11-17-2003 SAMSenior Advisory Board Minutes
November 17, 2003
Present: Mary Field, Julie Jensen, John Lyman, Bob Meyer, Liz Tokarczyk,
Lorraine Zajicek. City Staff: Kathy Hemmah, September Jacobsen, John
McRaith.
Absent: Jim Hanson, June Lyman.
I. The meeting was called to order at 10 :00 a.m. by Vice -Chair Mary Field.
11. Secretary's Report: Motion to approve the October 20 minutes by Bob Meyer,
seconded by John Lyman. PASSED
111. Treasurer's Report: Motion to approve by John Lyman, seconded by Mary
Field. PASSED. Balance: $27,506.18.
IV. Old Business:
A. Update on Programs - Kathy Hemmah reported on a week -long 25th
anniversary of the Senior Center celebration that featured cakes every day, a
photo display dating to the Center's founding in the basement of the Armory, and
a guest book signed by 60 people. One Red Hat Society has divided, for a new
total of six chapters. Businesses will be talking to seniors as part of a Senior
Care and Concerns program. A candy class took place and the results are being
sold. The bird club is growing in membership. An intergenerational program
involving elementary school children without grandparents and senior citizen
volunteers is on the drawing board.
B. Tour Committee- The Old Log Theater trip was a financial success.
Enrollment is underway for Crown College in December and the Women's Expo
in January. Future meetings of the Tour Committee will occur pending John
McRaith's research on a possible casino trip.
C. MillPond Print- The donor of this print paid $125, as with the other framed
prints. However, because of its size, the cost of framing was $185. On a motion
from Julie Jensen, seconded by Lorraine Zajicek, the Senior Advisory Board
agreed to pay the $60 difference. PASSED
D. Exterior Building Signage - An %" was installed at no charge to the Board.
Discussion ensued about the appearance of the Senior Center name once the
canopy is built at the front entrance.
E. Wheelchair - The December newsletter will solicit the donation of a
wheelchair for Senior Center use.
F. Defibrillator- September Jacobsen was asked to research costs, liability
issues, etc. before discussion continues on the merits of having this piece of
equipment available.
G. Rental Items for Parties at the Events Center - The issue is whether the
Senior Advisory Board should raise funds by renting lattice backdrops, bases for
center pieces, and other items to party givers. After an extended discussion
John Lyman moved and Liz Tokarczyk seconded a motion to authorize Kathy
Hemmah and September Jacobsen to use their discretion in making transactions
related to the purchase of decorations that may be available for sale after parties.
PASSED
V. New Business:
A. Christmas Party - The event will feature entertainment and refreshments.
Date is to be determined.
B. Senior Advisory Board Members for 2004 - Bob Meyer is leaving the Board
after two, three -year terms. Liz Tokarczyk is completing her first, three -year term
and wishes to be reappointed to a second three -year term. The Board
brainstormed the names of possible new members. Five names were agreed
upon. September Jacobsen will contact them in rank order until she finds an
interested and willing member.
C. Holiday Donations - Liz Tokarczyk requested that the Senior Center publicize
in its newsletter and serve as a drop point for two projects. The first solicits
socks, slippers, gloves and mittens for veterans. The second involves filling shoe
boxes with items for children of victims of domestic abuse.
VI. Adjourn: Moved by John Lyman, seconded by Lorraine Zajicek. PASSED
NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Julie M. Jensen, Secretary