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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2010-08-10 RegularREGULAR MEETING Senior Citizens Advisory Committee August 10, 2010 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 August 10, 2010 with all board members present, constitutes a quorum: Committee Members: Mr. Paul Gordner- Chair Ms. Jill Musser- Vice Chair Ms. Si Pate- Regular Member Ms. Ginger Spade- Regular Member Ms. Rae McMullen- Regular Member Ms. Frankie Santoro- Regular Member Ms. Sharon Richardson- Regular Member Staff/Liaison: Michael Boyett, Recreation Coordinator Genie Balderaz, Senior Program Manager Elena Luquette, Assistant Senior Program Manager The following items were discussed: 1. Mr. Paul Gordner called the meeting to order at 9:03am. 2. The invocation was given by Ms. Si Pate. 3. The July 13, 2010 minutes were approved. The motion was made by Ms. Frankie Santoro and it was seconded by Ms. Sharon Richardson. 4. Upcoming trips and events: Thursday, September 9th, 2010, we plan to go out to breakfast at The Egg and I. Breakfast will be followed by a movie at Cinemark. We will leave the Activity Building at 9:00am and plan to return around 1:00pm. The cost of the trip is $5.00 per person. Breakfast and the movie are on your own. Also, Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, we will take a trip out to the Heritage Society Museum for a special presentation. Lunch will be at Treebeards. We will leave the building at 9:00am and plan to return around 3:00pm. The cost of the trip is $10.00 per person and lunch is on your own at the restaurant. There is a $1.00 extra charge at the museum for seniors that would like to tour the house next door. This is an HP1 trip. Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, we will take a drive out to the Haak Winery. We plan to leave the building at 10:00am and return around 3:00pm. The cost is $22.00 per person. This price includes the winery tour as well as a chef prepared lunch on location. Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, we have a Snack Time Social from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Chips, dip, cookies and cokes will be provided by Misty Fox with Nautical Insurance Brokers and Paula Baltera with Copeland Group. Also, Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, we have a Lunch n’ Learn from 12:30 until 1:00pm. The topic is “All Types of Cancer” and it is sponsored by Samantha Brown with Galveston County. The Building will be closed Monday, September 6th, 2010 for Labor Day. Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 is our monthly Wii Bowling Tournament. We start the tournament at 1:00pm and play until around 3:00pm. Monday, September 13th, 2010 is our Birthday Social, from 12:00 to 1:00pm. The cake this month is sponsored by Rene Dean with Access Home Health Care. Wednesday, September 15th, 2010, we have another Lunch n’ Learn at 12:30pm. The topic is “Alzheimers.” Martha LaFoy with Mainland Medical Center will sponsor this event. We have a Pie Time Social planned for Thursday, September 16th, 2010, from 12:30 until 1:30pm. Marci Halverson and Natasha Newman with Space City Travel will sponsor the event. The topic will be “Cruise 101.” Thursday, September 16th, 2010, we have an Edward Jones Financial Seminar scheduled for 2:00pm in the D-Room. Monday, September 20th, 2010, Mary Demeny will give a Kitchen Gardening presentation, from 1:00 until 2:00pm. Finally, Thursday, September 23rd, 2010, we are having a BYOB Split Social, sponsored by Robin Brandt with Angels Care Home Health. The social will take place from 1:00 until 2:00pm. 5. The Volunteer/ Sponsor Appreciation Party has been moved to Thursday, November 4th, 2010, from 2:30 until 5:30pm. The invitations and itinerary are currently under design. The colors will be navy blue and silver. Finger foods and a sheet cake will be provided for those in attendance. Invitations should be sent out by the end of September. 6. This year’s Health Fair will take place Tuesday, October 19th, 2010, from 10:00am until 1:00pm. The theme is Halloween and vendors are asked to bring candy and decorate their booths. Janice Frankie will give free massages in the D-Room; other vendors will be set up in the main room and in the ABC Room. All regular activities are cancelled for that day. We are hoping to get around 35 or 40 vendors to participate in the event. 7. Goals and objectives for 2010 were discussed. Ms. Frankie Santoro and Ms. Jill Musser have had a lot of success with the Welcoming Committee. The numbers are growing. They recently gave a presentation at The Gardens and generated a lot of interest from the residents there. The crochet class has been working hard and making a lot of caps for the troops overseas. They are also currently making lap quilts for patients with breast cancer. Ms. Santoro suggested that we also deliver flyers for our events to different HOAs to advertise among their groups. 8. A copy of the budget report was not available. 9. Comments made by the Public: Mr. Jeff Newpher, with the Friendswood Reporter, attended the meeting. He pointed out that many council members have been discussing the different options for getting a bus. He said there was talk about purchasing a new bus, as well as the possibility of leasing a bus. He encouraged the Committee Members to contact their council members. Right now, he says, they are on the side of the seniors. 10. Comments made by the Committee Members: Ms. Frankie Santoro proposed hosting a small Veteran’s Day celebration at the Activity Building (either a few days before or a few days after Veteran’s Day). She suggested that we invite local veterans for cake and refreshments. She has a few veterans in mind that could come and speak to the seniors. It was also suggested that we invite the high school to help with a small ceremony. We could also invite Pearland to join us in honoring the veterans. Ms. Si Pate made a suggestion that we all show support and encouragement for Councilman Bill Holbert. She says that he has worked very hard to help our program and that Committee Members should let him know how much he is appreciated. Ms. Frankie Santoro also made the recommendation that we place a box by the door to collect donated food items. 11. Report from Recreation Coordinator: The bus situation is still uncertain. We will not know whether or not it has been approved until September 13th, 2010. That is when the final decision will be made. There will be further discussion about it at the next council meeting, and seniors are encouraged to attend. The awning was eliminated from the budget. Ms. Frankie Santoro made the motion to purchase the new awning using the senior account funds. The motion was seconded by Ms. Si Pate and the vote was unanimous to purchase the new awning. Mr. Paul Gordner inquired about the floor. We are hopeful that it will be approved, but the decision remains uncertain. 12. The meeting was adjourned at 9:49am. _________________________________________ Elena Luquette, Assistant Senior Program Manager Date Approved: September 14, 2010