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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 05/01/2008 Leadership Committee for Senior Setrvvices RECEIVED Meeting Minutes Garden Senior Center FEB 1 0 MO Thursday, May 1, 2008 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE ▪The meeting/retreat was convened at 1:10 with lunch prepared and served by NESC Staff and LCSS members introduced themselves. ►Ms. Munoz presented the SCS PowerPoint "On the Move." Providing members with a general overview about the activities that SCS offers to the community. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by LCSS Chairperson, Kathy Harron. Roll Call — Kathy Harron Roll call was conducted by Marion BalI,Secretary. Lisa Garza noted that Judy McNamara and Hilarion Villanueva had notified us about their absence. Ms. McNamara would be unable to attend due to work schedule conflicts. Mr. Villanueva would not be able to attend either because he was in the process of moving. Please refer to the attached attendance roster. A quorum of ten members were in attendance. MINUTES Miltan Martiz noted that on the announcements section there were two "at"(s). Lisa Pollakis motioned to accept the minutes with the correction and Donna Cisneros seconded the motion. The motion was approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Wigton moods are to be submitted to the Secretary prior to each meeting) Program Operations: None ►Mr. Bligh announced that the Shred a Thon would be held on Saturday, May 3, at Greenwood Senior Center. They were still looking for volunteers. Jane Haas volunteered for the project. Mr. Bligh distributed event flyers ad mentioned that information packets would be distributed at the event. Superintendent's Report— Elsa Munoz Ms. Munoz spoke of the Executive Summary and how the Program Reports could be more useful for the committee members. Ms. Munoz requested some feedback from the members regarding the new report format. Unfinished Business — Kathy Harron By Laws: Ms. Munoz mentioned that she spoke with Mr. Williams concerning the by laws and his staff is working on deletions and insertions. Elsa Munoz also mentioned that Mr. Williams was t SCANNED aware that they needed tobesubmitted to the Committee members prior to the June meeting. NEW BUSINESS - Kathy Harron Kathy Harron stated that Elsa Munoz and Lisa Oliver had shared a new idea regarding the annual fundraiser. They proposed an option to incorporate a "Dancing with the Stars"theme. They would secure support from a professional dance company and recruit dignitaries from the community to participate in the event. )' Kathy Harron encouraged members to recommend local dignitaries that could be invited to this event. Recommendations included: State Representative Juan Garcia State Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr. County Judge Loyd Neal Mayor Henry Garrett Katia Uriate Kathryn Childers Ms. Harron said they could sell tickets and maybe make it an annual fundraiser. Lisa Oliver had previouosly suggested a $1 donation to "vote" for the favorite dance couples. Elsa Munoz said that maybe we could also place a voting option on the Website. Ms. Martiz said she had participated in an event similar to voting on the web. She thought it was a good idea and maybe this idea would work for the "Dancing with the Stars" event too. Jane Haas commented that this was a good opportunity to dress up, pay to go and do some fundraising at the same time. ANNOUNCEMENTS : None PUBLIC COMMENT: None Lisa Pollakis motioned to adjourn the meeting and Donna Cisneros seconded the motion. The motion carried. Kathy Harron adjourned the meeting at 2:25 p.m. 2 4r New Direction = New Opportunities The Senior Corps Volunteer Programs RSVP and the Senior Companion Program will he transferred to the Community Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department effective April28, 2008 under the direction of Valerie Villarreal, Superintendent. The Corporation for National and Community Service has recommended that the City premiere the Senior Corps volunteer programs as separate and distinct operations. This change will enable the City to highlight the mission of the Corporation which seeks to "to improve lives, strengthen 4.0 v communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. " Offices willremain at their current location on the ist Floor at City 3-fall pending approval-of relocation plans.