Financial Review
The Financial Review Committee (FRC), a committee of residents with diverse financial backgrounds and budgetary experience, has the job of knowing and understanding the finances of Medford Leas based on reports submitted by the administration; knowing and understanding administration operating decisions as they affect residents; and responding to the administration, when appropriate, from a resident perspective. To fulfill the mission, the FRC:
- Meets on a regularly scheduled basis with Medford Leas’ CFO.
- Interacts with other members of the administration on a periodic basis to discuss items of mutual interest.
- Receives and analyzes Estaugh-approved financial reports, including operating statements, balance sheets and benchmark indicators.
- Responds to budgetary assumptions and proposals during the budget development process
- Operates on a confidential basis.
Food & Dining Services
The Food and Dining Committee serves as a liaison between residents and Dining Services staff. The committee meets monthly with members and the Dining Services staff except for one month in the summer. Meetings consist of review of Put It in Writing (PIW) forms submitted to staff and shared for discussion. Members share their observations and comments from residents concerning practices in the kitchen, efficiency of the servers, and the menus. Staff proposals for changes in menus and service are heard. Upcoming events are presented. Informal dialogue usually follows.
Health
The Health Committee is a standing committee of the Medford Leas Residents Association and minutes of the latest meeting are placed in the case to the right of the mailboxes. The committee concerns itself with the physical and emotional health and safety needs of the residents and relays concerns of residents on the delivery of care from any department. Any health concern should be referred to the chairperson of the Health Committee. Confidentiality must be respected at all times and at all levels. The committee should be prepared to cooperate in the education of residents in matters of good health practices and accident prevention, either on an individual or group basis. The membership of the committee is comprised, primarily, of interested residents who have had professional experience in the health field and related areas and who use the practitioners at Medford Leas as their primary care providers. Members are expected to take active roles in identifying, planning and delivering programs for all residents at Medford Leas. Members are expected to attend at least 6 of the scheduled 10 monthly meetings. Administrative, medical and nursing staff are invited to attend all meetings as well as the chairpersons of the Health Care Volunteers and other subcommittees. As the need arises, others may be invited to attend, e.g. the dietitian or pharmacist.
Interior Design
The Interior Design Committee is aware of design and decorating concerns within the Medford Leas communities. The committee’s main focus is on the public areas of the Medford campus, but it is open to other areas as they may come under review for redecorating or redesign. The committee acknowledges that it will not always be able to satisfy everyone’s concerns.
Lumberton Community Center
The Lumberton Community Center Committee liaises with Medford Leas Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental Services departments in non-food matters involving the physical plant, fixtures and appliances, repairs and improvements, and shared storage areas, and other major issues as they occur throughout the entire building, including the kitchen. The building audit is handled by the Community Center chairperson, whereas others lead the Lumberton Art Gallery and Lumberton Bulletin Board task groups.
Lumberton Pool and Fitness Center
The Lumberton Pool and Fitness Center Committee, in consultation with the Fitness staff, sets the guidelines for the Fitness Center and swimming pool and the scheduling of organized activities in these areas.
Resource Conservation
The Resource Conservation Committee works with both residents and management to reduce energy costs and do our part to stem global warming. Activities have included:
- Renewing signs posted at recycling containers.
- Sending Do and Don’t posters to all residents listing what is acceptable and not acceptable by the county for its recycling program.
- Posting signs in most publicly used spaces asking residents to turn off lights when rooms are empty.
- Providing tips on conservation through mailboxes, posters, and Medford Leas Life.
In the private, password-protected directory, the MLRA Activities List and LCRA Committees List provide contact information for these activities.