06-27-2011 SAMSenior Advisory Board Minutes
June 27, 2011
Present: Harriet Sturges, Louise Jessen, Cliff Swanson, Rick Reiner, Carrol Olson,
Randy Bullert, Phyllia Birkholz
City Staff: September Jacobsen, John McRaith
Absent: None
I. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Carrol Olson
II. Secretary’s Report: The May minutes were examined. Randy made a motion to
approve the minutes and Rick seconded the motion. Motion was approved.
III. Treasurer’s Report: Randy reported income this past month of $205.50 from card
sales, a dance floor rental of $190, and chair cover rentals of $400. The current
balance is $5969.57. Louis 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 June 23 Mississippi boat tour was full. The weather was cool but the
trip went well. The tour to the Kimball winery is still in need of registrants with
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thirteen signed up at this time. The trip planned for August 11 to visit the St. Paul
Hotel and tour its gardens is about half full at this time. The popular State fair trip
will follow.
B.Update on Programs- The AARP driving class people are looking into online
registration but that would not allow us to collect a fee for the room and assisting
with registration. The knitters are going to take the summer off and then begin to
work on hats, mittens, and slippers. The initial computer class was okay but
became sidetracked with individual questions. In response September has planned
two upcoming computer classes, one for beginners and one for advanced. Pool
concessions volunteerism is dropping. Working conditions are not the best in the
stand, especially on hot days. John suggested dropping this activity and turning it
over to teens who are anxious to get into the work force. This month’s movie is
“Soul Surfer”.
V.Business
A.Travel Videos- September reported that the “Traveling at a Glance” program
has been popular but that she is running out of videos. National Geographic
may be a possibility.
B.Refrigerator- September reported that the new refrigerator has been purchased
and installed. Board members were invited to check it out after the meeting.
C.Budget Process- The City is beginning work on the 2012 budget. At this time
we don’t expect any further cuts but current realities such as closing the Center
on Fridays will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
VI. Adjournment: Cliff made a motion to adjourn at 10:43am with a second from Rick.
The motion passed.
Next Meeting: Monday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m.
John McRaith, Secretary