HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 03/11/1987• SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD •
March 11, 1987
Members Present: Arlene and Phillip Simon, Dwight Saunders, Joe Campanella,
Ruby Lynch, Sam Rosenthal. Mildred Arnold, Yetta Rollin, Patty Raco-Wunsch,
Roxanne Smock
Members Absent: Pat Long, Nancy Luttrop
Speakers: Jessica Saberstone, Ann Carter
I. Call To Order
Meeting was called to order by chairperson Joe Campanella.
II. Review of Minutes, February 11, 1987
There was a correction made to note Dwight Saunders as being present
at the last meeting, and Pat Long as being absent. Sam requested a
rewording about the taxi services to state "that their fees are
requlated by the PUC.
III. Report on Senior Board
Phillip reported on the activities at the Center for the month of
March. On March 17th for St. Patrick's Day the best male cooks at
the Center will be cooking Irish Stew. On April 16th there is planned
a potluck for all senior game participants. The Center will be paint-
ing their rooms. Phillip told the board about a course that is being
offered about memory control. It consist of four sessions and highly
recommended it.
IV. Committee Reports
- Task Force Committee - Joe reported on the progress of the committee.
Susan Pederson was asked to be present at their last meeting to
give her feed back on some of the topics which the task force is
working on. The.Task Force is interested in generating more of the
Senior Service Finders by asking businesses if they are interested
in advertising in it.
- First Interstate Bank is beginning their annual Paint-A-Thon, with
accepting applications of seniors who are in need of having their
homes painted. Joe felt that the board could possibly help in some
of this process. The suggestion was made to ask Ed Chilcott to help
with this also. A recommendation was made to place large letters
on top of the brochure stating "Seniors" so that there would be no
confusion, and distribute where seniors are. Mildred and Yetta will
contact Susan Pederson to see what we as a board can do.
- There will be a conference on Adult Abusive Children on March 25th,
at the University Holiday Inn, from 8-12 and 1-4. The conference
is free and sponsored by the Office On Aging and Continuiom on Care.
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IV. New Business
- Arlene reported on the events of the Senior Center Board for the past
year. They have new members and were able to raise $1200 in fund
raising dollars. There will be required mandatory members in 1987 to
beable to use the resources avaliable at the center. At present there
are 9000 members with 500 actual paying patrons. There is anaverage of
25 persons to every wellness class at the center. In 1987 there will
be a new "Greening Leaf", Nancy has also asked the board for a photo
to place in the Greening Leaf. On February 17th from 5-7 pm the
Senior Center will be holding their "Chilli Feast" for $3.00 per person.
- Pat spoke briefly on the City's Block Grant Program, and mentioned that
there would be changes made due to possible conflicts of interest with
certain members. The committee is just beginning to accept this years
proposals.
- Diane Lawless who was responsible for writing the "Senior Service Finder"
is nolonger doing this. Nancy will be looking into this.
VI. Committee Reports
- Task Force Committee
Joe informed the board that the committee was not able to meet on the
llth, but has rescheduled it to the 17th.
- Patient Advocacy Committee
Mildred explained that the Ethics Committee has not met for quite
awhile. Mildred and Patty will be attempting to contact appropriate
people at the hospital regarding some admitting and discharge concerns.
- Nancy along with C.W. Metcalf are putting together a humor video tape
on the DRG system to be marketed to hospitals.
VII. Kelly Ohlson - City of Fort Collins Mayor, Senior Advisory Board Liaison
Kelly spoke with the board about his pending departure from City Council.
He expressed his thanks to the Senior Board and stated his enjoyment at
being the boards liaison to the Council. Kelly told the board about some
projects that are coming up in the future, i.e., a new shopping mall, new
senior facility, and the goals which were met this year by the City.
VIII. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 3:30
Respectfully Submitted,
PRW