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z September 12, 1988
Present: Gladys Cail, Ruth Vitkovich, Barbara Doucette, Gail
Rourke, Arleen Bazarian, Linda Nordberg, Loretta Spaulding, Bar-
bara Ritchie, Lois Bond
Meeting called to order at 5:35 PM by Chairperson, Gladys Call.
Linda Nordberg and Arleen Bazarian were welcomed as new Board
members.
The Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted with no changes
by unanimous vote.
The Treasurer's Report was voted and accepted. 7.7% of the ap-
propriations have been spent to date.
Rosemary Gibbons resignation from the Board was accepted with
regret. Ruth Vitkovich will write a letter of appreciation to
Rosemary.
- Dorothy FoxonIs name will be recommended to the Board of
°c Selectmen to fill Rosemary Gibbon's unexpired term. Gladys Cail
will make the presentation at the Selectmen's meeting.
The Director's Report wad `re"viewed. Additional information was
shared regarding the surplus food distribution and senior center
concerns.
Surplus Food Distribution will. be Oct. 19 at the various housing
units and the Senior Center. Rotary club delivers to distribu-
tion sites.
Senior Center Concerns centered on the hot water heater, screens,
kitchen counter top, bulletin board, double deep sink ceiling fan
in kitchen, elevator, ground level emergency exit, traffic and
parking signs, student safety in parking lot. Concerns also were
expressed about coverage by a responsible staff person or in-
structor while the center is being used; posting emergency phone
numbers and liability if someone falls.
Board Members requested staff be present to discuss their job
descriptions and trends for Elder Services.
`-"''Open House-will be Oct. 16. Town Manager has agreed food will be
purchased by town budget. Food will be suitable for diabetics.
Invitations will be mailed to service organizations and
~ businesses supporting Elder Services. Fafard will have final
touches completed at Senior Center.
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Pre-retirement Seminar scheduled for.-October 1988 was canceled.
Neither volunteer nor paid leadership could be secured. A
1,000.00 fee for a 10 hour conference far exceeds budget. Ruth
Vitkovich, Board Secretary, will write a letter of appreciation
to Rosemary Gibbons for her efforts to organize the seminar.
Thanksgiving at Austin Prep on Nov. 20. Past notes were
reviewed. A meeting is planned with the business manager and
resident chaplain to negotiate space needs, fees and service of
thanksgiving. Board suggested no head table, worship service at
the tables, program not to exceed 30 minutes. Gratis entertain-
ment to be explored.
Fall Program Update listed the following class registrations:
Bridge 12, Ceramics 14, Dancel0, Oil Painting 10, Quilting 9,
Fit-It 5, Mend-It 1.
Summer Programs were reviewed., It was determined to retain the
schedule of cookout, band concert, ice cream social and bingo
game.
Mystic Valley Elder Services Board of Directors will receive ap-
pointment made by the Reading Board of Selectmen. Appointments
alternate between Board of Selectmen and Council on Aging.
Loretta Spaulding was unanimously elected to be the repre-
sentative from the Reading COA to the Patrons for Older Adults
Mystic Valley Elder Services information was shared by Barbara
Doucette. It was agreed a profile of Mystic Valley will be in-
cluded in the next mailing.
Election of officers by unanimous acclamation was Chairperson
Gladys Cail, Vice Chairperson Loretta Spaulding. Secretary Ruth
Vitkovich and Treasurer Barbara Doucette were elected at a pre-
vious meeting.
AARP 55 Alive program received consensus support to proceed with
arranging classes at the Senior Center. Participants will pay
$7.00 to HARP for 8 hours of safe driving refresher classes.
Programs for Profit Board members will be asked to review
program requests from businesses that may profit from presenta-
tions to seniors.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.
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