01-22-2007 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
January 22, 2007
Present: John Lyman, June Lyman, Robert Cogley, Phyllis Birkholz, Cliff Swanson,
Randy Bullert, Julie Jensen
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith, Kathy Hemmah
Absent: None
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Chairman John Lyman
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II.Secretary’s Report: The December 19 minutes were examined. June
made a motion to approve and Bob seconded the motion. Motion was approved.
III. Treasurer’s Report: Randy reported a January deposit of $1254.12 for a current
balance of $9474.73 in the checking account. Fundraising efforts in 2006 included
$1330 for staffing the concessions stand at the pool, a rummage sale net of $392,
Christmas Angels earned over $600, the card makers brought in $2300, dance floor
rentals amounted to $1000, dances turned an $833 profit, while tours led the way with
a net surplus of $2797. The fundraising total topped the $6500 mark, excluding tours,
which are operated out of a city fund. Phyllis made a motion to accept the report
with a second from Bob. Motion was approved.
IV. Old Business
A.Tours- The Lakeville Country Christmas Celebration twin tours were sold out.
Three trips are planned for 2007 at this time. The January 23rd “Gangster” tour
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to St. Paul has 34 people, an Old Log theater trip on February 7 has 41
participants and a trip to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater to see “Easter Parade”
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on March 7is sold out. A Mystery Tour will be planned for April 25. In
May a group will be going to Harmony for an Amish tour. Several other tours
are in the works for this summer and fall.
B.Update on Programs- The quilters have begun their project. A second sewing
machine has been donated to the cause. A Texas Hold ‘Em card tournament
was dropped due to lack of interest.The price for the Fellowship dinner has
been raised to $7. The Elementary school is looking for more seniors who can
take the time to listen while children read to them. A Red Hat tea scheduled in
February. Another week of movies has also been scheduled. The Christmas
Angels group will be making Valentine candy this next month.
C.Newsletter Sponsorship- September indicated that Hometown Realty has agreed
to sponsor the newsletter for six months, while MidCountry Bank and an
independent realtor in town have agree to do three months each. The sponsors
pay $100 for each month they sponsor.
D.New Advisory Board Member- Cliff Swanson was introduced as the new
member to the board replacing Liz Tokarczyk.
E.Annual Internet and Coffee Fees- The cost for coffee this past year was
approximately $400. Cable TV costs were $382.80, while the internet fees were
$251.40.
V. New Business
A.SR Bay- Seven green ornate goblets were donated to Center. These will be
offered for sale this next month.
B.Pool Table- Someone checked out the pool table and it was also mentioned at
the teen pool league. The price has been set at $500.
C.3M Craft Booth- The Senior Center may join the 3M craft fair in order to sell
Christmas angel projects.
D.Senior Offers for Fundraisers- September reported she has had requests to use
Center funds to assist in fundraisers. Any projects involving the use of
Advisory Board funds must be pre-approved by board.
VI. Adjournment: June made a motion to adjourn at 11:00am with a second from Julie.
The motion passed.
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Next Meeting: Monday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary