COA
Board Meeting
March 7, 2002
The meeting was called to order by the
Chair, Brunetta Wolfman, at 2:36 pm, in Room #6 of the Grace Gouivea Building.
Present:
B. Wolfman, G. Howe, G. Johnstone, Margie Perry, V. Wilson, and Florence
Alexander.
The Chair distributed copies of the “COA Board 2002” list. The Chair noted that Florence Alexander could meet with us after Bingo. There was a unanimous vote to change future meeting times, to begin at 3:00pm.
Minutes: Jan. 3, 2002 – approved as presented on motion by Johnstone, seconded by Howe. Jan. 23 – approved as presented on motion by Johnstone, seconded by Wolfman.
Director’s Report: The Director was on vacation and filed her Report in writing[see attached] with a copy of a memo on Cape End Manor from D.E. Anderson, Interim CEO.
Friends of COA: V. Wilson reported $3,800.00 had been received in response to the annual appeal. No major expenses. The ‘Souper ‘Cook Book is sold out. Should we reorder?
Old Business: Volunteer Coordinator – the staff has reservations. Should we call the position something else? Volunteer Recruitment?
The Home Rule Petition[see Jan. 23, 2002] will be introduced at the pre-Town Meeting Luncheon, March 25, 2002. People are needed to talk about it. Is there a possibility of a bus to pick up people? What are good points for an early start to Town Meeting? What time does a Special Town Meeting start?
March 25, 2002 – the program is printed on the flyer[see attached].
M. Perry – some people are having trouble getting on the bus with packages – can Dennis open the back of the van for packages? F. Alexander – we need to stick to bus rules. The Chair – people need to talk to the Director about bus policy.
30th Anniversary Tea, May 5, 2002 – Dottie Oliver will be responsible for decorations and food. Report at April meeting.
Naming Room #10 – We need to appear before the Selectmen to petition for naming Room #10 “The Dianne Corbo Room.”
Boston Post Cane - the Cane is in the Town Clerk’s Office. Bobby Cabral could help give it to Frank Boulton – but is Mr. Boulton the oldest person in town? F. Alexander will check with the Town Clerk to see who the oldest person is.
Request from the Director: write a letter to Acting Gov. Jane Swift to support special legislation on Cape End Manor.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gregory Howe, Secretary