HomeMy WebLinkAboutssminutes090102WEST UNIVERSITY SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
09/1/2002
Meeting called to order at 2:00 PM.
Attendees: Tom Malloy, Elizabeth Young, George Harbeson, Anne Hershiser, Mary
Ryerson, Maureen Beck, John Neighbors, Joe Graf and Betty Aillet. No Staff were
present. Council member present was Bill May. Guests were Claudia Tiemann and Jo
Lukens. Absent were Stan McCandless, Ann Bertini, and Jeanne Bergt.
Previous meeting's Minutes approved.
Previews and Sneak Previews were not reviewed.
REPORTS
Sunshine Meals: The survey results were in and very favorable with regard to nutrition,
content, service and temperature. The program met or exceeded expectations. The July
count was 38 out of 166. No August totals available, but Septembercount was 40 out of
145. Price was increased from $2.50 to $2.75, due to change in supplier.
Recycle Meeting: No report.
APAC: The Department of Aging is scheduled to merge with Human Services. Concern
was expressed that the services for the elderly would diminish and the budget would not
benefit from the merge. Board members were urged to contact their representatives in
Austin. February 4t' is Seniors Day in Austin, and Houston representation is needed. It
was suggested we get a bus trip planned. It was agreed to invite the APAC Board to use
our facilities for a meeting.
Council Meeting Report: Council is in the midst of the budget process. Medical
benefits and wages are issues, and it is unknown whether or not a tax increase will occur.
Good Neighbor Team/Flying Squad Report: No report.
Hi Neighbor Newsletter: No Report. A coffee is schedules for Thursday, September
19 and all are welcome.
Activity Report: No Report.
Previous Business:
The need for drivers is critical.
New Business: John Neighbors and Bill May discussed Rotary projects and asked for
suggestions on how the Rotary can assist Senior Services. Volunteer drivers and the
possibility of hiring a driver were suggested. Assisting with YMCA activities and with
meals was suggested. The Board was asked for recommendations. Ann asked for the
names, phone numbers and times of availability for volunteers from Rotary. Rotary was
thanked for their offers of assistance and commended for their work.
The Board voted to recommend Pat Voros replace Sharon Reusser, who has resigned her
position.
Meeting adjourned 2:50 PM.