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REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
September 10, 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
September 10, 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
Mr. Dennis Rundell, Alternate Member
Staff/ Liaison:
Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Jamie Eubanks, Assistant Senior Program Manager
Michael Boyett, Senior Program Coordinator
The following items were discussed:
1. Mr. Paul Gordner called the meeting to order at 9:02am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Kay Griffin.
3. The August 13, 2013 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of October include:
a. Monday, October 7, 2013 from 12:30 -1:30pm we will take a
trip to Wal Mart. On Thursday, October 17, 2013 we will go
out to lunch at Gina’s Italian Care from 11am – 1pm; this is a
free trip and lunch is on your own at the restaurant. On
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 we will take a trip to Gulf
Greyhound Park from 10:30am – 4:00pm, $12 per person and a
lunch buffet is included. On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 we
will take a trip to Orangefield Cormier from 8am - 4pm; $5 per
person and lunch on your own at Burger Town.
b. On Wednesday, October 2, 2013 we will have guest speaker,
Sharon Mitchner talk about hydration, from 12-1pm. On
Thursday, October 3, 2013 we will have the Fire Marshall talk
about Emergency Management and Smoke Detectors from 12-
1pm. On Monday, October 7, 2013 we will have our monthly
birthday social from 12:30-1pm. On Tuesday, October 8, 2013
we will have guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Smith from Pro-
Dentures talk about Dental Health from 12-1pm. On
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 we will have our monthly Wii
Bowling Tournament from 1-3pm, sponsored by Misty Fox,
Nautical Insurance Brokers. On Thursday, October 10, 2013
we will our annual Fall Picnic, sponsored by Jeter Memorial
Funeral Home, from 11am -1pm. On Friday, October 11, 2013
we will have guest speaker Linda Good from Lonestar Legal
Aide to talk about Wills, from 12-1pm. On Tuesday, October
15, 2013 we will have guest speaker from the Harris County
Sheriff’s Department to come about talk about personal Safety
from 12-1pm. On Monday, October 21, 2013 the Friendswood
Health Care Center will be doing Health Screenings from 10-
11am. On Tuesday, October 22, 2013 we will have our annual
Health Fair from 10am – 1pm. On Monday, October 28, 2013
we will have a lunch and fun from 11-1pm. On Wednesday,
October 30, 2013 we will have our monthly game of bingo
from 1-3pm sponsored by Apostle Home Health.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Fall Picnic: The Fall
Picnic will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 11am -1pm.
It was voted to serve hamburgers instead of hot dogs. This event is
sponsored by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home.
6. Discussion and possible action regarding the Health Fair: The Health
Fair is on Tuesday, October 22 from 10am - 1pm in the Activity
Building.
7. Report on the Casino Extravaganza: There were 194 people in
attendance. The guest enjoyed the event and would like to see more
game tables.
8. Discussion and possible action regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Read and Reviewed. Items needed for the building: 3 and 4 pound
weights, exercise balls, bingo cards, dry erase markers, tubs for
storage room, party supplies, laptop, Wii game, pot holders and
towels.
9. Report from Recreation Coordinator: There will be a lift put on the
ladies toilet and bars on the walls. A bookshelf will be purchased for
the tv room. We are getting a quote for the shower by the restrooms.
Will get a quote for the outside ground area, for mulch and ground
cover.
10. Comments made by the Public: None
11. Comments made by the Committee Members: would like to see a
“No Parking” sign on the ramp on the side of the building, move the
dumpster, and the paper towel dispenser in women’s restroom is still
broken.
12. Adjournment at 10:00am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: 10/08/13