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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil on Aging 05-18-95ST. CROIX COUNTY TO: Robert Boche, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Myrtle Munns, Chairman COMIVIITTEE TITLE: Council on Aging DATE: Thursday, May 18, 1995 1'IlVIE0 9:00 a.m. Committee Meetings, 9:30 Council Meeting LOCATION: County Board Room, Government Center CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA DATE OF NEXT MEETING: June 15, 1995 ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Appreciation Dinner Red Wing Expo Volunteer Meals NEW BUSINESS: Appointment of Nominating Committee Health/Human Service Dept. Request White House Conference on Aging Older Americans' Act Review Committee Reports Center Board Updates Staff Reports ANNOUNCEMENTS &CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: Sandy Gehrmann DATE: May 3, 1995 COPIES TO: COUNTY BOARD OFFICE COUNTY- CLERK NEWS MEDIA/NOTICE BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING MAY 189 1994 GOVERNMENT CENTER CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 9 9.30 a.m. by Chairman, Myrtle Munns . ROLL CALL: Members present were Larry Weisenburger, Myrtle Munns, Lee Kellaher, Clarence Malick, Herb Giese, Andy Germain, Jerry Neumann, Roberta Moe, Delores Loock, Phil Hammer and Emma Joyce. Also present were Cindy Icard, Sandy Gehrmann, Barb Blaisdell, Jonna Pedie, Elma Liberty, Carol Gorke, Janice Thompson, Sherry Crosby, Peggy Patterson, Helen Hagen and Donna Zacharias. A1�VY'1'lUN OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Delores Loock and seconded by Herb Giese to adopt the agenda; motion carried. ACTION ON PREVIOUS ES: A motion was made by Lee Kellaher and seconded by Andy Germain to accept minutes as printed; motion carried. Ul�l1' 11�I1►JriLi L 15 U Jll�l1��J►�: Auureciation Dinner: The Appreciation Dinner was held on April 27th at Gariields Valley House with 162 in attendance. The feedback was excellent. Red Win Exuo: The Red Wing Expo was held on May 4th. Volunteer Meals: The Operations Committee proposed a statement to be put up at the Nutrition Sites that reads: "Nutrition volunteers under age 60 who work at least two hours per day are invited to contribute toward the cost of the meal. Others under age 60 must pay in full" . Discussion to add "All" in last sentence which now reads: All others under age 60 must pay in full. A motion was made by Andy Germain and seconded by Larry Weisenburger to approve the statement as corrected: motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Appointment of Nominating Committee: Myrtle Munns appointed Robert Moe and Larry Weisenburger to Nominating Committee. Health/Human e Service Department Request: Public Health and the Nursing Home will have a table for display in our building at the 1995 County Fair. White House Conference on Aging: The White -House Conference on Aging was held the first week of May in Washington D.C. Handouts were distributed. The five Priority Resolutions that were agreed upon were: Keeping Social Security Sound. Now and for the Future; Preserving the Integrity of the Older Americans Act; Preserving the Nature of Medicaid; Ensuring the future of the Medicare Program; Preserving Advocacy functions under the Older Americans Act. The Priority Goals for Aging Services are. Access to services in local communities; Support independent living 'through home and community -based care; Meet the nutritional needs of older adults; Protect the basic rights of the most vulnerable elderly. Older Americans' Act Review: The Older Americans' Act titles were discussed and explained. Myrtle Munns will be on the Advisory Board of the River Falls Clinic. Committee Retorts: Personnel: The Volunteer Job Description for the DayAway Club was completed. Transportation: Discussed the time study, survey, route slips and the grant process. Operations: Discussed the Upcoming YMCA Health/Fitness Day and the Volunteer Meal Statement. Staff Retorts Maps and guides for the YMCA Health and Fitness day were distributed. A regular day pass costs $8.50. The County Fair will be July 20-23. Senior Center Brochures were distributed to go out to the Centers and community businesses. On May 25th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., a Volunteer DayAway training is scheduled. The Woodville Senior Center won the Spring Card Tournament again. 144 participants took part in tournament. The Van Drivers are doing a time study for two days. Personal attendents no longer have to pay for the Shared Ride Taxi program. DEER PARK: Discussed exercise equipment. The van will bring participants to YMCA Health & Fitness Day. The Center will pay for van trips. On Tuesday there will be an evening meal. Senator Alice Clausing was at the Center last Friday. Made corsages for Mothers Day. GLENWOOD CITY: An evening meal is scheduled for May 25th. Had 40 people at last evening meal. Will be taking a participants to the YMCA Health & Fitness Day. Made corsages for Mothers Day. Celebrated May Day and Peace Day. BALDWIN: The village may be building a new Community Building. The card tournament went well. Senator Alice Clausing will be at the Center on Monday. Participants are back from the south. HUDSON: The Volunteers enjoyed the Appreciation Dinner. Participants will be going the YMCA Health and Fitness Day. Discussed Pepper Fest. Celebrated May Day. The Site has a new driver. NEW RICHMOND: The center will do a brat & pop fundraiser at More4. A motion was made by Emma Joyce and seconded by Larry Weisenburger to allow the Center to use the Nutrition Site roaster to keep the brats and hot dogs warm. Motion carried. A card party is being planned for June 2nd. SOMERSET: The card party was attended by 85. The Center Volunteer Dinner will be May 25th. Celebrated Peace Day. Having Birthday Parties. WOODVILLE.* Had Blood Pressure Screening. Working on United Way Application. Tuesdays there is BINGO and Wednesdays cards. Working on ways to increase meal donations. Cleaning highway next week. Yesterday a chiropractor did a presentation. A motion was made by I.,arry Weisenburger and seconded by Andy Germain to adjourn meeting at 11: 25 a . m . motion carried.