[whose intention is to enhance the lives of the residents and support the staff who care for them]
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The second meeting of this newly formed group saw six new members attend with a level of enthusiasm and commitment that seems likely to insure the success of this endeavour.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 A document outlining the rules of operation and governance for the organization was adopted by unanimous vote so now there is a framework for going forward.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Brainstorming ideas was again a big part of the meeting and will probably continue until more decisions are made about specific directions to go.聽聽聽
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 We are starting off with a few initiatives that either have been done in the past or need help to continue into the future. A fresh fruit program as part of everyday life will start immediately and will happen at the very least once a month but possibly more often as its success is evaluated. Christy Jarvis is coordinating this program. The Birthday Party a Month program is done by other community groups but at present there are some months that do not have a sponsor. Friends of MML will take up this project by either sponsoring the monthly events or finding other groups to do it (any group out there interested?? contact us). We have two months covered but there are still three months with no sponsor.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 A pamphlet will be prepared for the Welcome package given to new residents and their families explaining about Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge but on a more personal note we plan to present each new resident and respite resident with a small bouquet just to say 鈥淲elcome to your new home!鈥� This program will be handled by a staff member so that we do not break any privacy rules. A decision was made to be certain that at Christmas every resident has a present under the tree.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Interestingly the Lodge has a stray cat that has decided that it would like to be a resident. This group is looking to the necessary costs that would be needed to make a resident cat a reality. Many of the current residents have become attached to the cat and would like to have it stay.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 We plan to make an effort to keep the community informed before and after events so watch for posters, Observer ads, facebook and e-mail posts. All interested participation and help is encouraged and if you have ideas for small or large projects that you would like to see happen at the Lodge please let us know.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 To date the funds we have in the bank have come from a group donation, memorials and payment for providing lunch for a workshop group at the Lodge. We will be planning fund raising in the future.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Our regular meetings will be the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the activity room at Moose Mountain Lodge. There is no monetary cost and the rewards to you as a volunteer are going to be great.
