HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/2002 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 25, 2002
Minutes
Members Present: Annie Lee Finch, Gerald Jordan, Billy Lay, Mary Jo Lay, Haskell
Monroe, Neal Nutall, Suzanne Reynolds, Joanna Yeager.
Member Absent: Phyllis Dozier, Laura Holmes, Bill Kling, Carol Parzen
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers
Call to order. The meeting was called to order at 10:05am by Chairman, Billy
Lay.
II. Hear visitors. Bob Holmes with the Bryan Parks and Recreation Department
visited with the committee and asked for comments regarding the formation of a
"Walking Club for Seniors". The program would utilize the parks and walking
trails located throughout the community. Walkers would meet at a designated site
to register and begin the walk, also walkers would log their miles and earn rewards
for number of miles walked. Refreshments would be served at the conclusion of
each walk. The purpose for the program would inspire the citizens to visit the
parks and enjoy the outdoors as well as offer the opportunity to meet together with
other seniors. The committee suggested that the program use the name Brazos
Valley walkers, create a logo, have participants wear medical identification for
emergencies and offer seminars to be held in conjunction with the walks. The
committee suggested offering the program once a month and contact the two
hospitals and Aerofit for input.
Haskell Monroe made the motion that the Senior Advisory Committee endorse the
walking program. Joanna Yeager seconded the motion. The motion passed.
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on February 25, 2002. Haskell
Monroe made the motion that the minutes be approved. Mary Jo Lay seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
IV. Presentation, discussion and possible action concerning the ad hoc committee
report on a monthly calendar. Suzanne Reynold and Gerald Jordan met with
Marci Rodgers on two occasions to discuss ideas on marketing senior programs.
Gerald Jordan presented the report for the committee. Gerald told the committee
that the ad hoc committee focused on the best way to communicate what is taking
place in College Station for seniors.
• Monthly calendar. The ad hoc committee suggested that a monthly calendar
be established listing activities for seniors. The calendar could be distributed in
the Golden Eagle and also sent electronically by e-mail to identified senior
organizations and facilities.
• Establish a master list with the help of the Senior Advisory Committee listing
agencies and organizations that would benefit the senior population.
• Senior Information Center
Citizens interested in programs, clubs or activities for seniors should be able to
visit a location that is centrally located to obtain this information. It was suggested
that a touch screen computer with printer be made available. Possible locations
include the Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau and The Teen Center.
• Website
Citizens should be able to access information for seniors through the City of
College Station's website.
Gerald Jordan distributed ideas for a senior newsletter and asked the committee to review
the list and make any suggestions at the next meeting.
V. Senior Citizens Police and Fire Academy. The deadline to apply for the academy
is the end of the month. The sessions begin April 4th. Citizens are encouraged to
apply.
VI Senior Services Coordinator report. On File.
VII. Next meeting date and agenda. The next meeting will be April 29th at the Teen
Center. Agenda items: Sign-up for Senior Expo
VIII. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 11:28am