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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Leadership Committee For Senior Services - 09/10/2009 %now x.00 RECEIVED Leadership Committee for Senior Services Meeting Minutes , Lindale Senior Center FEB 1 0 2�,, c , Thursday, September 10, 2009 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE ► A quorum of members was present and the meeting was called to order at 3:45 p.m. by Uotson Lewis, LOSS Chairperson. "Roll Call Roll call was conducted by Vicki Garza, LOSS Secretary. Ruth Perez, Adelfa Martinez, Micheal Ramsey and Marilyn Upmanyu were absent. ►Consider Committee Member Attendance Issues Ms. Garza asked about Hiliarion Villanueva's absences. Rosario Medina, Administrative Assistant stated that the City Secretary's Office has been notified of his current status regarding his absences and they would be sending out a letter of termination. Ms. Garza also mentioned that Ruth Perez was not in attendance at today's meeting due to her husband being in the hospital. IP MINUTES Committee members reviewed the August 2009 meeting minutes. Cecilia Huerta made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Sherri Darveux seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. IP STATE OF THE SENIOR CENTER ADDRESS Esperanza (Hope) Lopez, Lindale Senior Center Site Council President, reported how excited the new Site Council is to unite all the Lindale Senior Center members. Mrs. Lopez also reported that the Lindale Breakfast Club raised $2,000.00 to buy a big Flat Screen TV, a surround sound system, and a digital camera for the Lindale Senior Center. She also shared that they would like to purchase patio furniture for the courtyard because most of the members consider this a second home and they would like it to be a little more "homey". Mrs. Lopez mentioned the Lindale Prize Bingo is doing great. She also apologized for any complaints which were reported regarding the bingos. Mrs. Lopez explained that they receive donations for their bingos which funds the purchase of prizes and other activities. Ms. Lopez then stated Excellence, Commitment and Pride is what the Lindale Site Council tries to exhibit to all the members at the Lindale Senior Center. Mary Ann Mondragon, Lindale Senior Center Supervisor, acknowledged how proud she is of the new Site Council and added that"they have accomplished many things in a very short amount of time". P-COMMITTEE REPORTS (Written reports are to be submitted to the Secretary prior to each meeting) Program Evaluation Donna Rodriguez reported on the "Senior Community Services Cares About You survey cards for July 2009 as follows: 1 SCANNED Center Name Survey Cards Satisfied Unsatisfied Submitted Broadmoor Senior Center 0 0 0 Ethel Eyerly Senior Center 6 6 0 Garden Senior Center 40 40 ! 0 Greenwood Senior Center l 33 33 0 Lindale Senior Center 14 14 , 0 Northwest Senior Center 7 7 0 Oveal Williams Senior Center 16 16 0 Zavala Senior Center 54 54 0 Total 170 170 0 Mrs. Rodriguez reports no unsatisfied comments and noted that most of the comments were constructive. Mrs. Rodriguez shared that one of the comments from the Lindale Senior Center was that they did not think it was fair that people can win bingo more than two times. Mrs. Martiz asked if there is a set of rules for the bingo and if so whether they are posted for all participants to read. Ms. Munoz responded by saying they do not have a standard set of rules that were posted. Mrs. Hope Lopez advised they have an established list of rules which they review rules right before they start the Bingo. She then offered to post the rules or provide a set of rules to the committee. Mr. Lewis stated there would be no need for that and that the committee sees no issue with the bingo process at the Lindale Senior Center. Funding/Special Events Cecilia Huerta reported that the Meet & Greet Social was originally being planned for late October, 2009. The subcommittee has now decided that early October would be better because they will be able to figure out a total on funds that will be available in planning the 2009 Holiday Dinner. The tentative date for the Meet& Greet Social is Thursday, October 8, 2009. It will be held at Heritage Park at the Galvan House from 5:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. Mrs. Huerta stated they do not plan on charging an admittance fee in hopes it will promote that donations will be accepted. There will also be a silent auction and if any member of the committee would like to donate a silent auction item, it would be greatly appreciated. The Cash Bar would need to be authorized by the city as an approved caterer. Lindsey Edwards will be calling the list of approved caterers to operate the cash bar. Ms. Edwards will also be creating the flyers for the event and seeking a sponsor to print and distribute the flyers. Ms. Garza asked if the event will be open to the public. Ms. Edwards explained that this event will be targeting health and medical professionals as well as the general public. Ms. Garza then asked if the City Council would be invited to the event. Mrs. Huerta said that it was an excellent idea and she will make sure that the City Council is invited. Mrs. Huerta then reported the target goal for the 2009 Holiday Dinner has not yet been met. She also advised that other host venue site were contacted however, the American Bank Center is by far the least expensive facility. Mrs. Huerta later confirmed October 8th as the official date for the Meet & Greet Social. Program Operations Dotson Lewis reported that they are working diligently to standardize the Site Council By-Laws for all the senior centers. They have now callated the by-laws from each senior center site council. Mr. Lewis states that he is hoping to have a draft of the new standardized By-Laws by next month. Mr. Lewis reported that Patricia Byrd has set up a standardized form for the accounting procedures of the Site Councils. They are now in the process of trying to set up a training for all site councils. 2 4100 Mr. Lewis stated they wou d beeddiscussing the possibility of the senior center membership fee next month as this item has tabled due to Lisa Oliver's absence at the subcommittee meeting. "SCS Division Program Report: Ms. Munoz announced that the Broadmoor Senior Center expansion project was now underway, The furniture, equipment and supplies have been vacated from the building. She advised that the Broadmoor Senior Center members have decided to attend Zavala, Greenwood and Lindale while the center is closed. Members will be having a reunion each month to keep in touch with each other and hear expansion project progress reports. Ms. Munoz announced on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 there will be a Proclamation reading at City Council Chambers at City Hall befinning at 11:45 a.m. Ms. Munoz also reported staff reassignments within the Senior Community Services Division due to operational needs. Ms. Munoz advised that the Foundation WellMed and Leeza's Place Foundation has expressed an interest in bringing a Leeza's Place to a Corpus Christi Senior Center. Ms. Munoz asked all committee members to review printed materials regarding Leeza's Place. Theresa Swirenko commented that the committee should develope a Wish List at the Meet& Greet Social and include support for a Leeza's Place in Corpus Christi, along with other items or programs that the Senior Centers are in need of. Ms. Munoz invited all committee members to the upcoming HBO Series "The Alzheimer's Project" that will be aired in September, October, November and December. Ms. Munoz will be facilitating one of the round table discussions during the October event. 'Unfinished Business: None New Business: Ms. Munoz offered to draft a letter for the City Charter change in the redesignations of the RSVP and SCP representative slots. Mrs. Huerta made a motion to draft a letter for the City Charter change. Ms. Byrd seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. It-Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: • Fee Based Program • Standardized Site Council By-Laws • Standardized Site Council Accounting Procedures • Meet & Greet Social • 2009 Holiday Dinner "Announcements: None "Public Comment: None "Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. 3