HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 - Senior Advisory Board - Work PlanSENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
2009 WORK PLAN
MISSION STATEMENT
As determined by the Fort Collins City Council, the Senior Advisory Board shall serve as a
supporting agency for all services, activities, and issues that affect seniors in Fort Collins.
The following goals are designed to support the mission of the Board:
I. OUTREACH
1. Schedule off -site meetings to gather information about issues, concerns, and ideas that
impact seniors.
2. Participate in City and community activities, respond to invitations to events that may
impact and/or involve seniors, support agencies and organizations that provide services for
seniors, solicit input regarding senior needs, and provide education regarding the Senior
Advisory Board and its mission.
II. ADVOCACY
1. Remain informed of senior issues in order to better advocate where appropriate.
2. Support and advocate for the Fort Collins Senior Center.
3. Support and advocate for the Senior Center Expansion initiative and the fund raising efforts
of the Expansion committee.
4. Work with the Transportation Board to keep transportation services available for seniors, to
work for transportation services to all primary parts of the community, and to provide input
on other transportation issues that may impact seniors.
III. COMMUNICATION
1. Inform and educate seniors about available resources and current issues.
2. Inform and educate the community about senior needs and the contributions and
achievements of seniors in the community.
3. Maintain effective communications with the City Council, the Mayor, and the SAB City
Council Liaison.
4. Develop relationships and maintain communication with other boards, commissions,
organizations, and agencies that deal with senior and aging issues.