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RE�1TOf�l P/lAYOR'S SENIOR CITIZENS' ADVISOR`(COMMI�TEE
Octflb�r 1, 2012
MENIBERS PRESEN?: Pat Baylor, Peggy Budziu, Ben Cheney, Biil Clapp, Marjorie Cochran-Reep,
Dorothy Cook, Mary Lou Gilbert, Ruby Griffin, Elaine Koehler, Sandra Poll�y, Milt Tiede.
EXCUSED: Emilie McCue, Rcse Warren. �RSENT: Mary B. Brown, Eric Eastberg.
S�A��: Shawn Daly, Debbie Lit�le, Tim Wiiliams.
President Ben Cheney called the meeting to order at 10:05 A.M. Attendance was taken.
Minutes of ihe previous meeting vvere r2ad and minutes wer2 approved.
� Ben stated while we were in recess during the month of September maintenance
worked on many projects. The pool room received acoustic panels to cut down on the noise;
pool tables recovered; stools reupholstered; middle pool table has a one inch slit that needs
looking into, if something is not done it �vill separate...Sha�vn will look into it right after the
meeting.
� Emergency phone installed upstairs on the outside wall of game room. Shawn stated
the phone connects to the front desk... if an emergency occurs someone can pick up the phone;
it will call the front desk stafT; staff will call 911...this speeds up the 911 process and eliminates
someone running down to tell staff and t1�en staff having to run upstairs (sign on phone states
for EMERGENCY USE ONLY.)
TREASLJRER REPORT—Sandy Polley
Bank Statement as of 9/15/12 $17, 426.57
RE�REA71�i� SUPERV�SOR -- Shawn Daly �
a If you didn't have a chance, our own Sandra Polley is on the front page of the
Renton Reporter dated Friday, Sept 21, 2012. Sandra is shown writing down her idea for the
design of the new Cedar River Library during an open house at City Hall.
� Shawn passed around a list of projects he prepared for maintenance during the
two weeks the Center was clos2d. The following are a few completed projects: parking lot
restriped with white, yellow & red; awninb installed over the trellis; auditorium floors
refinished; six windows replaced; upstairs phone installed.
* Renton Community Foundation (Ikuta Donation) is $635,30Z.04. /
� Checl< request from Advisory Committee for $325.00; previously approved for the July
movie rental; make check payable to City of Renton.
e Received $100 from Harriett Roulette in memory of her grandmother, Verniece Lenius;
and $350 from the Lenius family. ��-
� Shawn read the card from Lenius family: Dear Shawn, This is a donation to the
Renton Activity Center in the name of Verniece Lenius. My mother is Sonnie, one of Verniece's
eight children; she and I visited the center many times to have lunch with Granny Goose, that is
what she was called. All o`us knew of Granny's love of the center and couldn't think of a more
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deserving mernorial in her narne. We know�h2 center filled many hours ror her, helped her to
live to her 102 years. She spol<e fondly of ycu Shawn and many of the other employees and
volunteers she considered her volunteering at the job in her later years. She was very devoted
to it, it kept her going. UVhen she had to move to assisted living five years ago, we begged 'ner
to move to Denver and live amongst the larger part of her farnily. The main reason for turning I
us down, she couldn't leave the center. So; you do a good job there. Thank you for the years' .
, you kne�v and cared �or our mother ard grandmother. Entirelamilysigned card. '
Sha�vn mentioned a lot of people are recognized for Citizen of the Year; Verniece did so much,
she should have oeen a Volun�eer of the Century, she nut in more time volunteering then any
single person I'll ever mee�. She started at Sar�ori three years prior�o us opening the center.
� While closed Shawn received a final notice to send a $10.00 fee for the Secretary of
State to keep our non-profit status. Shawn handled and sent paper work with fee.
� October will be a busy time of year with rour big 2vents: 1) October 10— an Emergency
Preparedness meeting; 2) October 18—Citizen of the Year Banquet; 3) October 24—Museum
fundraiser; 4) October 25 —School fundraiser.
o Holiday Craft Bazaar coming-up on Sa�urday, October 27. We have in our budget a
$4,000.00 giit irom Lillian Fornelia to coniinue offering food at the Ba�aar. We will as�the
Committee Members for a small amount of money to ofrset the cost of food and a cool<. The
proceeds will come back from the sale of the food to the Advisory Board; in past years' we used
the money to help ofrset the cost of the Volunteer Party.
