HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 29, 2012 Senior Minutes
College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 29, 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, Ron Silvia and Pat Vanderboom
Members Absent: Susan McGrail, Pearl Robertson and Mabelene Robinson
Staff Present: Peter Lamont and Marci Rodgers
I.Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 10:08 am by Frank Duchmasclo,
Chairman
II.Welcome and hear visitors
III.Approval of minutes from regular meeting on September 24, 2012
Jerry
Markowich made a motion to approve the minutes. Ron Silvia seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously.
IV.Introduction of Peter Lamont, Interim Assistant Director of Programs for the
Parks and Recreation Department
Peter Lamont was introduced to the committee
and explained the reorganization of the department. Peter Lamont will oversee senior
programs, Xtra Ed, aquatics, athletics, Southwood Community Center, Lincoln
Center and the Conference Center. The committee voiced concerns about Southwood
Community Center usage for current senior programs and asked about plans for
expanding in the future. Peter Lamont spoke about the Senior Games and said that on
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December 1 he will be traveling to San Antonio to make a formal presentation to the
State Senior Games Board for a bid to host local games in College Station in 2013.
He agreed to keep the Senior Advisory Committee informed.
V.Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning program sub-
committee report regarding upcoming programs and events
Members of the
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Program Sub-committee met on October 9 to discuss programs for November and
the December Open House. Calendars were distributed for Southwood Community
Center and Lincoln Center’ November activities. The program sub-committee will
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meet again on Tuesday, November 13 at 9:30am.
VI.Discussion, consideration and possible action on revising the mission statement
for the Senior Advisory Committee
Ron Silvia, Jerry Markowich, Jon Denton and
Margaret Carmichael met to discuss the current mission statement. A new statement
was presented to the committee for review. The new mission statement presented
reads; “ To provide area seniors with a place that fulfills their needs with fellowship
and activities. Seniors may also provide leadership based on knowledge, talents and
experience that benefits the community.” Bob Meyer made the motion to accept the
new mission statement. Ann Hays seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
VII.Discussion and possible action concerning the Senior Advisory Committee Goals
FY 2012
The committee reviewed the goals and discussed signage at Southwood.
The Council recently approved to rename the park to Brian Bachmann Community
Park. The committee suggested that the new signage include information on Senior
Programs offered at Southwood Community Center.
VIII.Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator
Report regarding current and upcoming programs and events ()
report on file
Marci Rodgers highlighted attendance figures for the past month and spoke on
upcoming programs for seniors. The Senior Fall Fest was a success despite the rain.
Approximately 300 attended the event and many favorable comments were received.
Marci Rodgers spoke on the programs offered at Lincoln Center including the Senior
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Pageant coming on December 8 .
IX.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.
College Station Senior Games proposal for 2013
Discuss meeting in December
X.Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:11am
Minutes prepared by Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator