08-24-2009 SAMSenior Advisory Board Minutes
August 24, 2009
Present: Harriet Sturges, Phyllis Birkholz, Louise Jessen, Carrol Olson, Cliff Swanson,
Julie Jensen, Randy Bullert, Rick Reiner
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith
Absent: None
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Chairman Carrol Olson
II. Secretary’s Report: The July minutes were examined. Louise made a motion to
approve the minutes and Rick seconded the motion. Motion was approved.
III. Treasurer’s Report: Randy reported a balance of $4638. The July deposit was $467
and expenses for the month were $1640. Rick made a motion to accept the report
with a second from Cliff. The motion passed.
IV. Old Business
A.Tours- Julie reported that the Foshay Tower tour went well. The State Fair and
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Old Log Theater trips are sold out. The October 5 mystery tour and the tour to
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Chanhassen on October 17 to see Patsy Cline are also sold out. In November,
we will be traveling to Little Falls and in December to a Christmas show in
Arden Hills. Julie is now beginning to schedule trips for the 2010.
B.Update on Programs- A presentation on a trip to Turkey was given by John
Hassinger this past month. This could be a potential new program with various
travelers sharing their adventures with the Center’s participants. A dinner
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dance will be held on November 23 which will include bingo. The fee will be
$7 for dinner and $13 to include the dance also. Creative Angels is looking for
some type of craft to sell during the holiday season. A holiday party hasn’t
happened the last couple years. The board felt that it should be combined with
the New Year’s party at noon on New Year’s Eve. The volunteer luncheon date
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for next year was set for Monday, April 12. A bicycling club may be a
potential program for next spring. The silent auction for the quilt will continue
through October. The knitting club is looking for an activity. September read a
letter from the group receiving the knitted caps that were sent to Iraq. They
were very appreciative. The board suggested that the knitting club could sew
mittens or hats to be sold during the holidays.
V.New Business
A.Micowave- The Center’s microwave has stopped functioning. The board
recommended the immediate purchase of a new microwave.
B.Other- No other business was brought forward.
VI. Adjournment: Cliff made a motion to adjourn at 10:47am with a second from Rick.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary