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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-2007 SCAC MinutesPage 1 of 3 CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2007 Call to Order Chairperson Al Edge called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Roll Call: Committee Members (CM) Present: Al Edge, Beth Wood, Martin Baron, Diane Bonetti and Delilah Vanderpool Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Present: Rich Guarienti Staff Present: Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator, and Diane Guenther, Office Assistant Oral Communications - None Approval of the Minutes – THE COMMITTEE REQUESTED STAFF TO AMEND THE JUNE 7, 2007 MEETING MINUTES AND DEFERRED APPROVAL TO THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. Written Communication - None Unfinished Business - None New Business 2007 Spring Quarterly Report Hudson presented the Committee with an overview of the 2007 Spring Quarterly Report. Hudson noted that DancEscape was held in March and was a line dance event that drew over 100 dancers, many of whom participate in the Senior Center’s line dance classes. The Volunteer Banquet was held in April honoring the accomplishments of over 130 volunteers representing over 10,000 hours of service in 2006 at the Senior Center. The L.I.F.E. (Learn Information for Empowerment) event was held in May. The theme was Dare to Prepare for Life and featured over 30 vendors. Approximately 150 to 200 participants attended. Dennis Richmond, from KTVU Channel 2, was the keynote speaker and there were presentations by the American Red Cross and C.A.R.D. (Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disaster). CM Bonetti motioned to accept the report and CM Edge seconded the motion and the Committee unanimously approved. Input on New Senior Center Programs and Events The Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget for the Senior Center included a higher service level to expand staffing, operational hours, marketing, programs and events. Staff asked the Committee for recommendations in the following areas: 1. Low-cost and fee-based classes and programs to offer on Wednesday evenings 2. New special event themes 3. Lecture series guest speakers, topics or themes 4. New senior sports leagues, classes or tournaments The Committee engaged is a discussion about who seniors are and that there a differing needs between the adult who is 55 and an adult who is 90. CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2007 PAGE 2 OF 3 CM Baron suggested changing the wording of the Center’s strategy written in the Center’s statement that “The Dublin Senior Center offers a variety of activities designed to engage the mind, body and/or spirit.” There was discussion to evaluate the successful programs including those sponsored by the Center, Las Positas College and the Adult School. Discussion also centered on offering a forum to keep seniors informed of current events. CM Wood wanted more information about the demographics of the seniors we serve. Who are we able to serve, and who do the current programs serve? The following is an overview of the Committee’s suggestions: • Financial Programs such as Pre-Retirement Planning, Financial Planning, and Where to Retire • Makeovers • Voter Informational Series • Informational Forums about senior issues such as tax law changes, pensions, memory loss, sleep apnea, and medical issues • Series on “Suddenly” issues such as alone, single, parenting again, ill • Dine Out Nights • Casino Night • Big Band Dance • Help with Dealing with Loneliness and Isolation • Include already successful daytime programs • An evening meal similar to the lunch program • Use of video to send programs to seniors • Massage Therapy • Academy Awards Party • Medical Issues The Committee engaged in a short discussion about point four; new senior sports leagues, classes or tournaments. It was suggested to conduct a survey utilizing the Recreation Department Winter Guide to broaden the statistical base. There was discussion about the value of marketing and community advertising. CM Wood suggested forming a subcommittee to develop a marketing plan outline. CM Wood and Baron volunteered to develop an outline for presentation at the next Committee meeting. CM WOOD MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND CM BONETTI SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2007 PAGE 3 OF 3 Other Business Delilah Vanderpool, who was recently appointed to the Committee by City Council, was introduced. CM Wood compiled a list of action items that have not been addressed by Staff and provided the Committee Members with a copy. CM Baron requested that the Parks and Community Services Manager make a presentation to the Committee comparing last year’s budget to this year’s budget. The June 27th special meeting to critique the L.I.F.E. event was cancelled due to the resignation of CM McCuen and to await the appointment of a new Committee Member. Additionally Staff will not begin planning this event until later in the fall. Adjournment Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:27 a.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________________________ Diane Guenther Office Assistant APPROVED: ___________________________________ Al Edge Chairperson