HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-12 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING
SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
TOWN HALL
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867-2684
Present:
Andreola, Cail, Foxon, Hakanson, Lane, Mele, Mundjer, Page, Trainor, Bond
Excused:
Dergay
Guests:
Frances Lane
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Ginny Lane.
Minutes of the August 8, 1994, meeting were moved by Eva Hakanson and seconded by Gladys
Cail. 7-0-0 Naaz Page arrived
The financial report was reviewed. The Formula Grant has been confirmed but the check has not
yet been received. Gladys Call moved and Mary Mundjer seconded the report. 8-0-0 Sandra
Trainor arrived.
The Director's report was moved by Dot Foxon and seconded by Mary Andreola 9-0-0
The class schedule was discussed. Five new classes/activities are beginning this Fall. An AA for
elders will begin Oct. 4, led by an MSW and an experienced group leader. Creative Arts for Kids
will supply two teachers for a hand clay sculpture class and a singing group. Cooking with Katy
will be a nutrition education class coupled with cooking techniques incorporating new food facts.
The Low Vision Support Group is awaiting an announcement from Mystic Valley Elder Services
regarding a grant written for seed money to begin the support group.
The MVES congregate meal site survey was discussed.
Discussion about a Friends group reflected the pros and cons of such an endeavor. The Board will
remain open to continuing dialogue.
Dot Foxon presented the Nominating Committee's slate. Chairperson: Gladys Cail. Vice
Chairperson: Mary Andreola. Secretary/Treasurer: Dot Foxon. Mary Mundjer moved and Dot
Foxon seconded that elections be closed. 9-0-0 Eva Hakanson moved and Sal Mele seconded
that the secretary cast one vote for the slate. 9-0-0
Mary Andreola discussed the need for special diets to be available to people in the nutrition
programs. She.will bring in material.
October's meeting will be on Monday, October 3 because of the holiday. The agenda will be
devoted to reviewing survey results and developing goals for the coming year.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois