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Monday, April 12, 2010
4:30 pm
The meeting was called to order at 4:36 pm by Tom Hickey, Chairman.
Present: Katherine Bennett, Thomas Hickey, Norma Jackson,
Patricia LaLiberte, Arthur LeMay, Ann Manning, Joanne Pollick, William Scott,
Steve Waynen and Barbara Farnsworth, Director
Absent: Anne Condon, Susan Kiernan
Susan Bisignano, our intern for the past year, who is pursuing her MSW at Bridgewater State College, spoke to the Board about the importance of the Senior Center in our community and shared some of her experiences and ideas.
She worked almost 500 hours.
One project involved connecting with residents 90 years and older of which there are 275 in their own home. She noted that there are over 1000 residents 85 years and older.
She saw a need for some type of inexpensive transport/taxi service, as some elders may be unable to drive yet need to remain independent.
She shared some wish-list ideas for further meeting the needs of our 60-105 year old population, such as a walking club, ballroom dancing and a community garden.
Tom and the Board thanked her for her time and for her work.
Steve Waynen thanked everyone for their help with the successful concert on March 14.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: On a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the March 8, 2010 meeting were accepted.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Donation Account: Reviewed. Balance $34,383.
Municipal Account: Reviewed.
• In answering a question by Arthur LeMay, Barbara explained how the income tax preparation program is run, and how successful it was.
• On a motion duly made and seconded, the Treasurer’s Report was accepted.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Barbara reported that budget cuts of approximately $10,000 have been restored by the town for fiscal 2011.
• Regarding State budgets – Governor has proposed level funding.
House budget is due out this week.
Senate budget due around mid-May.
• 3rd quarter statistics presented by Barbara were reviewed by the Board.
• Strategic planning review will resume next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORT:
40th Anniversary Committee:
• “Celebration of the Arts” will be from 5 pm – 7 pm on May 4, 2010 at the Senior Center.
• “Ice Cream Social” will be held on June 13, 2010 from 2 – 3 pm. To save confusion about cost of kiddie cups and sundaes, we will have individuals pay for their ice cream on that day. The Board will not pre-sell tickets.. Entertainment possibilities were discussed.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Prototype of annual donation appeal letter composed by Joanne Pollick was reviewed and approved.
• Arthur LeMay presented more ideas on donation account enhancement. He suggested researching corporations in and around Hingham for donations. The Board will revisit at a later date.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 4:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Manning
Secretary