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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
August 11, 1988
PRESENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
Ken Pearce, Treasurer
Gene Hines
Dottie Shaw
Dalia Stokes
Anna Lay Turner
M. E. Wickerham
Florence Worstell
ABSENT:
Jim Council
Elizabeth McRoberts, Secretary
Doris Ramey
Harold Smith
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:
July minutes were read by the Acting Secretary, and approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Joan Eccles announced that a Certificate of Appreciation,
signed by the Board Chairperson and the Director, had been
presented to Cindy Jones for her leadership of The University
of Texas Student Nurses in the Home Visitation Program through
the WUP Senior Services Center. Nurse Jones is leaving Houston
and will be missed.
2. The Fifty-Five Alive driving course will be repeated
August 19 and 29, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Seven dollar
charge.
3. Ice Cream Social, followed by a Crime Prevention Seminar, will
be held at the center, August 25, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. No
charge.
4. Hearing testing and hearing aid cleaning and repairing will be
held Wednesday, August 24, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Joan noted
that this has become a popular activity since the hearing testing
was added.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--August--Page 2
MONTHLY REPORT:
Joan gave her usual fine monthly report - attached, which was well
received by the Board.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Ken Pearce presented the report for July, noting that service charges
by the bank during previous months had been removed, and discussion on
current charges was under way. Report attached. Ken reviewed in com-
mittee Treasurer's responsibilities with Florence Worstell, recently
appointed by the Board to replace Ken, who is moving.
APAC REPORT:
APAC meeting was not held this month.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
Mrs. Turner reported her drivers are currently serving 42 clients.
She reported the death of a 91 year-old client.
OLD BUSINESS:
Partition for Senior Wing:
Estimate has been made based on sketch prepared by Gene Hines. Esti-
mate will be included in budget proposals for 1989.
RSVP:
Decided not to pursue program because no advantage was seen for our
program.
Computer:
Has been ordered.
Galveston Trip:
A delicious lunch at the Dining Car Museum and an excellent banjo
concert were enjoyed by the 96 Seniors who attended.
NEW BUSINESS:
Christmas Party:
Joan has obtained use of the facilities at St. George's Orthodox Church
for the party. Cooking will be done there on Monday, December 19th,
dinner will be served Tuesday, December 20th. There will be a $2.00
charge. This activity has outgrown our own limited kitchen facilities.
Brochure:
Brochure is in preparation. "Round Dancing" will be added each
Thursday from 1:30 - 3:30, with a demonstration on September 15th,
classes beginning on September 22. Charge - $1.50/session for
over 55's.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--August--Page 3
NEW BUSINESS--Continued
Ukulele Band:
Has become very popular and is receiving numerous requests to
perform. The band is being sponsored by Aramco Services Company at
a performance to be presented at Sheltering Arms.
Joan distributed some "birthday" and "we missed you" cards used
by the band and said she would like to do something similar for
the Seniors, unless the Board objected. There was no objection.
Office Volunteer Program:
Joan is defining responsibilities for Office Volunteers so this
program can function with minimum disruption to the regular staff.
She wants to investigate and pursue a volunteer's desk in the
lobby with volunteers: acting as greeters; distributing/and or
making name tags for classes and activities; serving coffee and
refreshments; keeper of photo albums; keeping brochure rack in
order; making phone contacts for staff with Seniors; and as required,
answering phones in office.
Joan was encouraged by the Board to pursue this program.
Eagle Scouts Community Service Projects:
Joan advised that two local scouts were interested in doing this
project. Some possible projects mentioned: making literature
storage rack for the center; cleaning handicapped equipment stored
in attic; storage shelves for storage room if feasible.
Statue:
The garden statuary outside the office has been cleaned, patched
and painted black by Board member Elizabeth McRoberts, with assist-
ance from Nan Merchant and Tommy Bryant. Her appearance has been
improved and the Board expressed appreciation to those involved.
Guest:
Attending the meeting as the guest of Jane Breazeal, Chairperson,
was her cousin from Ft Worth, Harry Stucker. We were glad to have him
with us.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--August--Page 4
ADJOtJRI*IENT :
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
E. Gene Hines, Acting Secretary
APPROVED:
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
TREASURER'S REPORT
SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
July 29, 1988
BALANCE: 6/30/88
$1,635.47
DEPOSITS/CREDITS:
2,523.80
DISBURSEMENTS/DEBITS:
1,411.94
BALANCE: 7/29/88
2,747.33
Respectfully submitted,
Kenneth H. Pearce, Treasurer
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