01-26-2009 SAM
Senior Advisory Board Minutes
January 26, 2009
Present: Harriet Sturges, Phyllis Birkholz, Louise Jessen, Carrol Olson, Cliff Swanson,
Randy Bullert
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith
Absent: Rick Reiner
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by September Jacobsen
II. Secretary’s Report: The November minutes were examined. Louise made a motion to
approve the minutes and Cliff seconded the motion. Motion was approved.
III. Treasurer’s Report: Randy reported a current balance of $7330.47 with card sales,
Creative Angels, and tour reimbursements accounting for the change in the balance
from December. Some year-end numbers were reviewed including dances which
netted a profit of $363 this past year. Tax preparation donations amounted to $670
while the wool hat project broke even. Phyllis made a motion to approve the report
and it was seconded by Carroll. Motion approved.
IV. Old Business
A.New Board Members - Harriet Sturges was introduced as our newest board
member replacing John Lyman. Rick Reiner will be replacing June Lyman on
the board but was not in attendance at the meeting.
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B.Tours- Julie Jensen reported that “Church Basement Ladies” on February 4 is
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full. A February 21 tour will head to the Target Center to see the Lippizzaner
Stallions followed by a meal at Famous Dave’s. That tour is full as well. A
group will head to Buffalo for “Branson on the Road” with a church dinner
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afterwards on March 21st. Julie also reported that on April 1 a group will be
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traveling to see a maple sugaring process at the Arboretum. Then on May 12
she will head a group destined for Stillwater and a tour of historic inns. On June
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23 a bus will travel to the Science Museum to see the “Titanic” exhibition.
Julie also brought up the issue of where profits go from successful tours. This
past year the tours netted about $838.The funds currently go into the Senior
Center budget which is part of the City budget. Julie would like to see any
profits go to the Advisory Board. Since there are administrative costs to be
covered, John suggested that we table the discussion until February and attempt
to reach a consensus in the meantime. The discussion was tabled.
C.Update on Programs- September reported that the fellowship dinners are
dropping in participation. The holiday movies were fun but not very well
attended. The New Year’s Eve party was a big success with sixty people
attending. She also commented to the board that community events that may be
of interest to seniors will now be included in the newsletter. This March will
bring a St. Patrick’s Day Red Hats bingo party. September will also attempt to
put together a Wii Bowling Tournament. A dance is being planned with the
Night Owls providing the music.
V.New Business
A.New Board Officers- Carrol Olson was chosen to chair the board for the coming
year. Phyllis Birkholz will be the vice-chair. Randy Bullert will continue as the
treasurer and John McRaith will continue as the secretary.
B.REAL Employee - The jobs program known as REAL (used to be called
“Experience Works”) has provided the Center with its newest employee. Her
name is Sally Menton and she will be working at the front desk.
C.Computer Equipment- The Senior Center currently has two computers which
are seven years old. The computers need to be upgraded or replaced as the
speed of the processer cannot handle newer software without operating at a
snail’s pace. Instead of spending money to temporarily solve the problem,
Randy made a motion to purchase one new computer. The motion was
seconded by Cliff and unanimously approved.
D.Library Lamp- A request has been made for a reading lamp in the library area.
Phyliss made a motion seconded by Louise that we purchase a lamp for under
$50. The motion was unanimously approved.
E.Room Remodeling- So far the cost for taking out the wall at the Senor Center
has totaled about $100. The total cost should be about $400 after dividers are
purchased. The new, larger room should be much more usable.
F.Other: A New Century Charter School student, Liz Marcus, has approached
September with a proposal for a 1940’s USO dance for the Senior Center which
would also be open to the public. This is her senior year project. As part of the
event planning, she was asking the Senior Advisory Board to partner with her
financially to help pay for the band. Phyllis made a motion that the Senior
Advisory Board fund the first $100 if a loss occurs on the event. Louise
seconded the motion and it was approved.
VI. Adjournment: Cliff made a motion to adjourn at 11:30am with a second from Randy.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, February 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary