HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2012-01-10 Regular
REGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
January 10, 2012
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
January 10, 2012 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum:
Committee Members:
Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair
Ms. Ginger Spade, Regular Member
Ms. Rae McMullan, Regular Member
Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Memeber
Ms. Irma Trevino, Regular Member
Ms. Frankie Santoro, Regular Member
Mr. Art Lizza, Regular Member
Ms. Mary Leal, Alternate Member
Staff/ Liaison:
Michael Boyett, Senior Program Coordinator
Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Jamie Eubanks, Assistant Senior Program Manger
The following items were discussed:
1. Mr. Paul Gordner called the meeting to order at 9:04am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Rae McMullan.
3. The December 13, 2011 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of January include:
a. On Monday, February 6th we will take our monthly trip to Wal
Mart, leaving the building at 12:30pm and returning at 1:30pm.
On Thursday, February 9th we are going down to League City
to take a guided tour of the Butler Longhorn Museum. The bus
will leave the activity building at 9:00am and return at 3:00pm,
the cost will be $10 per person and lunch is included. WE will
head to Richmond on Thursday, February 16th to visit the
George Ranch Historical Park. The trip will be $22 per person,
lunch included, we will leave at 9:00am and return at 3:00pm.
On Friday, February 24th, we will go to the Bay Area Harbour
Playhouse; the cost will be $12 per person. We will leave the
building at 7:00pm and return around 10:00pm.
b. On Tuesday, February 7th, we will have a guest speaker from
Abbott Healthcare come and speak about Psoriasis from 12:00 -
12:30pm. On Wednesday, February 8th we will have our
monthly Wii Bowling Tournament from 1:00 – 3:00pm.
Monday, February 12th we will have our monthly birthday
social from 12:30 – 1:00pm. Our annual Valentine’s Day
Dance will be on Tuesday, February 14th from 7:00-10:00pm.
The cost will be $6 advance pay and $7 at the door. Thursday,
February 16th we will have a cookie social from 12:00 – 12:30,
sponsored by Susan Cavender of Gardens at Friendswood
Lakes. On Wednesday, February 22nd we will have our Go
Texan Day Luncheon from 11:00am – 1:00pm, sponsored by
Susan Cavender of Gardens at Friendswood Lakes. We will
have a guest speaker on Tuesday, February 28th, Teresa Morant,
to talk about Smart and Safe Seniors, from 12:00 – 12:30pm.
Wednesday, February 29th we will play Bingo from 1:00 –
3:00pm, sponsored by Apostle Home Health.
5. Report on the Christmas Potluck: Great turnout with over 100 people
in attendance. Next year, have people sign up for side dishes and
desserts. There were way more desserts and not enough side dishes.
6. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Valentines Dance:
Committee members would like to have a Valentine’s King and
Queen winner.
7. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Go Texan Luncheon:
The lunch will consist of chili, beans, cornbread, fritos, cookies and
drinks. The Friendswood Senior line dancers will be the
entertainment.
8. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Read and reviewed.
9. Report from Recreation Coordinator: The new website allows us to
post videos, with the help of seniors and staff; we will take video of
the center to post on the website. This will give people that visit the
site, a virtual tour of the senior center. We will be purchasing a
television for the weight room. It will be mounted above the
treadmills.
10. Comments made by the Public: N/A
11. Comments made by the Committee Members: It has been requested
that there be tint be put on the windows at the top of the building.
12. Adjournment at 9: 35 am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: January 10, 2012