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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
July 14, 1988
PRESENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
Elizabeth McRoberts, Secretary
Jim Council
Gene Hines
Harold Smith
Anna Lay Turner
M. D. Wickerham
Florence Worstell
ABSENT:
Ken Pearce, Treasurer
Doris Ramey
Dottie Shaw
Dalia Stokes
Senior Services Board met at the home of Gene Hines, 3748 Rice Blvd.
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 Secretary. Doris Ramey was unable to attend
because her husband is ill. Dottie Shaw is ill.
Jane Breazeal read a note from Doris Ramey thanking us.
MINUTES:
June minutes were read by the Secretary, and approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Joan said the pictures by the photography class may be seen
in the Senior Wing. It was a very successful class.
2. The Galveston trip is very popular. Two bus loads of people
are going.
3. The Ice Cream Social on August 25 will be popular and will
feature a lady giving a Crime Prevention Seminar from 3:00-4:00.
MONTHLY REPORT:
Joan gave her fine monthly report - attached. (Note: There are 2
nurses rather than 3 from The University of Texas Nursing School.)
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Ken Pearce is moving from West University. His Treasurer's reports
(May and June) were attached to the June minutes.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--July--Page 2
APAC REPORT:
Report given by Mr. Wickerham. The meeting this a.m. was given
over to letters read regarding bids to provide services. APAC is
responsible for telling the agency how to use money. City Council
of Houston makes final decision regarding distribution of monies
for services. Report of June meeting is attached.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
Mrs. Turner is very proud of her drivers and her service. We are
very proud of her.
OLD BUSINESS:
Partition for Senior Wing:
Gene drew up a plan for partitions for the Senior Wing. The
City planned a wall that differs, so Joan will ask the City to
take a look at Gene Hines' plan.
Luau:
The Luau was a huge success. Everyone enjoyed it immensely.
NEW BUSINESS:
Certificate of Appreciation:
Precinct 3 Commissioner, Elizabeth L. Ghrist, awarded the Community
Center of West University a Certificate of Appreciation for out-
standing contributions and endeavors to our community.
R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
Gene Hines suggested we look at this more thoroughly before we
consider it. Joan is to send a copy of it to Dalia Stokes.
Senior Services Board:
Florence Worstell is willing to do Ken Pearce's work as Treasurer.
Joan is going to suggest a person to City Council to fill the
vacancy on the Board.
Jane Breazeal passed around a petition concerning Madalyn O'Hare to
be studied.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. after a very enjoyable meeting
at Gene Hines' home.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah McRoberts, Secretary
APPROVED:
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
APAC REPORT
June 14, 1988
The monthly meeting of the Area Planning Advisory Council (APAC)
was held this morning at the City of Houston Health Offices.
The meeting was given over entirely to the reading of the results of
the applications to provide various services for the aging for fiscal
year 1988-89, beginning October 1, 1988. Any applicant could be pre-
sent to hear the result of their bid to supply services. The next
step will be the presentation of these results to the Houston City
Council for acceptance or rejection.
M. D. Wickerham