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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 07/14/2011 RECEIVED Leadership Committee for Senior Services DEC 2 3 2011 Meeting Minutes Lindale Senior Center COYSECRETARY'S OFRCE Thursday, July 14, 2011 O. A quorum of members were present and the meeting was called to order at 3:43 p.m. by Dotson Lewis. ►Roll Call Roll call was conducted by Patricia Byrd. Patricia Byrd, Vicki Garza, Ida Hobbs, Dotson Lewis, Hope Lopez,Adelfa Martinez, Henry Savoy, Billy Sayles,Jose Villanueva were all present. Lindsey Edwards, Gloria Gooding, Cecilia Huerta, Clarissa Lopez and Felix Zavala were all absent. ►Attendance Issues: Pat Byrd noted that this was the third consecutive meeting which Lindsey Edwards has missed. Mr. Lewis advised that Ms. Edwards was on medical leave and was also experiencing changes in her work status. Following brief discussion, Mr. Savoy made a motion to table any action on this Edwards absence record until the next meeting. Mrs., Adelfa Martinez seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. I will ►Approval of Minutes Mr. Lewis advised that the May 2011 meeting minutes had been tabled pending corrections. Therefore, approval or the May and June meeting minutes would be required. Mrs. Garza initiated a motion to approve the May meeting minutes. Mr. Lewis asked if she would like to include the June minutes. Mrs. Garza stated that she did not attend the meeting the May meeting. Mr. Savoy recommended an amendment to the motion. Mrs. Garza withdrew her motion. Mr. Savoy made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of May 5, 2011 as corrected and the minutes of June 9, 2011 as written. Adelfa Martinez seconded the motion and they were approved unanimously ►State of the Senior Center Address: Mrs. Adelfa Martinez reported for Lindale Senior Center Chairperson, Mr. Harvey Deofler. The Site Council recently sponsored Ms. Alicia Benavides for the Ms. Coastal Bend Senior Pageant and nominated Mr.Albert Cantu for the Corpus Christi Greatest Generation Award. Members of the senior center have also participated in the Wear Red Campaign in support of our troops.We also hosted the Cool Corpus Christi Fan Drive Kickoff Event. The center has also been designated as a Reliant Energy Cooling Center. Center activities include Chair Volleyball; daily breakfast food banks monthly event dances Silver Life Fitness through PHC and monthly birthday parties. We would also like to thank Sonia Garza and Nathan Balboa for all the work they do at the center. They assist Seniors with filling out paperwork; inquiries regarding their benefits such as Medicare or health insurance issues;they send paperwork to the right companies; discuss family issues and address all other questions or needs that the seniors may have. She also recognized Joe Lopez and Jerry Caldwell for keeping the facility clean and keeping up with the maintenance. Mr. Lewis asked if the Silver Life Fitness program would be continued due to the transition of Physician's Health Choice to United HealthCare. Ms. Munoz announced that they will continue classes through July 29th of this month. Effective August 1, 2011 the classes will be reserved for PHC members only and they will be renting the facility to host the class. Sonia will be identifying a Contract Specialist to provide another exercise class at the center. ►New Business: LCSS New Member Endorsements: There is one Community At Large vacancy for review. Rosario provided two additional Biographical Information Forms that were recently forwarded to us from the City Secretary's office. Mr. Willie Hardeman. and Mr. Jonathon Barlow's bios were reviewed in addition to the bios previously sent to the LCSS members. Rosario Medina reported that the City Secretary's office informed her that Mr. Barlow was very interested in serving on the committee and has contacted them several times regarding the status of his appointment. 1 SCANNED Ms. Garza made a motion to endorse Mr.Willie Hardeman to fill the vacancy and Mr. Sayles seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Mr. Lewis congratulated Ms. Garza for her nomination for the Corpus Christi's Greatest Generation Award this year. Other nominees include Mr. Adolf Berta; Mr.Albert Cantu; Mr. Jim Stever; Mr. Nick Cuccia; and Mrs. Elia Lopez. Ms. Martinez asked if the LCSS will be purchasing tickets for members who are wishing to Ms. Garza thanked Mr. Lewis and expressed that she was honored and humbled by the nomination. attend.The tickets are $40 per person which is available for sale. 'Subcommittee Reports: Funding and Resource/Special Events Subcommittee: Ms. Munoz reported that Harvest Moon Subcommittee is moving full speed ahead for the September 17, 2011 gala. Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge has confirmed a$6,000 level sponsorship for this event and has been designated as the Corpus Christi Cares Champion for the event.There are several other sponsors that have indicated support for this event. We currently have a total of$10,000 in sponsorships thus far. The PAAC (People Assisting Animal Care) have graciously offered to sponsor the AniMeals project so that all proceeds from the Harvest Moon Ball will be used for Meals on Wheels and Senior Centers. The group will present a check at the event.The AniMeals project provides food for the pets of our homebound elderly clients. A recent enhancement to the Harvest Moon Ball event will include a live option auction.Adrian Garza, Editor of NSIDE Magazine will serve as our emcee. The Harvest Moon Ball Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. We are requesting an update on sponsorships that LCSS Members have secured. Ninfa Chavera and Tanya Lara will be working with the subcommittee on planning the 2011 Holiday Dinner. Ms. Munoz also announced the upcoming Face to Face Family and Friends Caregiver Conference which will feature Mr. Jim Corner as the keynote speaker on August 19, 2011. Senior Centers will be closed on August 19'"to encourage senior center member participation at the Caregiver Conference. Mr. Savoy asked about the revenue generated from the BBQ Basket Raffle. Ms. Munoz stated that the last tally was$550; however,there were some pending receipts that were being reviewed before the final financial report is released. One of the members asked who had won the basket. Ms. Munoz shared a funny, "you won't believe this" background story