HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 05/14/2008CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Meeting held May 14, 2008
Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Chair — Marcia Richards — 970-223-8581
Staff Liaison — Barbara Schoenberger — 970-224-6026
City Council Liaison — Doug Hutchinson, Mayor — 970-221-6506
Attendance:
Bud Herin
Kathy Schuster
Valerie DiBenedetto
Cathy Martin
Peggy McGough
Anita Basham
Marcia Richards
Stan Ulrich
Excused Absence:
Bob Phillips
Unexcused Absence:
Matt Jackson
Guests:
Elaine Boni, Human Relations Commission
Mary Atchison, United Way of Larimer County
Jill Stillwell, Cultural Services and Facility Director
Liaison:
Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor
Staff:
Barbara Schoenberger
Karen Bryner
I. Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Marcia Richards, at 1:30 p.m.
II. Attendance
An attendance sheet was passed.
III. Public Participation
A. Pathways Past Poverty — Mary Atchison, United Way of Larimer County, reported
on project which is a comprehensive approach to identify the extent and
causes of poverty in Larimer County, to develop a strategic plan for addressing the issue,
and to prioritize its implementation.
For more information: www.pathwayspastpoverty.org.
B. Update on Cultural Plan — Jill Stillwell, Cultural Services and Facility Director, presented
The Master Cultural Plan for Fort Collins. It has taken three years to develop the plan
which is the first time such a long range plan has been envisioned for the city.
IV. Approval of Minutes May 14, 2008
Peggy McGough made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected; Valerie DiBenedetto
seconded the motion; the motion carried.
V. Correspondence
A letter was received from Bud Herin requesting a leave of absence for the summer months
due to health issues.
VI. Old Business
A. Senior Center Expansion Committee report — Peggy McGough reported that the group is
currently working on basic material for the website. A letter was received from the IRS
confirming receipt of the application for 5010 status. A bill of $500.00 was received
and paid to the accountant who assisted the committee in the application process.
"A -Train", a marketing agency, is scheduled to present to the committee a proposal
of a marketing plan for the project along with the costs of implementation.
Ladies of Locust Grove, a fund raising event for the Expansion, was attended by
180 people. Thanks to the committee members, sponsors, staff, and volunteers who
made the event so successful. Approximately $4,000 was raised toward the Expansion.
B. Liaison Reports
Kathy Schuster - VOA — Update on funding: VOA received the funding requested
from the City of Fort Collins for the frozen meal delivery program. The request for
funding for the Handyman program has been submitted and is expected to be received
from the City of Loveland. Because of increased monies available from the State
through the Older Americans Act, VOA will be able to maintain the nutrition program
at the current level. The increased monies will offset the increase in costs due to rises
in food and gasoline prices.
RSVP — Continues to study and develop programs to attract volunteers from the
Boomer generation. They are working with other non-profit groups:
1) to educate them in creating a new model for volunteerism;
2) to serve as a broker for volunteer group projects.
Peggy McGough - Senior Center Council
The staff is working on improving the web site.
The Front Range Forum will present a lecture by Eric Waples concerning the Judicial
Temperament and the Future of the Supreme Court, Wednesday May 21, 1:30-3:30 pm.
This event is open to everyone.
The Arts and Crafts Show opened with a Reception May I". Over 200 people attended,
including one Councilman, Diggs Brown. The Expansion renderings were
prominently displayed to encourage viewing and discussion. There were 225 entries in
the show submitted by 112 artists. Sponsors for the show were Realty Executives —
Dawn Mathis, Rigden Farm Senior Living, Bank of Choice, Humana Marketpoint and
Home Instead Senior Care. A "Thumbs Up" has been submitted to the Coloradoan
commending the Art Committee volunteers, the staff and Steve Dietemann for this
excellent event.
Community Activities -
Peggy McGough attended the "Pathways Past Poverty" Phase One summary
presentation. It was well attended; the motivational material presented and the process
created by CSU is impressive and will hopefully pave some realistic pathways to solve
identified needs.
Peggy McGough attended the Fort Collins Board of Realtors Government Affairs
Reception, honoring Dave Edward as the 2008 Citizen of the year. The Mayor and
several of the Council were in attendance, along with representatives from UniverCity
and many other involved citizens.
Peggy McGough attended the Human Rights Awards Breakfast and was impressed with
the diversity of ages and ethnicity of the members of the Human Rights Commission.
They are to be commended for the work they accomplish in Fort Collins. A delicious
breakfast was enjoyed with Stan Ulrich from the SAB, a former honoree, and Part
Moore from the Senior Center Council. Being a nominee was a very humbling
experience and it was a pleasure to meet and learn about the work being sparked by
each of the volunteers that were nominated.
Barbara Schoenberger and Peggy McGough attended a lecture at CSU, part of a series
sponsored by the Center on Aging in conjunction with CSU. Dr. Diehl, of the Center
on Aging and April Mason, Dean of Applied Sciences, were in attendance.
The Job Fair, held at the Senior Center, was well attended.
