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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 06/07/2007 '' i✓ rI Leadership Committee For Senior Services RECEIVED Garden Senior Center-5325 Greely June 7, 2007 FEB 1 0 2010 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Marion Ball called the meeting to order. Attendance: Please refer to the attendance roster as attached. Guy Williams requested an excused absence for the May meeting due to a business related schedule conflict. Donna Cisneros made the motion to excuse Mr. Williams' absence and with committee consensus the motion was unanimously approved. Lisa Oliver informed the committee that Lupita Jimenez had been previously removed from the LCSS due to absences. The committee has a total of 11 members and with 6 members present for this meeting the committee did have a quorum. MINUTES With the consensus of the committee the meeting minutes were approved with two amendments as follows: 1. Correction to the Announcement section—Dr. Barbara Deguzis announced her resignation as Chairperson. 2. Correction to the Minutes section—The committee members did not have the opportunity to review the April meeting minute. COMMITTEE REPORTS PROGRAM OPERATIONS—No report PROGRAM EVALUATION Donna Cisneros reported that they have not received any comment cards. However, she did mention that the new Cheese Manicotti with Marinara Sauce menu item "was great". FUNDING AND RESOURCE Marion Ball reported that the Financial Report for June remained the same as previously reported with the exception of the Senior Pageant account which incurred expenses for the Buccaneer Parade float. Judy McNamara mentioned that Kathy Harron has suggested hosting a special event fundraiser, "An Evening with Dr. Charles Clark, Sr."to include a book signing of his latest literature. The event introduction would be presented by the Hospital Board and would be hosted at the Country Club. The projected cost for LCSS would be $42.75 a person and tickets would be $100 per person. This would translate to an approximate profit margin of$57.25 per ticket sold. The program would include the book signing, dinner and entertainment. A cash bar and silent auction would be available. Entertainment would be provided by Pianist David Crawford. Guy Williams advised that the Special Events Sub-Committee should be involved in the project and requested a combined meeting with the Resource and Funding Sub-Committee to finalize plans for this event. The target audience for this event would be the medical community. SCANNED rr 4111I' Marion Ball informed the committee that Kathy Harron has a special "medical community" mailing list which she will use to send out invitations. Judy also reports that a Country Club member must sponsor the event. Guy Williams indicated that he could secure a sponsor. Marion Ball requested the committee endorsement for the proposed fundraising event. Dr. Barbara Deguzis made a motion to endorse the event and Guy Williams seconded. The motion was unanimously approved. Dr. Deguzis presented other recommendations for fundraisers as follows: 1. An Arts & Craft Shop at a center and asking for art donations from known artists and senior center members. 3. A City Wide Rummage Sale at the senior centers. 4. Guy Williams would like to explore the possibility of continuing with the Casino Night event. Lisa Oliver informed the committee that these ideas should be discussed further during the Sub- Committee meetings. SPECIAL EVENTS—As per the recommendations noted above. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Elsa Munoz announced that Senior Community Services has added other components to their Emergency Preparedness Plan. The Oveal Williams Senior Center has been designated as a Special Needs Evacuation Site. The City conducted a Special Needs Evacuation Drill on Tuesday, June 5th at Oveal Williams Senior Center. Chief Hooks reported to the City Manager that SCS did an outstanding job in executing the evacuation plans for the Special Needs population. During the drill we used and trained on the Phoenix Tracking System,which will be used during an actual event. SCS will also provide Food Service Operations for the EOC and Call Center. Additionally, RSVP will assist with coordinating volunteers for EOC support. Ms. Munoz also reported that Congress is contemplating a reduction in funds for Senior Meal Programs. The National Council on Aging(NCOA)has developed a letter campaign urging congress to support increased funding through reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. We have distributed copies to the senior centers for educating the senior center members. The letters will be collected and forward to Washington D.C. ➢ RSVP& SCP—Ms. Munoz announced that both programs will be monitored by representatives from the Corporation for National and Community Service on June 13th and 14th NEW BUSINESS Since Kathy Harron has moved into the Chairperson position, a Vice-Chairperson must be elected. The following members were nominated to serve as Vice-Chairperson: Guy Williams; Allen Bligh; and Judy McNamara. After a brief discussion, Barbara Deguzis moved to elect Judy McNamara as the new Vice-Chairperson and Donna Cisneros seconded. All approved. Ms. McNamara will also serve as Chairperson to the Program Operations Sub-Committee. Kathy Harron will now serve as Chairperson of the Special Events Sub-Committee. • ILr UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lisa Oliver reminded members that all Sub-Committees need to meet monthly before the scheduled LCSS meeting. This will allow the Sub-Committee Chairperson to report during the LCSS meeting. All chairpersons are responsible for scheduling their meetings. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Barbara Deguzis announced her resignation from the committee. She will be moving to Austin and will no longer be able to serve on the LCSS Committee. Staff and committee members wished her the best of luck. Guz Munoz, Broadmoor Center Site Council President announced that over 100 people attended the Town Hall meeting on June 7`h which was hosted at the center. He also mentioned that a flag pole would be installed in a few weeks. Mr. Munoz also assured us that the center members will continue in their efforts to advocate for the expansion to the Broadmoor Center. MaryAnn Mondragon, Ethel Eyerly Center Supervisor announced their Father's Day Event and invited committee members to attend. Connie Reschman, Zavala Center Supervisor announced about the Father's Day Dance on June 15th from 1 —4 p.m. and invited committee members to attend. Ms. Munoz commended the Broadmoor Site Council and Senior Center members for their advocacy efforts in support of the proposal to expand the facility. She noted that the City Council is very responsive to constituent concerns/requests. LCSS members noted that they will continue to support the Broadmoor Senior Center expansion proposal. There was discussion about drafting a letter of endorsement by the LCSS; however, formal action was not taken. Barbara Deguzis volunteered to submit a letter about the Broadmoor Senior Center expansion to the Corpus Christi Caller Times. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.