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College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
January 29, 2018
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd.
10:00 a.m.
MINUTES
Members Present: Jean Adams, Margaret Carmichael, Bryana Childers, Frank Duchmasclo,
Sherry Erwin, Anna Hester, Craig McSpadden, Arlene Petroski, Barbara Pratt, Mickey Stokes,
Norma Teetes, Patricia VanderBoom, and Darla VanFickell
Staff Present: Kelly Templin, Kelly Kelbly, J.D. Wood, Ana Romero and Katy Peterson
Visitors Present: Maxey Riggs
I. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Mickey Stokes,
Chairman
II. Hear Visitors: Kelly Templin gave a report on the Arts Council building occupancy
status, renaming and renovation plans. He distributed a proposed floor plan to
committee members. Kelly Kelbly gave a brief follow up on Kelly Templin’s report.
J.D. Wood invited all committee members to participate in the College Station Senior
Games. He also asked for volunteers to work at the packet pick up at Central Park for
the Senior Games.
III. Approval of minutes from November 27, 2017 meeting: Frank Duchmasclo made a
motion to approve the minutes. Norma Teetes seconded the motion. The motion was
approved unanimously.
IV. There was discussion on the amended Senior Advisory Committee By-Laws: The
Parks Board denied the request to change the by-laws. Barbara Pratt made a motion
to restore the by-laws as originally stated. Margaret Carmichael seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously.
V. Discussion and action on sub-committee appointments. Appointments are:
• Program sub-committee: Arlene Petroski, Pat VanderBoom, Darla
VanFickell and Bryana Childers
• 2018 Goal sub-committee: Barbara Pratt, Janet Wood, Norma Teetes, and
Christine Williams
• Web Site sub-committee: Janet Wood and Christine Williams
City of College Station
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• Bob Meyers sub-committee: Frank Duchmasclo, Jean Adams, and
Margaret Carmichael
VI. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report
regarding current and upcoming programs and events: (report attached) Katy Peterson
reported on activities and special events for the month of January and February. The
February calendar was distributed to the members. Upcoming events include:
• TAMU Active for Life, Matter of Balance Workshop Series
• Computer Club for Seniors
• Free Blood Pressure, Diabetes & Fall Risk Assessment
• Valentine’s Day Tea & Fashion Show
• Valentine’s Day Dance
• “Gardening with the Masters” lecture and lunch
• Free Help for iPad Users
• Exploring History Lunch Lecture by Ms. Lucile Young & Panel on the
“Lincoln Cent er”
• Senior Games
VII. Presentation and discussion was held on a letter written by Janet Wood and Mickey
Stokes to City Council on behalf of the Senior Advisory Committee in favor of using
the word Senior in the name of the Arts Council Building.
VIII. Presentatio n, 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 February 26, 2018
• Senior Friendly Business brochure and procedures
IX. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm.