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College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
July 25, 2016
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
Minutes
Members Present: Jean Adams, Carole Blaschke, Bryana Childers, Jerry Crockett, Russell
Kohel, Jeanne Machrowicz, June Morris, Arlene Petroski, Mickey Stokes, Darla VanFickell,
Christine Williams, Janet Wood and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Margaret Carmichael and Norma Teetes
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
I.Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Jerry Crockett,
Chairman
II.Hear Visitors: No visitors
III.Approval of minutes from meeting held on June 27, 2016: A motion was made to
approve the minutes by Mickey Stokes. Darla VanFickell seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
IV.Report from Goals Sub-Committee: (report attached) the committee received notes
from the July 13, 2016 meeting of the Goals Sub-Committee. Mickey Stokes
reported that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss and update current 2016
Senior Advisory committee Goals. The sub-committee discussed plans for a plaque
unveiling reception in honor of Wanda and Bob Meyer for their generous gift to
advance and support the city’s senior programs. The unveiling will be held on
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Southwood Community Center. Past and
present Senior Advisory Committee members, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
and Mayor and City council will be invited as well as interested individuals.
V.Report from Program Sub-Committee on fall calendars: (report attached) the
committee received notes from the July 14, 2016 meeting of the Program Sub-
Committee. Joanna Yeager reported that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss
the next four months activity calendars for senior programs. Members were reminded
of the Watermelon Social scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 2-3 p.m.
VI.Report on Senior Annual Memberships at Southwood. Marci Rodgers reported from
June 1, 2015 to the present we have 335 Senior Annual Memberships at Southwood.
Of those 160 are new, 173 have been renewed and 2 transferred. Also, we have
added the question, “How did you learn about us?” to the application form.
City of College Station
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VII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report
regarding current and upcoming programs and events: (report attached) Marci
Rodgers reported on upcoming events. The committee received a copy of the August
calendar. The committee was advised that water will be shut off at Cindy Hallaran
Pool and Southwood Community Center on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in order for
Water Services to replace a water line. All senior programs will be cancelled.
Watermelon Social with CS Police Department: July 28, 2016 from 2-3 p.m.
Meyer Plaque unveiling reception: August 16, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
Casino Day and Luncheon: August 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
VIII.Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items: A Committee
member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A
statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be
given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an
agenda for a subsequent meeting.
August 29, 2016
Next meeting:
Website sub-committee appointment
IX.Adjourn: The committee adjourned at 11:00 a.m.