ARKADELPHIA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

“ALWAYS EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS”

Regular Monthly Meeting

of the Board of Directors of 

Arkadelphia Council On Aging

Conference Room April 3rd, 2024 11:00 a.m.

Literacy Council of the Ouachitas

Orientation 

Thursday 25 April, 204 5:30 PM -6:30 PM

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Clark County Library

609 Caddo St #6099

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Agenda for Council Member Meeting on March 13th 2024

 Agenda 

for the Arkadelphia Council on Aging 

Member Meeting on March 13th 2024 at 11 AM

in the Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center 

1. Vice President certifies quorum of active members.
2. Present Minutes of Board Meeting for approval.
3. Present the Treasurer's report for approval.
4. Nominate and elect a replacement Teller.
5. Election of two or three Interim Board Members at large.
6. Announce the results of the silent auction.
7. Announce election results.
8. Request motion to adjourn.

Minutes Feb 7th 2024

 Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Arkadelphia Council on Aging held at the Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center Conference Room 

Present at the meeting were Eunice Stroud, Bill Goff, Ann Mahan, Maggie Whitten, Lucius Grigsby, and Beatrice Barnett. Site manager Sharon Bell was also present. The absence of David Skinner and Breda Bunn was excused.

The Vice President, Eunice Stroud, called the meeting to order on February 7th, 2024, at 11:03 AM. Bill Goff made a motion to accept the previous minutes as read, which was seconded by Maggie Winton.

Under new business, Bill Goff motioned to continue decorating tables for Valentine's Day. The motion was approved, and the prize for the first place winner was set at $15, second place was $10, and third place was $5. Maggie Winton was tasked with contacting Treasurer Brenda Karber for the money.

Maggie nominated Diane Stiffler as a board member, and Beatrice Barnett volunteered to be on the board. Steve Garner was nominated by Ann Mahon.

Maggie requested the meeting time be changed from 11:00 o'clock to 10:45. However, the members voted against this change at this time.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Agenda for March Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors ACOA

Agenda

Call the meeting to order

- The Vice President reports if a quorum is met
- Invocation
- The Secretary delivers the minutes of the last board meeting
- The Treasurer delivers the financial report for January 2024
- The President delivers progress reports
- Delivery of committee reports

Old business

    - New Interim Board Members
    - Changes to Bylaws
    - Discuss Fundraising Plans
    - Discuss senior trips
    - Discuss gift purchases for volunteers for Volunteers Week, for birthdays, anniversaries, prizes

New Business

    - Bill Goff presents a proposal for Trophy Case.

    - Brenda Karber presents

        - Microwave

        - Shirts for the volleyball team

        - Hard copy of minutes    

Notice

    Guests must be on the agenda to speak to the Board of Directors.     Presentations and comments are limited to the minutes.  

Cornhole tournament at the senior center

 

Let's have some fun 🎉 playing Cornhole 🕳️ at the senior activity center while getting exercise 🤸‍♂️. 

It's a great way to stay active, have fun and enjoy healthy living. We are having a great time while exercising and staying fit. #Seniors #StayActive #CornholeFun #HealthyLiving

Minutes of the January 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Arkadelphia Council on Aging

 Our meeting was called to order by Vice President Eunice Stroud on January 3rd. 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Board members present were Eunice Stroud, Brenda Bunn, Bill Goff, Maggie Winton, Lucius Grigsby, and Site Manager Sharon Bell, was also present. 

The invocation was by Beatrice Barnett. 

The minutes of the meeting held December 6th. 2023 was read by Secretary Brenda Dunn. Bill Gall made a motion to accept the minutes second by. seconded by Maggie Quinton. 

treasurer's report was not available. Brenda Carver had called in and gave me a report from the end of the year balance, which was $2177.34. 

Old business

Eunice attended a meeting by the city of Arkadelphia to report how the money had been used for Meals for Seniors. There are around 6000 meals per year that are delivered. Our center and our volunteers have done a great job. 

Bill Golf discussed replacing David Skinner as president because he's not able to attend our meeting. but no motion was made at this time. 

We had people who wanted to ask about the bus rides to Fishnet in Glenwood. They were not on the agenda, so no action was taken at this time. 

We as a board would like to ask anyone who wishes to speak at our meeting to please contact our president for a place on the agenda. Thank you.

New business

we have two openings on our board. If you wish to be a board member, submit your name at the next board meeting. The board will meet in executive session. To discuss and vote on the person that wants to join. 

A motion to adjourn was made by Bill Gough and seconded by Maggie Winston at 11:34 P. M.Our meeting was called to order by Vice President Eunice Stroud on January 3rd, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Board members present were Eunice Stroud, Brenda Bunn, Bill Goff, Maggie Winton, Lucius Grigsby, and Site Manager Sharon Bell. The invocation was given by Beatrice Barnett. 

The minutes of the meeting held on December 6th, 2023 were read by Secretary Brenda Dunn. Bill Goff made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Maggie Quinton. However, the treasurer's report was not available at the time of the meeting. Brenda Carver called in and gave a report on the end-of-year balance, which was $2177.34.

Regarding old business, Eunice attended a meeting held by the city of Arkadelphia to report how the money had been used for Meals for Seniors. She reported that around 6,000 meals per year are delivered, and our center and volunteers have done a great job. Bill Goff discussed replacing David Skinner as president because he was unable to attend our meeting, but no motion was made at this time. 

We had people who wanted to inquire about the bus rides to Fishnet in Glenwood, but they were not on the agenda, so no action was taken. We as a board would like to ask anyone who wishes to speak at our meeting to please contact our president for a place on the agenda. Thank you.

Regarding new business, we have two openings on our board. If you wish to be a board member, submit your name at the next board meeting. The board will meet in executive session to discuss and vote on the person who wants to join.

A motion to adjourn was made by Bill Goff and seconded by Maggie Winston at 11:34 PM.Our meeting was called to order by Vice President Eunice Stroud on January 3rd, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Board members present were Eunice Stroud, Brenda Bunn, Bill Goff, Maggie Winton, Lucius Grigsby, and Site Manager Sharon Bell. The invocation was given by Beatrice Barnett. 

The minutes of the meeting held on December 6th, 2023 were read by Secretary Brenda Dunn. Bill Goff made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Maggie Quinton. However, the treasurer's report was not available at the time of the meeting. Brenda Carver called in and gave a report on the end-of-year balance, which was $2177.34.

Regarding old business, Eunice attended a meeting held by the city of Arkadelphia to report how the money had been used for Meals for Seniors. She reported that around 6,000 meals per year are delivered, and our center and volunteers have done a great job. Bill Goff discussed replacing David Skinner as president because he was unable to attend our meeting, but no motion was made at this time. 

We had people who wanted to inquire about the bus rides to Fishnet in Glenwood, but they were not on the agenda, so no action was taken. We as a board would like to ask anyone who wishes to speak at our meeting to please contact our president for a place on the agenda. Thank you.

Regarding new business, we have two openings on our board. If you wish to be a board member, submit your name at the next board meeting. The board will meet in executive session to discuss and vote on the person who wants to join.

A motion to adjourn was made by Bill Goff and seconded by Maggie Winston at 11:34 PM.