HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EAB - 12/12/2016 COHASSET ELDER AFFAIRS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Willcutt Commons
91 Sohier Street
Cohasset, Ma 02025
December 12, 2016
MINUTES
In Attendance: Paul Kierce, Tana Carlson, Elinore Barrett, Elaine Coyne,
Sue Reagan, Jim Carpenter, Rich Hynes, Diane Karcher, BeBe McCarron,
Taffy Nothnagle,
Not in Attendance: James Mensching, Cindy Swartwood
Liaisons: Kevin McCarthy, Sue Reagan, Jeff Treanor
Also Attending: Coral Grande
Paul Kierce called the meeting to order at 8:35 am.
November minutes were accepted.
Treasurer's Report:
We have spent 36% of the fiscal year 2017 budget. Waiting for formula
grant.
Friends of CEA is a non-profit organization established for donations to
fund programs offered by CEA. If donations are made through the town, it
needs to be noted on the check that it is to benefit our seniors.
Treasurer's report accepted.
Liaison Reports:
Selectmen - Kevin McCarthy - warrant articles due by 1/20, final
language drafted by 2/28. Paul said we need to submit our warrants
again this year.
Master Planning Committee needs input from seniors, and would like a
representative from Elder Affairs.
Police - Jeff Treanor - Toys for Tots boxes for Christmas are still available
for donations. Suggested we read the Reader's Digest article, "35 Things
Police Officers Want To Tell You."
Talked about winter preparations, checking heating systems, clearing
access to property, clearing vents and being prepared for loss of power.
Director's Report:
Budget is in good shape. Paper products higher because of holidays.
Waiting for TM to sign a check for $720 to cover hearing devices.
99 people attended Rusty Skippers concert. We will do this every year.
Kudoos to Diane Karcher for orchestrating a very successful Thanksgiving
dinner event. Paul donated all the turkeys. Big thank you to Joe and Janet
Campbell and Anna for all their hard work.
Christmas luncheon @ Atlantica 12/13. 140 people expected. Joanne
Nardo is the contact person there.
Liturgical has taken over the newsletter. 1st issue will be in February.
Ted Talk went very well. 25 people attended. Looking for Ted Talk
Moderators.
Mary Sullivan's exercise class will be leaving in January. We have already
filled her slot.
Open Business:
Tana - Working together with Don Roine, Ron Menard, and Jim Carpenter
on the TV project. Visited the Plymouth Senior Center to see their Live TV
program. Jim visited the 143 studio at the high school and suggested we
need a media coordinator on our staff. Intergenerational programs as
well as other programs and events could be televised live.
It was voted that Jim would be the liaison for Elder Affairs to 143TV.
Citizen for Citizen is a retraining program for low income, unemployed,
helping to put seniors back to work.
Bebe - again offered to have high school students who have to perform
service hours to help our elders with technology. Maybe offer classes at
senior's homes or early evening at the center for younger seniors.
Meeting adjourned @ 10:00 am.
Next meeting date: Monday, January 9, 2017 @ 8:30am
Respectfully submitted, Elinore Barrett, Secretary