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Home My WebLink About1994-08-04; Senior Commission; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: SENIOR COMMISSION August 4, 1994 (Regular Meeting) 1 :15 p.m. CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Whittaker called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. Vice Chairman Whittaker welcomed Mayor Pro Tem Stanton to the meeting. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Commissioner Heard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Vice Chairman Whittaker. Commissioners Whittaker, Chmiel, West and Zink PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION: Mayor Pro Tem Stanton presented Ross and Loraine Speck with a Proclamation in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 7, 1994, were approved as presented. AYES: Whittaker, Chmiel, West and Zink CONSENT CALENDAR: Senior Coordinator’s ReDOrt The Commission accepted and filed the Coordinator’s Report for July, 1994. August 4, 1994 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 2 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Senior Commission recommended acceptance of $1,000 from an anonymous donor to be used to support ‘special events’ in the Nutrition Program. Whittaker, Chmiel, West and Zink 5TH ANNIVERSARY: Commissioner Zink stated that at the present time most people are on vacation and/or out of town. She stated that she plans to have a meeting of the committee near the end of August, and will have suggestions at the September meeting. She asked how much money will be available for the celebration. Sue Spickard stated that the committee should come up with some ideas and a plan, and the Commission will say whether or not they will accept the cost. This item was tabled until the next Commission meeting. VOLUNTEER CELEB RAT1 0 N : Vice Chairman Whittaker stated the Center is so very fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers, and he feels they deserve a celebration. Vice Chairman Whittaker and Commissioner Chmiel will serve on the committee to plan the volunteer celebration. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Suaaestion Committee Commissioner Zink gave the report, with the following suggestions being presented: Suggestion: Why aren’t all the sewers in the dining room wearing gloves? Answer: It is not a Health Department regulation that servers must wear gloves. They are trained in sanitary food handling and are instructed to wash their hands before serving. This is a good idea, but unfortunately gloves make it difficult to handle soup bowls, etc., safely. Suggestion: Kleenex-type dispensers in the rest rooms. Answer: The committee does not believe that Kleenex dispensers are necessary; especially in light of budget constraints. Suggestion: The availability of the newsletter should be announced periodically. Answer: The committee will request that it be announced in the dining room at various times throughout the year. A note of thanks was received from Afton Jandro for having C. C. Sanders entertaining in the dining room. August 4, 1994 SENIOR COMMISSION Page 3 Nutrition Proiect Liaison Commissioner Chmiel reported on the congregate meals served in June, 2,951 ; average donation $1.67; April, 2,917, average donation $1.50. The total home meals delivered in June, 843; average donation $2.09. Current balance is $1,926.1 8, and these funds are raised from dances, craft and bake sales, etc. Commissioner Chmiel listed the special events held in June, and the business conducted at the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENT: Sue Spickard announced that the Coordinator’s Report will no longer be given orally, but accepted on the Consent Calendar. Copies of the report will be available at the meeting. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Vice Chairman Whittaker had no report. ITEMS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA: Presentation by the Braille Institute on a request to meet at the Center regularly Fundraising brochure ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 4, 1994, was adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Minutes Clerk July 21, 1994 TO: SENIOR COMMISSION FROM: Senior Center Coordinator COORDINATORS REPORT NUTRITION We have received half of the order for the new permanent dinnerware to be utilized for the lunch program. We have experimented with those we have and are concerned about the drying time and possible staining. We were assured by the sales rep that drying time would be between 3-5 minutes and they would not stain. We will stay on top of the situation and work with Sysco. Our count is down in the lunch program. Again we attribute this to summer vacations. In an effort to reduce the losses due to "no shows" we are changing the check in time. Persons with lunch reservations must now check in by 11:45 am. If they have not done so by that time, their reservation will be given to a person who is waiting in the hall. We are in desperate need of Home Meals Drivers. In addition to our regular advertising efforts, a notice will be placed in next month's water billing notifying every resident of our need for volunteers. SPECIAL EVENTS The 6th Annual Ice Cream Social held on July 17 in McGee Park was an overwhelming success! A record-setting estimated crowd of over 500 attended this delightful afternoon in the park event. Those who attended came early and spent the entire day. Music was generously provided by the Golden Tones, and sing-a-longs were led by Abe Katell. Thrifty Drugs donated 32 gallons of chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Thanks to the talents, hard work and know how of manv volunteers, this years social is being classified as "the best ever." The calligraphy classes are presently displaying their works in the Art room. Everyone is encouraged to stop in and view the lovely works completed by the students. The Senior Safari trip scheduled for July 21 to Knotts Berry Farm did not as in years past fill to capacity. Now that we enjoy the flexibility of two passenger vehicles we were able to provide the trip by utilizing the mini bus. UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 8 - Presentation ItIlliteracy - Problems and Solutionstt 13 - Senior Safari trip to the Stephen Birch Aquarium - Fee 15 - Hearing testing 15 - SPECIAL LUNCHEON - Hawaiian Luau 17 - Seminar ttBargains for Prime Timers - Senior Saverstt 19 - Seminar "The Contemporary Urban Communitytt 25 - Senior Safari trip to The Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, and Old Town Pasadena - Fee $30 $9 Fee $10 SEPTEMBER 1 - Presentation "Media - Are they Watch Dogs or Lap Dogs?lt Tim Chelling, KNSD Editorial & Community Relations Director JUST THE FAX The Senior Center has received their fax machine. The number is 434-4206. a4ksc SUE SCHULTZ SPICKARD c: Assistant City Manager Community Development Director