HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 01/09/2008CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
Meeting held January 9, 2008
Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Dr.
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
Marcia Richards
Judy Vasiliauskas
Valerie DiBenedetto
Cathy Martin
Stan Ulrich
Matt Jackson
Peggy McGough
Excused Absence:
Anita Basham
Unexcused Absence:
Bob Phillips
Guests:
Liaison:
Douglas Hutchinson, Mayor
Staff.
Barbara Schoenberger
Karen Bryner
I. Call Meeting to Order
Marcia Richards, Chair, called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
II. Attendance
Attendance taken
III. New Business
A. Marcia Richards introduced and welcomed new appointees to the SAB: Valerie
DiBenedetto, Stan Ulrich and Cathy Martin.
B. Using the recently developed 2008 Work Plan, Suzanne Jarboe -Simpson assisted the
Board in outlining an accompanying 2008 Action Plan.
C. The 2007 Annual Report was distributed for review. Judy Vasiliauskas made a motion
to accept the Annual Report as written. Peggy McGough seconded the motion. The
motion passed. Appreciation was expressed to Kathy Schuster for preparation of the
report.
D. A "new member" luncheon and orientation was scheduled for Wed. Feb.6 ", 11:30 a.m.
at the Columbine Cafe. All "new" and "old" Board members are encouraged to attend.
E. The first quarterly Outreach Meeting will be held on March 12a' at the Northside Aztlan
Center. A tour of the facility at 12:30 p.m. will precede the 1:30 p.m. meeting. Peggy
McGough is working with Steve Budner on arrangements for the off -site meeting.
IV. Public Participation
None
V. Approval of Minutes
Bud Herin made a motion to approve the minutes of the November, 2007 "'ng. Judy
Vasiliauskas seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.
VI. Correspondence
A. Kathy Schuster read the statement authorized to be sent to City Council on behalf of the
SAB in support of a Bike Fort Collins' initiative:
"Because bicycling in a safe environment is an activity which promotes a healthier more
independent aging process for older adults, the Senior Advisory Board of Fort Collins
recommends to the City Council that the city engage fully in the process initiated by
Bike Fort Collins to create a `platinum bicycle community plan' in 2008 in an effort to
achieve the Platinum Medal Bicycle Friendly City award."
B. Marcia Richards shared a holiday greeting card that was received from Lakeview
Commons.
C. Kathy Schuster reported that a note of appreciation was sent to Don Wells acknowledging
his service on the Senior Advisory Board.
VII. Old Business
A. Liaison Reports
Kathy chuster:
0 RSVP
- A new Program Director for RSVP and the Handyman Program has been
hired.
-The Caring Companion (a respite care program) is off to a good start. The
initial goal of matching 25 volunteers with clients was met in just 7 months.
-A team of CSU students worked on a class project with RSVP to create a Legacy
Program. The aim of the program is to interview seniors and have them tell
their story. The stories are then published in a book of memoirs or published by
the media. RSVP plans to develop the program.
• MCR follow-up from Alex Stuessie, Marketing Coordinator PVHS
-Q: Does Medicare reimburse for private rooms?
A: PVHS has had no problem receiving Medicare reimbursement for our
patients who stay in private room.
Q: Transportation to Medical Center of the Rockies?
A: We know this is an issue and we are continuing to look at options during
2008.
Peggy McGough:
• Front Range Forum
-Classes have begun and space has become an issue. The board is working on
resolving this problem.
• Osher Lifelong Learning Center
-An open house is scheduled at the University Center for the Arts on Jan. 10'h,
4-6pm.
• Senior Center
-The Annual membership meeting will be held January 25 h, 9 a.m. at the Senior
Center. SAB member are invited to attend. RSVP at the front desk. This is a
good opportunity to receive input from seniors in the community.
Matt Jackson:
• Office on Aging
-OOA has agreed to help Wellington Senior Center with their utility bill.
B. Senior Center Expansion Committee
Peggy McGough reported that the filing and fees have been submitted to the Secretary of
State to qualify as a non-profit. When the application is approved, Peggy will file
electronically for an employee identification number and finish the work on the filing for
the 501C-3.
VIII. Other Business
A. In an effort to increase the visibility of seniors and the work of the SAB, a Communication
Subcommittee, composed of Cathy Martin, Peggy McGough, Stan Ulrich, and Matt
Jackson was formed. The committee is to explore various media options, as well as
schedule and review any articles submitted by Board members.
B. Valerie DiBenedetto reported that the Meals on Wheels Program is doing very well,
having received a Grant from the Daniel Fund in Denver. Meals on Wheels can apply for
those funds again. The number of people over the age of 70 who receive meals has
increased from 70% to 80%; there are a number of 90 year old recipients. Meals on
Wheels is serving approximately 130 meals a day. Grocery stores and restaurants have
provided bakery good and or complimentary meals periodically for the Meals on Wheels
program.
C. The next SAB meeting is scheduled for Wed. Feb. 13a', 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
IX. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.
Submitted by:
Karen Bryner, Reco •ding Secretary
Marcia Richards, Chair Kathy Schuster, Secretary