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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MARCH 3,2005
Call to Order
Chairperson Greer Payton called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call:
Committee Members (CM)Present: Luis Batiza, Hans Berg, Al Edge, Barbara Gifford, Greer Payton.
Parks and Community Services Commissioner: Burr Cain
Staff: Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Manager; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator;
Herma Lichtenstein, Parks and Facilities Development Manager; John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural
Arts Supervisor
Oral Communications
Approval of the Minutes _
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 2
2005 MEETING. MOTION BY CM HANS BERG,SECONDED BY CM BARBARA GIFFORD.
Written Communication-None
Unfinished Business—None
New Business
SENIOR TALENT SHOW PROPOSAL
John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Supervisor proposed offering a Senior Talent Show venue in the new
Senior Center during the spring of 2006. On February 10, the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission expressed
that with the advent of the new facility the Seniors a Talent Show would be able to feature local senior performers
while providing exposure of the Senior Center programs to the greater community. It was suggested that the event
would showcase senior performers in the categories of music, singing, dance, comedy and acting. Open auditions
could be and performers would not have to be Dublin residents. Additional costs would include decorations, a
pianist, technical equipment, programs and advertising. A budget of approximately $5,000 would be placed in the
Heritage and Cultural Arts Division Budget to implement this program with no fiscal impact on the Senior Center
budget. Part of the expenses could be recouped through ticket sales and in-kind donations. CM Hans Berg
volunteered to serve on a subcommittee to assist with event planning and promotions.
OVERVIEW OF SELECTED FABRICS FOR NEW SENIOR CENTER
Staff,Herma Lichtenstein,presented the Committee with selected fabrics and the color palette for the furnishings of
the new Senior Center that would best compliment and coordinate with the interior color scheme of the building.
After Ms. Lichtenstein's presentation was made, the Committee requested Staff to present the Committee with
other options. Staff proposed that a Special Meeting be held on Monday, March 7 in the afternoon to review
alternate colors for the following three areas: 1) laminates on the table tops, 2)the color of the green leather,and 3)
the fabric on the conference and the game room chairs.
GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW SENIOR CENTER
Staff announced that the Tri Valley Herald would be used to promote the opening of the new Senior Center.
The Advisory Committee Members were asked to provide their input on possible components for the Grand
Opening of the new Senior Center. Tickets sale for up to 250 seats may be sold for this event to the general public.
Some specifics of the event were suggested as follows:
Day of the event: Saturday Evening
Type of Dress: Dress/Suit
Food: To be catered commercially
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Banquet Cost: $20 -$25
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It was suggested that invitations should be available to Senior Center supporters first.
Entertainment: 40's, 50's, 60's music by a live band
Other Entertainment: Irish Dancers
Who can come: Adults only
Time of event: 5:30 p.m.hors d'oeuvres
6-7:00 p.m. Start time
Theme: Cruise ship Ball, or Casino
Bar: No host bar
Staff would also plan a separate Ribbon cutting and Open House for the new Senior Center.
It was decided at the meeting that the subcommittee would consist of CM Greer Payton and CM Al Edge. It was
suggested that former Committee Member Mary Lou Bielke be invited to serve on the subcommittee.
With new information and discussion of the Open House and Grand Opening of the new Senior Center, the
Committee recommended that the Step Out for Senior Centers annual special event originally scheduled on the
second Saturday in May 2005 be postponed until the Grand Opening of the new Senior Center. These two events,
which consist of similar types of venues, should not be offered so close together.
MISSION,VISION AND VALUES OF THE DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER
Due to the extended time spent on Item 7.2 OVERVIEW OF SELECTED FABRICS FOR NEW SENIOR
CENTER,Item#7.4-MISSION,VISION AND VALUES OF THE DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER was tabled to the
April 7 meeting. Staff gave a brief overview of Item #7.4 and encouraged Committee Members to read over the
material carefully and be prepared to select and provide their input on their top ten values. The Committee
Members will also help establish the mission and vision of Dublin Senior Center in efforts to expand and enhance
programs and services to meet the growing needs of the senior community.
Other Business
Due to illness, Barbara Gifford was unable to attend the February Parks and Community Services Commission
meeting.
Adjournment
Being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anna Hudson
Recreation Coordinator
APPROVED:
Greer Payton
Chairperson