HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-13 Council on Aging MinutesCouncil on Aging Board Meeting
Arnold Berger Room - 16 Lowell street
May 13, 1991
Present: Virginia Bizzarro, Lois Bond, Gladys Cail, Dorothy
Foxon, Diane Guilfoyle, Eva Hakanson, Ginny Lane,
Loretta Spaulding
Absent: Linda Nordberg, Frank Day, Mary Andreola
Meeting was called to order at 6:40PM by Ginny Lane, Chairperson
in the Arnold Berger Room, 16 Lowell Street.
Minutes of the April meeting were accepted on a motion by Gladys
Cail and seconded by Virginia Bizzarro. 8-0-0
Financial Report
The Financial Report for April was moved by Loretta Spaulding and
seconded by Diane Guilfoyle. 8-0-0
Director's Report
It was moved by Virginia Bizzarro and seconded by Gladys Cail
that the Director's Report for April be accepted. 8-0-0
- Dorothy Foxon accompanied 5th grade students of Joshua Eaton
to Daniels Nursing Home for a patriotism program - the stu-
dents did a wonderful job.
At the recent food distribution there was shortage of some
items. After evaluation, the process for Surplus Food dis-
tribution will remain the same as in the past.
- One Video Place has agreed to supply complimentary, video
movies to Monday-at-the Movies since Movie Loft has gone out
of business.
Lois suggested revamping the set-up of Director's Report
which may show more detail as to what is being done.
_ Old Business
Any changes in the By-laws must go through Town Meeting; Town
Counsel; have a public hearing and be mentioned in the newspaper.
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Council on Aging
Arnold Berger Room - 16 Lowell Street
May 13, 1991
New Business
It was moved by Loretta Spaulding and seconded by Eva Hakanson
that we recess for July and August and meet only in the event of
an emergency.
Nominating Committee - Eva Hakanson and Virginia Bizzarro agreed
to serve on the Nominating Committee for 1992 officers. Slate
will be presented at the next meeting.
volunteer Reception will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at the
Senior Center. A 'proclamation' will be presented by the Board
of Selectmen to those who contributed to the purchase of the new
van, also, a proclamation honoring those who have volunteered for
Reading Elder Services.
The Council on Aging Board received an invitation on behalf of
Cadet Girl Scout Troops 1271 and 1273 to attend a dinner and/or
ceremony on Friday, May 17, 1991 for the Silver Award. It will
be attended by Loretta Spaulding and possibly Mary Andreola and
Diane Guilfoyle.
The Strawberry Festival will be held on July.11.
Date of the Board meeting in June has been changed from June 10
to June 3 with the By-law committee meeting at 5:30 PM followed
by the regular Board meeting at 6:30 PM.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM which was moved by Dorothy Foxon
and seconded by Diane Guilfoyle.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Lois K. Bond
Director, Elder Services
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