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Minutes 03-01-10 MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 1, 2010,3:00 P.M., AT THE SENIOR CENTER, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Denise Chamberlain, Chair Lillian Bruzzese Katharine Cregan Virginia O'Connell Jean Young, Alternate Steve Lulkin, City Liaison Absent: Bernice Begleiter Patricia Frazier Betty Spinelli Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silent Reflection The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silence. II. Roll Call The Recording Secretary called the roll. III. Approval of Minutes - January 4, 2010 Motion Ms. Bruzzese moved to approve the minutes as written. Ms. O'Connell seconded the motion that passed unanimously. IV. Approval of Agenda Motion Ms. Young moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Bruzzese seconded the motion that passed unanimously. 1 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisor Board Boynton Beach, Florida March 1, 2010 V. Chairperson's Remarks . Status Change on two members Ms. Cregan was advanced from an Alternate to a Regular Member of the Board at the City Commission meeting of January 5, 2010, with her term ending in December 2011. A letter was sent by Mayor Taylor to Ms. Cregan notifying her of the appointment. Ms. Frazier was appointed to serve as a Regular Member of the Board at the City Commission meeting of January 5, 2010, with her term ending in December 2011. A letter was sent by Mayor Taylor to Ms. Frazier notifying her of the appointment, and stressing the importance of attending all Board meetings. Ms. Jenkins had previously indicated she was no longer able serve on the Board. A letter was set by Mayor Taylor to Ms. Jenkins thanking her for her many years of service on the Board. No one had been able to locate Ms. Love, despite many efforts to contact her. VI. Old Business . Update - Community for a Lifetime The Community for a Lifetime Committee had been working on a "Road map to Aging" project wherein professionals from the community conduct forums in different areas of the County and address issues facing relevant Seniors. While a date of May 27, 2010 had been scheduled for the City of Boca Raton, no date had been scheduled for the Senior Center. This would be further discussed at the April 14, 2010 Committee meeting. It was anticipated a date would be scheduled for the "CarFit" educational program for adults and children to be held at the Center some time after April 18, 2010. The delay had been caused by the ongoing roadway construction, which should be completed by April 18th. This would be further discussed at the April 14, 2010 Community for a Lifetime Committee meeting. The Committee meetings were held at the Senior Center at 3:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, and members of the Senior Advisory Board were welcome to attend. The results of the Community for a Lifetime survey were tallied and 38 responses had been received. The major areas of concern pertained to transportation, traffic and senior services. Other issues noted on the survey related to trash on the beach, recreation and parks, restaurants and shopping. The Senior Advisory Board and 2 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisor Board Boynton Beach, Florida March 1, 2010 Community for a Lifetime Committee would continue to focus on issues relating to Seniors. . Digital Board at the Senior Center Complete Mr. Lulkin reported a 47-inch digital flat-screen monitor had been purchased and was located in the lobby of the Center. A fundraiser brought in more than $1,000, and the funds were used to purchase the monitor. A PowerPoint presentation shown on the monitor provided information about the Center and the programs available. Mr. Lulkin was developing a new presentation evidencing all programs and classes provided, as well as events to be held. The PowerPoint presentations, which would be updated regularly, received favorable response. Advertising would be sold to generate revenue. . Update - Flyer to Atlantic University The flyer had not yet been completed. Chair Chamberlain had contacted several non- Christian colleges in the area, but they did not have volunteer programs. It was hoped a program could be developed with Atlantic University, a Christian university. Ms. O'Connell agreed to contact local colleges to determine whether they offered Recreation and Management Programs for students who might be interested in interning at the Center. The internship element could also be included in the flyer. . Update on other Colleges for Senior Volunteers This item was discussed above. VII. New Business . New telephone list for Seniors for April Newsletter Chair Chamberlain provided a revised transportation telephone list. Fares on the Palm Tran Connection had increased from $5 to $6 and serves individuals over the age of 70, and for the handicapped or disabled. Individuals are screened through an application process. Photographs for identification purposes could be taken for seniors at the Palm Tran Connection office. Fares for the Palm Tran Countywide bus service had increased from 75 cents to $1.75 one way or $2.75 for unlimited trips in a day. Senior Center transportation fares were $1 round trip. The fare for the Shopper Hopper remained at $1 per trip. While Mae Volen transportation to medical facilities was free, donations were requested. 