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Monday, March 8, 2010
4:30 pm
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm by Tom Hickey, Chairman.
Present: Anne Condon, Thomas Hickey, Norma Jackson, Susan Kiernan,
Patricia LaLiberte, Arthur LeMay, Ann Manning, Joanne Pollick, William Scott,
Steve Waynen and Barbara Farnsworth, Director
Absent: Katherine Bennett
SECRETARY’S REPORT: On a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the February 8, 2010 meeting were accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Municipal Account: Reviewed.
Donation Account: Reviewed. Balance $35,458.22.
As of February 28, there is $500 remaining in the Outreach Fund and we expect that further assistance for heating bills, etc. will be needed before June 30, 2010. On a motion duly made and seconded the Board approved a $1,000.00 Budget increase to the Outreach Fund.
Barbara Farnsworth reported that pending notification to the contrary, 2010-2011 budgets have been approved by the Advisory Board.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Barbara showed the Board a beautiful painting, donated by the artist who demonstrated at the Chinese New Year Celebration. The framing was chosen by and generously donated by Pat LaLiberte. It will hang in the Senior Center.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
40th Anniversary Committee:
• Steve Waynen presented a copy of the program for the March 14 concert. The same format will be used for the other 40th Anniversary events. It includes interesting historical information about the Senior Center, and was researched by Barbara Farnsworth.
• The Bartholomew, Cappers and Waynen Trio will generously donate their performance at the concert.
• Arthur LeMay introduced the possibility of video recording the concert for future viewing on the local cable station. He will follow up.
• The Ice Cream Social will be held on June 13, 2010 at 2:00 pm. The Committee asked for volunteers, as many hands are needed. Several Board members volunteered. The next planning meeting will be April 5, 2010 at 3:30 pm.
NEW BUSINESS: Tom stated that a draft of the 2010 donation request letter is needed for review at the April Board meeting. Joanne Pollick volunteered.
Barbara Farnsworth and the Board reviewed the Strategic Plan draft.
Covered were the following:
• Background – Council on Aging
• Strategic planning summary
• Mission and Values
• Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
A. Staff and Board Members
B. Advocacy
C. Transportation
D. Outreach
E. Health and Wellness
Following discussion, changes suggested by the Board will be incorporated into the plan.
To be reviewed at the April Board Meeting:
Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
F. Recreation
G. Food Service
H. Volunteerism
I. Facilities
J. Fiscal
K. Senior Center Accreditation
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Manning
Secretary