GUEST: Earl Estelle, newly elected Board member for 2008-2010 and Tom Miesse STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Hall, Senior Center Supervisor The election of officers for the 2008-2009 year was held. George Galasso was unanimously elected President, Ron Barber was unanimously elected Vice-President, Betty Hughes was unanimously elected Assistant Treasurer, Vivian Dupuy was unanimously elected Recording Secretary, and Betty Briscoe was unanimously elected Corresponding Secretary. A motion to approve the April minutes with revisions was made by Ron Barber and seconded by Betty Ball. Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT/BUDGET: Rusty Embrey presented this month’s Treasurer’s Report. The birthday party is out of money and staff has asked for an additional $125 for the year. Motion made by Ron Barber to give Karen Lumpkin $125 for the June birthday party. Motion seconded by Mary Jane Walling. Motion approved. The budget for FY09 was discussed. It will be approved at the July meeting. Copies will be distributed to staff/fundraising area managers for a final review. STANDING COMMITTEES: A. Ways & Means: The recent Bazaar was a success, the net profit was $3,315.58. There were lots of volunteers, especially for selling raffle tickets. Discussion was held regarding sending crafters an evaluation of the event to determine why some are not returning. Betty Hughes will update crafters list. George suggested Betty Hughes call the crafters to find out more information about their experience and preferred date for the Spring and Holiday Bazaars. Rusty inquired if cookbooks could be sold at Town Square stores. Mary Jane suggested Waygoose and Betty H. suggested the stationary shop. If Lorraine is selling flowers at Hometown Holidays the Board agreed they would like to sell cookbooks there too. George asked Jill to tell him if Lorraine would be having a booth. B. Correspondence/Memorial: No Report. C. Bingo : Bingo netted $1,902.43 for the month of April. In May bingo players will buy their food which will raise our concessions profit. D. Gift Shop: In the month of April the Gift Shop made $1,490.83 less the amount consignors were paid (net total not provided). E. Thrift Shop: The Thrift Shop netted $669.92 for the month of April. F. Publicity: No Report. G. International Clubs: The following information was not discussed at the meeting but was submitted to be included in the minutes: The Hispanic Group donated a basket worth $100 to the Spring Bazaar. The Hispanic Group made $564 at the Bazaar selling crafts made by the Hispanic members which was then donated to the Senior Assistance Fund. The Hispanic Group had a Mother’s Day celebration where the children of the members were secretly invited to attend. Some came from far away (other states) to participate. A Mariachi Band was hired by one of the members’ children. The event really touched the hearts of all in attendance. The Korean Group had a farewell buffet for Ms. Chin Hyeon Ok who served as an Intern to the City of Rockville and worked with the Korean Seniors. H. Outreach: No Report. I. Fundraising: Suggestions to pursue included 50/50 raffles at all special events, Supper Club, Trip Registration, etc.; a talent show; poker and pinochle tournaments and a “Shred-It” day. After discussion it was felt the Shred-It day should be done as a service, not a fundraiser. Betty Ball and Pete Sante agreed to look into the cost for a Shred-It truck. Jill suggested they call Mark Charles (mcharles@rockvillemd.gov/240-314-8871) at the City since he is the Chief of Environmental Management and may have some ideas on this project. J. Volunteers: No report. K. Senior Citizens Commission: The Commission discussed parking at Town Center, generating awareness regarding the coupons for the TV converters, the Health Fair on May 28 from 11-1:30pm and the latest Montgomery County Senior Resource Book. Rusty suggested a form be prepared to hand to people who complain about the lack of parking which provides the name and contact information for Mayor and Council, Burt Hall and the Planning Commission members. Other Board members felt a form letter they could sign and send in may be better. OLD BUSINESS: Written Committee reports are due at the June meeting for everyone who chairs a sub-committee. The reports should describe everything that has transpired under their leadership over the past year. NEW BUSINESS: No report. STAFF REPORT: Jill reminded everyone about Hometown Holidays and that the building will be closed on Monday May 26, 2008. Jill said Mayor and Council had approved the FY09 operating and capital budgets and the Senior Services Division had faired very well. A new half-time position was added to the Senior Support Services cost center for an Aging in Place Coordinator and a grant was received for a part-time mental health coordinator. The Senior Citizens Commission and Council members Robbins, Marcuccio and Britton should be congratulated for advocating to put the Aging in Place Coordinator back in the budget. This person will help people remain in their homes through initiatives such as home maintenance programs. Jill said the upcoming improvements scheduled for May include repairs to the steps by the kitchen and milling/repaving of the back driveway. George asked about flattening/repaving of the basketball court so it can be used for shuffleboard. Jill said Jerry Daus had been looking at that and she would check on the status. George also inquired about what was happening with the Woodley Gardens Civic Association. Jill said Burt Hall, Director of Recreation and Parks and Catherine Tuck-Parrish, Deputy City Manager had met with Jim Reschovsky, WGCA President and Mitch Stengel, WGCA Secretary last week. It looks like the Steering Committee for the center improvements study can meet in late June to get the process going. A newsletter for the WGCA will advertise for volunteers to serve on the improvements Steering Committee as well as the other communication committee. The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
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