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The Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, November 26, 2012 the CCCOA board held its Postponed October Meeting.  Roger Jarvis, Board President, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Carroll McCauley led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous meeting, Gainer moved to accept the Board Minutes from the September (held on Oct. 1, 2012) meeting as presented; McCauley seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·         Minutes from the Oct. 1 (Sept. Items) Meeting

·         Financial Reports for September (In Summary and in Detailed formats)

·         Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2012 (October through September)

·         Credit Card Statement for September with notations

·         Planning Committee Oct. 16^th Minutes

·         November 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events

·         November  2012 West Fork Center Calendar of Events

·         November 2012 Menu

·         November 2012 “Insider” Newsletter

·         November  2012 “CCCOA News” Newsletter

·         CCCOA Food Establishment Inspection Report

·         Emails and Invoice regarding $10,830.00 for “In-Home Services” due to have been received in September but not yet received

·         Emails and Invoice regarding $1,534.00 for “Homemaker” units due to have been received in September but not yet received

Poling discussed the CCCOA Food Inspection Report with zero violations and commended Nutrition Site for job well done. Poling further informed the Board that the MOWA conference was well attended by the state of West Virginia. Directors from 34 counties were present at the conference. 

Under New Business:

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for September 2012 were presented by Poling.  McCauley moved to approve all financial reports as presented; Rader seconded; motion carried unanimously.            

The Planning Committee minutes from October 16, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (Gainer/Butler)

The Board discussed some issues on trips and supported the decision of the Planning Committee to form a Committee to plan and address trip concerns.  The committee will be formed in February 2013 after the new Planning Committee members are elected.

Adjournment was by unanimous consent. (Rader/Jarvis)             

November Meeting:

Roger Jarvis, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

·         During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·         Financial Reports for October (In Summary and in Detailed formats)

·         Credit Card Statement for October with notations

·         Planning Committee November 13^th Minutes

·         December 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events

·         December 2012 West Fork Center Calendar of Events

·         December 2012 Menu

·         Flyer relating to Senior Oral Health Program in Grantsville

·         Flyer relating to Senior Oral Health Program in Minnora

·         Flyer relating to Christmas and December Birthday Dinner

·         Flyer relating to Christmas Dinner and Cookie Exchange

·         Flyer relating to CCCOA Mitten Tree

·         Flyer relating to Elkview Shopping Trip

·         Flyer relating to Bake Sale

·         December 2012 “Insider” Newsletter

·         December 2012 “CCCOA News” Newsletter

·         OPERATION “HAPPY THANKSGIVING” Announcement

Poling informed board that we celebrated Veterans Day with a banquet at the Grantsville Center the evening of November 13^th; 72 people attended and several Veterans asked to convey their appreciation to the Board.

The CCCOA also conducted OPERATION “HAPPY THANKSGIVING” this year, as last year, on Thanksgiving Day.  All food was provided by the Salvation Army and picked up at their headquarters in Parkersburg the day before Thanksgiving, and our head cook, Ellen Shock, and a team of 36 volunteers prepared 287 meals for delivery or to be served in our Dining Hall.  The United Methodist Churches of Calhoun County also participated in providing volunteers to assist in the cooking, serving, delivering, and/or clean-up.

Further, the “Christmas Gala” for CCCOA employees and their immediate families and for CCCOA Board of Directors members and their immediate families is planned for the evening of December 3^rd.   Bonuses and cash door-prizes will be distributed.  It should be a nice event to celebrate the wonderful opportunity all of us have to work together and to serve our County’s Senior Citizens.

Under New Business:

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for October 2012 were presented by Poling.  Lawaty moved to approve reports as presented; Wilson seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                 

Planning Committee minutes from November 13th, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent (Wilson/Gainer)

Under Other Business:

Jarvis lead a discussion on considerations for the cash prizes at the Christmas Gala.

