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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2013-07-09 Regular REGULAR MEETING Senior Citizens Advisory Committee July 9, 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 July 9, 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: 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 June 11, 2013 minutes were approved. 4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of June include: a. On Monday, August 5, 2013 we will take our monthly trip to Wal Mart from 12:30 – 1:30pm. On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 we will visit the Terrace at Clear Lake for lunch and bingo. This is a free trip; we will leave at 12:00pm and return at 2:00pm. On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 we will take an HP1 trip to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science. We will leave at 9:00am and return at 3:00pm.The trip cost is $5 per person and lunch on your own at Lake Jackson Seafood. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 we will take a trip to L’auberge Casino in Louisiana. The cost is $35 per person; we will depart at 8:00am and return at 8:00pm. On Thursday, August 29, 2013 we will take a trip to Galveston to visit the Lone Star Flight Museum. We will leave at 9:00am and return at 3:00pm, the cost is $5 per person and lunch on your own at Flamingos. b. On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 we will have guest speaker Brian Fuller from Safe Harbor Care from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 we will have a dessert recipe exchange from 1:00 – 2:00pm. On Thursday, August 8, 2013 we will have our second annual Tea Party from 12:00 – 1:00pm sponsored by the Charleston Tea Room. On Monday, August 12, 2013 we will have our monthly birthday social from 12:30 – 1:30pm. On Tuesday, August 12, 2013 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm we will have guest speaker Kathy Morrison from Apostle Home Health Care to talk about the difference between HMO and MCR insurance plans. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 we will have our monthly Wii bowling tournament from 1:00 – 3:00pm sponsored by Misty Fox of Nautical Insurance Brokers. On Friday, August 16, 2013 we will have our annual Casino Extravaganza from 2:00 – 5:00pm. This is a free event. Wednesday, August 21, 2013 the Friendswood Health Care Center will come and do free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings from 10:00 – 11:00am. On Thursday, August 22, 2013 we will have our Celebration of Marriage from 1:00 – 2:00pm sponsored by Susan Cavender, Gardens at Friendswood Lakes. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 we will have our monthly game of bingo from 1:00 – 3:00pm sponsored by Apostle Home Health. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Casino Extravaganza: We will be using Casino Parties Unlimited for all the game tables and Jerry Saucier will provide our entertainment. We will serve food and drinks. This is a free event. 6. Report on the BBQ Fundraiser and Fashion Show: This year at the fundraiser we made $877 serving 169 plates. It was a good turnout. The event was sponsored by Allen Rasmussen of HomeTown Bank of Friendswood. The Fashion Show was also a great event, there was great feedback, and the ladies would have liked to get more information about the boutique. 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: Mary Leal resigned in February, she has to write a letter and we need to turn that letter into the City Secretary’s office. Then is has to be approved by City Council. After that is approved we are able to move forward with adding a new board member. 9. Report from Recreation Coordinator: None. 10. Comments made by the Public: In the senior newsletter please let everyone know that the Advisory Board meetings are open to the public and are held the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00am. 11. Comments made by the Committee Members: There is a new board up in the dining room to post information. Also, a Wii bowling league will be starting in September. 12. Adjournment at 9:45am. _________________________________________ Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Date Approved: 8/12/13