10-19-2009 SAMSenior Advisory Board Minutes
October 19, 2009
Present: Phyllis Birkholz, Louise Jessen, Cliff Swanson, Julie Jensen, Randy Bullert,
City Staff: September Jacobsen
Absent: John McRaith, Carrol Olson, Harriet Sturges, Rick Reiner
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Vice Chairman Phyllis Birkholz.
II minutes were mailed to the Board. Louise made a
motion to approve the minutes and Randy seconded the motion. Motion was approved.
: Randy reported a balance of $7,460.68 after making a
deposit of $3,020.08 and outstanding checks totaling $1,269. There was a brief
discussion whether a CD should be taken out. The Board felt at the present interest rate
and the amount in checking a CD would not be beneficial. Once the total is more than
$10,000 then the Board will review. Cliff made a motion to accept the report with a
second from Louise. The motion passed.
IV. Old Business
A.Tours- Julie reported on two tours. The Mystery Tour and the Chanhassen were
both sold out. Julie did experience some difficulty during each tour. On the
Mystery tour the bus had mechanical trouble. The motor coach driver handled
everything very professionally and effectively. The tour was delayed forty
minutes on the return time. During the Chanhassen tour there was an incident
with a tour participant falling and needing medical attention. Again the staff at
the Chanhassen handled everything very professionally. Julie did mention that
the injured participant did not have a medical form submitted. Staff will make a
note on the participants receipt in regards to filling a medical form out and/or
updating any medical information that has previously turned in. The next tour to
Little Falls is full and the Christmas tour has limited seating. Julie is working
on 2010 tours and will submit organized tours when completed. The Board
wished to let Julie know she is doing a wonderful and a most commendable job!
B. Update on Programs- September reported that a senior participant offered
their copy of the Brain seminar that was held in September if the center would
like to run another showing. The Board felt January would be a good time to do
another session. Several seniors have mentioned they would like a seminar on
gluten allergies. September will make the arrangements when such a seminar
becomes available. Was also discussed if the seniors would be interested in a
DVD presentation regarding finances. The Board felt that perhaps the younger
senior would be interested and September suggested an evening presentation be
offered (informational session only.) Another Red Hat event has been planned
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for November 17. Advanced tickets are currently on sale. Discussion on the
monthly dances has September booking the first six months in 2010 and then
reviewing the status. Currently the dances are held on the fourth Wednesday
and will be changed to the third. The Board would like to see the Wii game
advertised more plus include in the weekly activities dice game, scrabble, etc.
September will have the information in the November newsletter.
V.New Business
A.September presented information in regards to a Travel agent that would like to
partner flying tours with senior programming as a fundraising venture. Julie
will review the information with September and will approach the Board if
further action should be taken.
B.Nominations for new Board members were discussed. Cliff Swanson agreed to
stay on the Board for another term.
C.No other business was discussed at this time
VI. Adjournment: Cliff made a motion to adjourn at 10:30am with a second from Randy.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, November 30th at 10:00 a.m.
September Jacobsen filling in for John McRaith, Secretary