Gainer asked if the CCCOA used only specific mechanic services in the county or if maintenance could be done by any garage.  Poling explained that much of the maintenance had been taken over by the transportation department, but that if other services were needed the agency could use any qualified mechanic.

Board Members present:   Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Patti Hicks, Pam Gainer, Launa Butler, Roberta Wilson, Carroll McCauley, and Edward Lawaty

Board Members absent: Barb Roberts

Also Present:  Rick Poling, Marty Park, Sherry Wade, and Maricia Mlynek

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:30 PM (Gainer/McCauley)

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 28, 2013 at the Grantsville Site.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, October 1, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Carroll McCauley led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Roberta Wilson moved to accept the Board Minutes from the August 27, 2012 meeting as presented; Pam Gainer seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

*Minutes from the August 27^th Meeting

*Financial Reports for August (In Summary and in Detailed formats)

*Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2012 (October through August)

*Credit Card Statement for August with notations

*Planning Committee September 11^th Minutes

*October 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events

*October 2012 West Fork Center Calendar of Events

*October 2012 Menu

* Flyer regarding Niagara Falls and Toronto Trip

* Flyer regarding Rug Crafting Class at West Fork Center

* Flyer regarding Town Wide Yard Sale

* Flyer regarding Halloween Party at Grantsville Center

*Flyer regarding Halloween Party at West Fork Center

*October 2012 “Insider” Newsletter

*September 2012 “CCCOA News” Newsletter

*October 2012 “CCCOA News” Newsletter

* Grant award of $26,550 from the Senate and West Virginia House of Delegate’s Community Partnership through the Bureau of Senior Services FY2013

*Letter of Unemployment Compensation Relief of Charges

*CCCOA Budget FY2013

Poling discussed the           Poling informed the Board that the Senate and House of West Virginia FY2013 Community Partnership Grant Program awarded $26,550 to the CCCOA.

Under New Business:  

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for August 2012 were presented by Poling. Edward Lawaty moved to approve reports as presented; Roberta Wilson seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                            

Planning Committee minutes from September 11, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (Gainer/Wilson)

CCCOA Budget FY 2013:  The Board of Directors Reviewed the Budget FY2013 presented by Poling.  Rader moved to accept the Budget FY 2013 as presented; Lawaty seconded; motion carried unanimously

Board Members present were:  Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Pam Gainer, Launa Butler, Roberta Wilson, Edward Lawaty, Carroll McCauley

Board Members absent were:  Barb Roberts and Patti Hicks

Others in attendance were:  Rick Poling and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:30 PM (McCauley/Gainer).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 29, 2012 at the Grantsville Site.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, August 27, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Edward Lawaty led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Dottie Rader moved to accept the Board Minutes from the July 23, 2012 meeting as presented; Pam Gainer seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·         Minutes from the July 23^rd Meeting

·         Financial Reports for July (In Summary and in Detailed formats)

·         Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2012 (October through July)

·         Credit Card Statement for July with notations

·         Planning Committee August 14^th Minutes

·         September 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events

·         September 2012 West Fork Center Calendar of Events

·         Flyer regarding “Sunglasses Day 2012”

·         Flyer regarding Black Hills / Yellowstone Trip September, 2013

·         September 2012 CCCOA “Insider” Newsletter

·         August 2012 “CCCOA News” Newsletter

·         Bureau of Senior Services Final Report of the Personal Care Services Provider Monitoring Review (no deficiencies)

·         Community Partnership Grant award notification of $10,000.00 from the West Virginia Senate

·         CCCOA Annual Audit for the period of October 2010 through September 2011

Poling stated that the Bureau of Senior Services Final Report of the Personal Care Services Provider Monitoring Review identified no deficiencies for the period of April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.  The board expressed that they were pleased with these findings and to extend their appreciation and congratulations to CCCOA’s Personal Care Services providers and managers.  Poling further informed the Board that the Senate of West Virginia FY2013 Community Partnership Grant Program awarded $10,000 to the CCCOA.  

