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College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, May 21, 2012
10:00am
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
MINUTES
Members Present: Patricia VanderBoom, Bob Meyer, Ron Silvia, E.E. Burns, Pearl Robertson,
Jon Denton, Jerry Markowich, Susan McGrail and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Frank Duchmasclo and Ann Hays
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Joanna Yeager,
Chairman
II.Hear visitors
No visitors present
III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on April 30, 2012
Jon Denton made the
motion to approve the minutes. Robert Meyer seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
IV.Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning program sub-
committee report regarding upcoming programs and events
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The program sub-committee met on May 8 to discuss the June calendar. Highlights
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for June include a new six week Transitions of Life series beginning on June 5.
Flexercise class will begin on June 4 and meets twice a week for four weeks. The
movie, “Joyful Noise” will be shown on June 21 and the Senior Chic Fashion Show
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and luncheon will be held at Southwood Community Center on Wednesday, June 27
from 11:00- 1:30pm. The event is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care with
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fashions by Witt’s End. The committee was also made aware of the June 29
deadline for citizen committee applications. The committee was also asked to make
suggestions for movies to be shown this summer at Southwood Community Center.
June 12 - Joint planning meeting with Historic Preservation Committee and
Senior Advisory Committee to discuss 2013 speakers and topics
Members who would like to attend the joint meeting include: Pearl Robertson,
Robert Meyer, Joanna Yeager and Pat VanderBoom. The meeting will be held on
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Tuesday, June 12 at 11:30 am in the Green Room at Wolf Pen Creek Park.
V.Update and discussion regarding Senior Advisory Committee Goals
description of community center on 2008 bond election
The committee reviewed the description used on the 2008 bond election for a
community center. No action taken.
VI.Update on Senior Living Development planned behind Southwood Community
Center
Marci Rodgers reported that Amy Atkins, Assistant Director for the Parks and
Recreation Department, contacted Jesse Durden with Caprock Texas and said that
they were still working hard to make the senior apartment project a reality. They are
on course, but nothing definitive timewise. The committee would like to be kept
updated as new information is available.
VII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding upcoming programs and events
(Senior Services Report
attached) Marci Rodgers reported on April attendance figures and highlighted May
and June events. New programs starting this month include monthly presentations
from the Brazos County Health Department and a free workshop on writing your
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family history. The dance on May 3 was well attended. Seniors Expo will feature
97 information booths, entertainment throughout the day, health screenings and
seminars. A grand prize drawing for a trip will take place at 1:45pm. The Expo will
be held at the Brazos Center from 9-3pm and admission is free. The city will have a
booth at the Expo and volunteers working include:
9-11: Frank Duchmasclo and Joanna Yeager
11-1: Jon Denton
1–3: Robert Meyer
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.
Next Meeting Date: Monday, June 30, 2012
IX.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 am.
Minutes prepared by: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator