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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-16 Council on Aging SummaryCOUNCIL ON AGING MEETING MINUTES February 16, 1998 10:00 A.M. Kenai Senior Center ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ® APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 9, 1997 ® OLD BUSINESS a® Discussion - Light Parade Discussion - Appreciation Dinner NEW BUSINESS a® Board Appointment Volunteer Award/First Lady's Expected Funding for 98/99 Special Function/Arrival Times Two Transports to Center/Meal Program Program Evaluation/Board Members Community Involvement Nominating Committee 6. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 7. ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING MINUTES February 16, 1998 10:00 A.M. Kenai Senior Center ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL President Roger Meeks called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Nancy Burton, Roger Meeks, Rosemary Wiese, Betty Nelson, Joanna Hollier, Sam Huddleston, Joyce Billings, Peggy Arness. Arlene Enfield Romona Groomes, Neva Black, Sylvia Johnson, Loren Harris ® APPROVAL OF AGENDA AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED. ® APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 9, 1997 MINUTES FOR THE MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 9~ 1998 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. ® OLD BUSINESS Re Discussion - Light Parade Porter requested comments from the Board regarding the Center's float in the light parade. It was agreed the project was a huge success and COUNCIL ON AGING February 16, 1998 Page 1 another float should be entered in the 1998 event. Sam Huddleston and Roger Meeks again volunteered to assist with the lighting and Nancy Burton volunteered use of her snow machine trailer. be Discussion - Appreciation Dinner The Board agreed the dinner was a huge success and was well-attended. Betty Nelson suggested less food be served at the next event. 0 NEW BUSINESS Board Appointment Welcome was given to the new board member, Rosemary Wiese. be Volunteer Award/First Lady's Nominations for the First Lady's Volunteer Award were discussed. It was decided those persons wishing to nominate any individual should contact the office. The staff will assist with preparing the proper paperwork for submittal to the state. Expected Funding for 98/99 Porter explained staff was in the process of submitting grant proposals and preparing the city budget. It was noted, the same funding could be expected from the state, city and borough. United Way funds were expected to be less than 97/98 funding. United Way campaign fund raising had been lower than projected and therefore, might mean less funds available for district-wide distribution. de Special Function/Arrival Times Roger Meeks discussed the problem of seniors arriving early for special event dinners. He felt it was not fair for staff to have people arrive one to one and one-half hours early for these events. He feels staff does not have time to prepare for the events before access to the dining room is requested. After much discussion, it was decided that: COUNCIL ON AGING February 16, 1998 Page 2 e Dining room will be oped 30 minutes prior to scheduled event time. Table reservations will be accepted. Deadline for requested table selection will be two days prior. Those persons arriving early will be encouraged to wait/socialize in other areas of the Center. Two Transports to Center/Meal Program Porter discussed the problem of early transportation to the Center for noon meal. She explained, there are several people who would enjoy coming, but would prefer not to come before 10'00 a.m. It was decided an attempt would be made to find volunteers who would like to drive for one hour each weekday for a scheduled pick up at 11'00 a.m. f. Program Evaluation/Board Members Porter suggested all board members conduct a public evaluation of the programs and services of the Center. To contact both those persons who participate at the Center and those who are in the community but have not participated. ge Community Involvement Porter mentioned her concern of a local civic group, located in Kenai, who provide special meals to other senior centers. Several of the board members had noticed the same problem and suggested Porter contact the organization to discuss the issue. he Nominating Committee It was announced, an election of officers will be held at the annual meeting of March 9, 1998. Peggy Arness will serve as Chair of the Nominating Committee. Betty Nelson and doanna Hollier will also serve on the Committee. 6. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - None COUNCIL ON AGING February 16, 1998 Page 3 7. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:20 A.M. Minutes transcribed and prepared by' Patricia Porter, Acting Secretary COUNCIL ON AGING February 16, 1998 Page 4