HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2011-03-08 RegularREGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
March 8, 2011
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee,
which was held at the Activity Building in Meeting Room D at 9:00 a.m. on
March 8, 2011 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum:
Committee Members:
Mr. Paul Gordner, Chair
Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair
Ms. Ginger Spade, Regular Member
Ms. Rae McMullen, Regular Member
Ms. Frankie Santoro, Regular Member
Ms. Sharon Richardson, Regular Member
Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member
Ms. Irma Trevino, Alternate Member
Staff/ Liaison:
Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Michael Boyett, Senior Program Coordinator
The following items were discussed:
1. Mr. Paul Gordner called the meeting to order at 9:01am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Rae McMullen.
3. The February 8, 2011 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of April include:
a. Monday, April 4th is a planned Wal-Mart trip. Wednesday,
April 7th, 2011, we plan to go to the Wortham Theatre. We will
leave the building at 10am and return around 2:30pm the cost is
$10.00 per person and includes a box lunch. We will take a trip
The Houston Zoo on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011. We will
leave the Activity Building at 9:00am and plan to return around
3:00pm. The cost is $10.00 per person and that price includes
admission only. We will eat at Chili’s on the way back to the
center. Finally, Monday, April 25th, 2011, we will visit the
Chinese Community Center in Houston. This is an HP1 trip and
the bus will depart at 9:00am and we will return at 3:00pm. The
cost of the trip is $30.00 and includes lunch at the Ocean Palace
restaurant.
b. We will have a Guest Speaker on Tuesday, April 5th at
12:00pm. This month’s Birthday Social will be Monday, April
11th, 2011 at 12:30pm A Wii bowling tournament will take
place on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 at 1:00pm in the ABC
room. The Saint’s Alive Choir will perform at the Activity
Building on Wednesday April 13th at 11am. On Thursday, April
21st, we will have a Banana Split Social at 12pm.
5. There will be a Spring Picnic at Stevenson Park on Thursday, April
14th from 11a-1pm. This will be a hot dog luncheon served by Juanita
& Daniel. The seniors will enjoy bingo from 12-1pm in the park.
There will be no classes on this day
6. The Friendswood Activity Building will be closed for Good Friday on
Friday, April 22nd.
7. Friendswood Senior Citizens started working on the garden in the
backyard of the Activity Building in March. A group headed by
Gordon Morgan planted Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Sweet Peppers,
Cucumbers, Bush Beans, and Squash. Other helpers were Susie
Westphal, Irma Trevino, Senior Manager Genie Balderaz, and
Gordon’s grandson Jacob Snelson. More planting is anticipated in the
near future. The seniors wish to plant flowers too.
8. Report from the Recreation Coordinator: Still in the process of
looking for an assistant senior manager. We hope to have someone in
place by the end of the month.
9. Comments made by the Public: N/A.
10. Comments made by the Committee Members: N/A
11. The meeting was adjourned at 9:58am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: April 12, 2011