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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Community Services Advisory Committee - 03/02/1995 r . .k MINUTES SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MARCH 2, 1995 The March 2, 1995 meeting of the Senior Community Services Advisory Committee was called to order by Elsa Ciminelli, Chairperson. MEMBERS PRESENT: See attached roster. E%-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: R. Cisneros, M. Medina, 0. Williams, and V. Williams. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by M. Hays and seconded by H. Fennessy that the minutes of February 2, 1995 be approved with the following corrections: 1. 1st page, 3rd sentence of Senior Employment Program Update delete the words lust in. 2. 2nd page under Unfinished Business should read "We would like to propose the following sub-committees. The motion was unanimously approved. ATTENDANCE ROSTER: It was moved by J. Dunn and seconded by 0. Williams that E. Abrams be excused for this meeting due to illness. The motion was unanimously approved. The absence of G. Garza will remain as recorded for the month of February. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Ms. Munoz gave a brief update on the following items: 1. Vacancies We have three (3) vacancies that need to be filled. 2. Update on Senior Centers a. Oveal Williams Senior Center is getting alot of request for usage of the facility. b. We moved into the new Zavala Senior Center. Have not yet received the certificate of occupancy. There are still some problems that have not been taken care of by the contractor yet. c. Greenwood Senior Center will be an early voting site on March 13, 1995 through March 28, 1995 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: A. Review Nominations for 1995-1996: The Committee reviewed the recommendation for the 1995-1996 Slate of Officers. They are as follows: John Dunn, Chairperson; Esther Oliver, Vice Chairperson; and Maxine Reser, Secretary. B. Elect and Install Officers: Chairperson: It was moved by 0. Williams and seconded by M. Medina that the nomination close and that John Dunn by elected SCANNED chairperson by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved. Vice-Chairperson: It was moved by M. Medina and seconded by M. Hays that the nomination close and that Esther Oliver by elected . SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY CONNITTEE MIMOTES MARCH 2, 1995 PAGE 2 Vice-Chairperson by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved. Secretary: It was moved by R. Cisneros and seconded by V. Williams that the nomination close and that Maxine Reser be elected secretary by acclamation. The motion was unanimously approved. Saundra Koenning with the City Secretary's office installed the new officers. SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM UPDATE: Ms. Garcia gave the Committee a brief updated on the following: 1. Recognition - The recognition will be held on April 25, 1995. The companions will be getting a lunch bag and a 23 oz. thermos. 2. Five Year Planning Committee - The Committee will be revising the marketing packet which will be used for soliciting donations, promoting the program and recruiting volunteers and volunteer stations. The Committee will recruit non-stipend volunteers which will allow us to increase our services. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mrs. Oliver gave a brief update on the proposed amendments to the by-laws. These changes are recommended to promote more direct involvement in the program by committee members. The changes are geared towards developing a stronger "working" committee. Any recommendations/changes to the by-laws will need to be submitted by March 24, 1995. Discussion followed. It was moved by J. Dunn and seconded by H. Fennessy to accept the proposed amendments and that assignments to the sub-committees be done on a volunteer basis. The motion was unanimously passed. UNFINIS® BUSINESS: A. VACANCIES: It was moved by J. Dunn and seconded by H. Fennessy to accept Carol Smith for membership on the committee. The motion was unanimously approved. The RSVP Advisory Committee submitted a request to seek the approval of Michael Deming's appointment to serve on the committee. It was moved by E. Oliver and seconded by M. Medina to accept the appointment of M. Deming. The motion was unanimously approved. B. FACS: Ms. Munoz reported that the Committee met and proposed a fundraiser in the form of a drawing. The drawing will consist of a 1st Prize - $500 certificate of deposit, 2nd Prize - $250, and 3rd Prize - $150. The tickets will be sold for a $1.00 donation. The drawing will be held sometime in April. The goal is to sell 5000 tickets. NEW BUSINESS: A. March Menus: The Committee looked over the menus and had a brief discussion on some of the items. 0 0 SENIORCOMMUTE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 2, 1995 PACE 3 ARMOUNCEMENTS: A. Board Luncheon: The next luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 1995 at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center at 11:15 a.m.. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned. disc4/a:min0395