Under New Business:  

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for July 2012 were presented by Poling. Edward Lawaty moved to approve reports as presented; Dottie Rader seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                 

Planning Committee minutes from August 14, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (Wilson/Gainer)

Audit FY 2011: The Board of Directors Reviewed the Audited Financial Statements and Supplemental Information FY2011 presented by Tetrick & Bartlett, PLLC.  Lawaty and Jarvis lead the board’s discussion pointing out several items and thanking Poling for noted progress.  Lawaty also stated that the efforts of Mr. Tom Clark, NWAAA Monitor, in updating and revising CCCOA’s bookkeeping and accounting systems last year are still quite evident and appreciated by the Board.  Lawaty moved to accept the Audit FY2011 as presented; Wilson seconded; motion carried unanimously

Other Business: 

Poling presented a new Tuberculosis Screening and Testing Policy to the Board of Directors. After reviewing the policy, Gainer moved to adopt the policy; Rader seconded; motion carried unanimously.

Board Members present were:  Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Pam Gainer, Launa Butler, Roberta Wilson, Edward Lawaty, Patti Hicks

Board Members absent were:  Barb Roberts and Carroll McCauley

Others in attendance were:  Rick Poling and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:30 PM (Gainer/Rader).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is September 24, 2012 at the Grantsville Site.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, July 23, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Carroll McCauley led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Pam Gainer moved to accept the Board Minutes from the June 25, 2012 meeting as presented; Carroll McCauley seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·    Minutes from the June 25^th Meeting

·    Financial Reports for June (In Summary and in Detailed formats)

·    Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2012 (October through June)

·    Credit Card Statement for June with notations

·    Planning Committee July 12^th Minutes

·    August 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events

·    August 2012 West Fork Center Calendar of Events

·    Flyer regarding Annual CCCOA Garden Show

·    Flyer regarding “Living A Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions” 6 Week Workshop

·    Flyer regarding “Recognizing and Avoiding Scams and Frauds That Target Senior Citizens” Presentation by The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office.

·    August 2012 CCCOA “Insider” Newsletter

·    July 2012 “CCCOA News” Newsletter

Poling stated that he is pleased with the new deck furniture and the added assistance of the Planning Committee/Pepperoni Roll Sale financially. Repair of some deteriorated wood portions of the Annex, painting of that entire structure, and replacement of the Annex’s gutters and downspouts will begin soon. Poling informed the Board that the Mountaineer Card is coming back for West Virginia Seniors. Finally, Annual Audit is underway.

Under New Business:  

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for June 2012 were presented by Poling. Roberta Wilson moved to approve reports as presented; Barb Roberts seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                

Planning Committee minutes from July 12, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (Rader/Wilson)

Other Business:  Roberts asked Poling why the CCCOA was not used as an emergency shelter during the recent weather crisis. Poling explained that the Red Cross initiates the opening of the Center as an emergency shelter when people have been displaced from their homes. The CCCOA was open as a cooling site on Saturday and Sunday after the storms. Ellen Shock, CCCOA cook, prepared a meal on Sunday for individuals unable to cook in their homes.  Thankfully, no damage was done to either the Grantsville or Minnora Sites.

Board Members present were: Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Pam Gainer, Barb Roberts, Launa Butler, Roberta Wilson, and Carroll McCauley

Board Members Absent: Edward Lawaty, Patti Hicks

Others in attendance were: Rick Poling, Carolyn Burkhamer, and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:30 PM (McCauley/Gainer).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 27, 2012 at Grantsville Site.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, June 25, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Carroll McCauley led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Roberta Wilson moved to accept the Board Minutes from the May 29, 2012 meeting as presented; Pam Gainer seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·          Minutes from the May 29^th Meeting

·          Financial Reports for May (In Summary and in Detailed formats)

·          Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2012 (October through May)

