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The regular meeting of the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board was
held on October 10, 1990, at the Parks Maintenance Center.
Attending the meeting were:
MEMBERS
Pat Long
Kathleen Jones
Marjorie McTaggart
Ken Stubler
Billie Higgins
Kay Rios
Yvonne Myers
Larry Chaussee
ABSENT
Ron Bergen
Margaret Watts
ADVISORY
Yetta Rollin
Stephanie Sesser
Barbara Schoenberger
Jean Helburg
EXCUSED ABSENCE
Vicki'Moody
Chairman Pat Long called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September 12, 1990, were approved as
presented.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Senior Center Update - Jean Helburg thanked the board for its
participation and asked for further input regarding the format and
the process. The Building Committee meetings have been set up for
November 1, 15, and 29 at 281 North College from 9 to 11 a.m.
Further public remarks should be passed on to her. She will send
out information to members before the next meeting on the 1st.
2. The Harvest Moon Ball -- Barb felt that this event, which was
underwritten by First Interstate Bank, was successful with
approximately $2000 being raised.
3. Veterinary concerns -- Yetta and Kay met with Dr. Voss from the
Colorado State Vet Hospital. He explained that discount rates
could not be given because of the funding requirements of the
state. He said that a group of students, under the name of Share,
currently goes into seniors homes and deals with them one on one.
They offer education and information. He felt that this group
would be willing to do presentations to larger audiences on topics
like diet, vaccinations and diseases. They already carry a fairly
heavy load one-to-one and he felt it might be better to attempt a
large group educational format. Kay will discuss this with Barb
for the possibility of a future event at the senior center and will
then contact the Share people. No action was taken.
4. Retirement Marketing -- Kay met with Ed Stoner, President of
Fort Collins, Inc.., regarding this matter. He is definitely
interested and feels that he can interest the Visitors & Convention
Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce and the City. He is willing to
help. Kay & Ron will put a brochure together and meet with Ed to
figure out the next course. Kay checked with several cities in the
southwest on her trip to look for marketing ideas. She will report
back to the committee at the next meeting.
5. County responsibility for senior programs -- Kay feels that the
board should make some form of statement that they do, indeed, feel
that the county has responsibility for programs. Members felt that
they needed a clarification of established policies and funding
origins. Kay will get together with Yvonne and will research the
money/responsibility situation and the structure and will come back
to the board.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Senior Center Council Report - Marjorie told the board about
the Council's September trip to Colorado Springs to tour the senior
activity center.
2. Area Agency on Aging - Yetta said that the agency is still in
turmoil. Susan Pedersen will be leaving as director but will still
be actively involved.
3. Poudre Valley Hospital Report - Ken said that Jill Taylor is on
board and has assumed responsibility for the Aspen Club program.
She will attend another meeting and get acquainted with the group.
Jill will focus on a seniors' speakers bureau and will do a
membership drive. Mike Degner has left the hospital and will be
involved in a long term care administrative training program. He
also told the group that Medicare is now paying for influenza
v-Y
vaccinations. Colorado is the first state to participate. Sites
will be established in the near future.
4. Barb told the Board that the Harvest Festival will be held at
Lee Martinez Farm on October 27 from noon to 6. The tickets are $6
and will cover the chili supper. Crafts and activities will also
be featured. She asked board members to try and sell tickets and,
perhaps, buy some themselves since the profits will be used for
equipment for the new senior center.
OPEN DISCUSSION
1. Latchkey program - Pat spoke with the members of the school
board about expanding the program past the 3rd grade where it is
currently available. The principals were'all enthused since the
age group from 3rd to 6th is more troublesome and requires more
supervision. Pat and Yetta will follow up by contacting the new
superintendent of Poudre R1.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was
adjourned at 4 p.m.
Submitted by:
Kay R os