HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2004 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee Senior Advisory Committee
Program Sub-Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Teen Center
10:00am
MINUTES
Members Present: Catherine Lamb, Robert Meyer, Dipankar Sen
Members Absent: Yvonne Stevens and Suzanne Reynolds
Staff Present: Kate Elrod, Marci Rodgers
Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning May 5th
Lunch/Lecture. Katie Elrod reported that the speaker for the event will be Rita
Portales who will be speaking on Hispanic History in the Brazos Valley. Ms.
Portales has worked for the Bryan Independent School District for 30 years.
Marci Rodgers agreed to find the caterer for the event. The committee would like
to have Mexican food. The Lunch/Lecture will be held at the Conference Center
and lunch will be served at 11:30am and the speaker will begin at 12:00noon.
The event will end at 1:00pm
Katie also discussed summer dates for Neighborhood Services Events. A series
of lunch/lectures (not specific to the College Station community) will be held on
Wednesday, June 23, July 21, and August 25th.
II. Discussion, consideration and possible action concerning summer programs.
Tours will be arranged to the George Bush Library in May for the special exhibit
on the story of Barbara Bush: We are currently looking at two trips: May 13th and
18th. Also, transportation will be provided to the Bush Library for the summer
Classic Film Series.
The committee discussed possible locations for a Day Trip. Suggestions
included, Wheelock, Anderson, Washington on the Brazos, Conroe and the
Houston Museum of Fine Arts. June was suggested as the best time to take a day
trip.
Classes to be considered include: digital cameras, exercise, landscaping and some
crafts.
III. Adjourn
The committee adjourned at 11:00am
City of College Station
Senior Advisory Committee
Goals
FY 2004
The purpose of the Senior Advisory Committee is to address the needs of older adults in the
community. The committee members offer ideas to the Senior Services Coordinator for
programs that promote the physical, social, educational, recreational and emotional well-being
of older adults in the College Station area. The Senior Advisory Committee adopted the
following goals for 2003-2004:
1. Develop and Implement a Senior Information Center
Need: Seniors need a single location where they can get pertinent senior information
Objective: Develop a facility at the EXIT (Teen Center) to be used by seniors during
school hours.
Recommendations:
El 1. Establish an office for Senior Services Coordinator
O 2. Develop monthly schedule of activities for Seniors at Teen Center
El 3. Purchase comfortable sofa& chairs for lobby of Teen Center(10-30-03)
Iii 4. Purchase display rack for brochures and information (10-30-03)
El 5. Complimentary coffee service in lobby(10-30-03)
EI 6. Signage in front of building (10-30-03)
2. Develop Recommendations for Utilization of the Existing Parks and Recreation
Department Headquarters Building
Need: Seniors need a facility designated primarily for their needs. The Teen Center can
be used temporarily. The new parks and recreation headquarters will be relocated to the
new city center. When the department moves the current facility would be available for
remodeling and use by the seniors.
Objective: A committee was established and found the building to be an excellent facility
with some modifications. Dr. Ray Reed is leading the sub-committee.
Recommendations:
Ei 1. The Senior Advisory Committee approved the motion to pursue the use of the
current Parks & Recreation Headquarters as a senior center
ZI 2. Schematic drawings presented by Ray Reed
ZI 3. Formal recommendation presented to Parks and Recreation Board on January 13,
2004
O 4. The proposed building will include: a central information area in the lobby, staff
offices, meeting rooms of various sizes, an elevator to the second floor, a fully
equipped kitchen, a computer room, a pool room, an outdoor activity area around the
building (covered patios) and various equipment including: computers, TV, VCR,
tables, intercom system, and first aid station
O 5. All areas will be handicapped accessible
3. Encourage the Development of a Gift Program for Donations to the City of College
Station
Need: Develop a system to accept donations to the city from generous citizens who wish
to contribute
Objective: To assist in developing a program whereby citizens can contribute money or
personal property as designated gifts that will enhance the City property and prestige.
Recommendations:
El 1. Finalize a recommended donation application form
0 2. Develop a suggested gift list with costs
O 3. Suggest to the Park and Recreation Board that the City develop a City-wide gift
program and appoint someone manager(possibly the City Secretary or City Forester)
4. Promote and Implement New Low Cost or Free Programs and Continue to Develop
Current Programs
Need: Some present programs need to be expanded and new ones developed for seniors
Objective: To encourage and where possible increase participation in more activities.
Recommendations:
El 1. Develop free discussion/lunch lecture series
O 2. Develop a monthly calendar listing all City sponsored activities
O 3. Expand computer course and other educational course capabilities
O 4. Increase organized table activities such as bridge, other card games, dominoes,
scrabble and puzzles.
O 5. Develop more daytime socials
O 6. Develop outside activities such as swimming, fishing, walking, softball, tennis,
horseshoes
O 7. Promote day trips and cultural events
5. Support and Encourage Programs that Promote Physical Fitness
Need: Seniors need to be physically fit
Objective: To encourage the development of programs geared for seniors
Recommendations:
O Encourage walking
O Encourage increased swimming and water fitness participation
1.3 Develop a video-led aerobic exercise program at the Teen Center
O Evaluate senior level softball and tennis teams
6. Provide and Promote Non-Organized Areas and Activities for Seniors and
Investigate and Expand Programs that Break Down Barriers Between Cultures and
Races
Need: Many seniors are not joiners and will not participate or attend an organized
program, but they will enjoy the parks and facilities
Objective: To encourage the City to develop and expand activities that will encourage
these seniors to come together.
Recommendations:
O 1. To provide benches along trails where people can sit and visit
O 2. To provide tables outside where people can play games without formal
organization.
O 3. To provide coffee and water
O 4. Continue to expand the fishing program to encourage a variety interests to
participate
7. Continue to Promote Senior Programs Through Effective Marketing
Need: Seniors need to be aware of opportunities available to them.
Objective: To increase senior program visibility to the population once a central
organization can be developed
Recommendations:
KBTX Midday Show promoting Holiday Dance
El Events listed monthly in the Golden Eagle, Datebook, Club Report
Utilize City Utility Bill Newsletter, Press Releases, Cable Channel
O Promote the use of the new City of College Station website address