HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2013-10-08 Regular
REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
October 8, 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
October 8, 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
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 September 10, 2013 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of November include:
a. On Monday, November 4, 2013, from 12:30 – 1:30pm, we will
take our monthly trip to Wal-Mart. On Thursday, November 7,
2013 we will take a trip to the Nutcracker Market from 9:30am
– 3:00pm, cost is $12 per person, lunch on your own at the
market. On Tuesday, November 19, 2013 we will head over to
The Terrace at Clear Lake for lunch and bingo, we will leave
12pm and return at 2:30pm, free trip. You must sign up in the
book, if you are driving or taking your own car. On Monday,
November 25, we will have breakfast at Joe’s BBQ and go
shopping at Frobergs Farm; cost is $5 per person, breakfast on
your own.
b. On Monday, November 4, 2013 we will have HSCO come and
talk about Personal Safety from 12-1pm. On Monday,
November 4, 2013 we will have our monthly birthday social
from 12:30 – 1pm. On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 we will
have Guest Speaker Michelle Rogue from Galveston County
Health District talking about Stretching for seniors from 12-
1pm. On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 we will have our 4th
annual Veterans Day luncheon from 11am – 1pm at the Jones
Hangar. On Thursday, November 7, 2013 we will have the
AARP Driver Safety Course from 9:30am – 1pm. On
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 we will have our monthly Wii
bowling tournament from 1-3pm, sponsored by Misty Fox,
Nautical Insurance Brokers. On Thursday, November 14 we
will have our annual Thanksgiving Potluck from 11am – 1pm,
sponsored by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home. Monday,
November 18, 2013 we will have guest speaker Octavio de
Leon from United Healthcare talk about Medicare Advantage
Annual Enrollment for 2014 from 12-2pm. On Wednesday,
November 20 we will have Arts and Crafts from 10am – 12pm;
the cost is $10 per person. On Thursday, November 21, 2013
we will have our volunteer dinner from 6:30 – 8:30pm. On
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 we will have our monthly
bingo game from 1-3pm, sponsored by Apostle Home Health.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Veterans Luncheon: The
luncheon will be on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 11am –
1pm; at the Leavesley Park Jones Hangar, 901 Buckingham. This
year we would like to know the speakers in advance, so we know who
is talking. Also, there will be a time limit of 5 minutes each person
can speak.
6. Discussion and possible action regarding the Thanksgiving Potluck:
Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 11am – 1pm. It is sponsored by
Jeter Memorial Funeral Home. We will serve turkey, ham, dressing,
rolls and gravy. Noula and the tappers will perform from 12-1pm.
We ask that the seniors bring a side dish and dessert.
7. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Volunteer Dinner:
Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Jerry Full from
Safe Harbor Home Care will be sponsoring the event.
8. Report on the Christmas in September: Had a good turnout, the
vendors were happy that it was a two day event.
9. Discussion and possible action regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Read and Reviewed
10. Report from Recreation Coordinator: None
11. Comments made by the Public: None
12. Comments made by the Committee Members: Put a sign up that our
library is in the tv room and we need books. A headset has been
purchased for exercising and dancing.
13. Adjournment at 10:00am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: 11/12/13