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Home My WebLink About09/24/2012 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, September 24, 2012 10:00am Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock Prairie Rd MINUTES Members Present: Margaret Carmichael, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann Hays, Jerry Markowich, Robert Meyer, Pearl Robertson, Ron Silvia and Patricia Vanderboom Members Absent: Susan McGrail Staff Present: Dana Albrecht and Marci Rodgers I.Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 am by Frank Duchmasclo, Chairman II.Hear visitors Dana Albrecht was introduced to the committee III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on August 27, 2012 Jerry Markowich made the motion to approve the minutes. Pearl Robertson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. IV.Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning program sub- committee report regarding upcoming programs and events Pat Vanderboom, th Pearl Robertson and Joanna Yeager met on September 12 to discuss the October Calendar. The committee received a copy of the calendar. Highlights for October th include: Fall Fest on the 11 with a new time (5-7pm), Transitions of Life with a new time 11:30-1:30 with a light lunch served, Antique Show and Tell and Senior World Passport Program. Frank Duchmasclo reported on the success of the Bluegrass Jam Session. Mr. Duchmasclo gave an update on the unfortunate event of a visitor who required medical attention. V.Discussion, consideration and possible action on gathering information on senior programs offered at other senior centers The committee received information on the Allen Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities. Frank Duchmasclo asked who would be interested in visiting the center. Ann Hays, Robert Meyer, Margaret Carmichael, and Pearl Robertson (if available) along with Frank rd Duchmasclo agreed to tour the center on Tuesday, October 23. The group will meet at Southwood Community Center at 8:00 am. The purpose for the visit is to allow an opportunity for new members who have never seen a senior center to visit one. VI.Discussion and possible action concerning the Senior Advisory Committee Goals FY 2012 One of the committee goals is to Promote Healthy Lifesytle Programs for Seniors. Jon Denton reported on the recent meeting of the College Station Senior Games. The Parks and Recreation Department received approval from city council to budget $8,000.00 toward the senior games. Mr. Denton stated that State Games Board of Directors will meet in November and they must approve the application from the city to host the local games. Peter Lamont will serve as the director for the senior games. Mr. Denton mentioned that the department is expecting at least 400 participants and the games will be held in May, 2013. Ron Silvia agreed to look at the current mission statement for the Senior Advisory committee along with Jon Denton and Margaret Carmichael they will meet on th Thursday, September 27 at Southwood Community Center to discuss the statement and present an updated version to the committee at its next regular meeting in October. VII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events (report attached) Marci Rodgers reported that fall classes are off to a slow start. Enrollment is down from previous sessions. The new Fit & Be Strong class is popular with 22 participants. We have a new sponsor for bingo next month. Home Instead Senior Care will call and provide prizes. The next Exploring Lunch Lecture will be “Hidden Treasures of the Cushing Library” at Aldersgate Church. 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.  Mission Statement  Round Rock trip to Senior Center  Senior Dances IX.Adjourn The committee adjourned at 10:55pm