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Minutes - 12/10/06

		By islandria isom in Meeting Minutes Published: Monday, 15 January 07 - 09:40 PM (GMT) Last Updated: Thursday, 25 January 07 - 08:58 PM (GMT)

Clara’s Kids

Meeting Minutes

December 10, 2006

Omar Ahmed called to order the regular meeting of the Clara’s Kids Committee Meeting at or around 6:00 p.m. on December 10, 2006 at 2177 5^th Avenue, Apt. 5D, New York, NY 10037.

2. Roll call

No formal roll call was taken.

3. Approval of minutes from last meeting

No meetings prior to December 10, 2006.

4. Open issues

1. Kamillah made the family aware of the level of seriousness of Clara Thomas’ condition. Kamillah discussed a variety of problems including Clara’s falls, Clara’s weaknesses, the need for additional family support, and the need of financial assistance which includes a salary for administering hydrotherapy and home care, ... (Item details furnished upon request.) ... and Kamillah Ahmed for Clara’s overall care.  
2. Omar Ahmed proposed that the family ... (Item details furnished upon request.) ...  It was decided that the committee be comprised of Akua Ahmed, Kamillah Ahmed and Islandria Isom.
3. To ensure that the residents of the household are aware of Clara Thomas’ safety, it was suggested to purchase baby monitors and have them installed in and around Clara’s bedroom/bathroom, with receivers in both Kamillah and Claretha Thomas’ room. The group agreed that this was beneficial to Clara’s overall health care plan. Akua was given $80 to purchase the baby monitors and Sherieff Thomas agreed to mount them in the appropriate areas.
4. A motion to fund a $50 per week salary for Kamillah to administer hydrotherapy was proposed. 8 were in favor of the salary and 3 abstained. After some discussion, the family decided to pay Kamillah $50 per week for the first month as follows: 1^st week: Maat Ahmed, 2^nd week: Krishna Ahmed, 3^rd week: Hannibal Ahmed, 4^th week: Sherieff Thomas.
5. It was discussed and agreed by the family that Clara’s week day home attendant was to assist in Clara’s hydrotherapy plan. The issue arose on whether or not a membership fee would be charged for the home attendant to assist Clara with her hydrotherapy sessions. Omar agreed to talk to the management at Hansborough Recreational Facility (The Bathhouse) if a problem arose. Krishna decided to pay for the home attendant’s membership if Omar’s conversations were fruitless. Delores Thomas agreed to purchase the bathing suit and swimming cap for Clara.

5. Proposed New business

1. Volunteering/Time Giving Committee – TBD at next meeting
2. Next meeting is scheduled for 1/15/2007 at 6:30 p.m.

6. Adjournment

Omar Ahmed adjourned the meeting at or around 9:00 pm.

Minutes submitted by:  Akua Ahmed

Minutes approved by: N/A

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