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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF JANUARY 6,2005
Call to Order •
2004 Vice-Chairperson Greer Payton called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
Roll Call:
Committee Member(CM)Present: Luis Batiza, Al Edge, Barbara Gifford, Greer Payton.
Absent: Hans Berg
Oral Communications
Mayor Lockhart welcomed and thanked the newly appointed Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee
Members for their desire to be involved in the Committee. Returning Committee Members Greer Payton
and Barbara Gifford also welcomed CM Luis Batiza and CM Al Edge. Each Committee Member
received a Handbook containing 2004 Agenda Packets, By-laws and pertinent information relating to the
City and Senior Center resources.
George Zika, Treasurer of the Dublin Senior Foundation, also welcomed the newly appointed Advisory
Committee Members. Mr. Zika invited the Committee Members to become members of the Dublin
Senior Foundation. He indicated the Foundation has raised over $90,000 and is interested in providing
financial assistance to enhance the new facility and senior programming. Mr. Zika invited the Committee
to provide the Foundation with input on what they would like at the new Senior,Center.
Approval of the Minutes
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER
2, 2004 MEETING. MOTION BARBARA GIFFORD, SECONDED BYAL EDGE.
Written Communication-None
Unfinished Business—None -
New Business
7.1 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON
2004 Vice-Chairperson Greer Payton opened the floor to elect a 2005 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
for a 1-year term ending December 2005. The election of officers is held at the first meeting of the
Advisory Committee in January of each year. The Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee By-laws
state that the election, whether regular or to fill vacancies shall be held only if a majority of the Advisory
Committee Members are present.
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED CM GREER PAYTON TO BE •THE,
CHAIRPERSON. NOMINATED BY BARBARA GIFFORD,SECONDED BYAL EDGE.
2005 Chairperson Greer Payton continued the election and opened the floor to nominate and elect a new
Vice-Chairperson. CM Barbara Gifford declined to serve as Vice-chairperson stating that she has served
in the past for many years and encouraged new Committee Members Al Edge and Luis Batiza to consider
serving as Vice-Chairperson. CM Greer Payton explained that the main responsibility of the Vice-
Chairperson is to preside over the meetings in the absence of the Chairperson.
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BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED CM AL EDGE TO BE VICE-
CHAIRPERSON. CM AL EDGE ACCEPTED TO SERVE. MOTIONED BY BARBARA GIFFORD,
SECONDED BY GREER PAYTON.
7.2 MISSION,VISION AND VALUES OF THE DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER
Staff reviewed the purpose and value of establishing a mission, vision and values statement for the Dublin
Senior Center and defining our Strategic Plan is to determine our priorities and action plan that would be
in alignment with the needs and values of the senior community.
Core Values
The core values are the qualities and beliefs that help form the foundation of the Dublin Senior Center.
Instead of concentrating on the types of programs and activities that you would like the Senior Center to
offer. Is it more important to begin thinking, "What are the QUALITIES that are most valued by
patrons?" Staff conducted a "benefits" exercise to help the Committee focus on the attributes that may
be gained by participating in an activity such as warm and welcoming, and not to solely concentrate on
features of the Center, such as classes and events.
To understand the concept of core values, the Committee participated in an exercise called the "Alpha
Benefits". This exercise helps to create/identify the benefits that individuals may possibly receive from
participating in activity. The Committee Members were asked to select words that start with the letters of
the alphabet, A to Z, that best describes the "BENEFIT" gained when engaged in a particular activity.
The following examples shared were A is for awareness, B for bonding, C for camaraderie and so on.
Vision
The vision statement describes the preferred future of the Dublin Senior Center. It uses language to
convey how success would look and feel, and reflect the unique goals, values, aspirations and concerns of
the Dublin Senior Center.
Each Committee Member was asked to describe what inspired them to serve on the Dublin Senior Center
Advisory Committee and what new activity or idea they would like Staff to offer at the new Senior
Center.
CM Al Edge wanted the Center to have an active, expanded website that would explain the various
services, and share the goals of the Senior Center. CM Edge wanted the new Center to be a "comfort
zone"and be a place for seniors to "hang out".
CM Luis Batiza shared that he would like to see more lectures and educational sessions offered on issues
relating to health, finance and money management. He wanted the information of the Center publicized
more outside the Center and be more easily accessible to the Community.
CM Barbara Gifford felt that the Center should feel like home or an extension of home. She likes
activities that encourage social interaction. She actively supports senior organizations, such as Senior
Support, who aid in the comfort of seniors and to help seniors solve problems through case management.
CM Gifford shared that she felt that the Center should be a place of learning and an opportunity for
seniors to serve the Community through volunteerism.
Another suggestion was made to select volunteer recruiters who would identify and encourage seniors to
participate in as well as support the Senior Center. The goal of a recruiter is to increase attendance while
providing Staff with information to identify the needs and ideas of new patrons who frequent the Center.
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Mission
The mission statement describes the "business" of the Dublin Senior Center and explains how Staff will
accomplish the Senior Center's vision. Staff encouraged the Committee Members to begin thinking of
the mission, by asking themselves, "What difference is made in individuals, the community, the
environment, and the economy through the Dublin Senior Center." What are the benefits provided?"
Staff was asked to develop a draft mission statement based on the input given at this meeting and present
it to the Committee at a future meeting.
Other Business
Burr Cain, the Liaison from the Parks and Community Services Commission, updated the Committee on
. the newest Commission appointments.
CM Payton confirmed that she will attend the January Parks and Community Services Commission
meeting to represent the Committee on issues and programs that serve the Senior Community.
Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anna Hudson
Recreation Coordinator
APPROVED:
Chairperson