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Call to Order:.
Paul Silvas called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
Pledge Allegiance
Roll Call
Committee Members (CM) Present: Mary Lou Bielke, Barbara Gifford, Elsie Jennings, Greer Payton,
Paul Silvas, Commissioner Burr Cain
Staff Present: Recreation Coordinator Anna Hudson
Approval of the Minutes
Correction: Header of Minutes of March 4: Change to MINUTES of, not MINUTES have. On page 1,
4th paragraph, 2nd sentence, drop sentence entirely and replace with "The rent for the units `are set
amounts. They are set at 30% of area median, or 45% of area median, or 50% of area median." On page
3, 1St paragraph, 4th sentence, drop "and the volunteer name tag requirement." On page 3, 4th paragraph,
1st sentence, drop "the Fallon Area...and East." Sentence should read, "Commissioner Cain inquired
about the Fallon Ranch housing complex to be constructed in Dublin and its criteria".
ON A MOTION BY CM. PAYTON, SECONDED BY CM. GIFFORD AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE
COMMITTEE VOTED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2004 AS CORRECTED.
7.1 Step Out for Senior Centers Event
The Dublin Senior Center will hosts its Third Annual Step Out for Senior Centers event on Saturday,
May 16, 2004. This year's theme will be titled: "Living Well, Aging Well" and consist of the traditional
walk and pancake breakfast. A second site at the Dublin Library will be added this year and consist of an
Art Show and an Information and Resources Faire from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Art Show application forms have been distributed and are being accepted from senior artists from the
Senior Center and community.
The Dublin Library has been selected as the second site for an outreach program to bring the Senior
Center services, activities and information to the community. An Information and Resources Faire has
been added to conduct art demonstrations as well as mini-workshops. Agencies, such as Legal Assistance
for Seniors (LAS) and Health, Insurance, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), are scheduled to
conduct short workshops for the community. HICAP will offer a workshop on the "Updates on
Medicare" and LAS will speak on "Create a Secure Future Now: Planning in case You're Unable to
Handle Your Own Affairs."
Commissioner Cain suggested adding a Basketball Free-Throw Contest this year. It is relatively simple to
conduct because it does not rely on a lot of equipment, and it could be used as an intergenerational
program. Commissioner Cain stated that Councilmember Tim Sbranti, who is also a teacher and
basketball coach at Dublin High School, has been identified as a possible volunteer to coordinate this
component.
Staff discussed the T-shirt using the Older Americans Month theme, "Living Well, Aging Well," and
possible "Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Keep Active". Cm. Payton suggested identifying a sports
store to sponsor the T-shirts. Staff suggested that if a sponsorship could not be secured that the T-shirt
can be sold this year at cost in order to offset the cost of the shirt.
Staff will ask the Dublin Senior Center Foundation to co-sponsor this event. Since staff would not be able
to attend the April Foundation meeting, Staff asked that a member of the Dublin Senior Center Advisory
Committee attend the meeting on Wednesday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. to request the donation.
Staff announced that Cm. Payton had secured the volunteers for this event as she had done last year. She
secured the Mayor to lead the walk. The Dublin Historical Preservation Association and Dublin Sister
City Association will once again help with the preparation and serving of the pancake breakfast. Last
year, the Alameda Fire Department and Dublin High School volunteers also helped during the event.
Staff projects there will be an increase in attendance this year due to the more visible venue at the Library.
Last year over 75 seniors and families and friends plus volunteers participated in the walk and breakfast.
Pre-registration is preferred but walk-in registration will be accepted on the day of the event. Cm. Payton
suggested that tickets be given to each walker to redeem for a free pancake breakfast. The cost of the
breakfast for non-participants will be $3.00.
The Committee Members then discussed how they could each assist Staff with the event. The Committee
Members agreed to the following:
• Cm. Payton volunteered to coordinate the volunteers for the pancake breakfast.
• Cm. Bielke volunteered to coordinate the registration of the walkers.
• Cm. Gifford volunteered to help staff during the Art Show.
• Cm. Jennings volunteered to fill in where there is a need.
• Cm. Silvas volunteered to be the historian and photograph the event.
• Commissioner Cain volunteered to help with the Free Throw Contest.
Publicity will include utilizing the local newspapers, the City's website and activity guide, cable TV and
the Penny Saver. Staff will be appearing on the CTV show "Everything Local". Staff will also send
information to City employees via e-mail.
Staff recently utilized the city e-mail system to gather information regarding what types of information
City employees may be interested in receiving regarding senior services or services for their aging
parents. Staff plans to send flyers and information regarding the Step Out for Senior Centers Event and
the Information and Resources Faire to city employees in Dublin and other neighboring cities.
Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anna Hudson
Recreation Coordinator