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MEmNG OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEmNG:
SENIOR COMMISSION August 5,1993 (Regular Meeting)
1:15 p.m.
CARLSBAD SENIOR CENlEFl
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chairman Whittaker called the Meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent: Commissioner Heard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Vice Chairman Whittaker.
MATERS FROM ME PUBLIC:
Commissioners Whittaker, Chmiel, MacEnery and Zink.
Maurice Kimball, 1623 James Drive, complimented Sue Spickard and her staff and the Senior Commission
for the good job they are doing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Commissioner Chmiel, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 1993, were approved
as presented.
AYES: Whittaker, Chmiel and MacEnery
ABSTAIN: Zink
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION:
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Senior Commission accepted a donation
of $729.04 from the Hughes 'GO' (Give Once) Club.
AYES: Whittaker, Chmiel, MacEnery and Zink
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Sue Spickard stated she has prepared a rough draft of the proposed fund-raising brochure, and would
like the Commission to set a date to review that brochure. Copies will be provided to the Commissioners
for their perusal prior to that meeting. Ms. Spickard will inform Commissioner Heard of the meeting.
The Commission, by consensus, agreed to hold the meeting on Monday, August 16, 1993, at 9:30 a.m.,
in the Conference Room at the Senior Center to begin reviewing the fund raising brochure and setting
any goals the Commission may have regarding fund raising.
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VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION:
Sue Spickard reported that it is time to start planning the Volunteer Celebration, and to decide the
Commission’s preference as to the type of party and where it is to be held. She stated that the party has
been held in November, prior to Thanksgiving.
The Commissioners all expressed their satisfaction with the restaurant where the party was held last year
and the type of party.
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Zink, the Senior Commission set the date for the
Volunteer Celebration on Friday, November 12, 1993, at the Raintree Restaurant.
AYES: Whittaker, Chmiel, MacEnery and Zink
COMMrllEE REPORTS:
Sumestion Committee
Commissioner MacEnery reported on the following suggestions:
Suggestion:
Answer:
More trips to Balboa Park and not on Saturday.
The mini bus is only available on Saturdays.
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Improve the Library (similar to Oceanside Center).
Oceanside has one dedicated room for a Library. The Carlsbad Senior Center
Library has to share the room with a variety of activities.
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Offer vegetarian meals.
The idea will be shared with Vista to see whether more variety can be offered.
Have a patio sale to raise money for the Center.
A white elephanvcraft sale is held at the Center at least annually.
Leave the same table empty every day.
This is an experiment at the present time, and would not be fair to close the same
table every day. The Project Council will review this approach and make a
recommendation.
Entire tables are being saved.
Please bring this to the attention of a staff member so it can be addressed
immediately.
Turn up the heat.
The heat/air conditioning system has never operated correctly. There is a broken
sensor at the present time, with no date for the arrival of the new part.
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COMMIlTEE REPORTS: (Continued)
Suggestion:
Answer:
More shelves are necessary in the Library.
The Lounge/Library is not just a Library--but a social room where seniors can
chat, browse through magazines, have a cup of coffee, etc.
Suggestion:
Answer:
Trip to San Ysidro Outlet.
A future trip will be considered.
Suggestion:
Answer:
Lake Elsinore shopping trip around Christmas.
This will be considered along with a trip to other outlet centers.
Nutrition Proiect Liaison
Commissioner Chmiel reported on the June and July Nutrition Project Council meetings as follows:
In May, 2,683 meals were served; with an average donation of $1.36. The total home meals delivered
in May was 855, with an average donation of $2.49.
Commissioner Chmiel reported on the District 5 Project Council report and stated the District 5 meeting
will be August 5, 1993, at 1O:OO a.m., in Vista.
Sunshine Committee activities were reported and dance attendance. There will be a 'Bring a Guest'
Contest in August. The drop in attendance at lunches at various Senior Centers was discussed.
In June, 2,906 meals were served, with an average donation of $1.42. Home meals delivered in June
totalled 952, with an average donation of $2.42.
The current Project Council balance is $2,835.81. These funds are raised from dances, bake sales, etc.
Sunshine activities were reported and there will no longer be a report on Decorations. The dance in June
was attended by 89 seniors, and there was a discussion about having a luau in August.
Sue Spickard welcomed new members and explained the purpose of the Council and the responsibilities
to the Nutrition Program.
There was a discussion to promote dining room attendance, a 'Bring a Guest' contest, and to work with
Daniels lV to get a monthly program.
SENIOR COORDINATOR'S REPORT:
Sue Spickard reported that there has been difficulty in filling the dining room at lunch time. There used
to be a waiting list, and now there are not enough reservations to fill the dining room. Staff now sets up
for reservations only. She stated the 'Bring a Guest' contest is being held at this time.
On July 2, a BBQ was held at the Center, and 275 people attended. It was a western theme and the
volunteers worked very hard to make it a success.
Ms. Spickard reported there will be a luau on August 18, with entertainment by hula dancers (if staff can
find some who do not want to be paid a large amount of money). It is hoped that at least 250 people will
attend the luau.
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SENIOR COORDINATOR’S REPORT (Continued)
The ice cream social in Magee Park July 11 was a huge success, thanks to the many volunteers and the
Golden Tones band.
Ms. Spickard reported on trips and classes that are planned for the coming months.
Ms. Spickard stated that there is an issue about the art hanging on the walls of the Art Room. One group
has dominated hanging their art work on the walls, to the exclusion of the other groups. The other groups
have now expressed their interest in displaying their work. She stated that the policy this Commission
wrote and approved was that rotation of art work would occur among the groups using the Art Room.
Staff plans to meet with the leaders of the different groups to work out a fair system as to how this rotation
can be accomplished.
The Gerico’s Golf Tournament is the largest fund raising event each year, and it will be held on Saturday,
September 18, 1993. Ms. Spickard asked for help from anyone who would like to volunteer to get prizes
for the tournament and the raffle.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Vice Chairman Whmaker thanked the Commissioners for all the work they do.
ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA:
Commissioners should contact Sue Spickard with any items for the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 5, 1993, was adjourned at 1 :45 p.m.
Minutes Clerk