2026-05-04 – COA Meeting – Meeting Minutes

Monday May 4 BOD Meeting Minutes
BOD Attendees: David Anderson., Jeanne Fuller Jones, Robert Graham, Gerald Koelsch, Anne Mcormack, Henry Soones, Marge Shepard, Harriet Beasley
Excused: Paul Beckner, Carol Delorey, Faye Slayton, Mary James
Absent: None
Friends Attendees: Fran Zakszewski, Lillian Dykes, Vickie Green, Donna Emmschweiler, Laura Howard, Linda Reddin, others were in the house
No Visitors
Last BOD Minutes Approved with one change to the spelling of Robert Graham

Treasurer’s Report Howard Fund $28,857.15

BOD Chair Report
BOD Officer’s slate for election to be presented at the June meeting
Remember our role is to promote the COA every chance we get especially outside our walls

Director’s Report (Janice)
We had a wonderful Volunteer Luncheon at the Chateau in April
May is Older American Month. This year’s theme is Champion your Health. A lot of programs this month will focus on this theme.
The Wellness Nurses have had over 400 older adults encounters since February. Janice applied for a 3 year grant to continue this program.
OCES is expanding services to the South Shore Area.
Dottie is out until July 15. If anyone needs assistance, they can see either Rick or Cauna
Reminder: The BOD does not meet in July or August
Bill Reddin did an amazing job with the Music Appreciation Event
Cong. Lynch coffee hour is on May 5
Report Approved

Assistant Director’s Report (Lauren)
25th Anniversary Invitations have been mailed to BOD, Friends and other invited guests.
Dottie, Cauna and Lauren are re-certifying for SHINE. Rick starts training in May
Applied for Grant for Exercise Program. 483 March attendees; 453 April attendees
Lobby Day is Wednesday at the State House. Donna Eschweiler is our rep.
Report approved

Activity Report (Christina and Macey)
May is Older American’s Month
Summarized various health and other activities events
Dull Men’s Toiletries Drive for Veteran’s at the VA Hospital is going well
Report Approved

Outreach Report (Rick)
Rick is providing support for Medicare (Gap and Advantage Plans)
Training for SHINE
Presented “Birds” slide show
Working on a photography class
Report Approved

Unfinished and New Business
There are 3 open Alternate Positions for the BOD

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