LINCOLN COUNCIL ON AGING
Minutes of Board Meeting, June 7, 2005
The meeting was opened at 2:30 p.m. by Julie Pugh, chairperson.
Present: Peggy Boyer, Flo Caras, John Caswell, Avram Kalisky, Bob Lenington, Jack McCandless, Julie Pugh, Karen Santucci, Mary Sheldon, Bob Sutherland, Dot Taylor, Pat Thompson.
The minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting were approved.
Strawberry Ice Cream Social – Flo Caras
Flo reported that plans for the social are all set. Dot Taylor and Pat Thompson will hull berries that morning. Flo Caras and Dot Taylor will do the shopping.
Flo Caras raised the issue of COA members request of time and help from COA staff. She suggested that COA members telephone and ask if it is a good time to come to the office. Julie Pugh asked Board members to have work taken care of 24 hours before meetings.
Director’s Report – Karen Santucci
The summer calendar is not yet complete.
Harold McAleer has donated a digital camera to the COA.
A demonstration of a computer projector was done at a recent afternoon movie. People who had attended thought it would be an improvement, but questioned whether we need a model as expensive as the one used (about $2,000.). The FCOA will pay for half the cost, up to $1,500.
Treasurer’s Report – Bob Lenington
The report was passed out to members.
Strategic Plan – Bob Sutherland
1. Needs of Seniors – Mary Sheldon
Mary and Bob Curtiss are gathering data on who is coming to which programs.
2. Services – Bob Sutherland
Bob reported on the last sub-committee meeting. John Caswell said that health issues
are the biggest concern and need. John also suggested that Lincoln’s Veterans
Services Officer should be a COA member, or ex-officio member. Various
Possibilities were discussed. John will talk with another VSO to see how that town
functions.
3. Programs – Peggy Boyer, Karen Santucci
The goal is to plan series of programs in various areas, i.e. health, music, travel,
music, senior university, active events. Programs should be planned two or three
months ahead, at regular times. Write ups after programs were suggested.
4. Communications – Jack McCandless
Jack suggested a corresponding secretary for outside activities, i.e. letters to the editor,
Lincoln Journal, updating COA brochure. Flo Caras could do some of this as part of
her COA responsibilities. Providing referrals was suggested. Karen Santucci said we
already do this. Also, seven towns have agreed to put up our posters.
5. Finances – Bob Lenington
Bob Lenington handed out the financial survey results of Lincoln and twelve other areas
COAs in towns similar to Lincoln. The comparisons were reviewed.
6. Transportation – Julie Pugh
Julie reported that 76 units of Lincoln residents are using transportation services.
7. Housing – Avram Kalisky
Avram referred the board to the housing write up in the June 7, 2005 COA Plan
Avram and Mary Sheldon have volunteered to serve on the town housing committee.
Bob Sutherland suggested a periodic review of the COA Strategic Plan, perhaps one section per meeting. Review will begin after Christmas.
Term limits for COA board members will be discussed in the fall.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
The next meeting will be held September 13, 3:00 p.m., at Bemis Hall.
Submitted by
Patricia Thompson, Recording Secretary
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