06-21-2004 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
June 21,2004
Present: John Lyman, June Lyman, Lorraine Zajicek, Julie Jensen, Liz Tokarczyk
Jim Hanson, City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith, Kathy Hemmah.
Absent: None
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by chairman Jim Hansen
II. Secretary's Report: The May 17th minutes were examined. Julie Jensen made the
motion to approve and John Lyman seconded the motion. Motion approved.
III. Treasurer's Report: Expenses for the month included a pool table for $1115 and
piano tuning at a cost of$101.18. The current balance is $28,168.30. John Lyman
made the motion to approve the treasurer's report with a second from Liz Tokarczyk.
The motion passed.
IV. Old Business
A. Update on Programs- Texas Hold 'Em classes have been held and now the
group is planning for regular sessions. The first Christmas Angels gathering
was held. Bookmarkers that also hang on the tree and can be used for books
that are given as gifts were the craft for this month. A Red Hat craft will be
created next month in honor of our many Red Hat Society members. The
Father's day gathering was held and anyone wearing a tie got a free Root Beer
float. A tie judging contest was held and there were approximately 40
participants. The first regularly scheduled Senior Dance was held last month
and 24 people participated in this activity. Kathy would like to shoot for 40 on
a regular basis. The pool volunteers are doing a wonderful job although the
weather has been colder than normal. An intergenerational camping experience
will be held indoors at the Senior Center in August.
B. Tour Update- The Lake Minnetonka trip sold out and had a waiting list. The
trip went very well. Next up is the Spicer Castle tour on July 29th and this
activity is also sold out. A trip to the state fair is planned for September 2nd
which is Senior Day. A ride on the Minnesota Zephyr is set for September 21 st
and the Mystery Tour is being planned for November 3rd. A casino trip that
was tentatively scheduled for August will be postponed due to the unavailability
of any matinee performances. Julie wanted input on an August trip to Orchestra
Hall honoring Glen Miller. The group decided that the Glen Miller trip was
more urgent and that the casino trip could be held in the winter when a casino is
offering a good matinee show. On October 21 st the Center will be sponsoring a
trip to the Old Log Theater to see "About Tom, Dick, & Harry".
C. New Board Member- Bob Cogley is interested in joining the board and, since he
has not previously served, the board felt he would be an excellent addition. His
name will be forwarded to the City Council for approval at their next scheduled
meeting.
D. Pool Table Update- Liz Tokarczyk picked up a light for the table and everything
is now in place. Liz was commended for doing a nice job in overseeing the
project.
E. Software for Computer- The Senior Center has four computers but no software
for them. Microsoft Office would be the most appropriate and offer the most
options. Liz will check to see if we could get the software partially donated.
One license for Office will be purchased with the hope that a second will be
donated. The board agreed to proceed with the purchase.
F. Essay Contest- Karissa Vos and Brady Briggs were the winners of the Senior
essay contest. Each will be award $25. Both children were sixth graders at St.
Anastasia. The board would like to either improve participation or drop the
activity. September will put it on the February agenda and the board will
discuss it at that time.
V. New Business
A. Piano Tuning- It costs approximately $90 for tuning and $385 for a climate
control package to reduce the need for regular tuning. Humidity affects the
piano and it has needed tuning twice recently. A suggestion was made to move
the piano to a smaller room and keep a dehumidifier running in the room to
lessen the problem. Members also agreed that it wasn't essential for the Senior
Center to have a perfectly tuned piano.
B. Running Article on Senior Advisory Board Sponsorships- September proposed
that the newsletter include an article each month on different activities and
purchases that the Advisory Board has sponsored. She felt it was important to
inform our volunteers on how the money they help raise is being used.
C. Camera- Kathy and September requested that the board purchase a digital
camera for exclusive use at the Senior Center. Currently they have to check out
a camera from the Recreation Center and that camera is not always in working
order. This would allow them to take pictures on a moments notice and enhance
their abilities to include photos in the newsletter and other information they
disseminate. On a motion made by Lorraine and seconded by John, the board
passed a resolution that a digital camera be purchased at a top end cost of $200.
Liz and September will check at local businesses to try and get a good deal.
VI. Adjournment: Julie Jensen made the motion to adjourn at 11 :31am and Lorraine
Zajicek seconded. The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary