10-17-2005 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
October 17, 2005
Present: John Lyman, June Lyman, Robert Cogley, Liz Tokarzyk, Lorraine Zajicek, Julie
Jensen, and Jim Hanson. City Staff: Kathy Hemmah, September Jacobsen,
Absent: John McRaith.
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by vice chairman John Lyman
II. Secretary's Report: The October 17th minutes were examined. Julie Jensen made a
motion to approve and John Lyman seconded the motion. Motion approved.
III. Treasurer's Report: Card sales this past month included $148 from the Event Center
and $44 from Green Castle. A small sum was paid out for card making supplies and
the Star and Tribune bill was paid. The total of $1,296 was deposited from the Pool
Concession Fund Raiser. Liz Tokarzyk made the motion to approve the treasurer's
report with a second from Julie Jensen. The motion passed.
IV. Old Business
Tours- Julie reported the State Fair trip went very well and was agreed that the day and
length of the trip was just right. Mystic Lake Casino trip was a success and was more
enjoyable that the Sr. Expo was available to attend other than just gambling. Future
trips to Casinos will be in conjunction with another activity. Crown Chapel still has
some openings while two other trips have been advertised for January and February
of 2006. Julie will look into "Champions on Ice" at the Target Center as a possible
tour if they offer a matinee.
A. Update on Programs- Kathy reported that the Sr. Expo went very well. More
men attended this year's event, perhaps due to the theme. It was commented on
that good workshops and good food made the event enjoyable. Christmas
Angels made homemade soap and is now available to purchase. Lefse class is
going to be on the 21 st. The October 2ih Red Hat Low Tea is having a slow
response. Kathy is going to record "Warm Springs", a movie about President
Roosevelt and replay for the seniors. Advertising Mall walking hours was
discussed. No interest was shown in doing a "basket drawing" for the card
sales. Was mentioned that the sales are going very well as is. November
Fellowship Dinner will be a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Turkey signs will
be put around the Center and those that find them can redeem them for a free
Fellowship Dinner. Candy making class will be in November with the proceeds
possibly going to a charity. Christmas party planning is coming along nicely.
Desserts will be served along with apple cider. It was also discussed that the
December Fellowship Dinner will actually be a brunch.
B. The Tax status of the Advisory Board was briefly discussed.
V. New Business
A. Judy Simons and Phylis Birkholz names were mentioned as possible
board members to replace Jim Hanson and Lorraine Zajicek.
B. Would like to see a Social Security Rep. To discuss the changes in
Medicare. Kathy will check with social services.
c. 2005 tax season was discussed as to whether there would be a volunteer.
Lloyd will check with AARP to see if they have possible preparers.
D. The November meeting will be moved back one week due to conflicts in
scheduling.
VI. Adjournment: Liz made a motion to adjourn with a second from John. The motion
passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m.
September Jacobsen filling in for John McRaith, Secretary