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College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 27, 2012
10:00am
Southwood Community Center
1520 Rock Prairie Rd
MINUTES
Members Present: E.E. Burns, Jon Denton, Ann Hays, Ron Silvia, Patricia Vanderboom and
Joanna Yeager
Members Absent: Frank Duchmasclo, Susan McGrail, Gerry Markowich, Robert Meyer and
Pearl Robertson
Staff Present: Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers
I.Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Joanna Yeager, Chairman, at
10:05 am
II.Hear visitors
No visitors present. Kelly Kelbly gave an update on Southwood
Community Center. Rentals have increased on the weekends and the center is being
used by church groups and for birthday parties. She also said that ceiling fans would
be installed soon in the game room and theater lights would be removed.
III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on January 30, 2012
Ann Hays made
the motion that the minutes be approved. Ron Silvia seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
IV.Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning program sub-
committee report regarding upcoming programs and events
The program sub-
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committee met on February 14 and the March calendar was presented to the
committee. Pat Vanderboom discussed the March 26 event “Antique Road Show”.
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Marci Rodgers told the committee that March 5 is the deadline for information for
the Summer Activity Guide. Special events planned for the summer include a fashion
show and luncheon in June and casino days with lunch in July. The next program
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committee meeting will be held on the second Tuesday, March 13 at 9:30 am at
Southwood Community Center.
V.Update and discussion regarding Senior Advisory Committee Goals
A copy of
the current goals with achievements noted was distributed. Jon Denton reported that
he had met with David Schmitz and mentioned the signage at Southwood.
VI.Presentation, possible action and discussion on discounts offered to seniors
The
committee reviewed a copy of discounts available to seniors in our community. Pat
Vanderboom made the motion to approve the list with the addition of C&J’s BBQ
and suggested the list be emailed to members at Southwood Community Center and a
hard copy be printed for distribution. Jon Denton seconded the motion. The motion
passed.
VII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding upcoming programs and events (report attached)
Jon Denton
gave an update on the Brazos Valley Senior Games and said that the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board approved a committee of four board members and 3 at
large members to serve on the planning committee for the senior games. The Parks
and Recreation Department will sponsor local games with budget approval and with
the help of many volunteers. Marci Rodgers will provide the committee with
quarterly comparison figures on monthly attendance.
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, March 26, 2012
IX.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 am