HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/2003 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee Senior Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2003
College Station Teen Center
1520 Rock Prairie Road
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Frank Camplone, Fred Dollar, Annie Lee Finch, Laura Holmes,
Catherine Lamb, Billy Lay, Robert Meyer, Suzanne Reynolds, Dipankar Sen, Yvonne
Stevens, Betty Wilborn and Joanna Yeager.
Members Absent: Bill Kling and Neal Nutall
Staff Present: Marci Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator
I. Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by Joanna Yeager, Vice-Chairman at 10:10am.
II. Hear visitors.
No visitors were present.
III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on December 16, 2002
Billy Lay made the motion that the minutes be approved. Robert Meyer seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
IV. Senior Day at the Capital—Tuesday, February 4, 2003
Marci Rodgers explained that the Area Agency on Aging will be sponsoring the
transportation for those who would like to attend. Events planned for the day
include opening remarks on the steps of the capital beginning at 10:30am. Special
exhibits in the capital along with entertainment available. This is an opportunity
to meet with area representatives to discuss issues concerning seniors. Buses will
leave Post Oak Mall at 7:30am on Feb. 4th and return between 4:00-5:OOpm that
day. There is no fee; however, lunch is on your own.
V. Program Committee
The committee met after the meeting to decide a meeting time convenient for all.
The committee will discuss ideas for programs not currently offered and present to
the committee at its regular meeting.
VI Senior Services Coordinator Report (copy attached)
Announcements:
• Income Tax reporting assistance will be offered beginning February 1st at no
cost for seniors and low-income families at both Bryan and College Station
Libraries. See each library for schedules.
• Habitat for Humanities will be having a Garage Sale on February 15th at the
old Hobby Lobby location.
VII. Next meeting date and agenda.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 24th at 10:00am at the Teen
Center. Include CIP Committee report on following agendas.
VIII. Adjourn
Laura Holmes made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Catherine Lamb seconded
the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50am.
Senior Service Coordinator Report
January 2003
CIP Committee
Congratulations to Billy Lay and Laura Holmes for being selected to serve on
the CIP committee for the upcoming bond election.
Presentation to Parks and Recreation Board
The advisory board is in the process of a comprehensive review of all leisure
services and programs within the department and the educational program
presentation was on January 14th. Senior programs were included in the Xtra
Education report. The board was pleased with the progress of the program.
Xtra Education
Brochures were mailed Thursday, January 16, 2003 to 20,000 residents and
30,000 inserts were distributed in The Eagle on Sunday, January 19, 2003.
Registration began on Tuesday, January 21st and classes begin today. More
than 30 classes are being offered for seniors or taught by seniors.
Up Coming EVENTS:
Computer Club February 12 and *February 26th
Third Friday Bridge February 21
Senior Day at the Capital February 4th
Ballroom Dance February 13
Performance Measures - First Quarter FY '03
Total programs offered: 25
Total enrollment: 437
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