3 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisor Board Boynton Beach, Florida March 1, 2010 . Reports from CVS Pharmacy on informational packets Chair Chamberlain had received 250 medical information refrigerator magnets from CVS Pharmacy's Community Relations Department located in California. It was agreed the magnets should be provided in quantities of 50 at different times including lunch, Bingo and chair exercises. Each of the members was provided with a magnet to take home. A thank you letter would be sent to CVS Pharmacy. . Palm Tran - Photo pass for 80 and above Seniors This item was discussed earlier. . Report on chair exercise flyers The Board had previously discussed developing a flyer demonstrating chair exercises for seniors. "Mildred," who was in charge of chair exercises at the Center, previously received instructions from a therapist at Bethesda Memorial Hospital. Chair Chamberlain had contacted the therapist in the hopes of obtaining updated exercises to be included in a flyer for home use by seniors. Mildred's chair exercise classes were attended faithfully by 40 or 50 people, many of whom were over the age of 80. If flyers were available, the exercises could be continued at home. The flyer could incorporate Mildred's exercises, as well as any new exercises offered by Bethesda. Chair Chamberlain would follow up on this item. . Senior Center Report - Steve Lulkin Mr. Lulkin was provided with a letter from Wayne Segal, Public Affairs Director. The letter, which was originally sent by the Mae Volen Center in Boca Raton to County Commissioner Steve Abrams, provided information concerning the recent availability of funds for seniors in need of assistance with prescriptions, housing costs, medical supplies, utility payments and other emergencies. Senior Center staff could assist seniors in need by filing an application form and attaching the appropriate documentation. The application would then be reviewed by the Mae Volen Center and if approved, the aid would be issued as rapidly as possible. Applicants must be 60 or older and reside in Palm Beach County. The Mae Volen Center would not issue cash payments to the applicant as payments would be made directly to the provider of the service. Approval would be based upon both the nature of the need and income. Further details would be obtained at the April 14, 2010 meeting of the Community for a Lifetime Committee, as a representative from the Volen Center would be attending. Mr. Lulkin suggested information pertaining to the emergency funds also be shown on the new digital board. He noted the City had entered into an agreement with the Alpert 4 Meeting Minutes Senior Advisor Board Boynton Beach, Florida March 1, 2010 Jewish Family Services, and the organization would be providing the services of a social worker at the Center beginning March 17, 2010. Mr. Lulkin informed the Board of the following: . Approximately 900 people had registered at the Center, with 82%-83% being residents of the City. . The Senior Health Fair would be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 noon, and more than 40 vendors would be participating. . A dance was held at the Mall with more than 100 attendees, and a chair exercise event would take place at the Mall next week during "Senior Day." Various events would be held at the Mall every month. . Computer classes were booked through April, and registration for May was underway. . More than $10,000 was raised in sponsorships for the year. . Tax preparation was available at the Center on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 noon. . A fundraiser featuring a tribute to Neil Diamond by entertainer Neil Zirconia is slated for April 17, 2010 at the Civic Center. Tickets for the 90-minute show are $15. Dessert and coffee will be available at 6:00 p.m., and the performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Civic and Senior Centers will sponsor the fundraiser, with Humana co-sponsoring the event. VIII. Next Meeting Date: May 3, 2010, Boynton Beach Senior Center, 3:00 p.m. This would be the last meeting until the fall season. IX. Adjournment: Motion Ms. Bruzzese moved to adjourn. Ms. O'Connell seconded the motion that passed unanimously. TJ:le. m.eeting duly adjourned at 4:04 p.m. ~./~ W~ steptfanie D. Kahn Recording Secretary 032610 5