about the raffle winner process and announced that Mr. Raul Lopez was the winner of the BBQ Basket Raffle. Ms. Munoz recognized Clarissa Lopez, Adelfa Martinez and Hope Lopez for their hard work on making this fundraiser a success. Program Operations Subcommittee: Mr. Lewis reviewed the pending items that they are working on are as follows: Site Council Standing Rules; Site Council Summit; Nutrition Cancellation Policy; LCSS By-Laws Revisions; and Fee Based Exercise Classes. He also stated that we are in a precarious situation pending the City Council's decision on the final budget. He advised that there will be a need to have another subcommittee meeting on occasion to be able to "get ourselves caught up". Program Evaluation Subcommittee: Ms. Martinez reported that the number one remark was "Keep the Centers Open". Other remarks include: too much rosemary in the potatoes; overcooked veggies and they are too mushy. Mrs. Martinez expressed that they will be conducting follow up phone calls to those who have indicated a desire to be contacted about their complaints. Mr. Savoy reported that the Subcommittee has also been brainstorming other methods of evaluating Senior Programs. The consensus is that will visit the different centers to talk to the members to get direct input from the different members at the centers. 2 Mr. Lewis suggested that they should partner up with the Program Operations Subcommittee to ask the senior center members what they would like to see offered at the centers. Mr. Savoy mentioned that they will also gather the information on program services from the HDM clients. He also stated that the subcommittee requesting LOSS approval for the Senior Center Facility Survey to evaluate the sites being impacted by the reduced hours of operation. Ms. Munoz advised that given the budget situation we must solicit immediate feedback regarding hours of operation, center schedules and activities from the senior center members at the four proposed sites. We will be convening a special site Council Summit on the 26th for the four centers that will be impacted to share the results and get their feedback so that we can formulate a recommendation to start on August 15 into the survey. Mrs. Hope requested clarification on the schedule choices (8-12; 9— 1 or 10—2) at the four sites and inquired whether they would have an opportunity to host any afternoon events. Ms. Munoz stated that those sites would not have activities scheduled past their new hours of operation. However, special events may be coordinated at other sites or the schedule could be modified for that particular event. Mr. Savoy made a motion to approve the survey and Mrs. Garza seconded the motion.The motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Byrd volunteered to revise the survey and will return to Elsa via email for immediate distribution to the senior centers on the following day. Senior Center Satisfied Unsatisfied Total Broadmoor 26 0 26 Ethel Eyerly 36 0 36 Garden 0 0 0 Greenwood 36 0 36 Lindale 0 0 0 Northwest 62 0 62 Oveal Williams 0 0 0 Zavala 18 0 18 TOTAL 178 178 SCS Division Program Report: Ms. Munoz reported on the reciprocal agreement with PHC Silver Life Fitness Program has been dissolved. She expressed that we are moving towards revenue generating exercise programs. Mrs. Salinas is working on securing a Zumba instructor for the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center. She reported on the Cool Corpus Christi Fan Drive. Most of the fans have been distributed; however, we have since received a$2,000 check from Wal-Mart which we will be able to purchase an additional 130 fans. Ms. Munoz provided an update on the City Council meeting held on July 12, 2011 and reported that Council Member Priscilla Leal recommended that the Senior Center budget be reinstated. The Mayor was not present at the meeting and the item was tabled for the next meeting. We will not know anything for sure until the 26'" of July. Ms. Munoz also shared that there several seniors have been protesting the proposed budget cuts and have contacted the council members to convey their opposition to the proposed cuts. Staff is moving forward with the "planned" reduction of hours.We will experience some staff changes due to the reduction in hours to 19 hours of operation. We will also be assigning the full time staff to the full time centers and assigning the part time staff to the centers that will be operating 19 hours per week. Lisa Oliver reported on the National Council on Aging "One Away"Campaign which is a national advocacy effort to share the economic struggles of seniors throughout the United States, She stated that we have an opportunity to share our stories in South Texas on what are some of their struggles or how that has impacted older adults.We may also highlight a success story on how some of these programs such as the Senior Employment Program; Nutrition Program or Transportation Services have helped a senior overcome their struggles. Ms. Oliver encouraged LCSS members to share their stories on the postcards which were distributed at the meeting or to go online at www.oneawv.orq. She reviewed that this initiative was made possible through a $20,000 grant which also included video equipment for this project. We urge the community to advocate for these vital programs and appeal to the local, state and national 3 representatives.The campaign "calls for legislative and policy changes to make it easier for them (older adults) to get the services and supports they need to live with independence and dignity? Ms. Munoz stressed that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity to shine the light on the stories from our own backyard. She would like to have our stories make one of the national videos that will be released soon. There are currently videos that may be viewed online at www.oneaway.org. ►Items to be placed on the next agenda: A. Approval of proposed LCSS By-Laws Amendments: B. FY '11 Proposed City Budget Reductions impact on Senior Program Operations: C. Senior Center Site Council Standing Rules Review and Approval: ▪Public Comment: None ►Announcements: Mr. Lewis invited members to listen or participate in his live radio show on 560-5397 1440 AM KEYS. You may call in to 560-5367. Ms. Martinez announced a Health Fair on July 30, 2011. Mr. Lewis announced a job fair at the Del Mar College Job Fair. ►Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned. 4