Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

HAMPTON SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE S.A.V.E. Seniors! Support-Acknowledge-Value-Empower Annual Report Subcommittee August 1, 2022 - 11:00 a.m. Hampton Senior Center 3501 Kecoughtan Road Meeting Minutes Due to time constraints, the subcommittee was unable to meet; however, an annual report draft was distributed to the PRLS Director, SCAC Chair, and committee members and is attached to this document. It will be reviewed at the September 12 meeting for approval and submission. HSCAC/Speakers Bureau Subcommittee 08012022  Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (HSCAC) S.A.V.E. Seniors! Support-Acknowledge-Value-Empower 2022 ANNUAL REPORT (DRAFT) MISSION The Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (HSCAC) advocates, arranges and coordinates senior-related services to make Hampton the community of choice for seniors. Agencies represented include: Hampton Human Services, the Peninsula Agency on Aging, the Peninsula Foster Grandparents Program, and Hampton Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services. MEETINGS Meetings are held the first Monday of each month, beginning at 10a.m. at the Hampton Senior Center, located at 2501 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23663. BOARD HSCAC has eleven (11) active board members serving 2-year term limits. It has a Chair, Vice Chair, and Recording Secretary. Its sponsoring agency is the Hampton Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services. SUBCOMMITTEES Annual Senior Awards Event: HSCAC and Hampton Senior Center recognizes those seniors who contribute greatly to their community through an annual Senior Citizens Awards event. This event is supported in partnership with HPRLS and its leadership affiliates. Currently nominees must be Hampton residents, be between the ages of 70 and 90, and have enhanced their communities through their life’s work, volunteerism, and positive engagement with others. Annual Report: This committee’s function is to prepare an annual report for submission to City Council. This report would include all activities during the previous year and all expenses, donations, etc. Hospitality: This committee welcomes new members, promotes fellowship through the organization, coordinates public outreach activities. Mayor’s Town Hall: The Mayor’s Town hall is an opportunity for the Mayor to interact with Hampton Seniors and guests to discuss ways in which the City is supporting Senior services. It is also a vehicle that allows Seniors to ask questions, offer suggestions and ideas that can help the City facilitate proposed programs more efficiently. Please note that the Hampton Senior Citizen Advisory Council provides, advocates, arranges and coordinates senior-related services HSCAC/Speakers Bureau Subcommittee 08012022 to make Hampton the community of choice for seniors. Agencies represented include Hampton Human Services, Peninsula Agency on Aging, Peninsula Foster Grandparents Program, and Hampton Parks Recreation & Leisure Services. Senior Residential Living: This committee was formed to increase communication and collaboration between and participation of seniors living in residential complexes and the Advisory Committee. Meeting goals are:  to get more people involved between management and residents  obtain a listing of senior residential housing in the Hampton area  have residential managers select 2 residents to attend HSCAC meetings and advocate on behalf of seniors in their complexes  business cards  planning for outreach opportunities  issues with city services/packaging-mailing services  welcome packages for new residents to introduce them to HSCAC Speakers Bureau: This committee function is to create a listing of pertinent speakers to present at HSCAC board meetings and submit those names to the Lead Agency for scheduling in addition to preparing SCAC members to present for public outreach purposes. COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Standing Committee By-Law Revision, approved by Council February 2022 2022 HIGHLIGHTS July 12, 2021 Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau & Hampton Seniors Presentation Ms. Mary Fugere, CMP, CTIS, Director Hampton Convention and Visitor Bureau August 2, 2021 Safeguarding Seniors from Fraud Presentation Sheriff Karen Bowden Hampton Sheriff’s Office November 1, 2022 Senior Medicare Patrol and Medicare Updates Presentation Ms. Lisa Walker, Vice President Bay Aging Advocacy Resources December 6, 2021 SCAC Holiday Luncheon Meeting HSCAC/Speakers Bureau Subcommittee 08012022 February 7, 2021 COVID Update & Precautionary Measures Presentation SCAC Chair and Board March 7, 2022 Wait! There’s More – Know That You Know About Scams Sheriff Karen Bowden Hampton Sheriff’s Office April 4, 2022 Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled Presentation Ms. Mary Joyner, CPA, Tax Manager Office of Ross Mugler, Commissioner of the Revenue June 6, 2022 Senior Assistance from the Commonwealth Attorney Presentation Ms. Nicholas Proffitt, Community Liaison Officer Office of the Attorney General Virginia FINANCIAL December SCAC Holiday Meeting & Luncheon $1200.00 SCAC Lanyards & ID Badge Holders $151.00__ TOTAL $1351.00 HSCAC/Speakers Bureau Subcommittee 08012022