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Written by Russell Betz
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February 17, 2010 - Meeting Minutes
Where: Water's Edge, 10 West Grove St., Lake Wales
An introduction was given by the hosting facility, Water's Edge of Lake Wales---an assisted living and secured memory care facility, open for 9 months. Tours were offered at the end of the meeting. Wonderful breakfast refreshments were served, and numerous gifts were given as door prizes.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am
Approval of Minutes
A call was made for minutes to be approved. The motion prevailed. Minutes are now posted on the website---www.BLFSPolk.com Introductions
Members introduced themselves and their respective agencies Treasurer's Report
Pastor Randy Brock gave the treasurer's report with an ending balance of $7561.57
A call was made for the report to be approved. The motion prevailed
Randy encouraged everyone to renew their membership early
Go to the website--- www.BLFSPolk.com Download and complete an application
Send it, along with a check to BLFS, PO Box 81884, Lakeland, FL 33804
If you want more than one listing (i.e. under a second/third category) a payment is required for each listing
Those who have not paid by March 31st will be removed from the website April 1, 2010 Current Business
Introduction of new BLFS Officers
President---David Dumont
Vice President---Stefanie Thompson
Secretary---Lou Jorden
Treasurer---Randy Brock
Member-At-Large---Larry Powell (Community Relations)
Member-At-Large---Russell Betz (Website)
Member-At-Large---Chris Bruser (Committee Liaison) Three Short-Term Goals for 2010
Web-site update
Develop a brochure highlighting the benefits of becoming a member of BLFS
Establish a "Code of Ethics" for BLFS members Three Long-Term Goals
Increase BLFS membership to exceed 150
Develop strategic partnerships with 4 organizations, who serve Seniors in Polk County
Outreach to Senior community neighborhoods in Polk County Co-sponsoring (2) Life Care Planning Seminars with Lkd. Reg. Medical Center
Feb. 24th (Wed.) 9:30 AM - Noon, Lkd. Reg. Medical Center Auditorium
Mar. 11th (Thurs.) 6:00 - 8:30 PM, Lkd. Public Library, 100 Lk. Morton Dr.
Contact Randy Brock if your agency would be interested in sponsoring refreshments and manning a BLFS table, where your agency material could be displayed Caregiver's Summit, Feb. 27th, 9 AM-4 PM, 1st Presby Church, Lk. Hollingsworth, Lakeland Committee Reports
Web-site committee - Russell Betz
Planning to update the site to be more user friendly; eventually will be able to pay on-line Education Committee - Cindy Clouse
Senior Sensitivity Training---Interested persons are invited to the next planning mtg., Feb. 19th, 8:30am at Panera's in north Lakeland Location Committee - Gay Finkelman
Next meeting---March 17th, Hawthorne Inn, Lakeland with guest speakers- David Dumont & Ben Darby Community Outreach - Chris Bruser
Sending a BLFS introductory letter & resource directory to 338 local churches Membership / Hospitality Committee -
Welcome to 54 regular attendees and 3 new individuals Guest Speaker: Chris Bruser of MetLife - Topic: Reverse Mortgages
Financial planning tool, meant for people who want to stay in their home (preferably 5+ years)
Loan for those 62 & over
Amount of the loan is based on life expectancy
100% Federally regulated to protect seniors
Common use of the money-
In home care
Home modifications to accommodate needs
5-10 counseling referrals are required to be given to those considering a loan
Individuals must have a signed certificate verifying counseling before pursuing
You do not have to own home free & clear to take advantage
How the money is taken affects the payback Meeting Adjourned
A call was made for a motion to adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the meeting ended at 10:45 AMRespectfully Submitted,
Lou Jorden
Secretary
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