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Friends of Newbury Council on Aging report fresh leadership and fundraising plans
Summary
The Friends group reported new board members, a calendar raffle, a holiday boutique in November and a collection drive for bags to sell; leaders said current fundraising levels are not keeping pace with needs and aim to expand revenue.
The Friends of the Newbury Council on Aging reported changes to its board and outlined fundraising plans. The group elected new directors, including Bill DeMeo and Anne Robinson, and is organizing a calendar raffle, a November holiday boutique and a bag collection drive to sell items and raise funds. Staff said the Friends are collecting gently used and new bags through the end of the year for a fundraiser.
A council member noted the Friends currently raise modest amounts and discussed the need to scale fundraising to sustain programs, saying goals include increasing annual revenue substantially to meet operating needs. The council discussed possible bylaw changes to allow broader participation and fundraising responsibilities among directors.
