HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/14/1989The meeting of the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Meeting was held
June 14, 1989. With the following in attendance:
Barabara Schoenberger
Margaret Watts
Kathleen Jones
Ellen Connelly
Yetta Rollin
Joe Campanella
Michael Degner
Jean Helberg (guest)
Ann Azari (City Council)
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the May 10, 1989, meeting were read and approved unanimously.
Good News
Cake and coffee were served in celebration of June Bergstrom's forthcoming
wedding. Unfortunately June was not able to attend.
Old Business
1. We reviewed the Senior Lifestyle Fair Joe Campanella gave praise
for theorganization and execution of the Fair. Suggestions for the
next year included that publicity should be planned earlier and the
event should be planned in conjunction with a senior event in the
proxiMAte area. It was suggested that we begin with the twelve
major organizations that service seniors locally. It was also noted
that medical screenings were in need of additional care. However,
it is suggested tht we serve coffee rather than sell it next time.
The cost of the Fair ws about 1000.00 with 665.00 realized in revenues
from booth rental. All agreed that the speakers were excellent.
2. Mike Degner reported on the status of the Senior Seminar Task Force.
The administration committee has recommended that the task force
incorporate as a not -for -profit organization to offer seminars and
events. The committe is interested in including other senior service
groups and organizations.
3. Colorado Senate Bill #76 was discussed. The group concluded that those who
wished to express concern should write letters individually, the board
would not take action at this time.
4. The Paint-A-Thon sponsered by the First Interstate Bank, Office On
Aging and the Senior Advisory Board will be hel again this year.
Applications are due July 3, 1989. Members of our Board must evaluate
the candidates by July 24. We must determine who is the most needy.
Paint day is August 12.
5. The Senior Ball, held in May, was rated quite successful.
New Business
1, Jean Helburg visited with the Board to give information on the status
New Business Continued
1. of the new senior center. The City Council is reviewing information to
determine whether or not to renovate or replace the Community Pool.
They are also planning to review projections and time table for several
projects. It is hoped that decisions will be made August 1, 1989. At that
time it is anticipated that an architect will be retained. The staff
will begin work on design and then proceed with site selection.
2. The work plan for the Board this year was reviewed. Uncompleted
projects include a workshop on nutrition. It was suggested that a table
in the Mall be considered. Jean indicated that it would be very useful to
"test the water" for Parks and Recreation to determine attitudes of Seniors
with regard to projects and programs. We would like to continue to have
our meetings out in the community to stay in touch with the senior population.
3. The next meeting will be held at Oakbrook I on Wednesday July 12, at 2:00p.m.
4. Joe Campanella will contact new Board members, Yvonne Myers and Billie
Higgins. He will develop an oreintation to acquiant them with the
workings of the Board.
5. Cards were signed for Sam Rosenthal and Mildred Rollin who are
temporarily residing at Columbine care Center West.