Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Hampton Senior Citizen Advisory Committee July 2, 2018 Hampton Senior Center Members Present: Yvonne Gaynor, Carol Perenzin, Martha Clark, Doris Farmer, George Gwynn, JR., Martha Johnson, Ingrid Kirschmann, Sarah Drew, Peggy Marshburn Agency Representatives: Brian DeProfio City Manager’s Office, Barbara Stewart, Hampton Dept. of Social Services, Gina Lewis, Foster Grandparent Program, Sean Clark and Gloria Jones, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, Bill Massey Peninsula Agency on Aging Y. Gaynor called the meeting to order at 10:02 am and S. Clark called the roll. S. Clark read the minutes from the May 7, 2018 SCAC meeting and a motion was made to accept the minutes by I. Kirschmann as read and the motion was 2nd by P. Marshmann Old Business: Y. Gaynor acknowledged those that attended functions while representing SCAC and presented a log sheet for those who participate in any events while representing SCAC. This will allow the committed to keep track of our participation hours while promoting SCAC. The subcommittee signup sheet to work towards goals was revisited and members were announced which committee they would serve on. Y. Gaynor proposed that we create a collaborative effort between SCAC, PAA, Triad, and Task Force on Aging to plan our Town Hall Meeting. Y. Gaynor also asked the subcommittees to create action plans and be prepared to present to the committee within the next 30 days. New Business: S. Clark provided an example of a rack card which will take the place of the tri-fold style brochure with SCAC information. A rough draft of the rack card will be provide at the August meeting to be reviewed for approval. S. Clark stated that there will also be badges created for all committee members to wear during events and programs. Y. Gaynor requested that all members review their contact information to ensure it is accurate and up to date. Agency Reports: G. Lewis states that the Foster Grandparent are attempting to insert some of their volunteers into summer programs and they are gearing up for the 2018-19 school year. B. Massey reports that PAA has some transportation capacity in the City Of Hampton that can transport seniors from their home to the Senior Dinning Program at Ivey Memorial Baptist Church. If interested contact PAA to set up transportation. G. Jones provided information pertaining to the Friends & Family Day Cookout held on July 20th at the senior center. S. Elswick stated that the Senior Center’s trip to Norfolk’s Spirit of Norfolk lunch cruise was well received by those in attendance and the usage of a chartered bus helped to make this a very successful trip. The Senior Center staff and the PRLS Department plans on conducting three chartered trips a year. The meeting adjourned at 11:47 am and the next meeting is Monday August 6th at 10:00am at the Senior Center. Respectfully submitted, Sean Clark