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REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
June 11, 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
June 11, 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:
James Toney, Director of Community Services
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 May 14, 2013 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of June include:
a. On Monday, July 1, 2013 we will take our monthly trip to Wal
Mart from 12:30 – 1:30pm. On Monday, July 8, 2013 we will
go to Joe’s for Breakfast and shopping at Frobergs Farm from
8:30am - 12:00pm; cost is $5 per person .On Tuesday, July 16,
2013 we will take a tour of the Friendswood Library, from
10:00am to 11:00am. On Wednesday, July 17, 2013 we will go
to Gulf Greyhound Park, from 10:30 – 4:00pm; cost is $12 per
person. Lunch is included. On Thursday, July 25, 2013 we will
take a trip to the Liendo Plantation from 8:30am - 4:00pm; the
cost is $10 per person. Lunch is on your own at Garden Café.
This is a HP1 Trip.
b. On Thursday, July 4, 2013 we will be closed. On Monday,
July8, 2013 from 12:30- 1:00pm; we will have our monthly
birthday social. On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 we will have our
monthly Wii Bowling tournament from 1:00 – to 3:00pm,
sponsored by Misty Fox, Nautical Insurance Brokers. On
Wednesday, July 10, 17, & 24, 2013 we are having a
presentation on Portion Distortion from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Our
guest speaker is Sharon Mitchner. On Wednesday, July 17,
2013 the Friendswood Health Care Center will come and do
free Blood Pressure / Blood Sugar Screening, from 10:00am –
11:00am. On Thursday, July 18, 2013 we are having our
Watermelon Bash & Bingo from 1:00 to 3:00pm; sponsored by
Susan Cavender, Gardens at Friendswood Lakes. On Tuesday,
July 23, 2013 we are having a Hot Dog Social from 12:00 to
1:00pm. On Monday, July 29, 2013 we are having a Lunch &
Fun from 11:00am to 1:00pm; sponsored by Apostle Home
Health. We will have our monthly Bingo game on Wednesday,
July 31, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00pm; sponsored by Apostle Home
Health.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Lunch & Fun. The
Lunch & Fun is Monday, July 29, 2013 from 11am to 1pm. We will
be serving Subway sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks.
6. Report on the BBQ Fundraiser: This year at the luncheon we made
$877.There were 175 people in attendance. It was a good turnout. The
event was sponsored by Allen Rasmussen of HomeTown Bank of
Friendswood.
7. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Read and Reviewed.
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: The members voted on
purchasing four paper towel dispensers for the restrooms. I received a
quote from Alberto Rodriguez on the storage room the quote was
1,300.00. This includes labor and materials. It was voted by the
members to move forward with the storage room.
10. Comments made by the Public: None
11. Comments made by the Committee Members: Need to add more
handicap parking, now that the tree is gone.
12. Adjournment at 9:35am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: 7/9/13