President Ed Johnson
Vice President Barbara Williams
Secretary Alida Van Dyke                                 Treasurer Helene O'Clair
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December 6th(summary)
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Meeting opened at 1:05pm with call to order: President Ned Johnson, Vice President Barbara Williams, Treasurer Helene O’Clair, Secretary Alida Van Dyke Absent: Bill Fahy, Toni Cramer
 
Pledge Allegiance and Prayer: Led by Yvonne Abunaw.
 
Safety Committee: Ned reviewed the safety procedures and rules. With the passing of  Dan Judge, we have an opening on the TRS Board and the position of a Safety officer.  Let TRS know if you are interested.
 
Secretary: Nothing to report.
 
President: Ned reported change in meeting schedule. Starting January 3rd, 2023, the monthly Members Meeting will start at 10:00 a.m. TRS club members are now welcomed to the HBK Center on meeting days at no charge whether Center members or not. They are invited to have coffee at 50¢ a cup and a danish as well as staying for lunch, which must be ordered by the prior Friday. Be sure to sign in at the Senior Center Reception desk if you are having coffee or staying for lunch, and you are still required to sign in for the meeting.
 
Treasurer: Helene reported ending balances for month of November. General checking $6,047.75, Memorial Fund $2,315.54, Recreation Fund $1,489.80, Overnights Act. $27.00 and TOC Funds 0. Helene also reported the “Giving Tree” is going great along with food donations. Check the Bingo room to see the progress.
 
Vice President: Barbara reported we have one new member. Two people turning 90 in 2023 Joan LaDuke and Arthur Ritz. They were given lifetime membership. December birthdays were acknowledged.
 
Advisory: See the TRS office and Senior Center for information on Medicare, Medicaid, HEAP, etc.
 
Trips: Goodie said she and Toni are having a meeting on December 13th with Crystal of Wade Tours to review 2023 trips planned. We will then have more information to report.
 
Memorial: Ned said nothing is new. TRS Officers are meeting with Mayor on December7th.
 
Entertainment: Esther said keep the first and second week of February open until a final date is set for the “Beat the Winter Blahs” dinner/party.
 
Old Business; None
 
New Business: Several members have great-great grandchildren. Another reminder on January 3rd the meeting will start 10:00 a.m. Be sure to call Friday prior to meeting to order lunch for meeting day. Lunch menu is on the Village and TRS website, or you can call the Senior Center.
 
Speaker from Senior Resource Center could not make it. Ned is looking into speakers from Fire, Police, EMS departments and possibly the post office. If you need help with your taxes for next year you may call the Colonie Senior Resource Center for an appointment.  
 
Club dues for 2023 may be paid in the TRS office. See Barbara, Helene, Esther or Alida. Dues must be paid by February 12, 2023. If a club member changes primary membership to another club that will impact our Town Funding and may impact the cost of trips.
 
Ned asked that you let us know if you would like an activity to be added to the Center or TRS Club for your enjoyment. Also, talk to your neighbors that are over 55 and live in the Village about joining us. Access to the Center is free and TRS membership is only $10.00 a year.
 
Raffles: Winners, Goodie Scherer, Judy Scaringe and Nancy Miller
 
Esther Cioffi called for adjournment with a second by Audrey Guyette. Meeting adjourned at 1:48 p.m.

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Next Meeting:  January 3rd @ 10:00AM ​at the Center