10/14/2015 COUNCIL ON AGING Minutes

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Motion: Ernie Cornelssen moved to accept the Outreach Coordinator's Report, seconded by Marijo Gorney, vote unanimous 5-0 Volunteer Coordinator Report The Director distributed the Volunteer Coordinator Report for the month of September. She Highlighted they have been planning a small campaign to recruit volunteers. The volunteer training on policies was held on September 15. Many are signing up for the Emergency Preparedness Program. A workshop will be held on November 4 for volunteers who drive people to doctors' appointments. Motion: Jack Jordan moved to accept the Volunteer Coordinator's Report, seconded by Jean Noussee, Vote unanimous 5-0 Activity Coordinator Report The Director distributed the Activity Coordinator Report and highlighted several programs: pottery classes, garden contest, Pizza party, writing group, Ask a Pharmacist, sketching group,and the Mashpee Photo club. She also noted the health fair had a very good turnout. Motion: Ernie Cornelssen moved to accept the Activity Coordinator Report, seconded by Marijo Gorney. Vote unanimous 5-0 Old Business None New Business The Director distributed a copy of an article that appeared in the Cape Cod Times "Lawmakers Urged to Boost Elder Services" and briefly discussed it with the members which dealt with mental health services for seniors. Independence House and Hope Health who deals with Alzheimer's Program and Hospice Services on Cape Cod both recently received additional funding. This will allow both agencies to expand their work. The Director asked if one of the members would help her and Darlene craft a letter that would request some services that Mashpee seniors might be eligible for, Ernie volunteered to help with the letter. The Director noted she attended the MCOA workshops in Sturbridge. Meeting adjourned 9:25 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Judy Daigneault Recording Secretary (%