HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-20; Senior Commission; MinutesSPECIAL MEETING
SENIOR COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 20, 1988
The Special Meeting of the Senior Cornmission was called to order by Ch irman,
Linwood Van at 1 :00 P.M., July 20, 1988. Members of the Senior Commission in
attendance were: Linwood Van, Theresa Maggio, Peggy Savary and Dorrie
Ritchie. Absent: Marion Cast. Carlsbad Senior Citizens' Association Board of
Director's members present were: Peggy Savary, Pearl Johnson, Theresa Maggio,
Phil Bunn and Richard Sica. Also attending: Sue Spickard, Senior Citizen
Coordinator.
The purpose of the meeting explained by Linwood Van was for the Senior
Commission and the CSCA Board of Directors to discuss fundraising.
Peggy Savary introduced board members.
Sue Spickard distributed copies of the new Senior Center "Wish List" and
explained that the City will allocate enough money to open the doors of the new
Center, but would not include llfringees'l and that the purpose of the meeting
was to discuss ways to raise money for the items on the Wish List.
Discussion ensued regarding funds the CSCA has raised and the potential for
those funds to be utilized in the new Center.
piano and other Association equipment to the City.
Additionally, transfer of the
- Peggy Savary made the suggestion to review what the estimated prices would be
for the Wish List items:
$4,000
200-300
2,000-3,000
250
1,500
primari I y donations
60,000
3,000
Piano
Cassette Player
Large Screen TV
VCR
Mirrors in dance room
Hostess/Party Supplies (Commissioner Ritchie
suggested that Tea Service setlsets be added
to this category)
Mini Bus (24 passenger)
Billiards Tables (2)
Arts E Crafts equipment (mostly donated items/
kiln and magazine subscriptions were added to
this category.
Phil Bunn suggested that we seek donations for all items on list.
should advertise and let people know what we need.
Car Country for donation of a truck or van.
He said we
Phil suggested we approach
Sue Spickard expressed concern on donated items. suitable and we should be selective on donations.
that it was important to have good equipment because in the long run it could
cost more for repairs.
Many times the items are not
Commissioner Ritchie agreed
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r Sue Spickard mentioned that there were other small items not listed which
would need to be purchased, such as silk plants, clocks, art, etc. In response
to Peggy's question if basic furniture will be provided by the City, Sue affirmed
that furniture is part of the budget, but explained that the architect has been
instructed to consider first priorities in budget for kitchen and dining rooms,
auditorium, then office.
Commissioner Ritchie made some suggestions to have the Wish List printed and
circulated, along with history of the Senior Center.
Seena Trigas arrived at 1 :40;
La Costa Ranch Company.
Sue Spickard made introductions. Seena represents
Seena took the floor to inforrrr the group of several options on fundraising for
the new Center. Sue said no definite groundbreaking date will be known until
construction bids, due 8/24/88, are in. She added that a City/School District
meeting to discuss groundbreaking is scheduled for next week.
Having a BBQ was the first option discussed.
Ranch Company will pickup the cost for the BBQ food.
mentioned that the School Board was planning a BBQ celebration.
Seena mentioned that La Costa
However, it was
Discussion ensued regarding the specifics of organizing a BBQ for raising funds
for the Senior Center. A silent auction at the event was suggested (i.e., large
items, art work, weekend at Carlsbad Inn, etc.).
Seena suggested another option to raise funds was to have a dinner affair at the
Olympic Resort. This would mean higher ticket prices which would possibly
dissuade Seniors from attending.
back with Seena with more details regarding the potential for a BBQ.
thanked Seena and La Costa Ranch Company for their generous offer.
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Seena left the meeting at 2:08. Sue will get
Sue
Sue invited ideas from group on other fundraising ideas.
lottery tickets and said the Commission could not sell tickets, but the Association
could. Linwood said we should ask Rotary to
consider the Senior Center as recipient of Octoberfest proceeds. Also, to solicit
corporate donations.
that donations from Hughes employees' Club could be anticipated.
Linwood suggested
Dorrie suggested a rummage sale.
Richard Sica mentioned that Dave Kulchin had indicated
The meeting was adjourned by proper motion at 2:15 p.m.
Respectfu II y submitted,
MARYANN M. THEIS
Senior Center Secretary