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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 09/04/2014 Leadership Committee for Senior Services Meeting Minutes Oveal Williams Senior Center Thursday, September 4, 2014 ► The Meeting was called to order at 3:36 p.m. by I. Hobbs, Chairperson ►Roll Call Roll Call was conducted by E. Flores, Secretary. Members present: A. Cabral, E. Flores, W. Hardeman, I. Hobbs, R. Irwin, E. Lopez, V. Salinas, E. Savoy, T. Garcia, G. Bryant, A. Munselle-Woods, A. Woolsey, D. Villagran. Members absent: Juan Ayala and Adelfa Martinez. E. Munoz introduced and welcomed Henry Fisher and Juanita Heslip from the Oveal Williams Senior Center Special Events Committee to the meeting. The LCSS members thanked the Members for their hospitality. No-Consider Committee Member Attendance Issues Ida Hobbs inquired, from the committee Secretary, E. Flores, if there were any committee member attendance issues to consider at this time. E. Flores reported there were no attendance issues. No-Approval of Minutes Minutes from the August 7, 2014 meeting were distributed for review. A motion was made by R. Irwin and seconded by D. Villagran to approve the minutes. The motion was unanimously approved. No-Old Business and Possible Action Ida Hobbs addressed the progress for the resolution to the City Council and distributed a sample memo based on the findings from the survey conducted by Texas A& M University and community feedback. She explained it might be a better idea to do a presentation to the City Council rather than a resolution so that Council may consider the items as budgetary decisions for FY 2015-2017. She requested the committee to briefly break into small groups to review the memo and brainstorm for additional items and feedback to the memo. After reconvening various ideas were brought to the forefront— additional funding for center improvements and various repairs, additional staff and security, and renaming the centers. T. Garcia conveyed that we may consider consolidating the presentation into two main ideas instead of several different areas. She suggested that we focus on senior center accreditation and attracting the over 50 population. I. Hobbs requested feedback by the end of September. Ida Hobbs reviewed the proposed By-Law revisions specific to the Ex-Officio member position and inquired if there were suggestions or comments regarding the copy of the revisions that were distributed. The amendment to the By-Laws would create an Affiliate Member rather than an Ex-Officio member. She explained that former member Breanna Rye could more easily fit into a position as an Affiliate Member rather than an Ex-Officio member. E. Munoz advised that the committee would not be able to vote on the issue until the next scheduled meeting. The item will be placed on the October 2014 meeting agenda. 1 10-New Business and Possible Action The LCSS orientation for the new members was addressed by I. Hobbs. She reported that an LCSS retreat would be held on October 2, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Garden Senior Center. The retreat would include the orientation for new members. Orientation would be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.M. E. Munoz invited all of the LCSS members to tour the Nutrition Education Service Center at the Del Mar College West Campus to tour and observe the kitchen operations. The hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For those members who possess a Food Handler's Permit, and wish to volunteer, they would be welcomed to do so. Due to safety issues, only one or two members may tour the facility on any given day. She distributed a sign-up sheet for those members interested. Members H. Savoy and M. Hardeman have taken the tour and recommended it to those in attendance. No-LCSS Subcommittee 21"Century Strategic Plan Reports Funding and Resource/Special Events— E. Flores reported that she visited Ethel Eyerly Senior Center to move forward on the social media and Facebook awareness and training, however, the websites were not functioning at the time. E. Flores will coordinate the next visit with Sonia Garza for technical support. She also reported on various plans to increase attendance and awareness for the senior centers. Flyers could be distributed, public service announcements created and booths manned at both the Greek and Jazz festivals. G. Bryant volunteered to contact the Silver Sneakers, a walking club from La Palmera Mall,to provide information to them for distribution. Program Evaluation — E. Salinas reported due to the absence of the Chairperson, Adelfa Martinez. E. Salinas inquired as to the status of the issue of name changes for the centers. I. Hobbs responded that the name change issue was tabled until more research could be performed. E. Salinas suggested that educational day field trips to places such as Home Depot for demonstrations on home repairs, etc. or extended trips to places such as Wimberly, Texas be explored. I. Hobbs instructed the committee to begin "thinking out of the box" regarding tour durations and locations. Program Operations — I. Hobbs reported that the signage, pricing and hospitality information is almost completed. Garden Senior Center has been assessing their current exercise room and exploring an upgrade to their wellness room. The Site Council at the center has raised approximately$2,000.00 and is seeking matching funds for equipment. No-SCS Division Program Updates General Highlights — E. Flores provided a list of upcoming events from the Senior Community Services calendar: Face to Face— Caregivers Festival; Walk to be Well; Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children; Walk and Roll; Harvest Moon Ball; Northwest Fall Festival and Rummage Sale; Walk for Memory; National Memory Screening Day and Wellmed's - Caregiver SOS second anniversary at Lindale Senior Center. R. Irwin reported that the Moon Placards sales are going well at the senior centers. The center that raises the most funds will win a pizza party. The individual tickets for the event are $75.00. This year's theme is "The Great Gatsby" and the event will be held at the American Bank Center. Ten tables have been sold thus far. E. Flores reported that the manager at the Macaroni Grill is interested in doing a fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels program on October 16, 2014 and if the committee would be interested in participating. The restaurant will make the flyers for the event and the committee will distribute them. The company will make a percentage donation based on various levels of sales for the night. Customers must have the flyer in hand for their meal to be eligible for the donation. E. Munoz 2 suggested using Facebook to promote the event. S. Garza suggested utilizing the City of Corpus Christi employee email blast. S. Garza reported that the Holiday Dinner was on track and subcommittees would be setup shortly. R. Irwin made a motion to participate in the Macaroni Grill event and G. Bryant seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Senior Center Operations — H. Lara reported that the centers participated in the 491h Annual Nueces County Health Fair, providing chair volleyball, Zumba and table tennis exhibitions. A town hall meeting was held by Representative Blake Farenthold at the Garden Senior Center. Hest Fitness is conducting an assessment of the exercise room at the Garden Senior Center. They are evaluating the equipment and providing estimates for new equipment. Evening classes will begin at Ethel Eyerly and Northwest in October. Various other classes and seminars are scheduled. Staff vacancies are being advertised for both Building and Grounds and Staff Assistants. H. Lara also reported on the air conditioning issues at Oveal Williams, along with sidewalk and facility issues at both Lindale and Ethel Eyerly. Program Performance Review — Due to the absence of C. Reschman, E. Munoz provided the subcommittee report. The July meal numbers were on track. Congregate meals totaled 7,991 units and Home Delivered Meals were 6,619. C1-Congregate were just short of the contracted goals and C2-HDM exceed. Authorization will be obtained from the funding source to adjust the benchmarks. ►Identify Items to be Placed on next Agenda—Resolution to the City Council; By-Laws Revisions Vote ►Public Comment- None No-Adjourn men t The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. 3