06-19-2006 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
June 19, 2006
Present: John Lyman, June Lyman, Liz Tokarczyk, Phyllis Birkholz, Julie Jensen
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith, Kathy Hemmah, Randy Bullert
Absent: Robert Cogley
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Chairman John Lyman
II. Secretary's Report: The May 15th minutes were examined. Liz
made a motion to approve and Randy seconded the motion. Motion approved.
III. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported income last month of $676.75 with a current
balance of $13414.92 in the savings account. John recommended having the CD,
which is valued at $10,000, as an item to be listed also. Phylis made a motion to
approve the report with a second from Liz. Motion approved.
IV. Old Business
A. Tours- Julie reported that the Senior Center has sponsored 18 tours this year
with seven having already been completed. All tours have been sold out thus
far. We have already made two trips to see "Church Basement Ladies" with
another planned for October. The "Body World" exhibit tour will take place on
August 7th. Como Park is sold out for June 20th. The Ikea trip on July 11th still
has 23 openings. The Boat Cruise and Famous Dave's dining experience is sold
out.
B. Update on Programs- Kathy reported that "Healthy Eating" continues to draw
interest with new topics popping up each month. The last movie week was very
popular so another one will be scheduled. The movies will include "The New
World", "Eight Below", "World's Fastest Indian", and "Failure to Launch".
Kathy would like to obtain some new popcorn containers as some have
disappeared over time. June made a motion to purchase them with a second
from Randy. The motion passed unanimously. Father's Day Bingo was held
last Friday with each father given a paper tie. Over 40 people participated in the
event. Christmas Angels have started up again with a project creating tooth
holders. They are used to enclose children's baby teeth before they are left
under the pillow for a visit from the "Tooth Fairy". The Fellowship Dinner fee
needs to be adjusted. The fee was $6 and the board felt that $7 would be very
appropriate for the quality of the meal. Gift certificates for two free dinners
will be drawn for at the meal instead of cash. A group has started playing
dominos at the Center now. A four-foot round table would be good for this
game.
C. Update on Wall Renovation - Cornerstone Contractors came in with a complete
bid of $4800 for the entire project including electrical. September reported that
she is waiting on another bid before going ahead with the project. Cornerstone
would be able to start immediately.
D. Food Processor for Kathy- The processor arrived. The cost was $213, which
provided the Center with a stainless steel, quality machine with lots of features.
E. Microsoft Word for Senior Center Computers- September reported that the
Word program would be over $200 or we could get the Office package for
under $400. John McRaith will check further but for now the plan is to buy just
Word.
F. Fishing Outing- The fishing expedition for seniors was very popular and had to
be limited this year due to the high registration. This activity is sponsored by
the Hutchinson Police Department.
V. New Business
A. Window in the Senior Center- September reported that seniors have requested a
window in the activity area at the Center. They would like some natural light
if possible. September will be checking into it.
B. LCD Projector- The Senior Center could use their own LCD projector as the
Event Center projector may be in use for certain events. Randy made a motion
to buy a projector specifically for Senior Center use. June seconded the motion.
The motion was approved.
C. Other: September wanted to know if she should reserve space for a rummage
sale in 2007. After some discussion, the board felt that the income generated
was not worth the efforts expended and decided not to host the sale.
VI. Adjournment: Liz made a motion to adjourn at 11 :24am with a second from June.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary