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Minutes 03-05-07 MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 5, 2007, AT 3:00 P.M. AT THE SENIOR CENTER, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Denise Chamberlain, Chair Rose Love, Vice Chair Lillian Bruzzese Betty Spinelli, Alternate Steve Lulkin, City Liaison Absent: Robert James Elizabeth Jenkins Leota Suah Bernice Begleiter, Alternate I. Call to Order Chair Chamberlain called the meeting to order at 3: 11 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. III. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll and declared a quorum was present. IV. Approval of Agenda Motion Ms. Bruzzese moved to accept the agenda as presented. Ms. Love seconded the motion that passed unanimously. V. Approval of Minutes Motion Ms. Bruzzese moved to approve the meeting minutes from November 6, 2006. Ms. Spinelli seconded the motion that passed unanimously. 1 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL March 5, 2007 VI. Chairperson's Remarks a. Need to recruit new members Chair Chamberlain spoke of the need to recruit new members. Sue Collins, the recently retired Recording Secretary from the City Clerk's office, had submitted an application for membership. Discussion was held on finding new projects and programming to increase participation and membership. The Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) program with Assistant Fire Chief Ness had consistently been well attended. Hurricane preparedness had not attracted participation. Other suggestions included providing simple sessions and informational pieces about insurance and taxes. Chair Chamberlain recommended board members identify new projects for the next meeting. b. Renewal of membership Betty Spinelli and Lillian Bruzzese have submitted their renewals for membership. Rose Love advised her renewal would be submitted shortly. Chair Chamberlain indicated she would contact Bernice Begleiter to remind her about the renewal requirement. VII. Old Business a. Distribute New Transportation sheet Chair Chamberlain distributed the new Transportation Information Sheet listing all transportation options, schedules and costs on one page. The Boynton Beach Trolley, new to some members, was discussed. b. Report on 27th Meeting with "We Care" In November, Chair Chamberlain and a few volunteers met with Sheila Pechman from the Retried Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Efforts to organize the program had been disappointing. Only 17 people responded to the 700 flyers distributed, nine people agreed to participate and only two showed up. It had been decided to postpone the initiative until January when the winter residents returned for the season. In January, Chair Chamberlain and Ms. Pechman met again and nobody else showed up. RSVP had put together an excellent "We Care" presentation to be used moving forward. The goal would be to present the program to any community wanting to develop a "neighbors helping neighbors" program. Chair Chamberlain and Steve Lulkin, City Liaison, were committed to moving forward with the program and would continue to solicit volunteers. 2 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL March 5, 2007 c. Lack of attendance at January 8, 2007 meeting There had been no quorum at the January meeting. Originally, there had been nine meetings scheduled for the year, then the number of meetings had been reduced to five to accommodate winter residents. Meetings were scheduled in September, November, January, March and May. VIII. New Business a. Lack of membership - possible change of number of members needed to vote In response to the lack of membership and attendance, Chair Chamberlain expressed interest in reducing the required number of members on the board. The requirement had been seven regulars and two alternates. With a reduction to five regular members and two alternates, the members could adequately handle the workload and represent the community. Motion Ms. Spinelli moved to change the Senior Advisory Board membership requirement from seven regulars to five regulars, with two alternates. Ms. Bruzzese seconded the motion that passed unanimously. b. Betty Spinelli - re-instated as regular member Ms. Spinelli could be reinstated as a regular member. c. Discuss "senior investment Strategy Program" 1. Pass out information sheets Chair Chamberlain distributed and reviewed an information package from RSVP entitled 'Think You Have What It Takes?". The program offered seniors advocacy training and a chance to go to Tallahassee in 2007. The goal was to enhance resources to offer seniors meaningful and unimpeded service program choices and community-based long-term care. The program, initiated in November, 2006, publicized "Senior Day at the Capitol" on April 29th, 2007. Eleven buses had been planned to transport participants from the Area Agencies on Aging up to Tallahassee to advocate for the Senior Investment Strategy. 