1987-06-08 Council on Aging Minutes

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x u COUNCIL ON AGING IVES "J CLERK Board Meeting - June 8, 1987 MASS. The meeting convened at 5:30 in the Dining Room of the Senior CeMrNOV -b P 3: 2 at 52 Sanborn Street. MEMBERS PRESENT: R. Felone; A. Jellison; B. Doucette; W. Baldwin; C. Gail; R. Gibbons; R. Montague; J. Soule; S. Tine; D. Fantasia; L. Spaulding; G. Rourke and staff member Rheta McKinley. ABSENT: None The meeting opened with Emmett Schmarsov of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs who gave a talk on Board Training and How To Be A Good Board Member. The following are highlights of his presentation: It is important to have all older people know location of the Senior Center and what programs and activities are available. What is the total for the Council on Aging budget and how does it break down per Senior Citizen. Council on Aging Board and residents should advocate for legislation of issues concerning older people and keep fellow citizens informed. Outreach is an important role of the Council on Aging and also, important is the education of the community to the roll of the Council on Aging., The Council on Aging Board should be more involved in planning programs and activities for older people. Organize the Seniors for political reasons and become more visible.. Send the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and all town meeting members current information concerning the Council on Aging. The Board Members felt this was a very interesting and worthwhile program, giving them "food for thought". A motion was made, seconded and voted to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. The Financial Report was read and accepted. There was discussion of monies remaining at the end of the year. The balance of the budget is in amount of $10,975. The report of the Administrative Secretary was accepted with no discussion..