Everett Senior Center Advisory Board

October 18, 2016 Minutes – 2016 Senior Center Advisory Board Attendees: Board Members Laura Burton Barb Lester Sue Johnson Bob Macy Tad Kasuya Ray Trichler Excused Members Mae Macy Lynne Worley Guests Tony Porciuncula- Council on Aging Liaison City Staff Lori Cummings- Parks, Rec. & Community Svcs. Dept Director Deb Loughrey-Johnson- Senior Center Director CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sue Johnson called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL FOR CORRESPONDENCE Sue mentioned that she heard from Kathy Brownell thanking them for the retirement gift from the board. APPROVAL OF THE September 20, 2016 BOARD MINUTES Motion made to approve the minutes with corrections mentioned, passed unanimously. REPORTS Member Sharing Sue Johnson thanked Deb for her service and all that she’s done. Barb Lester, works for Mary’s Towing. They have two brand new trucks, one that is a breast awareness truck and making on-going donations to the cancer society. The second truck will be a Veteran’s truck which might be available for the USO dance. Deb mentioned that Barb should talk to Eric. Barbara also thanked Deb for all she’s done for the center and the community. Ray Trichler talked about the members only Table Tennis Tournament that took place on Saturday, October 15th. It ran long (until 7 pm) and gave “Kudos” to Deb for sticking it out. It was fun time for all. There were 38 participants. Tad announced that Washington Oakes is looking for a full time fitness instructor. He stated that it is the most difficult time he has had filling a position in 12 years. Deb mentioned that Sound Generations would have a list of people that he might be able to contact (see Eric). Tony from COA wanted to reiterate that the Health Forum will be 9-12 on Thursday October 20th. It will include food samples and raffles. He also mentioned that he attended a Senior Center meeting in 1 Carl Gipson Senior Center | Recorded by: LHarrison  October 18, 2016 Minutes – 2016 Senior Center Advisory Board Marysville and the mayor was present. He mentioned that the Marysville population is growing (62,000 right now). Martha Peppones spoke about the nutrition program. She will be the guest speaker at the forum. She mentioned that they had to cut out one meal per month out. Deb stated that The Carl Gipson Senior Center will be okay to serve 5 meals through the end of the year because we were closed for two months but has not heard about 2017. Deb Project and Program Highlights:  OctoberFeast: started with a “Taste of Retirement” several years ago. Changed it to OctoberFeast like a potluck where every vendor has something with a fall flair. It is the only time of the year when the center has been sanctioned for the vendors to talk with the seniors. This year OctoberFeast raised $3400 which will cover all of expenses for the USO dance.  USO Dance: will be run by Eric. Deb mentioned that there will be a surprise this year for the first 50 vets to be signed up. The dance is on Friday November 11, 1-5 pm. o Tony requested 8 tickets for the Filipino community. He will let Lisa know about whether or not they are veterans.  Request to change the day of the meeting: Discussion followed about changing the day of the meeting. The value of the current day and time is that the Board has had a quorum much more frequently. If all Advisory Board members can still attend on a different day at 8 a.m. the Board members present were happy to change the day of the meeting. If not all Advisory Board members can attend on a different day the meeting will remain on the third Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. GUEST PRESENTATION- ERIC WOLLAN  Eric Wollan spoke with the board regarding volunteers, “It’s what drives this place.” The average amount of volunteer time at the center is 20,000 hours per year… imagine how many employees that would be.  Wollan spoke about the van trips and noted that we now have access to the Parks & Recreation van with a lift if we need to take people in wheelchairs.  New security cameras are up and running, already working. Identified someone sleeping out front yesterday. All entrances and parking lot are monitored. Can also add more cameras to the system if we need. Is activated based on movement and has a memory. Sue recommended that we put up signage that they are being monitored. NEW BUSINESS 2 Carl Gipson Senior Center | Recorded by: LHarrison  October 18, 2016 Minutes – 2016 Senior Center Advisory Board  Barb mentioned that in the ballot there is a recommendation that every board reflect the composition of the city, which could affect this board. She recommended all members read this and consider carefully.  Deb announced Alzheimer’s Association forum 10-11:30 town hall meeting tomorrow. She also mentioned that we would be ordering name badges that say Advisory Board Member and asked if they want full name or just first name. It was agreed that full name should be included.  Lori mentioned that the Mayor holds an appreciation day for boards and commissions and she will get us more information to send to the board.  Lisa mentioned Mayor’s Coffee Hour 10/26 at 10 am.  Regarding filling Deb’s position, Lori stated that by the end of this week she will know if the City will be advertising outside for the position or hiring with a less formal process. The position is hoped to be filled by the time of Deb’s official retirement date, November 30, 2016. Motion made and seconded to close the meeting at 8:56 am. The next Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15 at 8 am Minutes transcribed by Lisa Harrison, Administrative Assistant 3 Carl Gipson Senior Center | Recorded by: LHarrison