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Home My WebLink About03-06-2014 SCAC Minutes CITY OF DUBLlN SFNlOR CENTER ADVISORY.COMM17 TEF CITY °fi MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2014 Call to Order Chairperson Guarienti called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll Cal Senior Center Advisory Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Holly Ito, Eddie Jo Mack Absent: Ramona Krausnick Staff Present: Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant Oral Communications 3.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS Erin Winter from Hired Hands Homecare was introduced. Hired Hands participated and helped sponsor the 2013 Senior Info Fair. Ms. Winter announced Hired Hands will sponsor a Hula Class at the Senior Center by paying for a hula instructor and matching the$3 fee paid by each student. Approval of the Minutes CM BONETTI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 6, 2014 MINUTES. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM ITO. THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY MEETING BYA VOTE OF 4-0-0 WITH CM KRAUSNICK ABSENT, Written Communication—None Unfinished Business-None New Business 7.1 ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES The City will host the annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 15 — 16 in the Civic Center and Dublin Public Library parking lots. The Celebration will kick-off on Friday, March 14 with the Dublin Sister City Association Green and White Gala at the Shannon Community Center. On Saturday, March 15, COPIES TO: GACOMMISSIONS&CONI1v11TTEES\SRADVCIvITE\lblinutes\2014\SCAC 03062011 CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MtRCH 6,2014 Page 2 of 3 the annual Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast will be held at Fire Station 16 featuring green pancakes and the annual Dublin Lions Club Parade will follow. The Shamrock SK Fun Run and Walk will start Sunday, March 16 at 8:30 AM. Many of the popular events and food booths will return this year and the entertainment will include a diverse line-up of Celtic music and dance. Staff will host a Live Healthy Dublin booth and pass out pedometers to all participants registered for the Live Healthy Dublin "Step 2 It Challenge." Pedometers will also be available at the start of the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk. Senior Center Advisory Committee Members were offered the opportunity to volunteer at the Festival. CM Bonetti expressed interest in volunteering since the Dublin Senior Foundation voted not to volunteer this year. i CM Guarienti suggested the post-race area at the end of the route be clearly marked for the Fun Run participants to easily find. Staff intends to have more signage and volunteers available to direct runners. The post-race area will be held in the same location this year as last year. 7.2 UPDATE ON SENIOR CENTER MARQUEE Staff provided preliminary information on the purchasing of an electronic marquee and the feasibility to install it on Amador Valley Boulevard. On March 5, Staff met with Arrow Sign Company to gather conceptual plans and designs of the marquee and structure. Two concepts were reviewed. As a point of reference, the marquee is the same size as the Dublin High School marquee. One type of marquee is multi-color, which can display both messages and color 'photo images. Another marquee is monochromatic, displaying only messages in one color. i CM Guarienti asked who would fund the project. Staff indicated they are researching the details before seeking funding. CM Bonetti noted the Dublin Senior Foundation may be interested in partial funding of the project. i CM Guarienti preferred the colorful marquee option. Staff will make a presentation to the Dublin Senior Foundation once the research is completed. Other Business The Senior Center Advisory Committee Members were informed of the Dublin Community Car Show to be held on May 3 at the Heritage Park and Museums. Two Youth Advisory Committee Members were appointed to serve on the Community Car Show Subcommittee. Senior Center Advisory Committee Members Diane Bonetti and Faye Guarienti volunteered to serve on the Community Car Show Subcommittee and will be invited to the next planning meeting once scheduled. i i Staff passed out a copy of the Heritage Park and Museums yearly activity calendar for future reference. E f CM Bonetti provided the Dublin Senior Foundation report. They are gearing up for the 2014 Holiday Boutique and planning the first committee meeting next week. The Bingo attendance continues to do i CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MARCH 6,2014 Page 3 of 3 well. The Dublin Senior Foundation announced they will be volunteering at the Dublin Pride Breakfast this year. CM Ito suggested offering a series of workshops to attract younger seniors, especially those who are retiring or have recently retired. She suggested offering financial workshops, and information on recreation and volunteer opportunities at the Dublin Senior Center. CM Ito asked if Staff is looking for sponsorship for the monthly Special Luncheons to offset the expenses not covered by fees. Staff stated the Dublin Senior Center seeks to identify businesses who may want to be a sponsor but not specifically for the special luncheon. Some businesses may be open to sponsoring a portion of the event, such as paying for the entertainment, but Staff has not found any businesses to underwrite the cost of an entire event. The Senior Center Advisory Committee Members engaged in a discussion about how to recognize individual volunteers in different ways. Staff currently recognizes volunteers annually at the Dublin Senior Center Volunteer Luncheon. Adlournment—10:46 AM. Respectfully submitted, Diane Guenyer Office Assistant Approved: Fay Guarienti Vice Chairperson