PSSN MINUTES
March 25, 2010

ATTENDEES: (add or delete from list Lisa gave you-I left this In)Charles and Marlene Armstrong (Marlene’s Low Vision), Annette Balis (Home Instead Senior Care), Eric Bloniarz (Medical Service Co.), Lori DeAngelis (PC-VNS/Hospice), ), Jane Gwinn (FCS/Senior Track), Dorothy Jones (PC Society of the Blind), Lisa Little (Home Instead Senior Care), Genel Nichols (KentRidge at Golden Pond), Pam Oslin (FSC- Caring Home Help), Evelyn Peck (Reed Memorial Library), Barb Pochedly (P. C. District Library), Claudette Rogers (FCS/MAP), Michele Kairis (Coleman Adult Day), Janet Phelps (Coleman Adult Day), Marta Williger (Williger & Peters), Diane Barden (Anna Maria of Aurora), Gwen geisheimer (Daniel P. Seink), Jen Allen (One on One), Denise Czeck-Dydo (Crossroads Hospice), Katie Kloetzly (Streetsboro Senior Center), Jennifer Reynolds (Harbor Light Hospice), Mandy Zantow (FCS/RSVP)

President Genel Nichols called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and called for introductions and announcements. Genel announced that the Senior Celebration is May 11 at NEOUCOMP and nominations are requested for the Senior Awards. Genel announced the web site bill has been paid and the web site is back up. Genel announced that PSSN members voted to remove Client Services as a standing committee.

Jen Allen- Announced she is with One-On-One which is a free outreach program to assist people with food and provide information on resources for assistance in the community.

PROGRAM: Bob Park, Veterans Service Commission, discussed the difference of services between the commission and VA (Veterans Administration). Bob explained the assistance is need based and assists with unforeseen incidents. Bob explained assets are no longer counted in application process. Assistance is short term and flexible based on need.

Secretary’s report:
The minutes were not able to be posted on the web site and will be presented at the April meeting for a vote.

Treasurer’s report :
Eric Bloniarz presented financial report for review

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Community Relations: Jane Gwinn reported plans are underway for the 10th anniversary celebration scheduled for May 19, 2011. Jane noted the Education Committee and Community Relations will meet April 14 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss future in more detail. Jane informed committee that the committee is also working on developing a flyer for emergency personnel that list triggers to identify older adults at risk.

Education Committee: No update

Membership Committee-. No update

Old Business: none

New Business: none

The next meeting will be held April 22, 2010 at
705 Oakwood St. Ravenna at 8:30 a.m.
Crossroads Hospice will provide refreshements

Respectively submitted by,
Jane Gwinn
Reviewed by Secretary,
Crystal Shanley