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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 1998
ATTENDING Clark Cowen, Chairperson
Phyllis Rand
Nancy Freed, Staff
Jacqueline Davison
Peg Jemison
Sheldon Spector
Barbara Rubin
John Curry
Donald Graham
Carol Murphy
Steve Baran, Staff
ABSENT Jane Trudeau
Marilyn Campbell
CHAIRPERSON'S REMARKS Clark Cowen called the meeting to order at 4 40 p.m. and
welcomed Donald Graham, new Board member Clark invited the Board members to the
annual FCOA breakfast meeting on Friday June 12; at which time he will introduce the Board
members, speak about the Board committees and the Board's plans for the future.
MINUTES: The minutes of the May 13 meeting were accepted as written.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Peg Jemison presented the following slate of officers:
Chairman: Clark Cowen
Vice-Chairman: Jackie Davison
Treasurer' Donald Graham
Secretary Phyllis Rand
Sheldon Spector made a motion, which was seconded and unanimously passed to accept the slate.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE UPDATES: Barbara Rubin reported that Gene Isotti will present a
musical program, featuring hit songs from the 1900's to the 1980's on five Tuesday afternoons,
starting July 21 The Bedford COA will be invited to participate in these programs.
There are tentative plans for a second Post Grad For a Day to be held in October with a possible
theme of Science and Technology The committee will meet in July to work on this.
Jackie Davison will continue to arrange programs, which present our local restaurants.
FINANCIAL REPORT Before presenting his report, John Curry expressed his thanks to the Board
and stated how much he has enjoyed working with the Board.
The first report on the Meals on Wheels program shows it to be in a slightly better fiscal position
than it was last year There is a modest surplus, but also a need for more clients.
The fiscal report for the Social Day Care program indicates a better picture with a substantial
surplus. However, John cautioned that when a fifth day is added with more staffing needs, the
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issue of benefits payment could present a problem. The Social Day Care Committee will be
investigating the fifth day and take this factor into account.
( With regard to the Town COA budget, John reported that John Ryan has met with Nancy Freed.
The COA seems to be within its budget as the handouts indicate. This includes a $5000 transfer
to the Senior Health Monitor Program. Nancy noted that this contract has been signed with a
decrease in the hourly rate. This will enable an increase of six to ten clients per week in the
program. The next FY budget may require an increase in this item.
SENIOR CENTER SERVICES TO 80+ SENIORS: Nancy introduced Steve Baran, the intake social
worker, to talk about his role and the role of Marie Galloway, nutrition coordinator, in providing
these services. Steve spoke about the team approach and the student interns who are a great help
to him. One of them, who is a nurse, works with Carolyn Griffith at the Social Day Care House
providing that program with much needed help. Steve also interacts with Marie and the congregate
meal program.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Nancy Freed requested topics for Jay Kaufman's monthly forums that are
held at the Senior Center Some of the suggestions were: school taxes (in some states seniors
don't pay any); explanations of referendum on the ballot; a roll back on the state income tax;
deregulation of electric companies; state aid to local COA's; and the land transfer tax.
Nancy thanked the Board members, especially Clark and John, for their support and caring during
the past year
The meeting was adjourned at 6.30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Rand, secretary
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