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Home My WebLink About07/13/2016 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board Goals Sub-Committee Meeting July 13, 2016 Arts Center Meeting Notes Purpose of the Meeting: To discuss and update current 2016 Senior Advisory Committee Goals Members Present: Mickey Stokes, Russell Kohel, Carol Blaschke, Christine Williams, Margaret Carmichael and Jeanne Machrowicz Staff Present: Marci Rodgers  The current goals were reviewed and updated  GoalIncrease awareness and visibility of senior programs offered by the College : Station Parks and Recreation Department . Updates included- Mickey Stokes was interviewed on “I Heart Radio” explaining programs and activities offered by the City. Other committee members have been distributing calendars and guides to doctor’s offices, hair dressers, VA clinic and Bush Library. Seniors Expo held on May 18, 2016 committee distributed summer guides, monthly calendars and giveaways to 1500 participants. Carol Blaschke shared several newsletters from other senior organizations and will look into speaking opportunity at Lion’s Club  Goal: Work with Architectural design team on needs for future senior center and community center The architect met with staff to review pre-conceptual designs on renovation and expansion to current Arts Center facility on July 13, 2016. An update will be given at next Senior Advisory Committee meeting  Goal: Promote Senior Friendly Business Award Applications will be available at next Senior Advisory Committee meeting and members encouraged to nominate businesses that are Senior Friendly.  Goal: Bob Meyer Memorial Committee should remain a sub-committee of the Senior Advisory Committee The Wanda and Bob Meyer Plaque unveiling was discussed. A reception is planned for Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Southwood Community Center at 1:30 p.m. The program will include words of appreciation, unveiling and refreshments. Invitations will be extended to past Senior Advisory Committee members, Parks and Recreation Board and Mayor and City council. Public Communications and marketing will be contacted.