·          Credit Card Statement for May with notations

·          Planning Committee June 12^th Minutes

·          July 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events

·          July 2012 West Fork Center Calendar of Events

·          July 2012 Grantsville Center Menu

·          Flyer regarding Farmer’s Market Coupons

·          Flyer regarding 4^th of July Picnic at Grantsville Center

·          Flyer regarding 4^th of July Picnic at West Fork Center

·          Flyer regarding Pepperoni Roll Sale

·          Flyer regarding Cornhole Tournament

·          Flyer regarding Big Bingo on July 13^th at Grantsville Center

·          Flyer regarding Big Bingo on June 26^th at West Fork Center

·          July 2012 CCCOA “Insider” Newsletter

·          June 2012 “CCCOA News” Newsletter

·          Information regarding purchase of teak deck furniture (3 tables and 18 chairs)

·          Information regarding BrickStreet Workers Compensation Insurance renewal

·          Notification of Provider Enrollment for Medicaid Case Management services

Poling stated that he is pleased with the quality and appearance of the deck addition, and all construction, final trim and painting, and acquisition and placement of deck furniture are expected to be completed by the end of the month. Also, the agency has finalized research and started the acquisition phase of the Dining Hall and Lounge multimedia project funded by the MOVA grant, and are hoping to complete all phases of that project by the end of July. Repair of some deteriorated wood portions of the Annex, painting of that entire structure, and replacement of the Annex’s gutters and downspouts will take place in July and August, followed by a beautification project for the area between the main Center and the Annex, and adjacent to the new deck.

Under New Business:

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for  May 2012 were presented by Poling. Edward Lawaty moved to approve reports as presented; McCauley seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                      

Planning Committee minutes from June 12, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (Rader/Butler)

Roger Jarvis welcomed guests and invited them to share any suggestions or comments.  Larry Cottrell thanked the board for meeting in Minnora and for the benefits of the Center for the seniors in the community.  He spoke of the value of the new coordinator and the hopes of growth at the West Fork Site and asked the board to consider goals of outreach, advocating attendance, and possible transportation. Marty Park, Site Coordinator, welcomed the board warmly and gave the board an overview of activities at the center.

Board Members present were: Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Pam Gainer, Edward Lawaty, Barb Roberts, Launa Butler, Roberta Wilson, Patti Hicks, and Carroll McCauley

Others in attendance were: Rick Poling, Marty Park, Larry Cottrell, Carolyn Burkhamer, and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:30 PM (McCauley/Roberts).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 23, 2012 at Grantsville Site.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Welcomes Marty Park

The Calhoun County Committee on Aging would like to welcome Marty Park into the position of our West Fork Nutrition Site Coordinator. Marty has been our fill-in coordinator for many months and has recently taken the reigns as permanent coordinator.

The crew down in Minnora have been kicking up their heals with Diane Arcuri in a Monday's Dance class. Another new activity to be held every Tuesday will be cornhole games from 12:00-1:00pm. Of course, bingo and cards will always retain their favorite times.

 They will also be having musical entertainment on birthday dinner celebration in addition to holidays. For more information call the Westfork Center at 304-655-8805.  Marty would like to welcome any new seniors to come out and join the fun.

Keep watch for additional information and pictures as they become available! 

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Edward Lawaty led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Roberta Wilson moved to accept the Board Minutes from the April 23, 2012 meeting as presented; Barb Roberts seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·                                  April  income, expenditures and credit card purchases;

·                                  Financial Reports for Fiscal year 2012 (October through April);

·                                  Planning Committee, May 15 Minutes;

·                                 June  2012  Grantsville and West Fork Center Calendar of Events;

·                                 June 2012 Grantsville Center Menu;

·                                  June  “Insider” Newsletter;

·                                  May “CCCOA News” Newsletter;

·                                  Upcoming events/Trips; Pepperoni Roll Sale  

·                                  Noification of $2,500 Grant Award from “Our Community’s Foundation”

·                                  Deck Construction:   Addition of a Dining Hall double French door and elevated deck has commenced and should be completed in early June.  The project is being funded by a building improvement Community Partnership Grant request approved by the West Virginia Legislature.

