HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 03/10/1981March 10, 1981
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Telephone (617) 339.4424
339-5261
Council On Aaing Minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Rev. William; Ruth Noonan; John Marvelle;
Brad Dauphinee; Elinor Vernon; Theda Hornung_
MEMBERS ABSENT: Harry Nordberg
The meeting was called to order by President Rev. F1ug at 8:02 pm.
The secretary's report was accepted as written.
The treasurer's report and warrants of 2/10, 2/24, and 3/10 were
received as presented.
Correspondence: Senior Citizen Internship Program. was explained
in a letter from Sen. Paul Tsonaas office. Seniors are invited to apply.
Staff Reports Director Report on the 4 grants were given. Class II
license update was given. (Brad, Paula, and Louis all have them.)
One more to take road test. Kitchen renovations. Nothing done yet.
Internship with Cathy Cottuli explained. She has a disco/ jazz class
and will start a play soon. New coffee machine? Suggest we stay with
the one we have. Any grants we want renewed should be in by April.
State grants by June. March 16 - Elinor will cover in the afternoon.
Assistant Director Paula reported in Ada's absence. The bus transported
229 people and traveled 574 miles in February. The minibus needs new
tires on front to pass inspection. 2 that were on the back will be tried.
Old Business
Class II license update was given in the director's report.
Annual meeting update was given by Elinor. She and Tedi met and had
duestions.Who's going to pay for it? We should try to reach people
who do not use the center. Refreshments? Use women's church groups
and some of the seniors here. Showcase various classes and activities
and do a positive image building of the DIC. Agenda of activities to
be done by Bill and Paula. Tedi will do the centerpiece cake and
invitations. Friends -of the DIC, town officials, volunteers to be
invited. Townspeople are welcome as well and will be invited through
the newspapers. "COA Appreciation Day" will be held May 3 in the PM
at the Rose Garden with Bicentennial Court Recreation Hall as a backup.
Evaluation of the director was next. Responses were reviewed. Ruth
moved and John seconded a motion to retain Paula for another year as
director. The motion passed 6 to 0. It was suggested that Paula ask
for specific help on various things at the office from Board members
as needed. The nominating committee has not met. Bill, John,
and Ruth will meet March 23 at 7:30 pm at Bill's.
New Business
By-laws were typed by Elinor. (MANY THANKS!) After correcting some
( spelling, she will give a copy to town clerk.
Senior Citizen Internship Program. The COA decided it would be nice
if someone from Mansfield would apply. Members decided to ask Pla
P;iill.}:en +.r, apply with Phil. Connor as a backup. A resume and letter
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
Council on Aging
184 NORTH MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 232
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
Telephone (617) 339.4424
339.5261
must be submitted by the end of March. Ben has the article for
the paper. If chosen the person will be in Washington May 11-16 working
in Sen. Tsongas' office.
Grants. Renew all 4? Elinor moved with Ruth seconding a motion to
seek all 4 grants again next year. Passed 6 to 0.
New grants with D.E.A.? meals on wheels containers and a 2 way
radio were suggestions. Elinor moved with Tedi seconding a motion
to seek these 2 items through a D.E.A. grant. All were in favor.
Other ideas will be discussed in the future.
April's meeting date. It will be April 9 at 8 pm unless town
meeting has not started, in which case it will stay at the regular
date of April 14.
There was no other new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.