12/8/2010 COUNCIL ON AGING Minutes

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ti I MASHPEE COUNCIL ON AGING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2010 Present: Jack Dorsey, Arthur Eisenberg, Irving Goldberg, Jack Jordan, Virginia McIntyre, Jeanne Noussee, Peter Squeglia, Marijo Gorney, Jim Long, Lynne Waterman. Absent: Norah McCormick. Chairman Jack Dorsey opened the meeting at 8:30 AM in the Senior Center Conference Room. Secretary's Report: The Minutes of September 8, 2010 were moved, seconded, and a roll call vote confirmed unanimous acceptance. Public Comment: Nothing to report. Treasurer's Report: Jim Long presented an updated budget report dated 12/7/2010. Salaries are on target. One employee is covered under the formula grant. We are 88% allocated for services. Director's Report: Jim Long distributed his report, reviewed each item, and answered questions. Outreach Coordinator's Report: Lynne Waterman distributed her report, reviewed each item, and answered questions. Lynne read a poem from a grateful client. Volunteer Assistant Report. There was no report presented. Senior Newsletter: A discussion occurred about renaming the Senior Newsletter. The Board selected `Senior Experience' to replace `Senior Dimension'. Publications and Handouts: Jim circulated the MC OA `Focal Points' for the Board to peruse. The Board received a copy of the MMA Executive Director's Report and a copy of the NYTimes `The New Old Age: Recalling a Simple Life„in Brooklyn." Jim noted that the Senior Center offers legal services pro bono, and perhaps since there is an implied affirmation/endorsement, we might consider using a disclaimer. Presently Pat DeMello and Michael Lavendar offer their services. Future Meetings: January, Match, May, July, September, and November in 2011. Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM following an affirmative roll call vote. Mary IlYstorpeARcc ' 'ding Secretary