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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
July 9, 1987
PRESENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
Ken Pearce, Treasurer
Elizabeth McRoberts, Secretary
Harold Smith
Dottie Shaw
Anna Lay Turner
Dalia Stokes
Mildrea Chapin
Florence Worstell
Oscar Kotteman
M. D. Wickerham
ABSENT:
Gene Hines
Doris Ramey
Jim Council
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Jane Breazeal, at
3:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was called by the Secretary. Presence or absence was as listed
above.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the June Board Meeting were read silently and approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thursday, July 16, Houston Metropolitan Ministries will present
a program on the payment of medical bills by Medicare. If a
private Dr. takes assignment, his patient is released from pay-
ing the 207 due after Medicare has paid 807 of his bill.
Square Dances have now been scheduled for Wednesday instead of
Tuesday.
On Thursday, July 30, Joan and her Staff have planned a Hawaiian
Luau. She has invited us to join the fun and to help with the
work.
On Thursday, August 13, Joan has planned a trip to Delta Downs
for her adventurous group.
Joan and Nan are going to Arkansas (I failed to get the dates).
Seniors will attend the Astros - Phillies ball game at the
Astrodome. The tickets came from Comm. Echols' office. The
cost was $1.00 each.
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MONTHLY REPORT:
Joan gave a splendid monthly report (attached). She commended Dalia
Stokes on her talk on legal matters. It was well done and understand-
able.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Balance in June $1,509.60
Deposits $ 198.00
Spent $ 73.43
Present Balance $1,634.14
APAC REPORT:
Report by M. D. Wickerham. APAC is hoping for an allotment of $5,000,000
(federal and state monies). They are discussing ways to best use the
allotment, if available. Many separate groups make requests and de-
mands for funds because the need is tremendous for all kinds of services,
such as, Meals on Wheels direct to homes, Meals on Wheels to centers,
home-bound legal services, home-bound eye service, home-bound dental
service. (A foundation grant would supply money for equipped trucks
manned by regular dentists. Qualified persons would receive dental care
in neighborhoods.) APAC has many areas of responsibility, a small staff,
and many, many demands; therefore, it is difficult to explain all of its
functions. For instance, meals vary in cost from $1.02 to $3.55. Mrs.
Turner says her meals cost $2.40. AAA supplies just part of the monies
needed to do the welfare work here in this county.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
Mrs. Turner reported:
38 persons receiving food
8 persons hospitalized
4 persons waiting for Meals on Wheels
Adult Protective Services is taking charge of Aristotle, her diabetic
client. The Scottish lady with Parkinson's Disease is going to Baylor
in 2 weeks. (Mrs. Turner is such an angel herself, I think her Meals
on Wheels could be called Angel's Food.)
OLD BUSINESS:
Van:
Bids are due July 22.
k-Zoo Trip:
Trip was enjoyed by all.
Sam Perlin - Re: Nursing Homes:
Mr. Perlin gave a very informative talk July 8th. Lunch followed
his presentation.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Defensive Driving Course:
Course will be given September 3, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and
September 10, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Van Fund:
Joan would like to use this money to purchase a computer and
word processor since the city is paying for the van. Ken
Pearce suggested that a letter be written to those who con-
tributed to the fund, asking:
1. Could the money be used to purchase a computer and
processor?
2. Would they want the money returned?
This could be a form letter asking for a reply within two
weeks. Please see attached. The Board approved Joan's idea.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. since there was no further
business.
Respectfully submitted,
Leah McRoberts, Secretary
APPROVED:
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
SENIOR SERVICES
VAN
West University Residents Only.
1. Priorities
A. Senior Services - Seniors without transport
B. Recreation Division (approval)
C. Other City Divisions (approval)
D. Other City Uses (approval)
E. Out of Town Trips of Above (approval)
2. Use by Senior Services
A. Shopping - groceries, drugs, sprees
B. Medical
C. Handicapped to Where Needed
D. Beauty Shops, etc.
E. Center for Activities
3. Planned Activities
A. Baseball, Circus, Plays, Concerts (when tickets available)
B. Christmas Lights
C. Zoo