4/8/2009 COUNCIL ON AGING Minutes

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I We had 17 people sign up, and the reports 1 received from the people who attended were very positive. Driver .a : All drivers have sent in their material for this year. This is the first time all have responded. Thanks to Joyce Connors who sent out the letters and followed up with the drivers. New Volunteers: we had a number of inquiries about volunteering during March, but no actural sign-ups. Many people could not be reached by phone. However,I have some appointments scheduled in the beginning of March. Our list of volunteer's contains 217 people right now, and I expect to have a.few more as I update for volunteer recognition. This is down from between 240 and 250 in recent years. eafth Fair: A new volunteer,Joan Fennell, is helping ane to prepare for a Health Fair at Christ the King on May 2, 2009. She is prep rmg information on the health benefits of volunteerimg and information on our programs that address health issues. OLD BUSINESS: Jim distributed the gown Attorney's opinion regarding religious groins use of the Senior Center. If we make space available to non-profit groups,thea it would be permissible for religious organizations to meet at the Senior Center, 1t is not illegal to allow a religious group to use a public space. we cannot favor one gaup over another. Our charges and policies-should be applied to the religious group,as it is with anyother group that uses the building. motion was made to rescind a previous vote pertaining to this natter, and to only allow social activities and not religious services at the Senior Center. Unanimous. NEW BUSINESS Friends Thrift Shop:The shop is reader for spring. They received a lot of donations. The opening was advertised in the local papers. The history ofthe shop was presented on Channel 17. They have a fall complement of volunteers. Jim distributed three handouts: l MCOA Leadership Initiatives FY09, 2 In Defense of Senior ,Citizens i