04-26-2010 SAMSenior Advisory Board Minutes
April 26, 2010
Present: Harriet Sturges, Phyllis Birkholz, Louise Jessen, Cliff Swanson, Julie Jensen,
Rick Reiner, Carrol Olson, Randy Bullert
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith
Absent: None
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Carrol Olson
II. SecretaryÓs Report: The March minutes were examined. Phyllis made a motion to
approve the minutes and Louise seconded the motion. Motion was approved.
III. TreasurerÓs Report: Randy reported a balance of $5115.85. Income included 615
cards sold, tax donations of $155, and a net dance profit of $49. Rick made a motion
to accept the report with a second from Cliff. The motion passed.
IV. Old Business
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A.Tours- The April 6 trip to a flower show at MacyÓs went okay but the
restaurant didnÓt turn out as well. ÐHow to talk MinnesotanÑ is the title of the
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show at the Plymouth Playhouse on May 12. As usual, the June 27 mystery
tour is sold out. A Green Lake tour is scheduled for July 13th. Julie was
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finally able to obtain tickets for a Twins game for September 22. Prior to
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that a tour will head to the State Fair on September 2. The Senior Center is
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also co-hosting a trip on May 16 to the Target Center to see Lindsay Whalen
play in her first game with the Minnesota Lynx with Hutchinson Park &
Recreation.
B. Update on Programs- The Red Hat Bingo event had 65 people in attendance,
and the movie ÐBlind SideÑ got good revues from the seniors. Movie times may
change to avoid conflicts with other programs. Knitting & quilting is not doing
much currently. They enjoy making hats for the soldiers. Next month the
Senior Center will promote the Police fishing outing for June. The next dance
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will be on May 19 with the Riverside Dutchmen performing. Coming up in
May for movies will be the classic ÐCasablancaÑ and the new hit ÐItÓs
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ComplicatedÑ. The bike club will meet April 27. The open house originally
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scheduled for the same day as the Twins game has been moved to October 20.
V. New Business
A.Cabinet for cards- There is a need for another card holder with the so many
cards available. The board told September to look into making a purchase.
B. Pool concessions volunteer signup went well with only a few days to fill.
C. Chair Covers Project- September reported that $1600 worth of material has
been purchased. The covers will end up costing between $3-4 a piece when
finished. September will have the seniors make chair covers for the Event
Center. They can be rented for $2 each and will be a great fundraiser.
D.Other- The board voted to move the monthly meeting to fourth Monday of the
month. Rick made motion and Cliff seconded. The board unanimously agreed.
VI. Adjournment: Cliff made a motion to adjourn at 10:35am with a second from Rick.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, May 24th at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary