HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 08/13/1986Members Present:
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SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes - August-13, 1986
Mildred Arnold
Nancy Luttrop
Arlen Simon
Dwight Saunders
Yetta Rollins
Pat Long
Martha Bartlett
Philip Simon
Joe Campanella
Sam Rosenthal
Ruby Lynch
Patty Raco-Wunsch
I. Meeting was called to order by chairperson, Joe Campanella.
II. Introductions and Announcements
Joe apologized for the tardiness of the agenda and expressed that if
anyone has any items to include in the agenda to .please submit these to
him prior to the first of every month.
The presentation scheduled for the this meeting has been postponed to
a later date. No new date was set.
III. Minutes were reviewed. Philip Simon's name was corrected along with
Dwight Saunders and the the abbreviation of C.D.B.G.. The minutes were
approved as corrected.
IV. Election of C.D.B.G. Represenative
Joe felt that since Pat Long who was this years represenative was not here,
that we would table this decision until the next meeting.
V. Long Range Planning and Transportation
Nancy explained to the Board that there is a great possibility that the
position Sam held will not be filled and that she will not be able to
to do everything. She'asked that we as a board limit some of our projects
to what can easily be accomplished. Nancy hopes that by the next board
meeting she will have definate idea on this position.
The Shopping Spree for this year will not be going on as planned due to
lack of staff to operate it.
The Senior Service Finder will continue as planned with Diane Lawless heading
it up.
Yetta asked Nancy if the SAINT Program was actually charging a $5.00 reg-
istration fee for their service. Yetta stated that the Public Service
Announcements are stating it that way. Nancy said that they were not charging
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this and that she would follow-up with the Radio Stations.
Nancy explained to the Board about a letter she has received from Larimer-
Weld Regional Council of Governments regarding direct transportation concerns
for the elderly. Some areas that were of interest outlined in their letter
were; bus routes and schedules, traffic lights, ramps, traffic timing, and
roadway improvements. Mildred motioned that all board members submit a
list of their concerns at the next meeting and these concerns will be given
the the Council of Governments. The motion was seconded and all approved.
Nancy also told the board the Travel Connection of Fort Collins had contacted
her regarding a fund raising idea to benefit the senior population. This
would consist of individuals who with a certain membership card would be
able to book a trip and have one percent of their charge go to the seniors.
Nancy will be following -up more on this with the City to see if there could
be any possible conflicts. Joe explained to the board some concerns he had
with this venture.
VI. Report on Committees/Task Force
Patient Advocacy at Poudre Valley Hospital - Patty explained that she had
contacted Anita Basham from Poudre Valley Home Care to see if she would
discuss some issues of discharge planning at the Hospital. After speaking
with her Patty felt that Anita would not be the most appropriate person to
speak to the board about discharge planning. Mildread felt that there was
some question as to what Ms. Basham's job title really is. Nancy felt that
the individuals on this committee should limit their concerns to only one
issue due to the vast amount of areas that could be covered. Joe stated
he would contact Kelly Ohlson concering what the City's political stature
was with the Hospital. Mildred will contact Betsy Groom who is the past
Director of the Social Work Department at the Hospital to give us some in-
sight in the whole process.
Task Force on Senior Issues - This task force which consists of Joe, Martha
and Ruby will be meeting prior to the next meeting to set some goals. Nancy
expressed to the committee that they should address their questions directly
to the seniors.
Nancy told the board about the American Society On Aging and National Council
On Aging Conferences that will be taking place in March and April of next year.
One of these conferences will be held in Salt Lake City, and she recommended
a few of the members possible attending.
VII. Motion was made by Ruby to adjourn the meeting, Yetta seconded and all approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30.
Respectfully
�Submj tted,
Patricia Raco—Wunsch
Secretary