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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2012-05-08 Regular REGULAR MEETING Senior Citizens Advisory Committee May 8, 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 May 8, 2012 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum: Committee Members: Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair Ms. Rae McMullan, Regular Member Ms. Dorothy Montz, 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 9:03am. 2. The invocation was given by Ms. Rae McMullan. 3. The April 10, 2012 minutes were approved. 4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of June include: a. On Monday, June 4, 2012 we will take our monthly trip to Wal- Mart from 12:30 -1:00pm. We will take a trip to the Baybrook Mall on Thursday, June 7, 2012. The bus will leave the building at 10:00am and return at 2:00pm. This is a free trip with lunch on your own at the mall. On June 14, 2012 we will head to San Leon for a tour of the Railean Rum Distillery. The trip is $5 per person and lunch on your own at Topwater Grill. We will have lunch and bingo at the Terrace at Clear Lake on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. This is a free trip; we will leave the building at 12:00pm and return at 2:00pm. On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 we will head to Minute Maid Park for an Astros game. The cost is $5 per person and we will leave the building at 11:00am and return at 4:30pm. On Friday, June 29, 2012 we will leave the building at 6:30pm for a trip to the Pasadena Opry, we will return at 11:00pm. The cost will be $10 per person and dinner on your own at the opry concession. b. We will have a guest speaker on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Rose Mary Salinas will speak on identity theft. She will be here from 12:00 – 12:30pm. On Monday, June 11, 2012 we will have our monthly birthday social from 12:30 – 1:00pm. Misty Fox will be our guest speaker on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 to discuss Medicare. She will be here from 12:00- 12:30pm. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, we will have our Wii Bowling Tournament from 1:00 – 3:00pm, sponsored by Misty Fox. We will have a Fashion Show on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Clothes from BonWorth will be showcased as well as Jewelry from Premier Designs. We will have our first annual BBQ Fundraiser on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 11:00am – 1:00pm. This is sponsored by Allen Rasmussen of HomeTown Bank. On Monday, June 25, 2012 we will have a Lunch and Fun from 11:00am – 1:00pm. This event is sponsored by Renee Lindamoood of Regent Care Center of League City. On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 we will have a brownie social from 1:00 -2:00pm, sponsored by Susan Cavender of Gardens at Friendswood Lakes. We will have our monthly Bingo game on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 1:00 – 3:00pm, sponsored by JoAnn Cormier of Apostle Home Health. 5. Report on the Spring Picnic: Another great event with 130 people in attendance. Jeter Memorial Funeral Home sponsored this event. 6. Report on the Senior Fish: There were 64 people in attendance. For next year there was discussion to have other games to play for those that do not like to fish. We could also change the event name to Senior Fish and Fun Day. 7. Discussion and possible actions regarding Fashion Show: BonWorth Clothing store will provide the outfits for the event and Dianna with Premier Designs Jewelry will provide the accessories. We are looking for models for our show. 8. Discussion and possible actions regarding BBQ Fundraiser: We will serve BBQ brisket, potato salad, baked beans and bread. This event is sponsored by Allen Rasmussen of HomeTown Bank. 9. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing: Read and Reviewed. 10. Report from Recreation Coordinator: Received a quote for tint on the windows, $1,295.00. A quote for the sidewalk is $1,800.00. A quote for the awning to cover the new bus, $4,408.15. The awning would be 15 ft. wide x 36 ft. long x 12 ft. tall. The awning would be attached to current covering and match the color. We are waiting to hear from Galveston County to see if we can sell the bus. TxDot came and inspected the bus on Monday, May 7 and gave the approval to use it. TxDot let us know of grants that we can apply for to get assistance with preventative maintenance for the bus. 11. Comments made by the Public: Charles Prendergast mentioned doing a survey to identify the interest of the senior community. Bill Shipman explained the Study of World Religions class that he is holding on Fridays. 12. Comments made by the Committee Members: Art Lizza stated that another treadmill in the exercise would help out, since more people have been using the room. 13. Adjournment at 9: 38 am. _________________________________________ Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Date Approved: 5/8/12