Everett Senior Center Advisory Board

December 20, 2016 Minutes – 2016 Senior Center Advisory Board Attendees: Board Members Laura Burton Barb Lester Sue Johnson Ray Trichler Tad Kasuya Lynne Worley Excused Members Bob Macy Barb Maier Mae Macy Guests City Staff Bob Dvorak, Senior Center Director Lisa Harrison, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sue Johnson called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL FOR CORRESPONDENCE None APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 2016 BOARD MINUTES Moved and seconded to accept the minutes from last meeting, motion passed unanimously. REPORTS Member sharing: 3-5 minutes per board member (i.e. news, observations, etc.): Sue Johnson: let’s continue to make our nuclear community the best that we can be in the midst of the political turmoil. It is our responsibility to help seniors feel safe and secure. The advisory board was represented at the Mayor’s holiday reception by Barbara Lester and Laura Burton. Laura Burton: reported that she has been trying to resolve a situation involving elder abuse and has called the hotline for an advocate but they have not returned her calls. She also tried the ombudsman. Tad suggested she call the DHS office and talk with them directly Barbara Lester: shared pictures of the Mary’s towing Veteran’s tow truck, suggesting the Senior Center consider it for an upcoming event. Lynne Worley: Arlington Health has hired a new administrator who is just getting up to speed Tad Kasuya: Business picking up at the Washington Oakes Retirement Community. Vicki Venolia, who does Enhance Fitness at the Senior Center, has been hired as fitness instructor for Washington Oakes and is doing well. 1 Carl Gipson Senior Center | Recorded by: LHarrison  December 20, 2016 Minutes – 2016 Senior Center Advisory Board Bob Dvorak Senior Center Report: Bob reported that he is right at 30 days, still getting acclimated. Key projects include:  Working with the staff on all of the Professional Service Agreements for service providers.  Senior Services is changing their name to rebrand themselves. How that will manifest itself will be seen in the coming months. o Senior Services has a thrift shop called the “Opportunity Shop.” As part of the transition, they are getting out of this business, looking for a non-profit to take over.  Bob and the staff are exploring the best way to get the newsletter into more members’ hands. It may be possible to fund this using the annual Snohomish County grant fund. o Bob feels that it is a great communication tool that might get more seniors in the door if they have it at home. o The staff is thinking about doing a postcard first in order to make sure the mailing list is up to date. o Sue Johnson suggested that they also get email addresses for those who like to receive the newsletter that way. o Tad Kasuya suggested that Bob consider getting the “first contact” email addresses, the person who is the responsible party that can remind the seniors of what’s happening.  How would we get it funded? Bob mentioned that he will go to the foundation for potential funding. o Bob also mentioned that there is a survey already written in order to get feedback from the members that he would like to include in one of the newsletter mailings.  Coming up: o New Year’s Eve dance, 1-3 pm. Bob said that the staff is exploring altering the hours the center is open on Saturdays so that we can have longer dances (i.e. 1-4 pm). o Bob is meeting with an acupuncturist for possible addition to health services offered by the Center, looking to start at $15. It would be starting in the spring along with some additional exercise classes. NEW BUSINESS  Lisa Harrison, admin assistant, distributed the proposed schedule for the monthly meetings in 2017 (8:00 AM on the 3rd Tuesday each month). It was moved and seconded to accept the calendar as is but cancel meetings in July and August which are usually not held. The motion was unanimously accepted. Schedule is attached. 2 Carl Gipson Senior Center | Recorded by: LHarrison  December 20, 2016 Minutes – 2016 Senior Center Advisory Board Officer Elections  Sue Johnson asked current officers if they are willing to serve again in the same roles o Sue Johnson: willing to consider being chairperson again o Lynne Worley: will continue to do 1st chair o Ray Trichler: willing to continue as 2nd chair o Corresponding secretary: Tad Kasuya volunteered  Motion was made by Barb Lester and seconded by Laura Burton to accept the slate of officers as follows: Sue Johnson as Chairperson, Lynne Worley as 1st Vice Chairperson, Ray Trichler as 2nd Vice Chairperson and Tad Kasuya as Corresponding Secretary. Motion was passed unanimously. Sue Johnson asked if any members had items for the next meeting’s agenda. All agreed that they would like to receive the agenda ahead of time and have the opportunity to input prior to the meeting. Sue suggested they all get their 2017 Parking Permits so that they can park easily at the center. Bob asked what the members would like to see at these meetings going forward. Sue suggested that he cover: 1. Reports from outside agencies 2. Upcoming events 3. Any changes in policy Ray Trichler encouraged Bob to get the board members involved in helping out with various activities if possible. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM Minutes transcribed by Lisa Harrison, Administrative Assistant 3 Carl Gipson Senior Center | Recorded by: LHarrison  December 20, 2016 Minutes – 2016 Senior Center Advisory Board Approved at 12/20/16 Senior Center Advisory Board Meeting SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD 2017 Meeting Dates Month Date Time January 17 8:00 AM February 21 8:00 AM March 21 8:00 AM April 18 8:00 AM May 16 8:00 AM June 20 8:00 AM July, August no meetings September 19 8:00 AM October 17 8:00 AM November 21 8:00 AM December 19 8:00 AM *** 4 Carl Gipson Senior Center | Recorded by: LHarrison