Friends of the Billerica COA
Friends of The Billerica Council on Aging
Friends of the BCOA thank Stoneham Bank for sponsoring the Black Tie Bingo Fundraiser
Thank you to Stoneham Bank, for being one of our generous donors in sponsorship of Black Tie Bingo. The bank continues to support the Council on Aging by being a wonderful and dedicated community partner.
Mission
The primary goal of the Friends of the Billerica Council on Aging is fundraising. Their mission is to
provide financial assistance for programs, services and activities for the senior citizens in Billerica
on behalf of the Billerica Council on Aging.
The purpose of the Friends of the Billerica Council on Aging is to supplement funds not provided by
the Town of Billerica. The Friends receive, review and act upon requests for funds from the BCOAfor programs, services and activities that better the lives of Billerica Seniors.
Membership Information
You may become a member of the FRIENDS by paying annual dues of $10.
Checks are payable to:
The Friends of Billerica Council on Aging, Inc.
P.O. Box 487
Nutting Lake, MA 01865
Nick Rosa
Friends Past President Nick Rosa passed away unexpectedly in January 2022. Our deepest condolences are extended to his entire family and friend circle. Nick’s style and spirit lifted us all up at the BCOA and for that we are ever grateful. May God bless his soul. Nick left the Friends Board after some 17 years of committed leadership to ensure that funding was acquired to help the Billerica COA supplement its town budget, last Fall.
He had a fascinating journey helping to recruit directors for this 501 (C) 3 organization who were engaged, enthusiastic and did everything in their power to raise dollars to bring added resources, programs and more to the COA. He brought on strong business and community executives from places like Middlesex Community college who were able to identify opportunities and strategies to increase gifts from their organizations. He stressed how much he loved working with all the directors. He so remembered Bill Foley- “he would do anything to help. He was a decent, decent man.”
Nick left the Friends organization in great hands having worked recently to recruit hard-working Billericans who value aging and are willing to raise money and acquire other resources to improve the lives of seniors in town. He leaves us with a great sentiment – “I really love people. There is always something you learn from people as long as you keep your eyes and ears open, because you don’t know everything.”
Officers
Mary Camilleri |
President |
John Bartlett | Vice President |
Karisa Ajanel |
Treasurer |
Cathy O'Connell |
Secretary |
Directors
Skip Colby |
Director |
Paula MacDonald |
Director |
Gil Moreira |
Director |
Mike Rosa |
Director |
Ozzy Simoes |
Director |
Wayne Smith |
Director |
Charles Warren |
Director |