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SENIOR CENTER AD VISOR Y COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2012
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Call to Order
Chairperson CM Mack called the meeting to order at 9:34 AM.
Roll Call:
Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Eddie Jo Mack, Diana Threlkeld
Committee Members Absent: Lee Sandeman
Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Present: Connie Mack
Staff Present: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services; Anna Hudson,
Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant
Oral Communications-None
Public Comments - None
Approval of the Minutes
CM BONETTI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 MINUTES. THE
MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM GUARIENTI. THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER MEETING BYA VOTE OF 3-0-1 WITH CM
THRELKELD ABSTAINING AS SHE WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE AT THE SEPTEMBER
MEETING.
Written Communication —None
Unfinished Business- None
New Business
2012 SUMMER QUARTERLY REPORT
Staff provided an overview of the 2012 Summer Quarterly Report. Staff is pleased with the addition of
new and affordable exercise classes.
Coffee consumption is up to approximately 150 cups a day; which is reflected in the increase in drop-in
attendance. Staff noted another senior center uses a coffee host and are thinking of adopting the idea.
CM Guarienti thanked Staff for offering the new Trail Trekkers tickets in lieu of having to handle cash
and coins for the daily activity fee. The tickets are available for purchase in sheets of six as a convenience
for the Trekkers who meet at the trail head.
Other Business
Each of the Senior Center Advisory Subcommittees provided an update on their Strategic Goals and
Objectives.
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Strategic Goal #1 Reach out to senior groups and social networks in the community.
A letter was drafted by the Outreach Subcommittee and Staff. CM Mack read the current draft. The final
copy will be mailed to local churches asking for an opportunity to introduce the Dublin Senior Center and
its activities to the local congregations. The Outreach Subcommittee hopes to visit local churches during
the winter season.
Strategic Goal 42 — Assist Staff with planning and implementing new special events to attract new
customers to the Senior Center.
CM Guarienti stated the Car Show Subcommittee met in September to discuss the planning of the 2013
Car Show. The Car Show Subcommittee consists of the Youth Advisory Committee, Senior Center
Advisory Committee and Staff.
The Dublin Senior Foundation determined that they would not participate in the 2013 event.
The Senior Advisory Committee Members discussed the 2012 event. Staff provided a brief overview of
the history of the Car Show. The Car Show Subcommittee would like to determine each group's
contributions and roles for next year's event. CM Bonetti expressed a desire to create more
intergenerational opportunities for youth in the Car Show. Staff shared the Youth Committee Members'
comments that youth in the community may be attracted to the event if there is good food, good music
and fun.
Strategic Goal 43—Educate residents about Dublin, and provide resources for older adults.
Staff met with the Greeters to review the Welcome Packet and discussed distribution methods.
Staff met with CM Threlkeld to develop her vision of providing tours of the City, and proposed
components of the tour for Staff to consider.
Staff gave a short review of the Info Fair held on October 6, 2012. The Senior Center accepted 50 vendor
applications which is ten more vendors than last year. This year a $500 Sponsorship Level was offered.
Four businesses - Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Home Care Assistance, Caremore, and Humana
participated. Staff extended an invitation to the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee Members to
attend this event.
CM Bonetti reported on the Dublin Senior Foundation's October meeting. The Pasta Feed was a success
and the Foundation plans to offer this fundraiser again in 2013. CM Bonetti commented that the Dublin
High Key Club volunteered as servers at the event, and were very helpful.
The Foundation voted to purchase three 100-cup stainless steel coffee makers for the Senior Center.
Commissioner Mack reported on the Parks and Community Services Commission meeting which focused
on the success of the Splatter event.
Adjournment: 10:56 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Diane GLienther
Office Assistant
APPROVED:
Eddie Jo Mack
Chairperson