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Draft Monday April 6 BOD Meeting Minutes
BOD Attendees: David Anderson. Paul Beckner, Jeanne Fuller Jones, Robert Grahamormack, Mary James, Gerald Koelsch, Anne Mcormack, Henry Soones, Marge Shepard, Faye Slayton
Excused: Harriet Beasley
Absent: Carol Delorey
Friends Attendees: Maxine Young, Lillian Dykes, Vickie Green, Donna Emmschweiler, Laura Howard, Linda Reddin
No Visitors
Last BOD Minutes Approved with no changes
Treasurer’s Report Howard Fund $6784.55 as of the end of February 2026
BOD Chair Report
Anniversary Planning Meeting is on the 2nd Monday of the month at 11, All are invited to participate
Director’s Report
Happy Easter to all; Easter came early
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at The Chateau on 4/23
BOD contact info and term dates provided
Christinna and Macey continue to do a great job with Activities
Christinna, Lauren and Jance are in the process to receive MCOA Certification
150 New COA Members as of January
Record number of people attended events on 3/27; 143
Wellness Program has seen 143 participants since inception. 2 people were seen with dangerously high blood pressure or blood sugar jn which the nurses were able to refer them for immediate care
Lauren Christinna and Janice are in training for Serve Safe Training
FY 2027 Budget is planned for level funding with only the utility costs line item being increased
Report Approved
Assistant Director’s Report
Mass Aging Access Older Adults Lobby Day, will be held on Wednesday, May 6th, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at The Great Hall, Massachusetts State House. If you are interested in attending, OCES will be providing bus transportation and has reserved two spots for each Council on Aging. You may also RSVP and attend using your own transportation if you prefer. Please let me know if you would like to attend by April 24th.
Taxes for 254 individuals were completed so far for 2025 taxes. Program ends 4/15
Mass Health appointments for April are fully booked
OCPC grants have increased from 374 to 483 participants by the end of March
Report approved
Activity Report
Senior prom signups will be accepted in May
Joe Voices is coming
Sound the alarm filled up on day 1 of signups
6/16 World Elder Abuse Day
Red Sox opening day was a success
Wellness Nursing is seeing a lot of members
Congressmen Lynched rescheduled for May 5
Report Approved
Outreach Report
Rick is attending training sessions for Medicare
Attends BHA meetings
Shares info on BCOA with community nurturing group
Fuel assistance will end on 4/30, but will restart in November
Report Approved
Unfinished and New Business
Core Values approved
Political Activity Policy being review again
Robert Graham elected as Treasurer until next regularly scheduled election
Henry Soones elected as Secretary until next regularly scheduled election