Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Hampton Senior Citizen Advisory Committee September 10, 2018 Hampton Senior Center Members Present: Yvonne Gaynor, Martha Clark, Doris Farmer, George Gwynn, JR., Ingrid Kirschmann, Sarah Drew, Peggy Marshburn, Christine Evans, C’Faison Harris Agency Representatives: Alison Eubank, Placemaking Planner, Sean Clark and Gloria Jones, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, Bill Massey Peninsula Agency on Aging, Honorable Mayor Tuck Y. Gaynor called the meeting to order at 10:03 am and called the roll. Sean Clark read the minutes from the August 6 SCAC meeting and a motion was made to accept the minutes by P. Marshburn as read and the motion was 2nd by I. Kirschmann. Minutes was accepted and minutes will be corrected. Old Business: Reappointment of committee members was addressed by Y. Gaynor and each member whose term expires on September 30, 2018 has committed to another term. Sarah Drew will serve until December 31, 2018. Y. Gaynor announced that the SCAC identification badges and SCAC informational rack cards have been created. Moving forward, the goal is to have the minutes uploaded to the website within 2 weeks after being reviewed by the committee. New Business: Y. Gaynor acknowledged a new initiative to present new guest with a welcome bag filled with information and small gifts as a token of the committee’s appreciation. Subcommittee reports: Cynthia Harris reported for the Awards Committee. The promotional items have been distributive and uploaded to the city’s website. The Hampton Sr. Center will be the location for the event with final decisions being made for the guest speaker and vocal selections during the month of October. Yvonne Gaynor pointed out several accomplishments that have been made along with future goals and the mission. This information can be shared with citizens who are interested in supporting or just want more insight on what SCAC is all about. Gloria Jones hosted a senior brunch for those aged 90 & up. During the brunch many expressed their concern of being sent to nursing homes. Within the next few months the speaker bureau will be seeking out guest speakers to provide more insight on options for seniors when faced with that decision. Sandy provided the residential association report. The committee’s goal was to meet with the manager of residential facilities and explain who we are and explore ways of getting the tenants more involved. They plan on going out to more residential associations within the next weeks. The Town Hall Committee will be reconvening next month to begin working on dates and agenda for the Town Hall. The Master Plan Committee will be working to get a packet of information together and reviewing the city’s community plan to ensure we are all aligned.  Hampton Senior Citizen Advisory Committee September 10, 2018 Hampton Senior Center Agency Reports: Alison Eubanks reported on behalf of Assistant City Manager Brian DeProfio. She expressed the importance of knowing your zone for the approaching hurricane. Alison provide information on how to retrieve information, shelters and a list of items to obtain in preparation of the approaching hurricane. Bill Massey provided information on the Legislative Summit scheduled for September 21, 2018. Though it is an all-day event, the summit will focus on issues related to senior services from 11:30a-1:30p. There will be local elected officials, members of congress and/or their representatives in attendance. PAA will conduct their Annual Form on Aging at Hampton Roads Convention Center Mach 6, 2019. Gloria Jones stated that the Senior Center will be providing a trip to Short Pump Mall in Richmond on December 7, 2018 and are now accepting payments. Susan Elswick announced that the Senior Expo is scheduled for September 13 and the Breakfast Bingo is October 5, 2018. The meeting adjourned at 11:27 am and the next meeting is Monday October 1st at 10:00am at the Senior Center. Respectfully submitted, Sean Clark