BRANT SENIOR CITIZENS’ ORGANIZATION

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Minutes

Call to Order: President McSkimming called the meeting to order at 12:30

Prayers were said for: Mark DeCarlo, Neil Ross, Tony Andolina, Rosmary & Harold Hauer’s son’s mother-in-law.

Celebrating birthdays this month: George Cordia, Marilyn Cordia, Elmer McSkimming, Dolly Huffnagle                                              

50/50 Winners: Janet Bowman, Janice Ross, Sharon Catalano, Free Lunch goes to Dennis Rubeck,.

Roll Call: 23 Seniors are present

Secretary’s Report: Secretary Ostrowski read the Minutes of the July Meeting. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Janice Ross and seconded by Maryann Wargula. Approved.

Lynda Ostrowski mentioned to include prayers for Jeanette Mirusso and Marilyn Russell.

Treasurers Report: Marie Lalka reported that we have in our Travel Account: $6000 and in our Operating Account: $793.80

President McSkimming thanked everyone for helping with the picnic. He said having the group play didn’t work very well because people were too busy talking and not paying attention to the music.

OLD BUSINESS:

President McSkimming asked to have 2 volunteers look at the checkbooks for our annual audit. Maryann Wargula & Janet Bowman volunteered.

He also said that next month, we will need 3 volunteers to be on the nominating committee. The vote will take place in November and sworn into office at the Christmas Lunch.  

NEW BUSINESS

Christmas Lunch: It will be at the Colony House on December 12^th. More details to follow.

Trips: Marge mentioned about the trip on October 13^th to Station House. Leave at 10 and return at 7:30 to see “Golden Senior Moments” Trip is sold out.

We have a Guest Speaker: Kayle from the Alzheimers Association (Marie Lalka’s granddaughter). 

She talked about the 10 signs of Alzheimers: She handed out literature talking about these signs:

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems.

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks.

4. Confusion with time or place.

5. Trouble understanding visual images and special relationships.

6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.

7. Misplacing things losing the ability to retrace steps.

8. Decreased or poor judgement.

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities.

10. Changes in mood and personality.

For more info go to alz.org

Adjournment: Bob Wargula motioned to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Geri Depovelo. Carried.

Respectfully Submitted

Lynda Ostrowski

Secretary