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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Thursday, May 15, 2008
1:30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Center Advisory Committee was
called to order at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Debra Minea, Chair of
the Committee.
ROLL CALL: Debra Minea, Wanda Johnson, Lila Coley, Dorothy
Parker, Jack Olsen, Connie Hampton and Patrecia
Fox
ABSENT: Councilman Tom Hart and Councilman Mike Taylor,
STAFF: Monica Walsh, Park and Recreation Director and
Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor
Call to Order and Roll Call
Approval of the April 17, 2008 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes
Jack Olsen made a correction on page 2 under item 6, Reports -Staff and
Committees.
The following paragraph is as stated in the April 17, 2008 minutes:
"Connie Hampton reported that two (2) sympathy cards and six (6) get well cards
were mailed in April."
The corrected minutes should read:
"Renee Garrett reported for Connie Hampton that two (2) sympathy cards and six
(6) get well cards were mailed in April."
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Jack Olsen made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Patrecia Fox
seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Committees
Social Committee:
Barbara Kirkland will accept the position as chairperson of the Social Committee;
however, she will not be available for six (6) weeks. If someone else would like
to take the position until she is available that would be fine with her.
Announcements will be made on Tuesday's to recruit volunteers for the
committee. Wanda Johnson will meet with Barbara Kirkland and let her know
that announcements will be made to recruit volunteers and discuss further plans.
Directory Communications Committee:
The committee is not taking anymore applications for the directory. The release
that was signed stated that the Directory would only be distributed to members
only. It is not for distribution to non-members or to the general public.
There are 90 names in the Senior Center's first directory.
Welcome Committee:
Dorothy Parker volunteered to chair the committee and will make an
announcement at lunch on Friday about the committee. She will recruit
volunteers to help her. Discussed welcome folder with information to give to
new members and also send cards and welcome letters.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Wish List
The acoustical project was discussed and options are being evaluated by City
staff.
Received grant from the Colleyville Women's Club for the chairs and bookcases
for the library.
5. Discussion on Items of Interest for Potential Future Action
None to report.
6. Reports -Staff and Committees
Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, gave an overview of the senior
activities and programs.
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Connie Hampton reported that six (6) cards were mailed in May.
Jack Olsen reported that there are only three (3) computers with power surges.
If computers are running when a storm comes up, they need to be shut down and
unplugged.
Debbie Minea reported lunches are going well. Attendance was down last time
and there will only be one lunch in July.
7. Citizen comments/presentation regarding items not on the agenda*
No citizen comments.
8. Adjournment
Jack Olsen moved to adjourn at 2:14 p.m. Wanda Johnson seconded the motion.
The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Wanda H. Drexel, Administrative Secretary