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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Center Advisory Committee-Minutes-9/18/2008Gity of ~ IlC~ Texas SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:30 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order at 1:31 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Debra Minea, Chair of the Committee. ROLL CALL: Debra Minea, Wanda Johnson, Dorothy Parker, Jack Olsen, Connie Hampton and Patrecia Fox ABSENT: Lila Coley STAFF: Wanda Drexel, Park and Recreation Administrative Secretary and Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of the August 21, 2008 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes Connie Hampton made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Jack Olsen seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Senior Center Advisory Committee September 18, 2008 Page 2 of 3 3. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Advisory Committee Members This is the official last meeting of the present board. The new board which consists of the following individuals will take over in October: Debra Minea, Michelle Appling, Anne Gifford, Wanda Johnson, Diane Kohsmann, Dorothy Lee Parker and Molly Skinner 4. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Open Space Area Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, was not present to give a report so she will give one at the next meeting. Monica will also send out an email with an update on the Senior Center Open Space Area. 5. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Library Debra Minea stated that the bookshelves were installed. She suggested that a committee be created for the library. They would be responsible for reviewing books and keeping it neat, clean and usable. After discussion of how the books were sorted and who made the decision to discard of books, Connie Hampton made a motion to establish a Senior Center library committee. Wanda Johnson seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Wish List Wanda Johnson wanted to know the status of the flag pole. Lila Coley is talking to someone about donating a pole. Dorothy Parker says she knows a member of the Senior Center that will donate the installation costs. Discussion on items of Interest for Potential Future Action None 8. Reports -Staff and Committees Jack Olsen stated that computer class attendance was down and he needs to advertise upcoming classes. An announcement will be made on Tuesday night and at Metroport on Wheels. Connie Hampton reported that Sunshine Committee sent out two or three cards in August. She also wishes to continue heading the Sunshine Committee for another year. Senior Center Advisory Committee September 18, 2008 Page 3 of 3 Dorothy Parker reported that the Welcome Committee would like to feature a member each month. She would take a photo and interview the member and then this would be featured in the display case. Wanda Johnson also suggested asking the new people who attend on Tuesday night where they are from as a way of getting to know them. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor, reported that the directory is ready and if approved will be sent to Kinko print front/back 8 'h x 11 on card stock. After discussion of how the directory should be distributed a motion was made by Connie Hampton to distribute one copy of the Senior Center Directory to everyone that is a Senior Center participant. Connie Hampton then amended the motion to state that the directory should be distributed to everyone that is an active Senior Center participant. The motion was seconded by Jack Olsen. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor gave an overview of the senior activities and programs. She discussed the Walk Across Texas challenge that starts September 22, 2008. The Colleyville Senior Center will be competing against Bedford and Grapevine Seniors. There will be traveling trophy awarded to the winning Senior Center. 9. Citizen comments/presentation regarding items not on the agenda* Ed Havaran from the Senior Leadership Northeast spoke regarding the "Passport for Healthcare" program the Visiting Nurse's Association is providing. He suggested that each Senior Center have someone serve one day a month at the Center telling people about resources that are available. Dorothy Parker volunteered to do this at the Colleyville Senior Center. 10. Adjournment Connie Hampton moved to adjourn at 2:39 p.m. Patrecia Fox seconded the motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted: Wanda H. Drexel, Administrative Secretary