with Harry Nordberg dissenting.
Plans to have the Marlboro Entertainers are underway and Carole will
put in a request to use the High School sometime near the end of
April. The show will last approximately one and one half hours.
Possibly we may be able to get the Harmonettes to perform also. The
purpose is to raise money for -the mini -bus fund.
Joe Greany from the Department of Elder Affairs, is corning at the
Drop -In Center Tuesday 11th, to talk with mini -bus driver, Frank
Martinelli. Council members are invited to be present, if they wish.
The subject of the mini -bus was discussed. President Dolores
Benson will inquire if the Town will agree to trade it in if we
purchase a new one.
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Neat Monday is a holiday and the Drop -In Center will be closed.
Karl Genereux came up for discussion. It was generally agreed that
because of his physical condition his performance of his duties is
not up to standard. President Dolores Benson will talk with Karl.
The Council agrees to inquire about the possibility of Paul Split
recruiting volunteers to assist the bus drivers.
On Clerk Sandy's monatary gift, Council will wait until Doreen Mulcahy
is present.
A Tea is planned at Edwedge McCausland's home to honor past member
Clara Flint. Council members Trish to bid her well on her retirement
from the Council on Aging.
Coordinator will look into the possibility of having another Senior
Aide.
The heating expense at the Drop -In Center is a problem. Too much
fuel is being used.
Motion by Harry Nordberg/Dorothy Fielding to appoint Betty Mugford
as Treasurer to fill the post vacated by Clara Flint. Voted, with
Betty accepting.
The present officers are: President, Dolores Benson; Vice President,
Doreen Mulcahy ; 2nd Vice President, Edwedge McCausland; Treasurer,
Betty 24ugford; Secretary, Linda Martinelli.
Council on Aging requests that time sheets for all paid personnel be
posted in office and presented at Council meetings.
A note of thanks from the Country Haven Nursing Home to the Senior
Songsters was read by Linda Martinelli.
Motion to adjourn: Edwedge McCausland/Harry Nordberg. Voted. 11:10 p.m.
Next meeting will be on January 23, 1978 and Betty will post the
notice.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Martinelli
Secretary