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Council on Aging Board Meeting
October 18, 2010
Reading Senior Center Game Room
Present
: Steve Oston, Carol Oniskey, Marguerite Bosnian, Erica Deane, Margaret Havey, Stacey
Bertocchi, Gina Nelson, Carole Scrima, and Dawn Folopoulos (Staff).
Visitors:
Dolly DeRosa, Dee Vigeant
Call to Order: .
6:32 PM
Minutes:
September 13, 2010 minutes were unavailable.
Administrator’s Report:
Approved.
Due to time constraints, holiday cards will not be sent to volunteers and business partners
this year.
Financial Report:
Approved.
Discussion of condensing town monthly financial reports to what is most applicable to
COA business
Possibility of town Treasurer attending future COA meeting to explain and simplify
reports and to advise as to what is most applicable to board
Dawn explained Burbank and Older Patrons Trust Funds’ quarterly interest on financial
reports, including the reasons why interest varies monthly
Board reviewed FY10 yearend financial report
Old Business:
Reviewed the role of COA Board members according to MCOA. Discussed the idea of
implementing subcommittees to further the mission of this COA, and having board
members take a more pro-active approach to being involved- Reading COA mission
statement read
Agenda committee (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Former Chairperson and staff
support person) will meet one week prior to COA meeting to discuss and prepare agenda
in advance. The intent is to create a more focused agenda. There was discussion of the
advantages of having such a committee- all board members were encouraged to
contribute ideas and thoughts
Possible future committees included:
Infrastructure – Is the COA doing its job?
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Communications – Work on outreach, our newsletter, and visiting neighboring
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COA with an eye on best practices and most successful programs and services.
(compile a list of objectives for the visits and discuss results with the board)
Programs & Services Committee – Look at what Reading currently offers and
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assess the needs and interests of the community. Investigate the reasons some
seniors are reluctant to come to the senior center, and consider offering a more
positive perception to draw more people.
New Business:
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November meeting switched to November 15, due to Town Meeting schedule conflict
Erica needs to step down as secretary. Elections for a new secretary will be held at the
November meeting
Adopt-An-Island discussion- The Senior Center needs a new sponsor for the island left of
the front door. Interested parties should contact Susan Bowe, the Adopt-an-Island
Coordinator.
Members volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving/Christmas hot meals to homebound
seniors. Discussion will continue at the November meeting.
Adjournment:
7:49 PM.
Next meeting:
Nov, 15 2010. - 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Oniskey