HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAC Minutes 2010-12-14 RegularREGULAR MEETING
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
December 14, 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
December 14, 2010 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. Sarah Matthews, Regular Member
Ms. Irma Trevino, Alternate 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 9:05am.
2. The invocation was given by Ms. Rae McMullen.
3. The November 9, 2010 minutes were approved.
4. Upcoming trips and events for the month of January include:
a. Monday, January 3rd, 2011, we will take our monthly trip to
Wal-Mart at 12:30pm. A trip to the IMAX in Galveston is
scheduled for Thursday, January 13th, 2011. We plan to leave
the building at 9:00am and return around 3:00pm. The cost is
$10.00 per person and lunch will be on your own at Moody
Gardens. Also, Friday, January 28th, 2011, we will visit the
Pasadena Hometown Opry. We will leave the building at
6:00pm and plan to return around 10:00pm. The cost is $10.00
per person.
b. This month’s Birthday Social will take place Monday, January
10th, 2011 at 12:30pm. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 is the Wii
Bowling Tournament at 1:00pm. The Activity Building will be
closed Monday, January 17th, 2011 in observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day. Finally, Thursday, January 27th, 2011, we
have a guest speaker scheduled at 12:30pm. The topic is “Eye
Care and Aging”.
5. The Veteran’s Day event we hosted on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
was a huge success. We had a great turn out with well over 100
people in attendance. We plan to make this a regular event each year.
6. Committee goals for 2010 were discussed. Overall, the outcome was
good, but there is room for improvement in the coming year. Ms. Jill
Musser pointed out that the Welcoming Committee gave several
presentations and we have had several new members join the
program. This is definitely a goal that should carry over into 2011.
Ms. Genie Balderaz commented that more Committee Members
should make an effort to participate more in this process. The drive
for helmet liners to send to the troops was a true success. The crochet
class worked diligently and certainly had a large package to send
overseas. The awning project has been completed and everyone is
pleased with the results.
7. The Committee also discussed possible goals for 2011. Several
proposals were made. It was decided that Committee Members should
return to the next meeting with two goals in mind that they would like
to see the Committee work on next year. Some of the possible goals
for 2011 include:
a. Continuation of the membership drive
b. Begin a Garden Club- Ms. Irma Trevino suggested that we
contact Gordon Morgan, one of our participating seniors, to
help with the project. Ms. Sharon Richardson also asked about
the possibility of including flowers in the plan, as well as
vegetables.
c. Host a monthly luncheon- Ms. Dorothy Montz suggested
hosting a monthly luncheon at the Activity Building. If we
cannot get sponsors every month, we might consider having
more potluck luncheons.
d. Start a Grievance Committee- Ms. Ginger Spade recommended
starting a Grievance Committee that would keep track of
seniors that have passed away and ensuring that participants are
made aware of funeral arrangements to support the family
members.
8. There was some discussion about the budget. As of December 13th,
2010, the total available funds in the senior account are $3,559.64.
Ms. Rae McMullen pointed out that we are only just beginning the
fiscal year and those funds are to be used throughout the year. Until
we bring in more money, we need to be careful how we spend it.
There is already a plan in place to install mirrors on the wall outside
the Exercise Room. The best quote we have received so far is from
Columbia Glass for $1,110.00 to cover the middle section as well as
the two side panels. After looking at the wall and considering the cost,
the Committee voted to have Columbia Glass to begin construction
after the New Year. Mr. Paul Gordner made the motion to approve it
and Ms. Rae McMullen seconded that motion. The project was
approved unanimously.
9. Report from the Recreation Coordinator: Mr. Michael Boyett made
the announcement that our grant request for a new bus has passed the
final stage. TXDOT approved the grant and it is now up to the State to
make the final decision. It could still be declined, but the likelihood is
slim. We hope to receive a check in April or May (again, no
guarantee). The earliest we could potentially get the new bus would be
August or September. MS. Ginger Spade added that our current bus is
dangerous and we are all anxious to get a new one. The City has
agreed to lease a bus if the grant does not go through.
10. Comments made by the Public: N/A.
11. Comments made by the Committee Members: Ms. Jill Musser
recommended advertising our trips and events more in the paper. Mr.
Michael Boyett suggested polling the seniors to find out where they
get most of their information. This way, we could better know where
to focus our marketing efforts. Ms. Irma Trevino added that we could
contact FISD and advertise on their channel. She also mentioned that
one of our newest visitors, Mary Leal told her that she couldn’t wait to
retire because she would be able to more actively participate in the
various activities we have.
12. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50am.
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Elena Luquette, Assistant Senior Program Manager
Date Approved: January 11, 2011