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1997-07-17 - Committee on Aging - Agenda Packet � � � _ - _._, Buffalo Grove Joint Commission on Aging 530 Bernard Bu„�`'alo Grove, Illinois 60089 708-459-5700 The nezt Joint Commission Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 1997. The meeting will begin at 7.•0�0 P.M. and will be held at the Bu�`'alo Grove Park -- District Alcott Activity Center in the Main O,,�ice Conference Room. Agenda 1. Call to Order 11. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Review of Meeting Summary -April 2S, 1997 V. Correspondence YL Service Pr�vic�ers 1!✓leeting Plan,�ing VII. Directory Distribution - Response VIII. New Business A. Park District Advisory Committee - B. Emergency File Magnet VIII. Resource Library Update - Gina IX. Senior Leisure Programs Update X. Village Update X. Adjournment Please call Dan at 847-459-5700, eact 109 if you will not be able to attend. � � - � � Buffalo Grove Joint Commission on Aging Meeting Summary Apri125, 1997 Members Present-Bonnie Factor, Diane Breslow, Karolyn Swanson, Phil Versten and Dan Schimmel. (Excused-Harriet Rubinstein, Laura Werner, Gina Sheade). Guest(s) -Ernie Karge, Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Bonnie Factor at 7:00 PM. Correspondence-Harriet Rubinstein was nominated by the Village of Buffalo Grove to receive the Cook County Sheriff s Department"Senior Medal of Hanor" in recognition of her volunteer service to the community. This medal was presented to Harriet on April 22 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Dan mentioned that the Park District Board of Commissioners is interested in reappointing all of its representatives on the Joint Commission on Aging. He explained that the Village appoints three representatives and the Park District appoints four including the Chairman. Dan will be contacting the Park District representatives to determine their interest in returning. All appointments for the Park District and the Village should be made in May. Business Senior Directory- The Directory has been distributed to all the seniors in the Senior Club at the Park District. Those not in attendance at recent meetings received their directory in the mail. In addition, copies have been distributed to the libraries, Village Hall and Alcott Center. Senior Coordinator Tem Ebner and Chairman Harriet Rubinstein did a great job gathering the information while Phil put the directory in its final format. Rotary Club Invitation -Bonnie Factor will be speaking at the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove meet�ng on May 22. There was extensive discussion on topics that could be covered. In addition Ernie spent some time explaining the wide variety of service projects undertaken by the Club. The Club holds their lunch meeting at Lou 1Vlalnatti's. Open House- The following particulars were decided: 1)Mission-"A community event featuring agencies who will inform and educate the community about the services and resources they provide for older adults and their families." 2)Date- Tuesday, September 9, 1-3 PM 3)Location - Village Hall Council Chambers 4) Target Audience- Older Adults (60 and Over) and their families 5) Invitation List -Possible list distributed, will review for next meeting 6)Exhibitors List - Same as above, must be non for profits, a resource table will be made � � .. available for those organization who wish to distribute their information. 7)Public Notices -To be printed in the Fall Park District Brochure, Village Newsletter, Senior Club Newsletter, and local press. 8)Progam Ideas-Not really pursued except to agree not to have speakers on senior -- issues. 9)Policy regarding"for profit" participation- The organization will be for non for profits. 10) Transportation-Dan will check to see if we could use a neighboring park districts bus or luxury van for senior pick ups at local churches or synagogues. Also discussed was the possibility of using the Cook County Sherii�s Van. Phil will check with them. U_pdates Village-Phil presented materials on the Taxi Service usage over the past year. Park Dist:ict -Dan shared the Senior Newsletter. Also brought the Commission uF tt� datte an the --- Wellness Center. Other-Bonnie brought in the"File of Life" program information. Its a plastic envelope with a magnetic strip on the back. In the envelop is card stock that is printed so the senior can put all of his/her critical care information. The File of Life can then be placed on the refrigerator in the event of an emergency. Costing about $.60 each, it seemed to be an expensive program if a sponsor could be secured. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 PM. There being no other business, the meet adjourned at 8:20 PM.