HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/29/2001 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 29, 2001
10:00am
The Exit
Minutes
Members Present: Annie Lee Finch, Bill Kling, Florace Kling, Bill Lay, Carol Parzen,
Joanna Yeager, James Boone, Mary Jo Lay, Mary Lancaster, Bill Lancaster, Vallie
Broussard
Visitor: Rebecca McAlphin, Courtney Jester
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
I. Bill Lay called the meeting to order at 10:05am
IL Approval of December 18, 2000 minutes: Bill Kling made the motion that the
minutes be approved. Mary Jo Lay seconded the motion. The minutes were
approved. Marci Rodgers introduced Courtney Jester, an A&M student who
will be serving as an intern in public relations for the senior programs and
Rebecca McAlphin a member of the Eisenhower Leadership group which is
helping the city with a needs assessment and feasibility study for a senior
facility.
III. Review final draft of "Senior Friendly" brochure: The following changes were
recommended. Cover page should ask the question, "Why should every
business be senior friendly?" The middle section should read: second bullet,
"Appropriate waiting areas" and omit the rest of the statement. Third bullet,
"Easy access and close parking". Add a fourth bullet, "Uncluttered aisles."
The purpose of this brochure and the senior friendly award is to encourage
citizens and business owners to nominate a business which exemplifies
exceptional service toward the older adult in our community. Guidelines are
listed in the brochure. The Senior Advisory Committee hopes that this effort will
educate retail businesses on the importance of serving the needs of older adults
as well as the significant economic base they provide. The businesses selected
will be recognized by the Mayor's Award program. The business would be
recognized in the media and a decal for the business window will be designed
and available to display.
Awareness of the program will begin with a media blitz and printing and
distribution of the brochure.
IV. Eisenhower Leadership Development Program report: Rebecca McAlphin
described the group project and read the problem statement they have
established. "With an increasing number of senior citizens choosing College
Station as a retirement location, the City of College Station has addressed the
need for better programs and facilities dedicated to serving senior citizens. This
section of the population is comprised of socio-economically diverse individuals
who are looking to give something back to the community as well as have a
number of social, recreational, and educational programs available to them. The
project group will have to conduct a needs assessment of the city's senior
population and provide a recommendation for programs and facilities that
should be available to meet these needs." A survey is the next step with a
completion date of February 14th. Rebecca also explained that the group plans
to visit facilities in other cities.
V. Focus Group planned for February 1, 2001 - Intergenerational Parks
Those who volunteered to attend the focus group included: James and Lillian
Boone, Bill and Mary Jo Lay, Joanna Yeager, Annie Lee Finch, Carol Parzen,
Mary and Bill Lancaster. The committee suggested other individuals that might
be willing to participate. Marci will make those contacts.
VI. Senior Day at the Capitol — Tuesday, February 5, 2001
10:30am, Front steps of the Capital
VII. Senior Services Coordinator report: Report on file
Carol Parzen announced upcoming free concerts which will be held on the
A&M campus and in the community.
VIII. Next meeting: Monday, February 26, 2001 at the teen center
IX. Adjourn: The meeting ended at 11:05am