1993-08-24 - Committee on Aging - Minutes �L���;fZC� �l�Q(A� �. �
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��� BUFFALO GROVE JOINT COMMtSS10N ON AGiNG
,� / �li� MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1993
`�a� ALCOTT ACTiViTY CENTER
i. The meeting was called to orde� by Chairperson Harriet Rubinstein at 4:10 p.m.
II. The initial welcome was made by Mike Rylko, Director of Parks and Recreation of
the Buffalo Grove Park District. Attending the meeting were: Chairperson Harriet
Rubinstein, Diane Breslow, Howard Eiseman, Bonnie Factor, Gina Sheade, Karolyn
Swanso�, Marilyn Schar, Park District Commissioner Bob McNeely, Park District
Director Mike Rylko, Assistant Village Manager Lee Szymborski, Viilage Staff
Liaison Phil Versten, Park District Staff Liaison Dan Schimmel and Park District
Senior Coordinator Sue Hucksiadt.
III. Assistant Village Manager Szymborski then reviewed the progression of events
leading up to the formation of the Joint Commission on Aging. Key points
_ mentioned were the creation of the Village's Blue Ribbon�om�i##ee � Okier -
Adults, the survey,and recommendations they generated, the Park District Active
Ager program and the cooperative spirit which !ed to the creation of the Joint
Commission. Mr. Szymborski also reviewed the purpose of the Joint Commission
as outlined in Article III of the Intergovernmental Agreement which formed the
Commission.
IV. Chairperson Rubinstein led a series of discussions regarding special interest areas
of the commission members, goals, the need to develop a new survey for needs
assessments and commission offices.
SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS - Commission members had the opportunity to relay
their particular interest in the commission and where they felt they could
contribute. �
GOALS - The general consensus was the goals should reflect the purpose
statements found in Article III of the Intergovernmental Agreement. Formation of
goals would be a primary topic at the next meeting.
SURVEY - The need to get up to date information on the needs of seniors
generated much discussion. The development of a new survey tool seemed to be
of great importance.
ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS - Chairperson Rubinstein asked commission members to
consider serving as vice-chair and secretary. Interested parties should call Harriet.
V. The next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, September 23, 1993 from 7:00-
9:00 p.m. at the Alcott Activity Center.
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