·                                  Budget Revisions: FY2012 revisions are complete on both the State and Federal budgets.  The revisions have been carefully planned to allow for full funding in all of our operational categories (in past years, CCCOA has run out of funding during some months in the nutrition and transportation categories) while also increasing funding in areas such as “Homemaker” services, “Ink and Papers,” and “Fuel and Oil” by shifting funds from categories originally funded in case of need but which were ultimately not spent.

Under New Business:

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for April 2012 were presented by Poling. Edward Lawaty moved to approve reports as presented; Gainer seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                           

Planning Committee minutes from May 15, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (Wilson/Rader)

Board Members present were: Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Pam Gainer, Edward Lawaty, Barb Roberts, Launa Butler, Roberta Wilson, and Patti Hicks.

Board Members absent: Carroll McCauley

Others in attendance were: Rick Poling and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:30 PM (Gainer/Lawaty).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 25, 2012 at West Fork Site.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, April 23, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Roberta Wilson led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Hicks moved to accept the Board Minutes from the March 26, 2012 meeting as presented; Rader seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

• Planning Committee, April 17 Minutes;
• May 2012  Grantsville Center Calendar of Events;
• May 2012 Grantsville Center Menu;
• May  “Insider” Newsletter;
• April “CCCOA News” Newsletter;
• Upcoming events/Trips;
•          Spring Health Fair
•          Red Devil Revue
•         Town Wide Yard Sale 
• Items of Interest from Lynn DiPasquale at NWAA Quarter
•         Social Security West Virginia Facts
•         NWAAA Region One Below Poverty Population Graph
•         NWAAA Region One 60+ Population (2010 Census)
• The Agency will be accepting bids for the two-story deck project until the end of April.

Under New Business:

     Planning Committee minutes from April 17, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (Hicks/Butler)

Board Members present were: Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Launa Butler, Roberta Wilson, and Patti Hicks.

Board Members absent: Barb Roberts, Carroll McCauley, Pam Gainer, and Edward Lawaty

Others in attendance were: Rick Poling and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:00 PM (Wilson/Rader).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 29, 2012.

On Monday, March 26, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Rev. Carroll McCauley led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Gainer moved to accept the Board Minutes from the February 27, 2012 meeting as presented; Rader seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·  February  income, expenditures and credit card purchases;

·  Financial Reports for Fiscal year 2012 (October through February);

·  Planning Committee, March 13 Minutes;

·  April 2012  Grantsville Center Calendar of Events;

·  April 2012 Westfork Center Calendar of Events;

·  April  2012 Grantsville Center Menu;

·  April  “Insider” Newsletter;

·  March “CCCOA News” Newsletter;

·  Fliers regarding upcoming events/Trips;

                               Crazy Hat Day

                               7 Day Summer Spectacular

                               “Sights & Sound Theatre- JONAH

                               Annual Myrtle Beach Trip

                               Nashville Christmas Tour

                               Chuck Wagon Tour 

·  Recent Staff Training – CPR Accreditation / PCP Training;

·  Incentive Opportunities will be offered to PCPs for Medicaid Referrals and AQuire Training credits;

·  Payroll Service Changes by the end of March;

·  Maintenance on 22 Passenger Bus - new tires, ball joints, and brake components;

·  The Agency will be accepting bids for the two-story deck project until the end of April

Board Members present were:  Carroll McCauley, Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Launa Butler, Pam Gainer, Roberta Wilson, and Patti Hicks.