3 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisory Board Boynton Beach, FL March 5, 2007 There had been high hopes for the event but, to date, the response had been marginal. It was possible key advocates would still meet with the Governor, but the event would probably be on hold until 2008. Chair Chamberlain would keep everyone advised. 2. Possible sign-ups for April 29, 2007 Contact Recreation and Parks to sign up. d. No Senior Center report Steve Lulkin was in Chicago accepting the accreditation plaque. IX. Adjournment Ms. Bruzzese moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:55 p.m. Ms. Spinelli, seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Next meeting: Monday, May 7, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Senior Center. ~~~'*~'~u Robin Hemingway I Recording Secretary . 3-09-07 4 (' '" .... TRANSPORTATION INFO Senior Center Bus-----------.:.---------------561-742-6570 Pick up-8 and 10 a.m. Return----12:45 and 3;00 P.M. Monday thru Friday Roundtrip=$1.00 Must call Center before 3 :00 p.m. the day before Shopper Hopper( in city )--------------------561-742-6590 Monday thru Saturday ----8a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior base fare----$ 1.00 Round trip Palm Tran--------------------------------------561-841-4t287 'f 'A g 7 7days a week---Monday thru Friday 6a.m. to 7 p.m. .- Sat. and Sun. 8 am. to 6 p.m. 850!' over free----65 or over -base fare .60 one way---all day- $2.00 Service at least once every hour Palm Tran Connection----------------=-------561-649-9838 7 days a week---Must call for appointments Applicants are screened and provided with an eligibility determination Within 7-21 days Most round trip fares are $5.00 Call for an application. Mae V 0Ien--------------------=----------------561-736-3820 60 or over------Must live south ofHypoluxo Rd'. Appointments needed----call for times Donations-requested for medical facilities Boynton Crosstown Trolley------------------954-568-21 00 FREE---every day----M-F 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Sat-Sun 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Signs with" INFO: on poles throughout the city . Want to ensure your voice is heard? . Want to improve the lives of our elders who have contributed so much over the years? . Have a desire to meet with your elected official and participate in our democracy? Remember, officials work for you! . Tired of high paid lobbyists having control over your lives? Who speaks for you? . Have a computer and one hour a week? . Feel you understand elder issues well enough to communicate your story to an elected official? . Want free advocacy training and a chance to go to Tallahassee in 2007? . To offer seniors, including those on Medicaid, meaningfull and unimpeded community CHOICES among: . Non-profit and local government community- based providers . Programs for which they are eligible . Services within those programs . Community-based long-term care . During Senior Day at the Capitol, 11 bus~ from each ofjhe Area Agencies Qn Aging will arrive in Tallahassee to advocate for the Senior Investment Strategy. . All Members will be targeted with special targeting of all leadership positions in the majority party. . A special delegation comprised of key advocates will meet with the Governor's Office and Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs. . 170/0 of Florida's Population is 65+ (2.8 million persons) I . Retirees spend $37 billion+ annually . 200/0 of older Floridians live alone . 80/0 of Floridians have self care limitations . 7.90/0 of Floridians live in poverty . 10.3% of older Floridians live in rural areas . Approximately 450,000 Floridians have some form of dementia -1 . Enhance resources for the Community-Based Long Term Care, including Nursing Home Diversion (NHD) . Repeal Florida Senior Care (FSC) . Require statewide and full implementation of Aging Resource Centers (ARC) . Enhance resources committed to the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), and Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI) Programs . Once the personal meetings have been completed in Tallahassee, those same t~ will,write letters, send email~, and make phone calls urging their Members to support the Senior Investment Strategy. Upon completion of the Florida Leg islative Session, the Governor's Office will be targeted heavily to support any and all legislation that resulted from the House and Senates work in 2007. ------~;;' ",," . ~ tII . Name . Address . City . Zip Code . Phone Number . Email Address . Prior advocacy experience? . County you reside? . Are you a voter? . Precinct number? (if you don't know it, it is easily attainable)