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Monday, March 13, 2006
Reading Senior Center
Arts and Crafts Room
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Dick Anderson, Chairman, opened the meeting at 6:35 pm. Present we`Be y Cronin, 8: 1,
Barbara Powers, Carole Scrima, Carol Patterson, Edwina Kasper, Marguerite Bosnian,
associate member and Dawn Folopoulos, Administrator. Absent: Stacey Bertocchi,
Sally Hoyt, Ruth Goldberg, and Dottye Foxon.
February minutes accepted. Motion by Betty, 2nd by Carol.
Administrator's Report: accepted
Motion wa's made to approve the purchase of 10 binders and dividers the purchase price
of $55.66 to come out of the Burbank fund. Motion made by Carol Patterson, 2nd by
Carole Scrima. Passed unanimously.
Annual report was reviewed
Dawn explained that the Consultant's Report suggests the Senior Center Coordinator, in
addition to the current duties, take on the responsibility of coordinating the volunteers.
This could possibly put the Coordinator of Volunteers position (currently 21/week) in
jeopardy. The COA suggested that Dawn keep a record of the COV many duties and their
importance to the seniors.
A motion was made to eliminate meetings in July and August, 2006. e Motion made by
Carole, 2"d by Betty. Vote - unanimous
Ideas for a booth at the 3rd Annual Town Day on June 17 were discussed. A more upbeat
look and hand-outs were suggested. Plastic bags with the COA logo on it, filled with
pamphlets, information, give-aways etc. The idea of a Reading crossword puzzle was
met with great enthusiasm.
Many of the shutters in the Arts & Crafts Room, the computer Room and the lounge are
in need of replacement. Dawn needs ideas on replacements options.
A motion was made to purchase a digital camera and accessories to be used to take
pictures at the Senior Center. Estimated expenditure is $315.00 from the Burbank Fund.
Motion made by Carol Patterson, 2pd by Carole Scrima. Passed unanimously.
March Pleasantries is first issue printed by Senior Citizen's Publishing, Inc. A requested
change to the format was that board members want their names listed on the front page.
This month's ink was green. The color of the ink is chosen by the publisher and is usually
based on that month's holidays.