MIDDLETOWN SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 21, 2020
I. Chair, Kathy Roberts, called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.
II. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jon Meyer.
III. Roll Call was taken.
Members present were Kathy Roberts, Jan Lickliter, Jon Meyer, Dennis Gilson, Nance Simon, Bob Olsen, Barbara Castaldo, and Leighton Alt.
Members Absent: None James Jackson resigned and has moved.
Staff: Rilla Krall and Lori Tourville
Public: Linda Turner and Inez Wenckus
IV. Minutes for December were approved as read. Jon/Jan
V. Financial report was approved as presented. Nance/Jon
Electronic Payment report was approved as presented. Nance/Jon
VI. Correspondence: Reserved for executive meeting.
VII. Committee/Member Reports: Jan took down holiday decorations. Nance reported that once again she put a challenge on her Face-Book page to raise donation for the Center. She raised $700.
VIII. Public Comments: Linda Turner has been interested in becoming a Board member and has been attending meetings. Linda Turner announced she would like to become a Board member.
Inez Wenckus asked about advertising for the Center’s monthly newsletter. It was explained that it would need approximately six new ads in order to pay for another complete page, both sides, to be added to the newsletter. Non-ad pages are used to notify our seniors on special programs being offered, activities, the monthly menu, names of staff and volunteers, and fun.
IX. Director’s Report:
Fundraisers:
Subaru Share the Love fundraiser has ended. The final report has been sent. Completed 10 tasks. Hopefully all will be accepted.
March for Meals is scheduled for 3/28 at 10:30. There will be no craft fair this year. Jan suggested supplying raffle items. Will have lunch.
Mexican dinner is scheduled for April 25. Will have auction items.
Our 6th annual Chili Cook Off is scheduled for 5/16.
Volunteer thank you brunch is scheduled for 1/25. (Note: Not a fund-raiser.)
Emergency Bags: The bags are done and distributed.
Right to Execute Contract: Lori needs board approval to execute contracts for Redbud Healthcare District Meeting on 1/28. Area Agency on Aging’s Request for Proposal (RFP) is due 2/19. The One Time Only (OTO) funds from AAA this year were $26,000.
Jon Meyer moved, and Dennis Gilson seconded the motion to give Lori the right to execute contracts with Redbud Healthcare District. Passed.
Jon Meyer moved, and Nance Simon seconded the motion to give Lori the right to execute contracts with the Area Agency on Aging including the Request for Proposal. Passed.
Lori informed the Board that Jan had an all time high in sales for December 2020, $1550. Congratulations, Jan, and thank you.
X. Unfinished Business: Discussion on new Board Member. Jan moved, and Nance Simon seconded the motion to approve Linda Turner as a new Board Member. Passed.
XI. New Business:
New Business: There was a complaint that people appear to be clicky at the tables. Board members were asked to keep an eye out for someone new and offer a hello and welcoming smile. It was determined that, of course, regulars were always going to sit with their friends. Welcoming someone new will go a long way in having them feel comfortable.
XII. Adjournment: Nance moved, and Dennis seconded the motion to adjourn. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
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