07-22-2019 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
July 22, 2019
Present: Al Barkheim, Curt Dahl, Julie Jensen, Mike Becker, Rhonda Schwarze,
Jeannette Meyer, Darlene Kenning
City Staff: September Jacobsen,
Absent:, Kay Yoch, John McRaith
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Vice Chairman Curt Dahl.
II. Secretary’s Report: The June minutes were reviewed and approved on a motion
made by Jeannette and seconded by Rhonda. Motion approved.
III. Treasurer’s Report: Mike reported that June card sales amounted to $111.60 while
dishcloths brought in $22.50. Wood frames brought in $35 and magnets raised a total
of $5. Darlene made a motion to accept the treasury report with a second from Al.
Motion approved.
IV. Old Business
A. Tours- Julie reported that the Lock and Lunch cruise turned out to be a great trip.
Morning weather was a concern but it cleared off and everyone enjoyed the trip.
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The month of August will include our annual trip to the state fair on August 29
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and this year they plan to stay six hours. On September 11 we will be traveling
to Elk River to experience the Oliver Kelley farm and life in the 1850’s. A leaf
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cruise in Stillwater and a visit to an apple orchard are on tap for October 8.
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Rounding out the year will be a November 4 trip to the St. Cloud Paramount
Theater to see Shoji Tabuchi. St. Paul’s History Theater will be the December
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12 trip enjoying a review of Judy Garland. March 19 is reserved for a tour to
Cold Springs Blue Heron for musical entertainment that will be presenting pop,
country and some gospel.
Julie also reported on the information she received from a tour company that
wanted to collaborate with the Senior Center for Fly only tours. After Juie
researched and presented to the board, Jeannette made a motion to decline the
proposition and was seconded by Mike sighting the increased work for staff and
the numerous other local tour providers. Discussion for mini overnight tours was
mentioned. Julie will consider some options and bring back to the board.
B. Update on Programs- September reported on June’s activities. The monthly
“Return of Mary Poppins” movie was well attended. Seniors were encouraged to
bring grandchildren. A dvd informing people of how to create healthier minds
was well received. The July dinner will be serving up Hutch Café’s famous
hamburger hotdish. Kayaking to Minibelle was canceled due to forcasted bad
weather and rescheduled for this week. The kayaking group continues to grow
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and brings out new seniors. The Crow River on July 31 will be the next outing.
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Senior Surf Day will be held on July 24 and has a nice number of people
registered. August will be featuring a speaker discussing general pain and ways
to manage. In September, the center will also be a host location for needle
disposal.
V. Business
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A. October 5 Concert- Jimmy’s Legends and Laughter Show will be on display at
the Event Center this October. The show will be presented in the afternoon with
a potential evening show if sold out. Tickets will be $25 in advance or $30 at
the door. Several tickets have currently been sold. Discussing different options
to have some type of food being served and if bar service is necessary.
B. Concert Sponsors- Gary and September will be approaching sponsors next week
due to the pricier, entertainment compared to our other concerts.
C. T-Shirt Design- September reported that there has not been any further
progress.
D. Other- The monthly drawing for Fellowship Dinner tickets went to Herman
Miller.
VI. Adjournment: Curt made a motion to adjourn at 10:45 am with a second from Mike.
The motion passed. The Senior Advisory Board’s next regularly scheduled business
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meeting will be held on Monday, August 26 at 10:00am.
September Jacobsen filling in for John McRaith, Secretary