HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2015-09-08 Regular
REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
September 8, 2015
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee,
this was held at the Activity Building in Meeting Room D at 9:00 a.m. on
September 8, 2015 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum:
Committee Members:
Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair
Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair
Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member
Ms. Irma Trevino, Regular Member
Mr. Dennis Rundell, Regular Member
Ms. Yolanda Robles, Regular Member
Ms. Nancy Mastrofrancesco, Alternate Member
Staff/ Liaison:
Jamie Eubanks, Assistant Senior Program Manager
Michael Boyett, Recreation Superintendent
The following items were discussed:
1. Mr. Paul Gordner called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Irma Trevino.
3. The August 11, 2015 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of October include:
a. We will take our monthly trip to Wal Mart on Monday,
September 14, 2015 from 12:30 – 1:30, this is a free trip. On
Monday, September 21, 2015 we will tour the Bryan Museum
in Galveston, we will leave the building at 10:00am and return
around 3:00pm; cost is $10 per person, and we will have lunch
at The Spot. On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 we will go
to Minute Maid Park for the Astros Game, we will leave at
11:00am and return around 5:00pm; cost is $5 per person and
lunch is on your own. On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 we
will tour the Beer Can House, we will leave at 9:00am and
return around 3:00pm; cost is $10 per person and lunch is on
your own at Hickory Hollow.
b. We will have the fourth annual Christmas in September on
Friday, September 4, 2015 from 9:00am – 5:00pm and
Saturday, September 5, 2015 from 9:00am -4:00pm. On
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 we will have our monthly Wii
Bowling Tournament from 1:00 -3:00pm, sponsored by Kwik
Kar of Friendswood. On Thursday September 10, 2015 we will
have the AARP Driver Safety Course from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
On Monday, September 14 we will have our birthday social
from 12:30 – 1:00pm. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 12 –
1pm we will have guest speaker Carla Yager, from Bankers
Life to talk about Medicare, options benefits and penalties. On
Tuesday, September 22, 2015, from 12 – 1pm we will have a
guest speaker from Houston Area Agency on Aging to talk
about the Fall Prevention Program. On Thursday, September
24, 2015 from 1130 - 1230 we will have guest Speaker, Beth
Young, Health and Wellness Educator, talk about Food and
Beverage Choices. On Monday, September 28, 2015 we will
have a movie matinee, showing The Buddy Holly Story, from
1:00 – 3:00pm. On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 we will
have our monthly bingo game from 1:00 – 3:00pm, sponsored
by Apostle Home Health.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Fall Picnic: The Fall
will Picnic will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from
11:00am – 1:00pm at Stevenson Park. We will serve hamburgers,
chips, desserts and drinks. After lunch is served we will play bingo.
6. Discussion and possible regarding the Health Fair: The Health Fair
will be on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the
Activity Building. Currently accepting vendor forms.
7. Report on the Casino Extravaganza: There were 150 participants at
the Casino Extravaganza on Friday, August 14, 2015. There was
great feedback about the event. One concern was participants that
were not part of the center won a lot of the prizes, so it was suggested
to have different tickets.
8. Report on the Christmas in September: Great turnout, positive
feedback from the vendors and participants. A few suggestions on the
sign placement in front of the building and also have a banner made to
be put up over 518.
9. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Read and Reviewed
10. Report on the Activity Building Expansion: Drawings of the building
include an expansion onto the side of the building, which would
include a pickle ball/basketball court, an additional exercise area and
new restrooms, additional storage. Need to set a meeting to get ideas
and thoughts from all participants of the center.
11. Report from the Recreation Superintendent: None
12. Comments made by the Public: Toilet seat in women’s restroom is
low and some have trouble using it. Check on Wifi for the building.
13. Comments made by the Committee Members: None.
14. Adjournment at 10:00 am
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: 10/13/15