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Senior Center employees including Mr. James Town designating June 7th as Marion Joergenson Day
<br /> I Lynne Waterman, Mrs. Linda Wicks, Mrs. in the Town of Mashpee. This was a well-deserved
<br /> Long,Mrs-
<br /> Marcia Duffany, Mrs. Mary Webb, Mr. Tom Miller honor for a woman who has given much time, talent,
<br /> and Mr.Ron Cassell, and grant funded people such as energy and intelligence to senior issues both at the
<br /> W. William McReynolds (Elder Service Corp.Volunteer), Carol H. Jacobson Senior Center and throughout the
<br /> Mrs. Judy Gnge, Mrs. Virginia Grey and Mrs. Town. We are proud of Marion and the contributions
<br /> Patricia Hicks, continued to serve the community in she has made and the leadership example she has set.
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<br /> their assigned roles.
<br /> The Council on Aging wishes to acknowledge
<br /> In 2002 the Friends of Mashpee Council on the continued support shown to us by the Board of
<br /> Aging continued their support of the Council on Aging Selectmen, the Town Administrator, Department of
<br /> and Senior Center.. The Friends continued their valu- Public Works,Leisure Services,Police and Fire and all
<br /> able community service by operating the Thrift Shop other town departments which provide direct and indi-
<br /> `' providing clothing and other necessities to many of rect services to the Council on Aging, the Carol H.
<br /> our townspeople. We acknowledge the dedication and Jacobson Senior Center and the senior community. In
<br /> generosity of the Friends and thank them for their particular, we appreciate the support of the citizens at
<br /> many volunteer hours and multiple contributions but, Town Meeting and at May election day.With this sup-
<br /> mainly, we thank them for their support of our plans port the Council continues to meet the challenges of
<br /> and programs. our fast growing senior community.
<br /> The Council on Aging through the Carol H. Respectfully submitted,
<br /> Jacobson Senior Center promotes a number of volun- THE MASHPEE COUNCIL ON AGING
<br /> teer opportunities both at the Senior Center and Arthur Weinstein, Chairperson
<br /> throughout Town. Volunteers number in excess of 240 Jeanne Noussee, Vice Chairperson/Secretary
<br /> citizens.They bring diverse skills, talents and abilities Robert Osborn, Treasurer
<br /> i and happily share their energy and time with their Regina Godfrey, Secretary
<br /> neighbors and friends. Among the many ways they Diana Botelho
<br /> share their gifts are Friendly Visiting, Respite Elizabeth Jones
<br /> Program, Nutrition Site, Meals on Wheels, Miriam Mullin
<br /> Transportation,Senior Dimension Mailing,Telefriend, Leila Botsford
<br /> Social Committee, Senior Orientation, Senior Center
<br /> Clerical Tasks, Crafts, Art Lessons, Receptionists, James Long, Director
<br /> i School Volunteer, Mobile Library Services, Thrift Lynne Waterman, Outreach Coordinator
<br /> i ` Shop,SHINE Counseling,Food Stamps,Exercise pro-
<br /> gram, Weight Training, Senior Singers, Fuel
<br /> Assistance,Tax Preparation,Computer Training etc.If
<br /> i you are looking to volunteer or participate come and
<br /> visit us. �
<br /> i Report of the
<br /> In May, The Council on Aging sponsored a Mashpee Cultural Council
<br /> Brunch at the Coonamessett Inn for its volunteers.
<br /> Approximately 165 Volunteers attended the festivi-
<br /> ties-During the brunch several volunteers were recog- To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
<br /> nized for outstanding service: the Robert E. Traylor and the Citizens of the Town of Mashpee:
<br /> i "Most Valuable Volunteer Award" went to Miriam
<br /> "Mimi"Mullin who orchestrates the Social committee The Mashpee Cultural Council's mission is to
<br /> and the Viverette Robinson"Rookie of the Year"went promote excellence, education and diversity in the
<br /> to William Searle who provided painting instruction to arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to
<br /> many seniors over the year. Overall, volunteers partic- improve the quality of life for all of the community.
<br /> ipation was in excess of 14,000 hours throughout the The Mashpee Cultural Council operates under the
<br /> senior system and the value of volunteer contribution aegis of the town but distributes funds appropriated by
<br /> is valued at a figure in excess of$140,000. the state legislature that have been allotted to us by a
<br /> local aid formula. In other words, the state distributes
<br /> In June, the Mashpee Council on Aging nomi- funds to all the towns in the Commonwealth, so the
<br /> nated Marion Joergenson as Mashpee Senior Citizen local councils can award the funds to individuals,
<br /> of the Year. Marion was honored at the Coonamessettschools and nonprofit g
<br /> on rofit or anizations in their own com-
<br /> Inn at the volunteer brunch with a proclamation by the munities.
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