HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 - Senior Advisory Board - Work PlanSENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
2010 WORK PLAN
MISSION STATEMENT
As determined by the Fort Collins City Council, the Senior Advisory Board shall serve to
help aging citizens live full and interesting lives so that they might continue to contribute,
participate and share in the life of the community.
The following goals are designed to support the mission of the Board:
1. To remain vigilant and continue to advocate for the services and resources that has made
Fort Collins a leader in retirement communities and a place where adults can age well.
2. To remain informed about services, resources, trends, issues and needs that affect aging
adults in our community.
3. To inform members of the community about the value of older citizens, the issues of
aging, and the current challenges elders are facing in our community as well as to work
to inform older citizens of the available resources.
4. To advocate for effective services and efficiency in the delivery of those services.
The Board will implement the following as part of the plan to meet their goals:
1. Participate in a number of activities and respond to invitations to events that may impact
and/or involve seniors, support agencies and organizations that provide services for
seniors, encourage networking and cooperation, solicit input regarding senior needs, and
provide education regarding the Senior Advisory Board and its mission.
2. Maintain a network of relationships with agencies, organizations and groups that provide
service or impact older adults in the community. Develop relationships and maintain
communication with other boards, commissions, organizations, and agencies that deal
with senior and aging issues.
3. Maintain effective communications with the City Council, the Mayor, and the SAB City
Council Liaison.
4. Support and advocate for the Senior Center Expansion campaign.
5. Work with transportation entities 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.