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Home My WebLink AboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/09/1993The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 9, 1993 at the Senior Center. Bob Winokur is Council liaison. Attendance: MEMBERS Kay Rios Kathleen Jones Peggy Santich Pat Long Jill Taylor EXCUSED ABSENCE Margaret Watts Larry Chaussee GUESTS Annatje Albrecht, Aspen Club Marjorie McTaggart Wayne Moellenberg Yvonne Myers Larry Heglund STAFF Barbara Schoenberger, (assigned) John Daggett, Transfort SERVICE ORG'NS Sally Gilmore, RSVP I. CALL TO ORDER -- the meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Kay Rios, Chair. II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- None. Instead, John Daggett of Transfort gave a presentation on Paratransit, and answered boardmembers' questions during discussion. He urged everyone to attend the Transportation Board meeting to give input re level of service to recommend to City Council. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- April: Pat Long's was an excused absence. OOA director Shelly McGraw notified staff about the wording of the April minutes. Her concerns were noted, and the minutes approved. May: Minutes approved as written. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Senior Network Luncheon Evaluation -- General discuss- ion brought out that SAB issues and objectives need to be out- lined for the group. Positive feedback was received from all involved, and requests from other groups to be included. B. Pet/veterinarian concerns -- On behalf of the SAB, Kay has applied to The Community Foundation for a $1500 grant to: 1) buy pet carriers, and 2) set up a fund for offsetting costs to seniors for care and training of pets. She reported that Marj Walsh of Care -A -Van agrees that SAINTs could store and use pet carriers when needed. Kay also wrote to the manager of PetsMart outlining the three major concerns regarding seniors and pets, and requested their involvement. During discussion, Wayne volunteered to ask the veterinary extension office to administer funds. C. Seniors Airborne -- is now on the air on KIIX 600AM at 8:30 a.m. the 4th Friday, with possible scheduling changes and weekly events calendars. D. Volunteer Credit Program -- Marjorie and Kay reported on their information exchange meeting with Barry Carroll who has organized a similar "TimeDollar" (hour for hour) program for all age groups, and is looking for a sponsor. There is a possibility for integration of the programs. Kay applied to the Community fund for $500.00 as start up funding for the SAB volunteer credit exchange program. E. Paint-A-Thon -- First Interstate has decided to sponsor the project again. Time is of the essence -- brochures are not out; applications are due July 6th; paint day is August 7th. Boardmembers volunteered to contact liaison groups. Pat, Wayne and Larry volunteered to evaluate houses. F. Office on Aging -- No written correspondence received re subject of April minutes (see above). V. NEW BUSINESS A. Service Organization Reports -- Jill reported that the Aspen club now has 4000 members, and introduced her summer intern. She provided information re Interfaith Council news - letter's deadline and editor. Meetings are 2nd S 4th Tuesday. B. RSVP -- Sally reported on celebrations during May, and gave boardmembers souvenir flashlights. C. Friends of the Senior Center -- Kay and Barbara told about thermometer (signs) that gauge 1) funds raised and 2) membership. Fundraisers include Arts at the Mall this month, proceeds to go for art and ceramics at new senior center; other fundraisers will take place at the New West Fest, and October's Chili Cookoff. D. Office on Aging -- Pat had no report, but showed a page from a New York community newspaper (similar to Triangle Review) that lists phone numbers for senior agencies. Sally stated that OOA is doing a needs assessment. VI. OTHER BUSNESS Barbara asked for help in getting a pianist, actors and other help for the SOAP Troupe's New West Fest melodrama. Yvonne reported that the Alzheimer support group now has 800 members and a service area covering nine counties. Respite funds are available on a needs basis. Elderhaus has started a new club for men. Marjorie will write to the Young Lawyers Division of the county bar association commending them for conducting "Call A Lawyer Night," and pointing out that their informational letter was received too late to be effective. The Senior Resources Network (Cityline) committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 23rd at the center. VII. ADJOURNMENT -- Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. I ��rtd:] c /� �y Ka Rios, Chair MarjorMc , c tary Y Approv In lieu of its regular meeting, the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held an outreach potluck luncheon, "Bridging The Gaps," at the Senior Center on Wednesday May 12, 1993. In attendance were: City Council members Bob Winokur (liaison) and Mayor Ann Azari, County Commissioners Janet Duvall and Jim Disney, senior center staff, and 45 represen- tatives of senior organizations. MEMBERS Kay Rios Yvonne Myers Marjorie McTaggart Peggy Santich Margaret Watts Wayne Moellenberg Jill Taylor ABSENT Kathleen Jones (exc) Larry Chaussee (exc) Pat Long Larry Heglund I. Call To Order -- At 12:05 p.m. Chair Kay Rios welcomed everyone, introduced the entertainers, Powder Keg Jazz Band from Poudre High School, and invited all to enjoy lunch and socialize. II. After lunch, Kay, Yvonne Myers and Wayne Moellenberg spoke briefly about the background, purpose, and future of the get-together. Kay then asked each attendee to introduce him/herself, telling which organization(s) they represented. M . It is the intent of the SAB to send out a follow-up communication/newsletter mid -year, and host an annual get- together luncheon. Reaction was positive. IV. ADJOURNMENT -- Meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. �V(lG�C Marj ie McTagga Secretary Kay Rios, Chair Approved: