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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 02/01/2007 • • I RECEIVED Leadership Committee for Senior Services FEB 1 0 2010 Lindale Senior Center— 3135 Swantner February 1, 2007 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Kathy Harron, Vice-Chairperson, called the meeting to order. Members present were Mary Allen, Marion Ball, Alan Bligh, Apolonia Cantu, Donna Cisneros, Kathy Harron, Miltan Martiz, and Roland Medrano. Staff present were Elsa Munoz, Lisa Oliver, Leticia Ochoa, Connie Reschman, Lillian Narvaez, Ninfa Chavera, Tina Belock, Deborah Henry, MaryAnn Mondragon, Evila Salinas, Sylvia Oliver, Sonia Garza, and Laura Charo. MINUTES Roland Medrano made the motion to approve the meeting minutes from January with changes and seconded by Apolonia Cantu. The minutes were unanimously approved with changes. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Tammy Riley, from the City Secretary's Office, installed the new 2007 Executive Committee: Vice-Chairperson - Kathy Harron Secretary - Miltan Martiz Treasurer- Marion Ball 2006 LCSS RECOGNTION Elsa Munoz recognized the following 2006 Executive Committee Members: Chairperson — Roland Medrano Secretary - Donna Cisneros Treasurer- Marion Ball Donna Cisneros and Marion Ball were also recognized for 2006 Perfect Attendance. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. PROGRAM OPERATIONS Alan Bligh reported on the Identity Theft Workshop and Shred-A-Thon Fundraiser was held on January 20 at Greenwood Senior Center from 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Reliant Storage Solutions provided a portable industrial shredder. There was a $5 donation fee per box. The event raised $95. The next Shred-A-Thon will be held late April or Early May. 2. PROGRAM EVALUATION Miltan Martiz reported the subcommittee received two Comment Cards from Oveal Williams Senior Center and both stating that the lunch meals were great. 1 SCANNED V 41110 3. FUNDING AND RESOURCE Marion Bail stated that the Financial Report for the Shred-A-Thou reported the revenue from the event was $95. Discussion held as to how the funds were to be designated. Ms. Ball and Miltan Martz suggested placing the revenue into the Holiday Dinner funds to eliminate Holiday Dinner ticket cost for participants. Elsa Munoz and Roland Medrano both suggested using the revenue towards supplies for the SeniorNet program. Ms. Munoz also recommended using the funds to send LCSS members to training. Mary Allen moved to place the revenue into the Holiday Dinner for ticket costs and seconded by Apolonia Cantu. Kathy Harron asked for a committee vote. Another motion was made to table the recommendation on the designation of the funds from the Shred-A-Thou. All approved. 4. SPECIAL EVENTS • Kathy Harron stated Dr. Barbara Deguzis would like to continue as Chair-person for the Special Events Committee. • Ms. Munoz announced that the 2007 Ms. Coastal Bend Pageant will be held on March 25 at the Selena Auditorium. Ticket are $6 each and includes the reception and dance following the Pageant. Ms. Munoz asked the committee to assist in recruiting contestants. She informed them there is only one contestant signed up from the Foster Grandparents Program at Zavala Senior Center. The sponsor packets are being processed and will be posted on the City's web site. All proceeds raised are used towards funding the event. • Ms. Munoz asked the LCSS Members to consider volunteering at this year's Casino Night. Dr. Deguzis will contact them at a later time for their response. "STATE OF THE SENIOR CENTER" The Lindale Senior Center Site Council have scheduled a trip on the Texas Treasure for February 7, 2007 and have 20 Lindale Center Participants attending. They are also hosting a Valentine's Day Party and have invited Special Needs student from 5 local schools to attend. The Lindale Site Council is also hosting a Valentine Dance on February 12, 2007. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT • Elsa Munoz announced that Sally Gavlik, Director of Parks and Recreation is requesting all committee members to fill out a "Committee and Commission Survey 2006". All surveys responses must be filled out and forwarded to Kay Chute by Monday, February 12, 2007. • Staff is in the process of filling the RSVP and SCP Coordinator positions. There are 100 applications to review. We have several Staff Assistants, as well as one Senior Center Supervisor positions that are in the process for application review. These positions should be filled by the end of March or beginning of April. • The new program, "Feel Good Food Program" has been great. We have received e-mails complimenting our program, stating that we are a "model program"with efficient and professional personnel. 2 r„ • This years City Hall at the Mall will be held on Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 4th. Various, city department staff will be available to answer questions. • This year"Senior Day at the Capitol" will be on February 13, 2007. The trip cost is $55 and includes lodging. transportation, and 2 meals. o Marion Ball stated that in speaking the Gloria Farias they felt like $55 was high and also felt that we should not charge for the Holiday Dinner because not all seniors call afford to pay. Ms. Munoz informed them that statistics show that a majority of seniors are able to pay. Apolonia Cantu stated that as volunteer who works hard, she does not understand why she and other seniors should have to purchase a ticket to attend the Holiday Dinner. Ms. Munoz informed her as well as the committee that all volunteers receive an annual recognition dinner with a complimentary meal. The meal is a token of appreciation for all volunteers. 1. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS A. Senior Centers ❖ On January 17, Lisa Oliver, Deborah Henry, and Robert Zarate visited the Austin SeniorNet to observe how the program operates. ❖ The computers, LCD projector, and printer are en route. However, we will need additional funding for furniture. The fiber optic cable has been installed. 6 volunteer instructors have signed up, however 6 more are needed. The Grand Opening will be on March 28 at Greenwood Senior Center. Classes are scheduled to begin in April. Classes will be available to everyone and will be on a first come first served basis. However seniors will have priority. The computers are on a "Deep Freeze" program, which allows the computers to automatically reset themselves and any data saved on its hard drive will be lost. A supply fee may be needed to purchase either CD's or jump drives for students to save data. ❖ All centers will close at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2006 for a mandatory Parks and Recreation Department staff meeting. 2. RSVP & SCP — No report 3. NESC • Leticia Ochoa reported that the C1 units for DADS are slightly below contract. HDM (Home Delivered Meals) are slightly below as well, however we are now placing new clients on the program. The Title XX units are on track. Title XX Caseworkers have began terminating clients that have been in the hospital or clients that have moved into a nursing home permanently. CBA program is no longer under DADS. As of today, February 1st, all CBA clients fall under a new program called Star+ Plus. 3 I` v • No site visit was done in January but Ms. Ochoa will perform one in February- • The new program, "Feel Good Food Program" in partnership with the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) and Humana is going great. They closed out January with 44 clients served. NEW BUSINESS A. LCSS VACANCIES Elsa Munoz reviewed the biographical forms on file with the City Secretary's Office. She informed the committee that Judy McNamera has been waiting for 6 months. Kathy Harron made the motion recommending Ms. McNamera to serve on the committee. Roland Medrano seconded. The committee approved unanimously. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Secretary's office for submittal to the City Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — No Report LCSS MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS — No Report There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 4