HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-12-COA-min.pdf COUNCIL ON AGING
P O Box 636
Lexington, MA 02173
113.9 4 .., •{ dop MINUTES OF MEETING ON JULY 12, 1978
Present Ch W Sen, V Ch R Weinstein, Treas J Carlson,
Sec D Williams, S Goodwin
Staff J Melcher
Guest Barbara Luckman, Ch CoA Recreation Committee
Absent S Clark, F Cooper, A. Jackson, C Miller
The meeting was called to order at 7 40 p m
S Goodwin offered a correction to the June 14 Minutes - that the
appointments of Alternates to the Home Care Corporation Board of
Directors be reviewed
MOTION Moved, seconded, and unanimously approved the Minutes of the
Meeting held June 14 with the correction noted above
J Carlson presented a Treasurer ' s report as of June 30, 1978,
and noted the bills sent to the Town
MOTION Moved, seconded, and unanimously approved the Treasurer's
report as presented
R Weinstein noted that in his absence at the June 14 meeting the
discussion had involved him His use of the term "Hidden Agenda" meant
an action was contemplated which was something not on the Table in the
form of a motion
New Questionnaire R Weinstein asked if we might use the Newsletter
to obtain data regarding how many people are interested in CoA services
This was done some time ago, but it was decided that it could be repeated
in September
New Council Members The Secretary was advised to send a letter to Town
Manager Hutchinson asking that S Clark be continued as a member and
that the two new appointments be made as soon as possible
It is planned to discuss the FY ' 80 Budget at the September meeting
with all members present
Senior Site Committee W Sen reported that the following people are
now members of this committee
Harry Erickson, Edward D McCarty, Hannah Mollo-Christensen,
Mark Moore, Phyllis Reservitz, Joseph Rooney, William Sen,
Jane Stumpp, Marilyn Waehler, Martha Wood, Les York +MGnNm.
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Lexington Council on Aging Minutes of Meeting on July 12, 1978
( Senior Site Committee (continued)
Barbara Novak from Boston University is operating with the Committee for
the next three months Two subgroups have been formed (1) one to visit
outside facilities; (2) the other to perform a needs assessment, write
the rationale for the Senior Center The subgroups will work with the
Recreation Committee and other town boards These two groups do their
work, meet in September, merge, and become a Design Advisory Group
The plan is to brief Selectmen about November 1 with possible informa-
tion for a Warrant Article
CoA Advisory Group The question was asked "What happened about the
CoA Advisory Group formation activity after its one meeting Frayda
Cooper should continue the formulation activity
Coordinator 's Report, J Melcher (attached) Summer manning is a
problem with the absence of Nedra Shulkin Joan will be away two
weeks starting August 7
MOTION Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously that the CoA
find someone to volunteer to take Joan' s place while she is on a
two-week vacation
CoA Recreation Committee Report, Barbara Luckman
After a meeting of its members, the tentative program of the CoA
Recreation Committee includes the following
Two programs planned a month - variety of days and times, and
activities (Sr Citizens Club will continue to have its own Christmas
luncheon as usual )
Something special planned for Valentines Day
Ballgames, races, Chateau de Ville productions to be included
Different people are helping take the telephone call reservations
Barbara Luckman plans to be at the CoA Office at a regular time for
calls
Notices will be carried in the CoA Newsletter
Fund Raising Projects The possibility of fund raising projects for
the CoA is being considered This would involve all senior groups
Home Care Corporation, S Goodwin A Job Skills Bank proposal with
Middlesex Community College was turned down as it was felt that it
needed to have a paid Coordinator, not a Volunteer The Home Care
continues with its Congregate Meals Program, serving many people,
and the Home Meal Delivery helps others A report was given on
Home Care Corporation' s activity in behalf of Lexington
The decision was made not to have an August Council meeting
The meeting adjourned at 9 20 p m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dorothy B Williams
Secretary