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Friends of COA report $6,840.80 treasury; reimbursements and events discussed
Summary
Cindy Bloomquist reported a Friends of COA treasury balance of $6,840.80 and said the February raffle raised $82; the board confirmed partial reimbursements for snow removal and outlined invoice requirements, and staff reported pantry usage and several upcoming events.
Cindy Bloomquist, representing the Friends of the Council on Aging, reported that the Friends treasury held $6,840.80 and that the February luncheon raffle raised $82. Bloomquist reminded members that partial reimbursements are available for snow removal: $40 for plowing, $25 for shoveling and $55 for both services. She said an invoice that clearly states the service provided and the date of service must be submitted to the COA office to qualify.
The minutes note that handyman reimbursements for safety-related work are paid from the Formula Grant account, with the director authorized to set the amount at her discretion. Jean Pacheco, reporting on business matters, said January warrants totaled $1,057.28, including a $200 payment to the Upland Club for the Christmas lunch, and that the pantry served 18 people in 10 households.
Staff reviewed recent and planned activities: a successful February "Soup and Sandwich" luncheon with entertainer Chris Carter; an April luncheon with food and entertainment to be determined; a fall silent movie; a proposed talk on funeral pre-planning; June "Salads" luncheons (entertainment TBD); an August cookout at the Upland Club with entertainment by Bombshell Betty; and exploration of a "Train Your Brain" session. The meeting was briefly disrupted by a water leak at the COA office windows and relocated to the Deborah Sampson room. The board scheduled its next meeting for March 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., and adjourned at 11:33 a.m.
