RECEIVED November 9, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
Michele R. Grande, Redding Town Clerk
TOWN OF REDDING
COMMISSION ON AGING
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010
9:00 a.m.
HERITAGE CENTER
Commissioners Present: Alternates Present:
Rosalind Kopfstein, Chairman Lore Handy
Janet Cianci Henry Polio
Sam Crocker Hilda Rhodes
Florence Hayes
Janet Metzger
Bill Morris
Alice Pardee
Jean Whitham
Staff: Gail Schiron, Marie Sibilio
Also Present: First Selectman Natalie Ketcham, ex-officio member
The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.
I. Approval of Minutes from October 6, 2010
The minutes were reviewed and approved as submitted.
II Public Participation
The Living At Home with Quality Care Seminar was a success. Approximately 73 people were in attendance. Requests for additional copies of the Directory have been received. Copies can be obtained at Town Hall, Heritage Center and shortly at the Mark Twain Library. Commissioners received positive feedback from residents as well as those in attendance from out of town. The information could also be made available on the Town of Redding website and the Library website.
III Commissioner Reports
Ms. Schiron presented the Municipal Agent’s Report to the Commission. Redding Shares the Warmth flyers will be posted for solicitation of donations and to let inform the community of the funds available.
Ms. Sibilio presented the Heritage Center Report to the Commission. There were 130 van trips in October for a total of 1,147 miles. Commission members discussed program promotion and marketing. A sub-committee consisting of Janet Cianci, Hilda Rhodes and Bill Morris will form a sub-committee to promote Heritage Center activities. Henry Polio will photograph the activities for submission in the Pilot. Ms. Whitham reported on the results of the October 26th survey. Twenty-nine responses were received. Efforts will be made for better visibility of the newsletter, especially at the Mark Twain Library.
IV. Adjournment
The next COA meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Submitted by vak 11/8/10
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