HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/2014 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory CommitteeCollege Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2014
10:00am
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
Minutes
Members Present: Margaret Carmichael, Jerry Crockett, Jon Denton, Frank Duchmasclo, Ann
Hays, Russell Kohel, Susan McGrail, Pearl Robertson, Pat Vanderboom and Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Jerry Markowich
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 10:00am by Frank Duchmasclo,
Chairman
II. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on January 27, 2014 Russell Kohel
made the motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting on January 27, 2014
held at Fire Station #6. Ann Hays seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
III. Discussion and possible action concerning Senior Advisory Committee Goals FY
2014 Jerry Crockett, Russell Kohel and Pat VanderBoom met on February 18th to
discuss possible goals for 2014. The sub-committee presented the following possible
goals without prioritization and asked for committee feedback:
GOAL: The Senior Advisory Committee should be actively involved in the 2015
Bond Program
Action Steps:
1. Suggest senior programs and facilities for senior adults in a new
community center
GOAL: Continue to develop quality senior programs
Action Steps:
1. Offer programs that encourage healthy lifestyle
2. Consider offering intergenerational programs
3. Coordinate programs for seniors with various organizations
GOAL: Market Senior Programs
Action Steps:
1. Coordinate with other senior program organizations to provide
information on all programs
GOAL: Enhance current facility at Southwood Community Center to
accommodate Senior adults
Action Steps:
1. Obtain professional expertise to make recommendations to improve
Southwood Community Center to include safety, sound, lighting, space
utilization and signage
2. Determine needs and wants
3. Update facility and purchase new furnishings to accommodate needs of
senior adults
GOAL: Recognize the Generous C ontribution of Robert Meyer
Action Steps:
1. Consider naming a Community Center the Robert Meyer Center
for Senior Activities
2. Plan celebration activity for renaming facility to honor Mr. Robert
Meyer
3. Once funds and guidelines for use of bequests are kno wn the Senior
Advisory Committee will discuss and recommend use of bequest
4. Research possible matching grants for additional funding
5. Determine senior program needs
IV. Discussion and presentation on report for 2014 Senior Games Jon Denton
reported on the Brazos Valley Senior Games. The games were held on February 20-
23, 2014 and 401 participants 50 and older registered. A welcome reception was held
on Friday night at the Hilton Garden Inn. Athletes came from all over Texas as well
as out of state. The largest age group was the 60-69 year range and the oldest
participant was 88 years old! We had 348 non-residents sign-up. The games went
very well and the staff and volunteers have received numerous compliments. The
success of the event was credited to the marketing of the event and the Parks
department staff. Jon Denton was thanked by Chairman, Frank Duchmasclo, for his
involvement in the success of the Senior Games.
V. Discussion and possible action on media coverage of senior activities
Committee members, Susan McGrail and Pearl Roberston agreed to meet with Marci
Rodgers and Public Communications/Marketing staff to improve coverage of Senior
Programs.
VI. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events (report attached)
• The program sub -committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 11th at
Southwood Community Center at 10:00am. Members of that committee are:
Joanna Yeager, Pat VanderBoom, Pearl Robertson, Ann Hays, Ron Silvia and
Rhonda Howland.
VII. 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.
• Goals for 2014
• Report from Programs Committee
VIII. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 10:55am