HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/2004 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, June 28, 2004
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Fred Dollar, Laura Homes, Robert Meyer, Neal Nutall, Jr., Suzanne Reynolds,
Colleen Risinger, Dipankar Sen, Yvonne Stevens, Joanna Yeager.
Staff Present: Peter Lamont
I. Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 by Chairman, Joanna Yeager
II. Hear visitors. No visitors
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on May 24, 2004. Robert Meyer made the
motion that the minutes be approved. Suzanne Reynolds second the motion. The motion
passed.
IV. Presentation by Sam Sharp, Brazos Community Foundation.
The Brazos Community Foundation was established July 2003, and is located at 3991 E
29th Street, Bryan, TX 77805 (979-595-2800 ext 2005). The aim is to help donors
achieve their charitable purposes by creating endowments that will always be available for
local charities. Currently, they handle about $198,000 which is financially invested by
Wells Fargo Bank. The main types of endowments are through donor advised funds
(donor decides each year), donor designated funds (funds go to designated organizations),
and unrestricted funds(Board of Trustees decide on distribution of funds). A fund can be
established with $100, but will need at least $5000 before distributions can be made.
V. Discussion, consideration of a possible gift donation by the Senior Advisory
Committee to Central Park.
An item that could be identifiably named such as a park bench was considered. Raymond
Reed offered $100. Dipankar Sen questioned whether we should do it. The question was
tabled until next month when more consideration could be given to the proposition.
VI. RECOMMENDATION AND ELECTION OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
AND OFFICERS
Laura Holmes, Haskell M. Monroe, and Neal Nutall, Jr., were elected to continue on the
committee. Mrs. Patricia Boughton was elected as a new committee member. Robert
Meyer was elected new Chairman (nominated by Joanna Yeager, seconded by Dipankar
Sen), and Neal Nutall, Jr. was elected new Vice Chairman (nominated by Suzanne
Reynolds and seconded by Dipankar Sen). The elections will be evaluated either by the
City Council June 29, or by the Parks and Recreation Board July 18, 2004.
VII. Committee Reports:
A. SCOPE Committee: Joanna Yeager deferred a report until next month.
B. Program Sub-Committee: Catherine Lamb was not present, but the minutes of the
May 12, 2004, meeting were distributed.
C. Copies of the updated FY goals were distributed. Robert Meyer made several
comments. No money has yet been made available for the Teen Center office. An
excellent Luncheon-Lecture on"Early Inception of A&M College" was given by Dr.
Dethlof June 23 in cooperation with the Historical Committee. A bus was taken to the
monthly movie at the Bush Library. Bridge playing was increased to five tables. The
swimming schedule is available. A Tai Chi Chinese stretching and balancing course
will be taught this fall. Catfishing is available at Central Park, but the small lake will be
drained soon. Channel 19 TV with Charles Halderman is available for more input in
behalf of seniors.
VIII. Senior Services Coordinator Report
No report was given because Marci Rodgers was out of town.
IX. Awards Presentation
Joanna Yeager presented plaques to Fred Dollar (2002-2004) and Suzanne Reynolds
(2001-2004) for their outstanding service to the Senior Advisory Committee.
X. Next meeting date. Monday July 26, 2004, 10:00am at the Teen Center
XI. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 11:20.
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