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Home My WebLink About1976-09-08-COA-min.pdf Lexington Council on Aging Meeting, September 8, 1976 Visitors' Lenter, aecona-xloor Meeting Room MINUTES Present CoA A Jackson, A Paranya , M,Ritter, J Rooney, J Stumpp, D Williams Staff J Melcher Guest Jayne Tapia , Dir Tri-Community Health Services , Inc. 1 The meeting was called to order at 7 50 P.M by Ch. Jane Stumpp. Minutes for the August 25th meeting were approved as distributed. 2 Mrs Jayne Tapia, Director for Tri-Community Health Services, was introduced. Mrs. Tapia wanted to know first about CoA programs, so Council members described the Discount program, the planned Foliage Bus Trip, Information and Referral services, and plans for a senior citizen transportation program. The biggest problem - need for a more suitable location, without steep stairs - was also mentioned Mrs. Tapia shared with the Council Tri-Community's assessment of elderly needs Meals-on-wheels and congregate meals, inexpensive household help, and Friendly Visitor services . She was interested to learn that a Friendly Visitor Program is in the planning stages, and expressed interest in maintaining a continuing contact with the Council on this program. Mrs Tapia also asked that Tri-Community be placed on the CoA mailing list. Mrs Tapia told the Council about the increased need for Home Health Aides , the demand rising from 17% to 37% in 2 years in our area ; men- tioned the Health Counseling Clinics and the monthly health talks Connected with them (noting that Greeley attendance at the talks tended to be poor) ; and explained tentative plans for the Flu-shot program for this fall. Probably a combination shot, to deal with Victoria A-strain as well as swine flu will be given, and it is ex- pected that several clinics will be held More publicity on these clinics is needed 3 Treasurer's Report Mrs Ritter listed the following espenditures P.O.Box rental for 6 more months $ 14.00 Additional deposit for postage expense 100 00 Ingalls - for office supplies 28.79 M-M Vocational for ID card printing ------------ 16 50 which were approved by the Council for payment Mr. Perry, Town Comptroller, has supplied Mrs. Ritter with the basic forms needed to keep the CoA ' s records in order and in conformity with Town practices. The CoA' s remaining funds include Balance from Art 75 appropriation ( 5,000) ------------$1 , 079 10 Balance from State Grant ($2 , 000) 1 , 076 00 Fiscal 77 Budget 7 130 00 Gifts to CoA 126, 00 Mrs.Ritter also summarized the CoA' s expenditures to date (exclusive of Co-ordinator's salary) Office Telephone $ 279 11 Supplies ( Miscellaneous ( including Discount program) -------------- $ 240 69 Minute-Man Home Care Corp ( F76 and F77 payments) - 2 ,326 00 Newsletter, 3 issues Printing 307 56 Postage 693 22 The Treasurer' s report was accepted as read 4. It was moved, seconded, and voted that $9. 00 be appropriated to Xerox additional copies of Newsletter #3 After considerable discussion, it was moved, seconded, and voted that we file an application with the P.0 for permission to use non-profit bulk mailing rates This was done at the urging of local P.0 person- nel , though CoA eligibility is doubtful, 5 Co-ordinator' s Report a. The Discount Program is ready to start on Sept , 9th First ID card will be issued to John Wathen, a faithful volunteer, by Ch Jane Stumpp, The Minute-Man will take a picture. Anne Scigliano interviewed Dot Williams for an article about the pro- gram Volunteers are collating the Discount Booklets -- a slow job. b. Swimming progress As of the moment, an 8 A.M dip for the hardy is possible Ted Rose is working on an hour nearer lunchtime , but this depends on the schedules of the students. He is a hard man to reach. c A preliminary contact has been made with a local market regarding the possibility of home delivery of groceries to the elderly. Response was very encouraging, but it was recognized that many details would have to be ironed out, and it will be wise to proceed slowly d. Chris Mcore, Friendly Visitor chairman, has resigned because of in- creased commitments at home Unless someone can be found to take over work on this program will have to be postponed. ( Short discussion resulted in Ann Paranya 's agreeing to co-ordinate the program with the help of Rivka Gruber, social worker at Mystic Valley M H.C. ) e Visit to Mr. Clifford Muzzey with Ann Bagley, social worker from Symmes Hospital to assess Mr. Muzzey' s needs Basic need is to find suitable live-in tenant Mr.Muzzey has been added to the Tel-a-Care program f. As a result of a meeting with a new, older resident and her daughter (Mrs. Anderson of Crescent Rd. ) tentative plans are being made to give a tea for elderly newcomers to Lexington. Mrs Anderson would be hostess. Suggested time a Sunday afternoon in October; C0A to furnish sherry; Council members to attend, if possible. g. Mr Jon Pynoos and Judy Steifert of the Home Care Corporation came to talk about Home Care plans and progress 6. Transportation sub-committee reported that brief questionnaires have been prepared to be filled out when residents apply for their ID cards. Also, a flyer announcing the transportation program which will be distributed to all senior citizens is in preparation. 7. Next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 22, 1976 8 Meeting adjourned at 10 20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary