STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Hall GUESTS: Steve Chappell and Jonathon Triandifilou Steve Chappell discussed the upcoming financial seminar he is hosting at the Senior Center on May 17th at 1:00 p.m. The Board agreed to create and post flyers around the building and at Supper Club and Bingo. They also agreed to try and promote it. In the packet of information to be handed out at the seminar Steve will put in estate planning information and information about our Living Legacy Campaign. An attorney will also be part of the presentation. Based on feedback and attendance he and the Board will discuss what future efforts should be. The goal is to offer this frequently. Steve then updated the Board on their investment portfolio. There is 70% in bonds and 30% in stocks and has had a rate of return of 6.5%. There has been a low appreciation value since bonds have been down and stocks have been up and the majority of the funds are in bonds. Steve then reported on the activities he has undertaken to try and line up a marketing breakfast/lunch with CPAs and Estate Attorneys. He has found they are not interested in coming to a breakfast/lunch – they would rather he visit them. But they wanted him to wait until after tax season. He has found 1 contact so far that may be interested. In June-September he will try to offer some type of continuing education seminar to get participants. The goal is to have them be an advocate for the Living Legacy Campaign to their clients. The minutes from March 21, 2006 were presented. George made a motion to accept the minutes after a revision to the bottom of page 2 was added. Mary seconded the motion. Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT: A report for the month of March was presented. Copies will be forwarded to the city's Mayor and Council. All members present voted to accept the treasurer’s report.
STANDING COMMITTEES: A. Budget: A budget for 2006-2007 is being prepared and will be discussed at the May meeting. B. Ways & Means: The Spring Bazaar is coming along. Volunteers are in place and the raffle sales are going well. The baskets are ready and on display. George asked that we put the donor’s name on each basket. Jill ordered more raffle tickets since we were getting low. Mary B indicated she would like to sell raffle tickets in front of Giant some Saturday and is looking for someone to help her. Jill will try and find someone to volunteer to sell popcorn. C. Bingo: Still looking for volunteers. D. Correspondence/Memorial: There was none. A card was sent to the Chinese seniors thanking them for their $300 donation (which had been previously reported as $200). The New Attitudes donated money in memory of Barbara Kach. E. Gift Shop: In March we made $1,152.65 and paid out $309.56 to consignors and netted $843.09. F. Thrift Shop: The Thrift Shop made $890.77 in March (23 days open). G. Publicity: An ad for spring bazaar will go in the Gazette on May 17th. H. Senior Citizens Commission: No report. Jonathon Triandifilou is the new RSI liaison. I. Hispanic Services Report: The Hispanic group prepared a basket for the Bazaar. J. Asian Services Report: The bilingual chorus is up and singing again. The Chinese group prepared a basket for the Bazaar.
OLD BUSINESS: Volunteer Appreciation Party – the gifts are in. The agenda for the day was discussed. Jill will follow up the discussion with an email to everyone so they know the schedule of events. The plaques are being prepared. George and Ruth Hanessian will present the Volunteer of the Year Award. The Corporate Appreciation Award will be presented by Ron and Lorraine to Charlie Carroccio. We will also have 3 Lifetime Membership Presentations: Louise Gregory, Eileen Tragert and Jean Kemmerer.
The appointments to the 2006-2008 Board by Mayor and Council will be done on Monday, May 1. George, Betty H. and Rusty are encouraged to attend.
NEW BUSINESS: A discussion was held regarding methods to involve non-English speakers in our programs and senior clubs.
STAFF REPORT: The secretary’s day lunch is planned and will occur on April 26th at the Ambrosia Grille. There are a number of events planned for Older Americans Month including May 1 – Mayor and Council will proclaim the month Older Americans Month and the week of May 14-20 Senior Center Week. All members of RSI are encouraged to come to the Mayor and Council meeting to accept the proclamations. Other activities occurring in May are: - May 10 – Mother’s Day Tea
- May 16 – RSI Elections and Volunteer Appreciation Party
- May 20 – Spring Bazaar
- May 29 – 62nd Annual Memorial Day Parade
- May 31 – Health Fair
A complete listing will be in the May newsletter. The Participant Satisfaction survey has been mailed to all members. Over 500 have been returned so far. RSI Board is asked to encourage people to send them back. The results will be shared with everyone once the surveys are coded. The Senior Services Long Range Task Force is out in the community obtaining input to a series of key directions that are proposed for the Division. RSI Board members are asked to complete the survey and return it to George. The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.
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