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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
October 20, 1988
PRESENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
Jim Council
Gene Hines
Ken Pearce
Dottie Shaw
Harold Smith
Dalia Stokes
Anna Lay Turner
M. E. Wickerham
Florence Worstell
ABSENT:
Elizabeth McRoberts, Secretary
Doris Ramey
Senior Services Board met in the Loggia, Senior Services Center, at
3:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jane Breazeal.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was called by the Acting Secretary.
MINUTES:
September minutes were read by the members, and approved as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Bayou City Preservation Jazz Band - Monday,
October 24, 7:30 p.m. - approximately 60 reservations
to date - hope for more - up to 140.
2. HCHA Home Rehab Program - Wednesday, October 26, 2:00-3:00 p.m. -
good program which needs to be paid heed to.
3. 55 Alive Defensive Driving - Fridays, October 21 & 28,
8:30-12:30 p.m.
4. Health Fair - Tuesday, November 1, 10:00-2:00 -
23 exhibits and 11 screenings including teeth and diet. No
lunch will be served - only refreshments. All tests will be
free. Dentists and dietitians will be present.
5. Sea World Trip - Wed. & Thurs., November 9 and 10. $95.00 -
overnight trip. Stay at Raddison/Gunter Hotel - 20 reser-
vations to date - room for total of 45.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--October 20, 1988--Page 2
MONTHLY REPORT:
The monthly report was given by Joan Eccles, our coordinator. The
report continues to demonstrate the many and various activities
planned and carried out by Joan, the staff and volunteers.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Ken Pearce reported a balance in the Treasury of $1,437.06 as of
September 30, 1988.
APAC REPORT:
Mr. Wickerham reported that there were three speakers at meeting,
representing Democrat, Republican and Libertarian Parties. No
business transacted.
MEALS ON WHEELS REPORT:
Report by Anna Lay Turner. The drivers and workers are assisting patrons
with absentee voting in their homes. Visiting Nurses Association
program was outlined. Meals on Wheels is assisting with VNA survey to
help identify possible clients.
GARDEN CLUB REPORT:
Report by Florence Worstell. Club to meet soon with covered dish
luncheon. The Garden Club Christmas Party is scheduled for
December 15, 1988.
OLD BUSINESS:
Buffalo Bayou Trip:
Did not make because of lack of interest.
Pantry:
Supplies sent to Christian Community Center and were re-
ceived appreciatively, since no need has been demonstrated
here.
Round Dance:
A success.
Elderhostel & Holcombe-Lindquist Luncheon:
Elizabeth McRoberts program was well received.
Student Nurses:
Doing excellent job, much beyond the call of duty.
Computer:
Due to problems at City Hall, order for computer was mis-
placed, but has now been re-ordered.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--October 20, 1988--Page 3
NEW BUSINESS:
Volunteer Luncheon:
Wednesday, November 16 at noon honoring Senior Services
Volunteers.
Flu Shots:
Faith Lutheran Nutrition Site, Friday, November 4 - Call
666-6471 for reservation, $4.00 charge.
Publicity:
West U. Magazine, Village Life & "Best Places to Retire
in 80's" all carried stories about our activities.
Funds Left for Christmas Party:
Moved by Gene Hines to donate up to $400.00 to help
defray cost of Christmas Party. The motion was seconded
by D. Stokes and approved unanimously.
Ken Pearce:
Ken announced his move from the city and is turning fi-
nancial records over to the new Treasurer, Florence Worstell,
as of this date. He also told the Board that Dalia Stokes
has received Board Certification in the legal field areas
of Trusts and Wills, a commendable accomplishment for our
fellow Board Member.
Board Appreciation of Ken Pearce:
The Board wished Ken Pearce well in his new home, and ex-
pressed its appreciation for his dedicated work for
Senior Services, especially in the.matter of the van acquisi-
tion and his work as Treasurer.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
E. Gene Hines, Acting Secretary
APPROVED:
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
Name
Jane Breazeal, Chairman
Jim Council J-1---
Gene Hines h4E1; - l
Elizabeth G. McRoberts
Kenneth Pearce /
Doris Ramey
Dottie Shaw
Harold Smith
Dalia Stokes
Florence Worstell
M. D. Wickerham, APAC
Address
Home Office
4019
Rice
664-3663
6327
Belmont
664-3349
3748
Rice
667-8740
2727
University
668-2727
3518
Georgetown
665-5939 626-7800
3409
Rice
668-9000
6434
Rutgers
667-2068
3609
Robinhood
668-4273
4017
Tennyson
664-1899 522-2224
3416
Sunset Blvd.
668-7847
6503
Sewanee
667-7869
Joan Eccles, Senior Services Coordinator
Nan Merchant, Assistant Coordinator
Anna Lay Turner, Meals on Wheels
3514 University
667-5452 662-5849
667-3978 662-5850
668-4064
The Senior Services Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at
3:30 p.m. in the loggia of the West University Community Building at
6104 Auden.