� Vents in game room �vere checked and working perfectly.
flLD BUSINE�S: Ben indica�ed we need to resolve the Sub-Commi��ee Task Definitions that was
pos�pcned at the August 20, Z012 meeting due to absence of many members. Shawn s�ated, at
our re�reat in June we came up wi�h �hree main objectives for the coming year:
1) fstablisn a n2�a�mAmbers'proce�ure on �n�hat t� �o vvh�n a person comes in to be
s� nsw member. Met with officers three weeks ago to talk about this and gave a list of sugges-
tions. Here is what we came up with fer the New Member Orientation: First, the new members
meet with the stafr'liaison to review facility rules and operation of the Senior Center. (Staff
liaison include; Tim, Shawn and Debbie.) Second, meet with executive committee to go over
the Senior Advisory rules binder material operation. (Executive Committee include: President,
Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.) Third, receive a notebook from an out-going member
of the Bi-Laws and Committee5. Fourth; be assigned a sub-committee with responsibilities and
duties. Fifth, be assigned a mentor or coach from one of the Senior Advisory Board Members
for one year by a sub-committee chair.
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: Parl< cleanu for facilit im rovement•
2) Come up vvl�h a proJect. Sugg2s�ed pro�ects p y p ,
foods drive; float in the Renton River Days Parade to promote the Senior Cenier. Executive
Committee recommends— Float in the Renton River Days Parade.
A motion was ma�e by MiltTiede, sPcDnd by Nlarjorie �ochran-Reep to ap�rov� the '
' priority l�lew Members Orientation Prot�dure ar,d provide a float in the Rentan River
Days Parade �o promote the Seniar�enter. Move�and passe�by the commitLee.
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3) �V�edSub-Committee br�k�n down �,�itn proper tiiles. Milt helped with the break-
down on the sub-committees. Shawn pass2d out a list o�Sub-Committee Task Responsibilities.
A little bacl< ground on sub-committees—at our last retreat in June of 1987 �e felt the Advisory
Committee needed to come up with sub-committees to help fine-tune things that cor�e-up an�d
have them take resporsibilities for speci�ic things/projects. A list was put together and
remcined the same until present. Things changed and some no longer existed. Milt took the
initiative; put together a list of his recommendations, which each member received. During the
closure in September, Shawn went through the list, fine-tuned what he thought would work for
the sub-cornmittees. iVow is the time for discussion, changes or revisions; but we do need to
make a recommendation either today or by the next meeting October 15. A moticn yvas made
by Milt Tiede setand#�y Marjori� �ach�nn-R2ep �fl accept th�Sub-Committee Titles presented
by Shawn Daly, Maved�rnd passe�by the com,nittee. This is a two part process. Now that it
is approved, a letter will go to the Mayor making a recommendation of Sub-Committee changes
(bi-laws wording not changing, just�he classification headings.)
RECi�E,�T1flN COO�D�N�TOR— Debbie Little
+ Members were asked to read the brochure to familiar themselves with what is going on.
RtCREAi1�N DIRE�TOR—Tim Williams
� in the midst of the biennium budget for 2013-2014. The Mayor presents his balanced
budget to the City Council on October 15. The Council can change it or make recommen-
dations over the following weeks af�er that through deliberations and public hearings. The
Recr2ation Division as far as the Senior Cen�er will r�ot e;�perience cu�s:�; �� •� `•-�,;
Round Tabi� Discussion:
��n �h�ney will open nominations for officers this year on the floor. By the first meeting in
November think about whom you want as ofr'icers (excluding the secretary) for the year 2013.
Ben appointed Bill Clapp and Marjorie Reep to call and verify members whose terms are
, expiring and whether they are continuing or retiring. Sandra Polley asked Debbie about a self-
defense course for seniors. Bi)1 CJapp would like to see et�nicity of population on the board.
President Ben Cheney adjourned the meetirg at 11:05 AM.
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Marjorie Cochran-Reep, Secretary Pro tem
Ben Cheney, President
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NUTRi7'10�1 �TA71�T1�5
Volunt2er Nours Repert P2riad —S�p��mber 2012
NOURS VOLUyTEEi�S
Center RSVP 371.5 37
I�lon RSVP 8.0 3
379.5 40
Nutriiion RSVP 159.0 12
Non RSVP 14.0 1
173.0 13
Meals o� Wheels 140.0 14
Non RSVP 42.5 9
182.0 23
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