HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05-2015 SCAC MinutesSENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
November 5, 2015
The November 5, 2015 meeting of the Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order at 9:30
AM at the Dublin Senior Center by Chair Ito.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CM Mack led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Committee Members (CM) Present: Ito, Krausnick, Lore, Mack
Committee Members Absent: Brizee
Liaison Present: Janine Thalblum, Parks and Community Services Commission
Liaison
Staff Present: Guenther, Jochner
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Regular Meeting October 1, 2015
On a motion by CM Krausnick, seconded by CM Lore, and by a vote of 3-0-1, with CM Mack abstaining
and CM Brizee absent, the Senior Center Advisory Committee Members voted to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of October 1, 2015 as presented. CM Mack abstained from the vote as she was not
present for the October 1, 2015 meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 2015 Summer Quarterly Report
Mr. Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff
Report.
The Senior Center experienced a 12% decrease in drop-in attendance, a 1% decrease in programs and
activities attendance and a 3% decrease in total Senior Center daily attendance. The decrease in
attendance is largely due to fewer volunteer instructors available to teach classes.
There was a 427% increase in attendance for Gentle Yoga, 137% increase for Healing Yoga and a 78%
increase for Afternoon Ballroom Dance.
The daily lunch program experienced a steady increase in attendance with 465 more participants
compared to last summer. Effective August 1, 2015 lunch reservations are no longer required.
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Highlights for the quarter included a new hearing assessment and hearing aid cleaning/repair service; a
panel discussion on senior fraud presented by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Elder
Protection Unit, and Alameda County Healthy Homes Department gave a workshop on home repair. The
Senior Center’s 10th anniversary was celebrated on August 1, 2015 with a Gala.
7.2 Hometown Heroes
Mr. Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff
Report.
The Senior Center will host the 8th Annual Hometown Heroes event on Saturday, November 7, 2015 with
Master of Ceremonies Mayor David Haubert and Guest Speaker Garrison Commander of Camp Parks
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Jones. The invocation will be led by Chaplain Amy Noble and the Cooltones
Big Band will provide the entertainment.
Senior Center Staff is planning to create a storyboard and photo display “Wall of Hometown Heroes” to
honor the many seniors and community members who served in the military.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Thalblum stated the Parks and Community Services Commission did not meet in October. She
reported the Ghosts of Dublin Walk was held on October 30, 2015 at the Heritage Park and Museums.
The event included Dublin history and a flashlight walk through the cemetery. Mr. Jochner stated the
Harvest Fair was well attended and raised $750 for the Youth Fee Assistance Program.
CM Krausnick suggested the idea of volunteers utilizing a computer to record volunteer hours. Staff will
review the concept.
Mr. Jochner attended the Senior Center Foundation meeting on November 4, 2015. He reported the
Senior Center marquee is delayed about two weeks due to the addition of the non-potable water pipes
connected to the Senior Center irrigation to water the vegetation outside.
The Holiday Boutique will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and the vendor
tables are sold out.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:10 AM.
Minutes prepared by Diane Guenther, Customer Service Assistant.
______________________________
Holly Ito
Chairperson
ATTEST: _________________________________
Rich Jochner
Recreation Supervisor