01-23-2006 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
January 23, 2006
Present: John Lyman, June Lyman, Julie Jensen, Liz Tokarczyk, Robert Cogley, Randy
Bullert
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith, Cathy Hemmah
Absent: Phyllis Birkholz
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by vice-chairman Julie Jensen
II. Secretary's Report: The December 19th minutes were examined. John Lyman
made the motion to approve and Liz seconded the motion. Motion approved.
III. Treasurer's Report: The treasurer's position is currently open on the board.
September went over information on the current bank balance and reported revenue
of $176 from this past month's card sales. John made a motion to accept the report
with a second from Liz. The motion passed.
IV. Old Business
A. Tours- Julie reported that there is an upcoming trip to the Women's Expo, a trip
to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre (which still has a few openings), a Candy &
Flowers tour in March, and boat tours this summer. Julie is putting out feelers
for another potential Hutterite tour and a possible trip to Fort Snelling. New
board member Randy Bullert was brought up to speed on various tour policies
and procedures.
B. Update on Programs- The Fellowship dinner was held as a brunch in December
with very positive results. The only difficulty was having everything prepared
so early in the day. Secret Pals is starting up again this month. This group does
activities throughout the year and includes doing special things for your "secret
pal". You discover who your pal is at an end-of-the-year get together. A group
that formed with the goal of "Taking Control of Blood Sugar" is going very
well. A quilting class on was held on January 23rd. A senior volunteer showed
participants how to produce a "Dresden Plate" quilted wall hanging. There will
be a movie week in February with all new releases. The Senior Center will
celebrate the "Birth of Popcorn" on February 6th with a special activity.
V. New Business
A. Senior Advisory Board Officer Selection- On a motion made by Liz and
seconded by Bob, John Lyman was chosen as chairperson for the upcoming
year. On a motion made by John and seconded by Bob, Julie Jensen was
selected as vice-chair. On a motion made by Liz and seconded by Julie, Randy
Bullert was chosen as the new treasurer. On a motion made by Julie and
seconded by John Lyman, John McRaith was selected to be the board's
secretary .
B. Trailblazer Funding- September reported that this past year we used up our
allowance of funding from United Way for Trailblazer tokens. While we are in
good shape presently with the start of a new year, the issue may be brought up
at a future date if funding runs out before the end of 2006.
C. Other- September created some charts and statistics showing the group what our
fundraising looks like. The information showed what a great j ob seniors are
doing in raising money for senior activities. Liz brought up the idea of having
some card-playing teachers available to teach newcomers. The card groups now
in existence tend to be for people who already know the game.
VI. Adj ournment: John made a motion to adj ourn at 11: 16am with a second from June.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, February 2ih (20th is President's Day) at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary