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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
June B, 1989
PRESENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
Elizabeth McRoberts, Secretary
Randy Hardy, Treasurer
Jim Council
Gene Hines
Dottie Shaw
Harold Smith
Dalia Stokes
Anna Lay Turner
M. D. Wickerham
Florence Worstell
Senior Services Board met in the loggia of the Community
Building.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jane Breazeal
at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was called by the Secretary and all were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes were read by the Secretary and approved as read.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The announcements were read by Joan Eccles.
1. Lifeline Seminar will be Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.
2. Flag Day Luncheon, Wednesday, June 14, 10-1 -
program - Bellaire Balladiers and a pianist
3. 55-Alive Defensive Driving - Fridays, June 16 and
June 23, 9-1
4. Facial, Friday, June 16, 10-noon
5. Social Security Office Representative on
Catastrophic Insurance and SSI - catastrophic
insurance and Medicare to be discussed - June 22,
10:30-noon
6. Fine Arts Museum Trip for French Art and Harpsichord
Program, Friday, June 30, 10-noon
7. 12 Oaks Hospital Luncheon and Program,
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Announcements--Continued
Friday, July 7, 11:30-1:30
8. Lei class, Monday, July 10, 2-4
9. Hawaiian Luau, Wednesday, July 12, 10-1
10. Trips
a. Dallas Train and Rameses II Exhibit,
July 25 - 26
b. Galveston Banjo Concert, August 5
MONTHLY REPORT:
Joan gave the monthly report (attached).
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Report, attached, was given by Randy Hardy. Dottie Shaw made
a motion that we take $52.93 from the account to pay for
flowers for Tommy's wife's funeral. It was seconded and
passed.
APAC REPORT:
Mr. Wickerham gave the APAC report and said a new director is
forthcoming. There were complaints about the cost of food at
the Showcase on Aging, resulting in some companies giving
food away. Houston City Council controls the money spent.
There is some controversy going on regarding that spending.
The Showcase on Aging was attended by 15 of our residents.
Dalia Stokes thought it was very informative for the public.
There is a 1-800 number for Seniors to call to obtain legal
advice or information.
MEALS ON WHEELS REPORT:
Anna Lay Turner reported Meals on Wheels gets no federal
assistance - fortunately. There are 22 areas in Houston.
The nurses are missed by Meals on Wheels clients. They are
very much appreciated. Every other Friday Randy Hardy's
Sunday School Class supplies fresh fruit and crackers for the
recipients.
GARDEN CLUB REPORT:
Florence Worstell reported the Galveston trip was successful.
Installation was held at Kaphan's. The club has adjourned
until September.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. The baseball tickets (price $1.50) are sold out.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Nan is going on vacation for two weeks. Florence is
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Old Business--Continued
also going on a trip.
2. The new Recreation Director, Lisa Davis, has reported
for duty.
3. Joan was planning to include in the budget a 2-way radio
for the City car. Fire Chief Stevenson told her that it
has been ordered by him and Curtis Cooper as a surprise
and it will be here in September.
4. Tommy received a x.04 per hour raise in the pay plan.
Joan will try to get another raise for him in September.
ADJOURNMENT:
Dottie Shaw made a motion to adjourn at 5:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah McRoberts, Secretary
APPROVED:
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson