Council on Aging Board of Directors Meeting
HARWICH COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
The meeting was called to order by Chair Adrienne Johnson at 9:30.
Attendance: Adrienne Johnson, Joe Johnson, Ralph Smith, Lee Culver, Mike Smith, Jim Mangan, Richard Waystack & Barbara-Anne Foley and Friends President Jack Brown
Minutes: Richard Waystack moved to accept minutes as written and Ralph Smith seconded.
Treasurer’s Report: The budget was reviewed.
The COA board voted to support the Friends efforts to make funds available. Rich Waystack recused himself, the board voted unanimously to support.
Director’s Report: Barbara-Anne Foley stated the Volunteer Cookout was very much appreciated by the Volunteers. The Police Department and Fire department and Fire Association members were there to help cook and serve. A fall event for volunteers is being planned.
COA Board and Director will meet with the BOS for the yearly overview on September 19th.
The COA is holding a Housing Summit on October 3 from 10-12.
On October 17 a flu clinic is being held for staff only. Emergency Management Team will use this day as a mini drill.
Two focus groups will meet for program ideas on October 24th at 10:00 and 5:30.
Many volunteers are need for the Emergency Management team for the election on November 8.
Friends Report: President Jack Brown reported the Friends of the COA raised $1,000 on a quilt drawing donated by the Cape Cod Quilters.
Jack Brown reported their board is continuing to work on funding for seniors’ needs such as: meals programs, gift cards, mini-bus, socializing efforts, medical equipment, emergency assistance, etc.
Jack also stated the board hopes to have a mini-bus again in a few months.
Rich Waystack moved to adjourn and Ralph Smith seconded at 10:00.
The next meeting will be held in Room #5 at the Community Center at 9:30 on October 5, 2016.