1/14/2015 COUNCIL ON AGING Minutes

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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT The Director reviewed the Volunteer Coordinator's report for December. The Coordinator is contacting volunteers and is continuing to organize the files and familiarize herself with volunteer procedures. There was a discussion on the Friendly Visitor Program. Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Volunteer Coordinator Report, seconded by Jack Jordan. Vote unanimous 8-0 ACTIVITY COORDINATOR REPORT Director Waterman reviewed the Activity Coordinator report for the month of December. She highlighted several of the programs and noted the new activities that are planned. Motion: Jean Noussee moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Ginny McIntyre. Vote unanimous 8-0 Old Business The Chairman asked about the Conflict of Interest material the members received. Director Lynne Waterman explained it was two parts. Read the summary and sign the acknowledgement receipt and return to Human Resources. The next step is to do the conflict of interest training on the computer by April 5. New Business Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging The Director reviewed the Massachusetts Council on Aging Recap of Special Projects Report. She updated the members on what they were working on: intergenerational programs, diversity training, mental health training for outreach workers, the keep moving program and the chronic disease program. MCOA applied for and was awarded funding for several membership activities including expanding the mass in motion, reviewing the benefits license and setting pilot programs that volunteers can assist with. They have also begun new initiatives with the BU school. MCOA has hired a technical assistant who will be working with senior center staff to implement programs and to develop best practices and procedures. The Director said she will keep the members updated every month.