Board Members absent: Barb Roberts and Edward Lawaty

Others in attendance were: Rick Poling and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:00 PM (McCauley/Wilson).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 23, 2012.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, February 27, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Rev. Carroll McCauley led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Lawaty moved to accept the Board Minutes from the January 23, 2012 meeting as presented; Gainer seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·          January  income, expenditures, credit card purchases, and COD balance;

·          Financial Reports for Fiscal year 2012 (October through January);

·          Planning Committee, February 17th Minutes;

·          March 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events;

·          March 2012 Westfork Center Calendar of Events;

·          March 2012 Grantsville Center Menu;

·          March “Insider” Newsletter;

·          February “CCCOA News” Newsletter;

·          Fliers regarding upcoming events/ Circus trip;

·          West Virginia House Community Partnership grant proposal and PACF grant proposal;

·          Proposed Policies for Board Review and Approval:

                     •Process for Verifying Prospective Staff Qualifications  

Under New Business:

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for January 2012 were presented by Poling. Lawaty moved to approve reports as presented; Rader seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                            

Planning Committee minutes from February 17, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (McCauley/Butler)

Reviewed policy for Verifying Prospective Staff Qualifications- Wilson moved to accept policies as presented; Gainer seconded; motion carried unanimously.

Other Business:

Poling informed the board of a visit from the American Red Cross to verify the CCCOA as an emergency shelter for the county. During the visit, the CCCOA was granted a generator for the Grantsville site.

Board Members present were:  Carroll McCauley, Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Launa Butler, Pam Gainer, Roberta Wilson, and Edward Lawaty.

Board Members absent: Barb Roberts and Patti Hicks

Others in attendance were: Rick Poling and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:00 PM (McCauley/Rader).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 26, 2012.

Calhoun County Committee on Aging Board Meets

On Monday, January 23, 2012, Roger Jarvis, President of the CCCOA Board, called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Following the welcome, Rev. Carroll McCauley led the group in prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

After review and discussion of the minutes of the previous Board meeting, Gainer moved to accept the Board Minutes from the December 19, 2011 meeting as presented; Lawaty seconded; motion carried unanimously.

During the Executive Director Comments, Rick Poling discussed the following items:

·          December  income, expenditures and credit card purchases;

·          Financial Reports for Fiscal year 2012 first quarter (October through December);

·          Email noting November invoices deposit;

·          Documents relating to an unemployment claim;

·          Planning Committee, January 10th Minutes;

·          February 2012 Grantsville Center Calendar of Events;

·          February 2012 Westfork Center Calendar of Events;

·          February 2012 Grantsville Center Menu;

·          February “Insider” Newsletter;

·          January “CCCOA News” Newsletter;

·          Fliers regarding upcoming events;

·          West Virginia House of Delegates Community Partnership Award Notification;

·          Proposed Policies for Board Review and Approval:

             • Personal Care Provider Initial and Annual Training Schedule

             • Initial and Continuing Verification of Direct Care Staff Qualifications

             • In-Home Services Monitor Job Description

Under new business:

Cash balance, credit card purchase, and expenditures for December 2011 were presented by Poling. Lawaty moved to approve reports as presented; Wilson seconded; motion carried unanimously.                                          

Planning Committee minutes from January 10, 2012 were approved by unanimous consent. (McCauley/Gainer)

Reviewed policies related to (or required by) planned addition of “case management” services. McCauley moved to accept policies as presented; Rader seconded; motion carried unanimously.

Board Members present were:  Carroll McCauley, Dottie Rader, Roger Jarvis, Patti Hicks, Launa Butler, Pam Gainer, Roberta Wilson, and Edward Lawaty.

Board Members absent:  Barb Roberts

Others in attendance were:  Rick Poling and Maricia Mlynek   

Adjournment was by unanimous consent at 5:30 PM (McCauley/Wilson).  

The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 27, 2012.

CCCOA Hosts Life Line Screening

The Calhoun County Committee on Aging again hosted Life Line Screening on February 15, 2012.  The mission of Life Line Screening is to make people aware of unrecognized or potential health problems and to encourage individuals to seek follow-up care with personal physicians.  Life Line is the leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings in the United States.

Thirty-seven of the forty appointment slots were filled for the day.  Life Line will be returning to the Center at a future date, and is also scheduled to screen in nearby areas in the upcoming months.  For more information, including location schedules and appointment availability, please see:   www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners