HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 10/14/1992The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board held an outreach
meeting Wednesday, October 14, 1992 at the Good Samaritan
Retirement Village.
Attendance: [Council liaison -- Bob Winokur (absent)]
MEMBERS
Yvonne Myers
Larry Chaussee
Wayne Moellenberg
Marjorie McTaggart
Pat Long
Peggy Santich
Margaret Watts
Kathleen Jones
Jill Taylor
STAFF: Barbara Schoenberger (assigned)
EXCUSED ABSENT
Kay Rios
Larry Heglund
GUESTS
Vicki Moody
Stephanie Besser
Approximately 18
residents/staff
I. Welcome and introductions were made by chairman Pat Long
who called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.
II. Presentations were made as follows:
A. What is the Senior Advisory Board -- Yvonne Myers
B. Health care concerns -- Jill Taylor
C. Building Team -- Kathleen Jones
D. Friends of the senior center -- Vicki Moody
E. Senior center activities -- Margaret Watts
F. Paint-A-Thon -- Larry Chaussee
G. Senior Communications -- Marjorie McTaggart
H. Colorado Springs project -- Pat Long
III. Public participation: Questions came up about SAINT and
Care -A -Van pickups at the Village. There was also a complaint
about the condition of the streets at the corner of Trilby Rd.
and College Avenue. Pat said the board will get the proper
authorities to look into it.
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After a short break, the meeting was resumed for the
business session.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- The motion to approve the minutes
as written was seconded and passed unanimously.
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Volunteer credit proposal -- Discussion and suggestions
were made by several board members. The committee will re -do
the proposal, taking them into consideration.
B. Chili Cookoff evaluation -- Discussion consensus is
that it was successful (about $1000.00 made); much better
than last year; but not enough chili available. Thanks to the
Moellenbergs and to Kay Rios for organizing and making the
chili. Our team won an award for 6th place. The Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board did not participate.
C. City Council Agenda -- After discussion it was agreed
that Barbara will call Peggy to alert her of anything on the
agenda that pertains to seniors.
D. City Council workshop -- Information from attendees
who pointed out that board members are city officials, and
are legally bound by city regulations and board decisions.
Board members should be aware of and understand the liabilities
as well as responsibilities. Barbara gave workshop materials
to all board members.
Discussion included a suggestion that a synopsis be
attached to board applications, so applicants will know prior
to being appointed. Also suggested that examples and responses
be given, perhaps in a Q&A format. The appeal system was not
mentioned at the workshop.
1. Marjorie read the letter she wrote to the city
attorneys concerning the dual message contained in work-
shop and Board Manual instructions about board minutes.
E. Senior organizations network meeting -- Yvonne stated
they are still working on a scaled -down, less costly version
of the planned January luncheon.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Service Organization reports:
1. RSVP -- Stephanie reported that PVH training for 30
Medicare counsellors has started. Stephanie is leaving and
reorganization at RSVP will have 2 halftime positions, admin-
istrative assistant and volunteer coordinator, to be filled
in November. Bookkeeper Elaine Gollibith is interim Volunteer
Coordinator.
RSVP Handyman program is working with Front Range
Community College to make and install wheelchair ramps.
2. OOA -- Pat stated that monies have been allocated,
and explained the Care -A -Van $4000.00 allocation for service
for Berthoud. He promised to get copies of the allocations for
this board.
3. Aspen Club -- Jill stated that the flu vaccine has
arrived, and she mentioned some up -coming programs. No answer
yet about their grant proposal for medication.
4. Senior Center -- Peggy and Barbara reported that
the Council held their first meeting, and are planning Fall
season projects. The SAB board is invited to assist in helping
to decorate the center Nov. 27th. They are also working with
staff to re -do the volunteer system and guidelines, and hope
to get a volunteer coordinator. Interviews for the open staff
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position have been held.
5. Friends of the senior center -- Barbara added the
dates of meetings to Vicki's report.
B. Work plan for 1993 -- Discussion of unfinished or new
projects to be included in the work plan due by the end of
November. Marjorie will have a draft ready for the November
meeting for further input and approval by entire board.
C. December meeting -- It was decided to have a Christmas
potluck luncheon at the senior center in lieu of a regular
meeting.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS -- Pat asked about timing for nominations
for next years officers. Nominations are to be made at the
November meeting, elected in December, and seated in January.
V. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Marjorie McTaggart, Secretary Pat Long, Chairman
Approved:
DRAFT •
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1993
FORT COLLINS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
In accordance with the six functions outlined by the
city, the following projects are ones we plan to work on to
fulfill those functions:
1. As coordinating agency for senior services and activities:
a. Arrange for a get-together luncheon to implement a net-
work of senior organizations.
b. Hold a minimum of 3 outreach meetings.
c. Continue having liaisons with other senior groups, such
as Concerned Seniors of Colorado, AARP, and Continuum
Care Coalition (C3).
2. Support and encourage senior communications, programs and
activities:
a. Continued leadership role on Building Team, supporting
staff and hosting public input opportunities as design
and construction of the new senior center progresses.
b. Work with radio station(s) to get Seniors Airborne talk
show returned to the air.
c. Continued support for Prime Time Plus and other print
media coverage for and about seniors.
d. Continued support of Friends of the Senior Center.
e. Have information booths at community events such as the
New West Fest, health fairs, etc.
3. Assessment, investigation and/or evaluation of requests:
a. Pet health concerns for seniors
b. Volunteer credit/exchange towards cost of leisure
activities
4. Development and encouragemnt of new senior programs:
a. Senior educational opportunities such as CSU audit, or
"visitation" plan, Front Range community college, Front
Range Forum, bring classes to the senior center.
b. Senior I&R tie-in with the city's 24 hour info -line.
c. Remain open to any and all senior concerns, and act as
a conduit for resolution of the concerns.
5. Provide and publicize opportunities for senior participation
in community events:
a. Host senior functions during year, especially during
Older Americans month in May.
b. Publicize and participate in cooperative activities
benefitting the senior population, such as the annual
Chili Cookoff, and Paint-A-Thon.
6. Maintain communication with all government levels on senior
issues. In particular:
a. Monitor healthcare access (if tax passes)
b. Cooperate with county, regional Office on Aging