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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
November 11, 1988
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator Doris Ramey
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson Harold Smith
Elizabeth McRoberts, Secretary
Florence Worstell, Treasurer
Jim Council
Gene Hines
Dottie Shaw
Dalia Stokes
Anna Lay Turner
M. D. Wickerham
Senior Services Board met in the Loggia, Senior Services Center, at
3:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jane Breazeal.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was called by the Secretary.
MINUTES:
October minutes were read by Gene Hines.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Trip to Origional Christmas Store - Tuesday, November 30,
1:00 to 3:00
2. Trip to Galleria
3. Trip to Sharpstow
4. Christmas Pageant
5. Christmas Lights
6. Christmas Party -
- Friday, December 2, 10:00 - 1:00
a - Tuesday, December 6, 1:00 - 4:00
Sunday, December 4 & 11, 2:30 p.m.
- December 12 - 16 (one evening)
December 20, Tuesday, 10-1:00 p.m.
St. George Orthodox Church
MONTHLY REPORT:
The monthly report was given by Joan Eccles. Thursday is the heaviest
day for drivers. Senior Services could use more drivers.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--November 17, 1988--Page 2
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Report was given by Florence Worstell.
Balance September 30, 1988 $1,437.06
Deposits 2,129.00
Disbursements 106.33
Service Charge .56
Balance October 31, 1988 $3,459.17
APAC REPORT:
Report by Mr. Wickerham, copy attached. There are twenty-eight APAC
groups in the state. Silver Haired Legislators want APAC groups to
voice needs for their guidance.
MEALS ON WHEELS REPORT:
Report by Anna Lay Turner. Hot meals for Thanksgiving Dinners will be
provided by JMH at their cost - provided on real plates. The Mary Martha
Class of West University Baptist Church is providing 5 pieces of fresh
fruit for Meals on Wheels for this week. Mrs. Turner's Dentist,
Dr. Goodale, 2515 Rice Blvd., has provided her clients with toothbrushes
with rubber tips.
GARDEN CLUB REPORT:
Report by Florence Worstell. Garden Club will meet for Christmas Dinner
at noon on December 15th.
OLD BUSINESS:
Volunteer Luncheon:
The Volunteer Luncheon was a huge success. Everything was
delicious and Joan was so gracious in thanking everyone for
jobs done. Senior Services got a new van driver that day.
Sea World Trip:
Thirty people - 2 in wheel chairs - took the trip which was
enjoyed by everyone. Joan did a wonderful job of keeping
everyone together.
NEW BUSINESS:
Christmas Boxes for City Hall Christmas Tree:
We will meet December 5 (Monday) to wrap the boxes to go under
the tree at City Hall.
Thanksgiving Dinner:
Ninety-two will eat Thanksgiving Dinner here prepared and served
by Bellaire High School National Honor Society.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--November 17, 1988--Page 3
New Business--Continued
Adult Protective Services:
Persons have to be declared legally incompetent before they can
give real assisstance to those who need help but refuse it.
Golden Age Manor on Rookin:
Golden Age is asking for volunteers to answer calls to
Mr. & Mrs. Santa at their Place. Children call in to talk
to Mr. or Mrs. Santa. Perhaps we can arrange to have
Ho Ho Hotline at our Senior Services Center. Sharon Reusser,
activities director at Golden Age Manor, requests our help.
Jane Breazeal read Ken Pearce's letter of resignation to City Council.
We sent him a card.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah McRoberts, Secretary
APPROVED:
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
APAC - AREA PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL
November 3, 1988
The November APAC meeting was held on the 3rd at the Health Center.
Much effort is going into the plans for the Thanksgiving meal.
Several companies (Southwestern Bell, Bristol-Myers, Seagram's, HL&P)
have made financial contributions and volunteers are being organized.
Ombudsman committee reported there are 47 nursing homes with assigned
trained ombudsmen. All nursing homes should be covered early in '89.
Support services continue working on minor home repairs on an emer-
gency basis in many areas. A $5,000.00 grant to increase literacy
has been received. Transportation is being provided for people need-
ing flu shots. Transporation committee reported improved mainte-
nance programs are extending vehicle usefulness about a year.
Silver Haired Legislature people want the APAC groups to voice needs
for their guidance.