HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2011-09-13 RegularREGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
September 13, 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
September 13, 2011 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum:
Committee Members:
Ms. Jill Musser, Vice Chair
Ms. Ginger Spade, Regular Member
Ms. Irma Trevino, Regular Member
Ms. Dorothy Montz, Regular Member
Ms. Frankie Santoro, Regular Member
Staff/ Liaison:
Michael Boyett, Senior Program Coordinator
Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Jamie Eubanks, Assistant Senior Program Manager
Billy Enochs, Friendswood City Council
The following items were discussed:
1. Ms. Jill Musser called the meeting to order at 9:11am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Jill Musser.
3. The August 9, 2011 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of July include:
a. The first Monday of the month we will take a trip to Wal-Mart,
departing the building at 12:30pm. On Wednesday, October
5th, we will head to Lake Jackson to visit the Sea Center.
Departing the building at 9:00am and returning at 3:00pm. The
cost will be $10 per person and lunch will be on your own at
Luby’s. We will visit Canino Produce Market on Monday,
October 17, 2011, leaving the building at 9:00am and returning
at 3:00pm, the trip will cost $5 and lunch on your own at Triple
A Restaurant. On Tuesday, October 25, we are hoping on the
Sam Houston Boat for a tour; we will leave from the building at
8:30am and return at 3:00pm; and the cost will be $5 per
person. Lunch will be on your own at Monument Inn Seafood
Restaurant.
b. Our monthly Birthday Social will take place on Monday,
October 3 at 12:30pm. Sherry Graham will speak about Home
Health Care on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 12:00 –
12:30pm. We will have a Root Beer Social on Wednesday,
October 6 at 12:00pm sponsored by Susan Cavender of Gardens
at Friendswood Lakes. Barbara McMurray will be our guest
speaker on Wednesday, October 12 from 12:00-12:30pm to talk
about Diabetes Management. The Wii Bowling Tournament
will start at 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 12. Our annual
Fall Picnic will be on Thursday, October 13 in Stevenson Park,
starting at 11:00am. On Tuesday, October 18 from 10:00am –
1:00pm we will have our annual Health Fair at the Friendswood
Activity Building. Ms. Janice Frankie will be giving massages
on Tuesday, October 18 from 10:00am – 1:00pm, also on
Wednesday, October 19 from 9:00am – 1:00pm. June
Gonzalez of Galveston County will be giving Flu Shots on
Thursday, October 20 from 1:00 – 2:00pm. We will have an
Ice Cream Social on Monday, October 24 from 12:00-1:00pm
sponsored by Heather Shain of Silverado Hospice. Apostle
Home Health will be sponsoring Home Health Screenings, the
last Wednesday of every month for free to the seniors; the next
screening will take place on Wednesday, October 26 from
11:00am-1:00pm. Bingo will be on Wednesday, October 26 at
1:00pm.
5. Report on the Casino Extravaganza: Great turnout with 189 people in
attendance! Genie received many compliments on the event.
6. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Fall Picnic: The event
will be sponsored by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home and the staff will
be cooking and serving the meal.
7. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Health Fair: In the
process of getting sponsors and booths.
8. Discussion and possible actions regarding the Budget and Purchasing:
Research for a scale for the exercise room and also a projector and
screen.
9. Report from Recreation Coordinator: TxDOT will give approval to
purchase the bus today, September 13. Once it is approved the order
will be placed for the new bus.
10. Comments made by the Public: None
11. Comments made by the Committee Members: Members would like to
see the Wii and PingPong table out so seniors are able to play it.
12. Adjournment at 10:10am.
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Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: September 13, 2011