Midland Seniors Council
When Ted Symons ran for Mayor of Midland in the fall of 1988, one of his promises was to establish a Midland Seniors Council. By the spring of 1989, Mayor Symons had appointed George MacDonald as the representative from Town Council, as well as, Martha Dickerson, Florence Riesberry, Joan Lavin, Donna Gonneau, Mary Brodeur and Shelly Adair as community Senior Council members. During their first meeting at the Georgian Manor, members were asked to tell Town Council what they should be doing for the senior community in Midland.
Mayor Ted Symons recognized the magnitude of the contributions seniors make to our community and in April 1992, awarded Martha Dickerson with an award of merit for her contribution to the Seniors Council.
The Seniors Council mandate has been to recommend, advocate or act as a catalyst for the introduction, improvement and enhancement of services for Seniors in the Midland area.
The Council is currently involved in a planning process, which will endeavour to identify the needs of Seniors in this area and how best to service these needs.
Midland Seniors Council Members
Chair Elizabeth O'Connor
Vice Chair Verna Fudge
Secretary Fran Moreau
Treasurer vacant
Members
Roger Mable Albert Plock Fran Moreau Jim Hughes Michelle Lloyd Nancy Keefe Basil Stevenson Margaret Hamelin Richard Wackerlin
Town of Midland Representatives
Jack Charlebois Nicole Hutton Bryan Peter Madelaine Twitchin (Recording Secretary)
EXPECTATIONS: The Midland Seniors Council is governed by a set of by-laws approved by the Midland Town Council. These by-laws may be viewed upon request through the Midland Seniors Council.
If you are a citizen of Midland and are interested in becoming a member of the Midland Seniors Council, submit a letter expressing your interest and address it to the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Midland, 575 Dominion Avenue, Midland, Ontario L4R 1R2.
OUR GOAL
TO MAKE LIFE BETTER, SAFER AND HEALTHIER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
ONGOING PROJECTS
(for more information on each project, please ensure to click on the appropriate link)
Public Information through the Media
The Midland Seniors Council are always trying to keep seniors informed on any current information regarding making their lives, better, healthier and safe.
Surveys of local Seniors' needs
The Midland Seniors Council processes surveys from time to time to be kept aware of seniors needs. The most recent survey was done in 2009. Through a series of focus groups and key informant interviews information was gathered on the current needs of seniors. Upon gathering this information it will provide future guidance for the planning of Midland Senior Council.
Information about Services and Opportunities for Seniors
Attending Exhibits
Sponsorship for information sessions
Internet link with the Town of Midland
In conjunction with other services in Midland
Smaller Projects always ongoing concerning Health and Safety of Seniors
Providing information regarding Senior's Concerns and Issues
Publicize information about Services for Seniors
Seniors rights and awareness
Promotion of Vial of Life Program
Seniors Safety Door Tag Program
"Senior Volunteer of the Year Award"
Current Senior Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
Past Senior Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients
Do you know anyone that deserves to be recognized?
This award is presented by the Mayor of Midland, at the Town Council Meeting in June, to honor an individual who is considered to be an outstanding Senior Volunteer. Any senior who volunteers in the Midland area can be nominated, even if they have already been recognized by an organization.
All nominations should be submitted to the Midland Seniors Council Committee and one candidate will be chosen to receive the award.
Please complete the Nomination Form and forward it to:
Town of Midland, Parks and Recreation Department
Attention: Midland Senior Council
527 Len Self Boulevard
Midland, Ontario
L4R 5N6
