Minutes 05-03-10
MINUTES OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MAY 3, 2010, AT 3:00 P.M.
AT THE SENIOR CENTER, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Present:
Bernice Begleiter Steve Lulkin, City Liaison
Lillian Bruzzese
Denise Chamberlain, Chair
Katherine Cregan
Virginia O’Connell
Betty Spinelli
Jean Young, Alternate
Absent:
Patricia Frazier
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 – March 1, 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. Spinelli moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Bruzzese seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
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Boynton Beach, Florida
May 3, 2010
V. Chairperson's Remarks
Chair Chamberlain wanted to introduce Ms. Pat Frazier as a new member of the Board;
however Ms. Frazier was not present. Chair Chamberlain would call Ms. Frazier as this
is her second absence. If she misses one more meeting, she will be removed from the
board.
Katie Lynch, who is very active at the Senior Center Ras had not submitted an
application for the alternate position. The appointment will not be made until the
summer.
VI. Old Business
.:. Update - "Community for a Lifetime"
The Community for a Lifetime met on the April 14th and decided on two possible dates,
either June 5th or June 12th for the "CarFit" program. Mr. Lulkin was going to check with
Elder Affairs for a date for the event. The Police Department may take part in the
"CarFit" to adjust the children's seats and booster seats. The "CarFit" program would
be at the Senior Center on a Saturday morning approximately 9:00 am to noon. The
final decision would be made by Elder Affairs.
A member of Community for a Lifetime, brought in a program called 5 Wishes from the
Innovated Hospice Care. On October 11th they will hold a pizza lunch from 1 0:00 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. (5 Wishes is discussed in further detail under New
Business.)
.:. Update - Atlantic University Flyer
Chair Chamberlain spoke with Mr. Lulkin who still has not done the rewrite of the Palm
Beach Atlantic University flyer for student volunteers. It was noted that the only people
who volunteered where seminarians, and a couple of people who came in only for a
couple of days.
.:. Update - On other Colleges for Volunteers Report Ginny O'Connell
Chair Chamberlain recalled from the March meeting that Ms. O'Connell spoke about
how she called several colleges and would see if she could find any other colleges.
Ms. O'Connell reported that one of the problems with getting college students to
volunteer at the Senior Center is that they like jobs that pay. Another problem is the
hours; college students, particularly those from Palm Beach Community, take either
very early classes or late classes and they don't like to volunteer.
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Ms. O’Connell was attempting to locate colleges that offer a recreation and education
management type program where you would have a better chance of getting volunteers.
Flagler University does have such a program; unfortunately, they are not local. Ms.
O’Connell also contacted the local colleges (FAU, Palm Beach Community and Lynn
University). They do not offer the program. Ms. O’Connell will look into a few more
colleges in the local area.
The high school was a problem because their curricular contains so many classes.
Chair Chamberlain noted only 2 or 3 students responded to the flyer. The students
stay just long enough to get the credit for volunteering. They don’t want to do volunteer
work on an on going basis. Since the high school students are required to do so many
hours of community service for credit, they start their volunteer work the summer
between junior high school and high school. Another option is to get the junior high
school students to volunteer just for the summer break.
Ms. O’Connell also suggested going to some of the local churches to seek volunteers
through the youth groups.
Ms. Spinelli suggested contacting the Eagle Scouts.
Court ordered Community Services was also suggested. Mr. Lulkin commented that if it
is court ordered, it has to go through the Police Department.
The focus is for young people to volunteer for accreditation for the Center.
Update – Chair Exercise Flyer
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Chair Chamberlain would like to combine the chair exercise program that she had
received along with the exercises that she received from her therapist for the flyer.
Chair Chamberlain would meet with others and discuss what exercises should be
included in the flyer. She would also check on the budget for the paper needed to run
off copies of the flyer.
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New Business
5 Wishes Innovated Hospice Care
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Chairperson Chamberlain would like to have everyone participate and go to the May
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25 meeting to become knowledgeable on the 5 Wishes Program to be able to help at
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the seminar being held on October 11 at the Center. For the members that do not go
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on May 25, she requested they show up on October 11 to act as an aide.
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The seminar on May 25 will be at 2 p.m. and is being held at Emeritus at Boynton
Village located next to the Fire Department on Federal Highway.
The 5 Wishes packets are to be taken home and discussed with loved ones and
lawyers. It covers several options on what the person wants done when they cannot
take care of themselves. Once the packet is filled out and signed, it becomes a legal
document and all existing legal documents become null and void. This program is
trying to reach those who do not have a living will.
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People who attend the seminar on October 11 and return the booklet filled out and
signed, will receive a ticket for a chance to win a TV.
New Problems on Seniors from Members
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Chair Chamberlain asked if there were any new problems on seniors from any one on
the committee, or if anyone had anything specific to discuss.
While at JCC, Ms. Spinelli learned that the Finnish Community in Lake Worth runs a
home for the aging and welcomes non-Finnish.
The members were asked to set aside any media articles that the board could work on
and bring them to the September meeting.
Senior Center Report
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A Mother’s Day celebration would be held May 6, 2010 at the Center. All moms will
receive a rose and there will be door prizes.
The Neil Diamond tribute had approximately 80 people in attendance and with the
sponsorship, had enough money to pay for the event and refreshments. It was a terrific
show.
Registration to date was over 1,000 people this year and the registration was still going
on.
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The Senior Center had received a number of donations: A $500 donation was made by
Sterling Village Fab 7 Hot Dog Club. The Center also received a $200 donation and a
donation of $165.
The Center will be purchasing a new amplifier for the sound system and is also looking
into purchasing new chairs for the computer lab.
There will be a group coming from Keller Williams Realty. The group will be donating
time and money to renovate the front patio as well as painting the game room.
The construction of 4th Street was just about finish.
IX. Next meeting date: September 6,2010
If Chair Chamberlain is not at the September 6th meeting, Ms. O'Connell will be chair for
the day.
X. Adjournment
Motion
Ms. Bruzzese moved to adjourn. Ms. Spinelli seconded the motion that unanimously
passed. The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
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