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The Fort Collins Senior Advisory
meeting Wednesday, January 13, 1993 at
Council liaison: Bob Winokur (absent).
Attendance:
MEMBERS
Wayne Moellenberg
Peggy Santich
Larry Heglund
Pat Long
Yvonne Myers
Kathleen Jones
Margaret Watts
Kay Rios
Marjorie McTaggart
Jill Taylor
Larry Chaussee
Board held its regular
the Senior Center.
GUESTS
Luanne Ackerman, RSVP
STAFF
Barbara Schoenberger
(assigned)
Laurie Bayless
I. CALL TO ORDER -- Chair Kay Rios called the meeting to order
at 2:00 p.m. Items inadvertently left off the (New Business)
agenda were added.
II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- Staff member Laurie Bayless spoke
about the upcoming Mardi Gras Ball that benefits the Friends
of the Senior Center. She also explained the idea of corporate
tables and encouraged the board to participate.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- It was moved, seconded, and passed
unanimously to approve as written the minutes of the December
meeting.
IV. MARDI GRAS BALL -- (See II. above)
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Seniors Airborne -- Kay stated that a proposal and a
format for several shows has been put together. She is meeting
with the co -hosts and KIIX manager this week.
B. Senior Network Luncheon -- After discussion, May 21st
was set with a deadline for response by April 1st. A proposal
for underwriting the affair has been sent to ARA. Depending
upon their response, proposals to others may be sent out.
C. 1992 Annual Review -- Boardmembers reviewed the draft
and made suggestions. Marjorie will revise the draft and
submit it to the city this week.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Service Organization Reports
1. Office on Aging -- Pat agreed to arrange to get a
copy of the OOA Advisory Board minutes for this board, and to
confirm the date of the joint meeting of the two boards.
2. RSVP -- Luanne Ackerman, Administrative Assistant
to the Volunteer Program, gave her background. She reported
that the VITA counselors are in training.and income tax
assistance will begin Jan.25th and continue through February.
This year is the.20th anniversary of RSVP. Volunteer Recog-
nition Day is planned for May.
3. Aspen Club/PVH -- Jill gave a summary of the 1992
activities, and added that the grant for a pharmacy aid program
did not go through. Kathleen called attention to the PVH Spring
class schedule.
4. Senior Center -- Barbara reported on the upcoming
joint activity with Parkwood Estates, and demonstration of
the new city 24 hour phone line.
5. Friends of the Senior Center -- Barbara stated
that the group wants to present their slide show at our next
meeting. The Mardi Gras Ball is a fundraiser for the group.
B. Veterinary Concerns -- Discussion about cost, trans-
portation, and public reaction to Seniors column about the
subject brought suggestions to contact dogfood company, Pets
Mart store, Fort Collins Foundation, and county veterinarian
association for setting up an emergency fund for seniors who
need petcare.
C. Boardmember duties -- Members were asked to complete
a worksheet (sent with minutes) to get a clear idea of why
they are on the board, and how they contribute. Other handouts
were passed out without discussion.
D. Board Liaisons -- A list of several senior groups was
passed around for signup, further suggestions, and discussion.
E. Agenda -setting meeting -- The meeting time has been
changed to 10 a.m. Monday of the week before each full board
meeting. It was announced in case anyone wants to attend or
to put an item on the agenda.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Barbara passed out a copy of the proposed Old Town
Storm Drainage Master Plan and questionaire for members to
read, complete, and return.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT --
The meeting
was adjourned at
3:45 p.m.
Marjorie McTaggart,
Secretary
Kay Rios,
Chair