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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2013-05-14 Regular REGULAR MEETING Senior Citizens Advisory Committee May 14, 2013 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 May 14, 2013 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum: Committee Members: Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair Ms. Frankie Santoro, Regular Member Ms. Rae Powell, Regular Member Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member Ms. Irma Trevino, Regular Member Mr. Art Lizza, Regular Member Ms. Kay Griffin, Regular Member Staff/ Liaison: Michael Boyett, Senior Program Coordinator Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager 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 April 9, 2013 minutes were approved. 4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of June include: a. On Monday, June 3, 2013 we will take our monthly trip to Wal Mart from 12:30 – 1:30pm. On Thursday, June 13, 2013 we will take a day trip to the Galveston Railroad Museum from 9:00am - 3:00pm; cost is $10 per person. Lunch is on your own at Fish Tales. On Tuesday, June 18, 2013 we will go shopping at Steele’s in Alvin from 9:30 – 2:00pm; cost is $5 per person. Lunch is on your own at Joe’s BBQ. On Thursday, June 27, 2013 we will take a trip to the Houston Police Department Museum from 9:00am - 3:00pm; the cost is $5 per person. Lunch is on your own at Kim Son. b. On Wednesday, June 5, and 12, 2013 we will have a Diabetes Education class from 10:00 – 11:00am. On Monday, June 10, 2013 from 12:30- 1:00pm, we will have our monthly birthday social. On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 we will have our monthly Wii Bowling tournament from 1:00 – to 3:00pm, sponsored by Misty Fox, Nautical Insurance Brokers. On Thursday, June 13, 2013 there will be an AARP Safety Defensive Driving class, from 9:30am – 1:30pm. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non AARP members. On Wednesday, June 19, 2013 we are having a Brownie Social at 1pm, sponsored by Susan Cavender from the Gardens at Friendswood Lakes. We are having our second annual BBQ Fundraiser on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 11:00am – 1:00pm. This is sponsored by Allen Rasmussen of HomeTown Bank. On Monday, June 24, 2013 we are having Fashion Show from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Clothes from Bon Worth will be showcased as well as Jewelry from Premier Designs. On Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 11:00 – 12:00am we will have the Houston precinct Drama Dance Group will come and perform. We will have our monthly Bingo game on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00pm, sponsored by Apostle Home Health. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the BBQ Fundraiser: We will serve BBQ brisket, potato salad, baked beans and bread. This event is sponsored by Allen Rasmussen of HomeTown Bank of Friendswood. 6. Report on the Cinco de Mayo: There were 140 seniors in attendance. The event was sponsored by Jewel Hernandez of JSC Federal Credit Union. 7. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing: Read and Reviewed. Our new chairs for the D Room were delivered. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding the Selection of a New Advisory Board Member: There are three guests that are interested in the committee. The Advisory Board voted for Dennis Rundell to be the new alternate member. o Dennis Rundell: Is very Active member with the Senior Center enjoys coming to the center every day. He is the volunteer guitar instructor and gives lessons throughout the week. 9. Report from Recreation Coordinator: There was a complaint about the library books. Need to do a better job on getting the word out, and making announcements to let the seniors know we are keeping one shelve for books and one for the puzzles. We will take the seniors to visit and tour the library on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Starting the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, to check out books or use the computers. 10. Comments made by the Public: None 11. Comments made by the Committee Members: Need more handicap parking spaces. The walkway on the right side of the building from the front door needs a wheelchair access ramp. The bus trip to Coushatta was great. The seniors played bingo and listened to Dennis Rundell while he played his guitar. 12. Adjournment at 9:55am. _________________________________________ Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Date Approved: 6/11/13