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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 08/12/1980TOWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aging 184 NORTH MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048 Telephone (617) 339.4424 3395261 Council On Aging Minutes August 12, 1980 MEMBERS PRESENT: Rev. William F. Plug; Ruth Noonan; Dorothy Fielding; Betty Mugford; Brad Dauphinee; John Marvelle MEMBERS ABSENT : Harry Nordberg The regular monthly meeting of the COA was called to order Aug. 12, 1980 at 8 pm by Rev. William Flug, President. The secretary's report was accepted as written. The treasurer's report was reviewed and accepted. Correspondence was received as follows:Grantsmanship seminar. Material passed around. Item moved to new business. Notification from BCHCF. that any grants with FY '80 funds must commence by Sept. 30, 1980. MA. Association of Older Americans asked that $10 be donated for raffle tickets to support their programs. Item was moved to new business. A letter from Deane Beebe of MA. Bay Training asking for support through letters showing need for an adult day health program was read. Item moved to new business. Rep. Leon Lombardi wrote to advise that no one was running for his seat in the Silver Haired Legislature. Paula has put information in the Grapevine and on WARA radio. Phil Connor is running for Sen. Locke's seat. Chad Maurer sent form for requests for capital improvements. Item moved to new business. Staff Report Director's report: A copy of the report was handed to all COA members. Assistant director's report: The month of July the bus traveled 870 miles and transported 255 people. It was reported that the crabmeat luncheon was a success with over 60 people being served. This lead to a discussion on the need for summer hot lunches and meals on wheels. Avenues will be explored for next summer, including a possible line item addition to the budget. Finally, the Maine trip was very good except for the bus. A credit will be applied for the next trip (to Lenox) by the company. Old Business: The grants were discussed. Applications are in and the Friends have matched the grants with the necessary cash ($374). The meeting dates for the year's meeting were reviewed. The 11/11/80 meeting date may have to be chanced due to a holiday. This will be discussed in the October meeting. TOWN OF MANSFIELD Council on Aging 184 NORTH MAIN STREET P.O. SOX 232 MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048 Telephone (617) 339.4424 339.5261 -2- New Business: It was moved and voted to send a card of condolence to Harry on his brother's death. It was moved and voted to send Phil Connor's son a letter thanking him for installing the CB's.(The Friends will enclose 2 complimentary tickets to the cook -out.) It was moved and voted to send a thank you letter to the Friends on their purchase of the CB's and their cash match for the grants. Motion made and approved to support MAOA through purchase of raffle tickets. Morin's Adult Day Health Program- Obtain more information from Deane Beebe before sending letter of support. Grantsmanship workshop. It was voted to send Paula to this Oct. 9-11. The Vermont trip is Oct. 9 & 10 so Ada will not be here, either. Volunteers will be used to cover at the center. Paula is to apply. The capital improvements request will be filed under director's information until late winter or early spring for a working session. Ada's job description. - Sub committee will consist of John, Dot, Bill, and Ada. They will get together just after Labor Day. Trip bus policy was reviewed and updated. These policy revisions are to be typed and updated for 9/9 meeting. (See addendum for recommended changes.) Question and Answer period followed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm. " +R, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL TRIPS SPONSORED BY THE COUNCIL ON AGING 1. Persons who have difficulty walking must be accompanied by a friend or relative who will be responsible for this person. For a person in this situation, special arrange- ments may have to be made and the person may have to compromise certain trip expectations. 2. Persons with heart, arthritic, diabetic and other serious or debilitating conditions must speak to the trip director beforehand to determine any possible problems. Hazards of any trip should be explained before the trip in case a person decides they cannot go. (excessive walking, architectural barriers, etc.) 3. Persons taking regularly prescribed medications must inform the trip director upon registering for a trip. 4. All persons, whether physically disabled or not, must leave the name and number of a person to be notified in case of emergency, with the trip director. SEATING ON THE BUS 1. Persons requiring special seating must inform the trip director prior to the trip. 2. Smoking will not be allowed on the bus. Smoking will be allowed at rest stops. 3. Handicapped persons will be assigned a seat in the front of the bus. 4. Seats will be assigned when final payment is made. BUS PICK-UP For all trips, the bus will be boarded at the Drop In Center.