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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2014-09-16 RegularREGULAR MEETING Senior Citizens Advisory Committee September 16, 2014 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 16, 2014 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum: Committee Members: Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair Ms. Rae McMullan, Regular Member Ms. Frankie Santoro, Regular Member Mr. Art Lizza, Regular Member Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member Ms. Irma Trevino, Regular Member Ms. Kay Griffin, Regular Member Mr. Dennis Rundell, 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. Kay Griffin. 3. The August 12, 2014 minutes were approved. 4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of October include: a. On Monday, October 6, 2014 we will take our monthly trip to Wal Mart from 12:30 to 1:30pm. On Wednesday, October 22, 2014 we will take a trip to the Gulf Greyhound Park from 10:30am to 4:00pm; cost is $12 per person and lunch buffet is included. On Monday, October 27, 2014 we will visit Brookdale Plaza of Clear Lake for lunch and bingo, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm; it’s a free trip, you must sign up in the book. On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 we will visit the Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol facility, from 9:00am to 3:00pm; cost is $5 per person, lunch on your own at Hungry Farmers BBQ. On Thursday, October 30, 2014 we will take a trip to the National Museum of Funeral History from 9:00am – 3:00pm, cost is $10 per person and lunch on your own at Potatoe Patch. b. On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 we will have our monthly bowling tournament from 1:00 – 3:00pm. On Thursday, October 9, 2014 we will have our annual Fall Picnic, sponsored by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Stevenson Park. On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 we will have guest speaker Joyce Tolliver, Allstate Insurance, talk about Financial Services, from 11:00am – 12:00pm. On Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 1:00 – 2:00pm we will have entertainment from Hope Lutheran Bell Choir. On Monday, October 20, 2014 we will have our monthly birthday social from 12:30 – 1:30pm. On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 we will have our annual Health Fair from 10:00am – 1:00pm. On Thursday, October 23, 2014 we will have guest speaker Rocio Asgari-Tari, Diabetes Educator, Novo Nordisk, talking about Healthy Eating, 12:00 -1:00pm. On Wednesday, October 29, 2014. On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 we will have our monthly game of bingo from 1:00 – 3:00pm, sponsored by Apostle Home Health. c. Ideas for trips in November and December: George Ranch Christmas Program, Christmas Light Tour, Ship Channel, Paddlewheeler in Conroe, Old Town Spring, La Casita, Top Golf, Tea Room Lunch, Hope Village, Silver Maple Tea Room, Rainforest Café. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Fall Picnic: Thursday, October 9, 2014, 11:00am – 1:00pm. We will serve hamburgers, chips, all the fixing, cookies and drinks. Last meeting there was discussion to have the picnic at the Activity Building, but it was decided to keep it at Stevenson Park. 6. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Health Fair: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. We will provide lunch for our vendors. Genie has contacted everyone and there have been many responses back to attend. 7. Report on the Casino Extravaganza: There were 177 people in attendance. There was a suggestion to have more tables, possibly having tables in the conference rooms, and have a Texas Hold’em tables. 8. Report on the Christmas in September: There was a good crowd on Friday, but Saturday was slow. Suggestions for next year marketing: Marquees in town, flyers in bags at Sonic, large sign across 518 at Stevenson Park. There were comments that there was a lot of jewelry and they would like to see more home décor vendors. 9. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing: Read and Reviewed: purchased kitchen supplies, microwave, and podium. 10. Report from Recreation Superintendent: None 11. Comments made by the Public: Put a recycle sign on the recycle bin and use lid to cover the bin. Glass doors are still hard to open and close, have Cel put in a work order. 12. Comments made by the Committee Members: IF we are going to have the sidewalk in the back put in the back of the building, we need to have a buzzer or camera put in. The back door remains locked and people would not be able to get in. Also, the cameras allow for the staff to see who is coming and going out the back door. Irma made a motion to allow food and drinks in the conference rooms for the participants of the senior center. We will now allow food and drinks in the rooms for the senior center participants. Rental groups will not be allowed. 13. Adjournment at 9:58 am. _________________________________________ Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Date Approved: 10/14/14