​  President Ed Johnson
Vice President Barbara Williams           Secretary Jackie Mendini
     Treasurer Helene O'Clair
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January 2nd (summary)

The meeting was called to order by President Ned Johnson at 10:10 am with roll call.  Ned introduced Mayor Frank Leak who swore in the newly appointed officers (Ed Johnson, President; Barbara Williams, Vice President; Jackie Mendini, Secretary; Helene O'Clair, Treasurer; and Bruce Mendini, Rules & Guideline Committee Chair for 2019. Mayor Leak introduced the Village Trustees that were present; Ed Sim, and Patty Lockart who is also our Senior Liaison.  Patty addressed the membership and introduced our new HBK Receptionist, Ginny and thanked everyone for the well wishes and talked about the care she received when she was ill, especially from the Colonie EMS Dept.  Chaplain Dottie Willey led us in the pledge of allegiance and prayer.

Vice President’s Report:  Barbara reviewed information about the new cards and rules for membership.  After the holiday party was discussed, Barbara asked the membership to vote on whether to go back to the Holiday Inn Express for our upcoming Anniversary Party.  Mayor Leak took this opportunity to praise the members of the Entertainment Committee under Barbara’s leadership, for the great job they did in planning our recent Holiday Party. After acknowledging that there were some problems with the food, which he promised would be rectified, he remarked that the cheesecake was the best he had ever tasted!  Barbara then called for a vote, and the majority agreed have our Anniversary Party there.

Treasurer’s Report: 
                                                      BEGINNING BALANCE                               END BALANCE
General Checking                                 $ 6,171.71                                           $7,161.73
Memorial Fund                                     $ 2,663.43                                         $2,663.43
General Savings                                   $2,304.84                                          $2,304.84
TOC Rec Fund                                        $ 1039.50                                           $ 22.68

Secretary’s Report:  Jackie read several Thank-You notes from members and their families for holiday gifts and good wishes.

Town Advisory Report:  Alida went over new Town membership guidelines for 2019.  Members must renew with their Primary Club and get their lanyard from them; then bring that to card each Club they are renewing with or joining. Members must wear the lanyard containing their membership and health cards at all functions especially on trips.  It is very important for members to keep their health card up-to-date.

Trip Report:  Betty and Sue are collecting money for the April 10, 2019 trip to the Westchester Broadway Dinner Theater featuring the play, ”Newsies” at this meeting.  Tickets must be paid for at the time of sign-up.  The deadline for purchasing tickets for this event is February 28, 2019.  Next month they will be collecting money for the trip to the Native American museum and Turning Stone Casino on May 13, 2019.  The cost is $2.00.  Everyone taking this trip is required go to the museum first, must wear their lanyard containing their Club membership card and their health card.

Sick and shut-in:  Jan read thank cards she received and gave a count of how many cards she has sent out for the month.

Old Business:  Ned told the true story involving a victim of the “grandfather scam”. This person lost several thousand dollars by trying to help someone he thought was his grandson.  The scammer knew many personal details about the grandson and convinced him not to tell the child’s  parents and to pay in cash. Ned warned everyone that if they got a similar call to call the child’s parents to check out the story, and to never pay anyone in cash. He also warned us to hang up if we get calls about knee and back braces.  Also not to be fooled by scammers who ask for gift cards as payment for bail. 

Center Leader Report:  Chrissy suggested that everyone to check the Senior Moments publication and the calendar to be informed about the various events that are taking place at the Center.  She mentioned the Holiday Party on Jan. 4, starting at 11:30, and the play that will be performed by Ryan’s Kids at the Senior Center on Jan. 9, at 1:00 pm.  On Jan. 28th there will be a Bingo game that begins with lunch at noon and the games at 1:00.  On Feb. 14th a Valentine Luncheon will take place.  Please make your reservations to be a part of the fun. 

Computer Program Report:  Sessions will be 1-on-1.  Contact Carmela to sign up.  If you go on line at TRSeniors.com, you can pose a question and an answer will be emailed to you. 

New Business:   The Club is looking for a few volunteers to be responsible for setting chairs up the day before and taking them down after the monthly meeting.  We also need three people to serve as Sgt. at Arms at the monthly meetings. If you are interested in helping out, please contact someone in the Office. Also see Patricia Michalski if you are interested in working with the Library Committee.  The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 with a motion by Bruce, all were in favor.  

Jackie Mendini, Secretary​

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Upcoming Meeting Date:    Tuesday, February 5th
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