HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-17 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 1992
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING MA 01867
Present: Mary Andreola, Gladys Cail, Leonard Dergay, Dorothy
Foxon, Ginny Lane, Linda Nordberg, Eva Hakanson, Loretta
Spaulding, Sal Mele, Lois Bond
Mrs. Dergay, Paul Fermano
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Vice Chairperson
Mary Andreola in the Berger Room.
Minutes of the October 19, 1992, meeting were accepted as amended
on a motion by Gladys Cail and seconded by Linda Nordberg. 9-0-0
The Financial report was moved by Eva Hakanson and seconded by
Gladys Cail. 9-0-0
The Director's Report was moved by Gladys Cail and seconded by
Ginny Lane. 9-0-0
Paul Fermano, Clerk of the Works, gave an update of the new
Senior Center reporting that the exterior is being painted,
sidewalks and ramps are almost completed, interior plastering,
painting, millwork and flooring will be addressed when three-
phase power is brought to the building. Historical Commission
will be consulted regarding free standing flagpole. Name for in-
tersection was discussed.
Twenty-four plated dinners from Harrow's and the Rotary Club, and
50 Thanksgiving "baskets" from the Lion's Club and individuals
from the community will be distributed the day before Thanksgiv-
ing.
The new van driver is being well received.
Mary Andreola reported the Bake Sale, spearheaded by the Cracker
Barrel participants, earned $117.15 for the furnishings fund.
Participants did a wonderful job and were proud of their efforts.
Ms. Andreola discussed the Pride Stride walk and possible col-
laboration with another group next year. COA received $64.00.
Thirteen groups produced 150-170 walkers and the administrative
costs were approximately 40%.
Linda Nordberg proposed and Ginny Lane will draft a direct mail
fund raising letter for the first week of December. A list of
needed items to be purchased will be developed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. on a motion by Eva Hakan-
son and seconded by Linda Nordberg. 8-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
Lois K. Bond