Older Workers Committee Meeting

March 28, 2017: 10:00 AM
Marion Martin Room, 45 Commerce Drive Augusta


Older Workers Committee Meeting that was held on 03/28/17

Present: Jill Chouinard (phone), Cindy Johnson (phone), Don Harden, Dave Collins, Dan Harfousch, Peaches Bass

Staff: Cheryl Moran, Joshua Howe

? Reviewed the Silver Collar Employer Award flyer, application, and handbook.

? The flyer will remain the same as last year since Julie Rabinowitz has already given the okay. The only adjustment is the application deadline date. We all agreed that the deadline date will be on Friday, July 28th.

? The application will have a few changes. For example, adding a narrative after each question and re-wording some of the questions. Josh will be working on that as far as formatting, accessibility and mark-up. The first ?draft? will be done on Thursday, March 30th. We will then forward to all committee members for review and then will be forwarded to Julie Rabinowitz for final approval. Once Julie gives the okay, both the flyer and application will be disseminated (websites, social media, local newspapers, radio talk shows, state H. R. mailing list, CareerCenters, LWB?s (Local Workforce Boards) first week of April.

? Winners will be announced during National Employ Older Workers Week which is the 3rd week of September (week ending September 22nd).

? Another suggestion, present the awards at this year?s State Aging Summit in September.

? Dave suggested to have the Governor present a proclamation. Also suggested was to have a local state legislator present like what happened at R H Foster. State Legislator would be the better option.

? Cheryl mentioned she is waiting for Eileen Miazga from BES to provide information on what she needs to purchase the ZOOM software. ZOOM definitely will increase membership.

? Discussion around finding a Chair. Ideal candidate would be an Older Worker, retired, but still involved or working part-time. Someone like our former Chair, Phil Dionne.

Next meeting will be held on May 9th 10:00am - noon in the Marion Martin room, CMCC Augusta.

Respectfully submitted by Cheryl Moran


Attachments