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RENTON MAYOR'S SElVIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY CONIlVIITTEE RECEIVED
November 17,2013 �rcy C�RK'S OFFICE
MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Baylor, Mary Brown, Peggy Budziu, Ben Cheney, Bill
Clapp, Marge Cochran Reep, Dorothy Cook, M�j Charbonneau, Eric Eastberg, Ruby
Griffm, Shirley Haddock, Elaine Koehler, Sandy Polley, Milt Tiede, Judith Young
STAFF: Shawn Daly, Debbie Little, Terry Higashiyama and Kris Stimpson filling in for
Tim Williams
President Ben Cheney opened the meeting at 10:00 A.M. Ben inqu.ired of the board
members if those who have terms ending would wish to continue as board members.
Mary Brown expressed concern about continuing but was encouraged by fellow board
members that her participation is needed and for her to continue. She yielded to the
wishes of the board members. President Ben Cheney informed the board members that
effective today November 18,2013 he is terminating his term as president of the
Advisory Board. Ben explained that his wife has health issues and his immediate priority
is with her... This resignation is to take effect immediately and Ben turned the gavel and
meeting over to Vice President Pat Baylor. Before Ben left the meeting he presented
bouquets to Secretary Kay Stone and Treasurer Sandy Polley in appreciation of their
services
Vice President Pat Baylor asked for attendance to be taken. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read, corrections were noted and mi.nutes were approved.
TREASURER REPORT—Sandy Polley
. Bank balance as of 11/18/2013 $18,736.00
RECREATION SUPERVISOR—Shawn Da1y
Shawn requested that Ben Cheney attend the December 2°d board meeting and give the
board members the opportunity of acknowledging his service as part of the Renton
Advisory Board. Ben has consented to being present for that meeting.
Shawn advised if there are any members who wish to step down,they are required to do
that in writing.
Linda Smith with Hope Center of Renton will be attending the board meeting December
2°a to share the function of Hope Center.
A check in the amount of$200 from Renton Washi.ngton City Employees Loca12170
was given to Treasurer Sandy Polley.
Shawn read a thank you letter from Gen Care Lodge acknowledging Judith Young's
volunteer participation in their program.
A donation to the Senior Center in the amount of$12,500 has been set up in a Senior
Center Fund. T'his donation was given anonymously by a gentleman who appreciates the
Senior Center and the service of volunteers at the Senior Center. Funds drawn from this
account will be required to have the donor's approval.
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The Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the Senior Center is a sell out. There may be tickets
available if there are any cancellations. All volunteer help needs have been met.
Good news,just 30 minutes ago the new plate warmer for the kitchen arrived at the
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The Pool Room at the center will be closed November 25, 26 and 27 for installation of
new carpet. Also on December 2nd the Pool Room will be closed so the pool tables can
be leveled.
Today November 18�' Shawn will be hosting a directors meeting here at the Senior
Center.
250 new chairs were delivered at the Senior Center right in the middle of classes. A little
hectic but the chairs are all in there proper place and look really great.
hawn once a ain ave a s ecial thank ou to the Facili crew for a11 the thi.n s that they
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RECREATION D�—Debbie Little
COMPUTER CLASSES
. Introduction to Computers 2
� Class begins Thursday November 21 thru December 19�`. 9:30— 11:30 A.M. No class
on November 28�.
Ipad Basics
_ _ Class begins Wednesday_November_20 thru December 4�'._9:30_- 11:30_A.M.— - -
Microsoft Word 2007 Basics
Class begins Thursday November 21 thru December 19th. 1230 -2:30 P.M. No class on
November 28�'.
Note: There will be no Ceramic classes on November 29�'and December 25�'.
CREATIVE ARTS
Colored Pencil: Egploration of the Natural World
Class begins Thursday November 21 thru December 19. 9:30— 11:30 A.M.
Drawing: Finding Your Inner Artist
' Class begins Wednesday November 20�'thru December 18�'. 1:00—4:00 P.M.
Watercolor with Mary Ann(Intermediate to Advanced)
Class begins Monday November 18�`thru December 16�'. 12:30—3:00 P.M.
PERFORMING ARTS
Ballroom Dance—Advanced Ballroom,Latin and Swing
Class begi.ns Monday November 18�'thru December 16�'. 3:15—4:15 P.M.
PERFORMING ARTS,cont.
Ballroom Dance—Beginning Boomer Special
Class begins Monday November 18�'thru December 16�'. 1:15—2:15 �
Ballroom Dance Intermediate
Class begi.ns Monday November 18�'thru December 16�'. 2:15—3:15
� SPECIAL EVENTS
Book Club
They will meet Wednesday November 20�'at 10:00— 11:30. Will be reviewi.ng
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Jon Krakauer's "Under the Banner of Heaven .
Presentation: Aging Eyes
This is being held Tuesday November 19�' at 12:30 P.M.
Senior Services Thanksgiving Luncheon
This is a regular lunch day but a Thanksgiving Dinner Menu with entertainment and
prizes.
Rotary Club sponsored Thanksgiving Day Celebration
This is being held on Thanksgivi.ng Day, it is free but tickets must be reserved by
November 20�'.
RECREATION DIRECTOR—Terry Higashiyama&Kris Stimpson(Filling in for Tim
Williams during his absence.)
Terry and Kris passed on addressing their issues until conclusion of regular meeting. At
that time they will ask for board members participation and suggestions for items to be
considered for the 2014 agenda.
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Shawn made a suggestion that the board members attend a luncheon at Merrill Gardens.
� This would be a great opportunity for board members to share with residents of Merrill �
Gardens exactly what is available at the Renton Senior Activity Center.
Mary Brown is going to give Shawn a contact person and phone number. December 16�'
is the suggested date to go to Merrill Gazdens.
Milt Tiede suggested that past board members be asked to attend an occasional board
meeting. Shawn responded that that has been made available to past board members and
is still available to any that would want to attend a meeting.
Peggy Budziu wanted to know if the thank you cards that she sends out could be printed
with a generic message instead of Peggy handwriting each one. Shawn suggested he and
Peggy look into this possibility.
With the conclusion of the regular business part�f the board meeting Terry Higashiyama
and Kris Stimpson invited board members to give their suggestions for priority items for
the 2014 agenda.
Kay Stone, Secretary
Pat Baylor,Vice President