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Joint Commission on Aging
Meeting Minutes of
June 22, 1995
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Harriet Rubinstein at 7:05 PM.
Members in attendance: Harriet Rubinstein, Gina Sheade, Bonnie Factor, Steve Perlis, Diane
Breslow, Phil Versten and Dan Schimmel.
Introductions: Harriet asked each of the Commission Members to introduce themselves as this
was Mr. Perlis' first meeting with the commission. We learned of Steve's extensive
background as an advocate for older Americans through his work on the Title III Older
Americans Act as a lawyer specializing in elder law. Harriet expressed our appreciation for
his commitment to older Americans and looked forward to Steve's contributions to the
Commission. Dan mentioned that there may have been some confusion on information
getting out to Laura Werner, the other new Village appointee. He thought that the mailing
may have sent using an old mailing list instead of the new one. Phil and Dan will make sure
that Laura receives all future packets of informadon.
Minutes of April 27, 1995:0 This document was approved by the general consensus of the
Commission without any changes. Steve abstained.
Mailing List: As a bit of housekeeping, the Commission Mailing list was reviewed for
accuracy and because of the addidons of the new commission members. Correcdons were
made and staff liaison Dan Schimmel was directed to draft a new lisdng.
Resource Library: Gina reported that Phil had included an article on the resource library in the
Village Newsletter. Harriet gave more materials to Gina for inclusion in the library and
encouraged other Commission members to bring in appropriate materials to include.
Program Update: Dan reported that Harry Volkman visited the Alcott Center to visit with the
Active Agers and a Sth grade class from one of the middle schools. Over 85 people were
charmed by Mr. Volkman's stories and personality. The Active Agers also had another trip to
one of the Riverboat Casinos and filed two coach buses (80) on the trip. One of the more
popular classes right now is Tai Chi for the older adults. We have close to 20 involved in this
program.
Survey: The Survey for Older Residents of Buffalo Grove was discussed at length. Several
changes were suggested. Dan has been directed to make the necessary changes and to
distribute them to the commission members for their input.
New Business: The calendar was discussed. It was decided that the Commission would
attempt to meet every other month instead of every month. Staff will prepare a new calendar
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for approval by the Commission.
Harriet distributed some information on the Northwest Suburban Consortium on
Transportation. The Para Transit Survey was also discussed as information related to Buffalo
Grove is split between "Buffalo Grove" and "Wheeling Township" making it difficult for
residents of Buffalo Grove who may not be aware that the township may provide services to
them.
Information regarding the upcoming Lake County Senior Expo was also distributed.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 PM. �