• Stan Ulrich - Office on Aging
In June, four members of the Office on Aging Advisory Council will be completing their
terms of office and two will be leaving the Council because of resignations.
OOAAC — Has many "aging partners" that are partially funded by the Office on Aging. In
order to become better acquainted with them, the OOAAC has initiated a new feature at the
regular meetings. Each month, one of the "aging partners" is invited to tell about its
programs. In April, Nancy Wallace, of Wallace & Kling spoke to the members about legal
services available to seniors; in May, the Director of Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurses
Association (RVNA) addressed the Council.
The Media and Public Relations Committee presented a novel idea at the May meeting. It
suggested that the OOA should negotiate with media outlets in the county to start an
information column which would answer questions about aging problems. The column
could be called "Ask Margaret," or any other appropriate name. The OOA staff would
assist Margaret Long in answering the questions.
At the May meeting, Margaret Long announced that HB 1108, the bill that increases state
funding for aging services, has been passed and signed by the Governor. She added that it
is still too early to determine how much the Latimer County Office on Aging will receive in
funds provided by the bill.
Staff members, Laura Sutherlin and Lynette McGowen, reported on their trip to
Washington, D.C. to attend the American Association on Aging (ASA). They stated that
the conference offered over 700 workshops, and the ones they attended were informative
and worthwhile.
AARP — After the next meeting on Thursday, May 15, AARP Chapter 759 will not meet
again until September. New officers will be installed at the Thursday meeting and a picnic
is planned to culminate the past year's activities.
All AARP activities, however, will not cease during the summer months. Committees will
still be active. The Conference Committee, for example, will meet monthly to plan the
program for the October 16 event, which will be held in the Senior Center. The "Make a
Difference Day" committee will be co -sponsoring a Day of Shredding on Saturday, May 24
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Public Service Credit Union (formerly Norlarco) located
on Research Drive. All persons who would like to have documents shredded can take them
to the Public Service parking lot and have them shredded while they watch.
TRIAD- The TRIAD Board is still in an inactive mode. The board members, however, still
serve as resource persons for Seniors and Law Enforcement (SALT), which are
organizations that meet monthly in the county communities and offer programs on scams
and frauds.
PRSEA — As retired school employees, PRSEA follows the school calendar and does not
meet during the summer months. The last meeting of the 2007-2008 school year was held
on May 6, at the Poudre School District administration building. At that meeting Wanda
Koch was installed as the new president for the 2008-2009 school year.
• Anita Basham — Senior Center Council - Parking at the Senior Center has become an
issue. hi order to reduce vehicles on site, car pooling is being encouraged.
• Marcia Richards - Aspen Club Marcia is teaching exercise classes for Aspen Club.
C. Communication Report_ Stan Ulrich presented the following schedule of articles to be
submitted to the media. (formerly "Senior. Marketplace")
• June or July 08 — Introductory article by Marcia Richards, outlining purpose of SAB
• July or August 08 — Article on Expansion of Senior Center by Bud Herin
• September 08 — Article on Bridging the Gap Event by Kathy Schuster
• September 08 — Article on Chili Cook -Off by?
• October 08 — Article on Transportation Issues by Anita Basham
• November 08- Article on housing and meal options for seniors by Valerie DiBenedetto
• December 08 —Testimonial by first year SAB member - Cathy Martin
Articles need to be turned in by the 10`h of each month.
D. Bridging the Gap Report - Kathy Schuster reported that the committee met April 23 m
The date, location and the speaker for the event were confirmed. The date is Friday, Sept. 26'
at the McKee Conference Center in Loveland. The speaker will be Jill Taylor; the topic will be
"humor". There will be only one mailing this year. The registration form will include a line for
an e-mail address to permit an e-mail confirmation of the registration.
E. Follow up/Evaluation of Social Meeting with the Mayor and City Council - One
Council member attended.
F. June Outreach Meeting — It was decided by general consent that there will not be an
outside presentation. The meeting will be at the Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab Facility,
4824 So. Lemay Ave. The Board will meet at 12:15 for lunch and tour before meeting at
1:30pm.
VII. New Business
A. Nominating Committee Report — Valerie DiBenedetto presented the following slate:
Chair — Marcia Richards, Vice Chair - Anita Basham, Secretary - Kathy Schuster. An election
will be held at the June meeting. New officers will begin serving in July. With no additional
nominations from the floor, it was moved and seconded that the slate, as presented, be
accepted. The motion passed.
B. Picnic —On Wed., Aug. 13a' a picnic will be held for SAB members and staff at Anita's
Basham's house. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish; the meat will be provided by the
executive committee.
VIII.Other Business
A. To date, there are no applicants for the Senior Advisory Board
B. Marcia Richards reported that she saw Don Wells and he is doing well.
C. Peggy McGough reported that a live telecast is being conducted from Spring Creek Park
in the early morning on May 15`". The event is open to everyone.
IX. Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Karen Bryner
Marcia Richards, Chair
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Kathy Schus er, Secretary