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Home My WebLink About06.17.2019 CancelledMinutes of the Georgetown Commission on Aging City of Georgetown, Texas June 17, 2019 The Georgetown Commission on Aging did not meet on June 17, 2019 due to a lack of a quorum. Lin�WWhite Staff Liaison Commission on Aging DO � � 16 Linda White From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] Good Monday Morning Linda, Kathleen Hopkins <khopkins@caringplacetx.org> Monday, June 24, 2019 10:55 AM Linda White Terri Michelle; George Lourigan [EXTERNAL] FW: Hello Fellow Commissioners on Aging! Below is a draft letter of appeal to the Commissioner on Aging members. If you will please add info to the red areas and then forward the correspondence, it will be a good start to shoring up the foundation for the commission. I think once we know the level of commitment from the existing 6 members, we can start to develop a framework, tasks and direction (a mission so to speak(D). Thank you, Kathleen Dear Fellow Commissioners on Aging, We had a great meeting Monday June 17th; however, we MISSED YOU!. George, Terri and I were the current three of six members in attendance. Because a quorum requires five or more members, we had an informal yet valuable meeting. We, along with community attendees (Linda White --City Hall Administrative Assistant, Chief Sullivan -Georgetown Fire Dept, Patrick Lloyd - Library Social Worker, Patricia Bordie- Area Agency on Aging, and *add name of QA city staff ) engaged in a wholehearted conversation around the great needs of those aging in our community as well as the depth of heart that brings each of us to this Commission. I learned that George and I share the experience of losing a parent to Alzheimer's. Linda shared an overview with us on the Commission's accomplishments such as (of course) establishing a home for the first annual Vibrant Living Event as well as areas of great influence such as local Adult Day Care, the Social Work role at the library, transportation, hospice care and aging research. These accomplishments have had a positive impact on folks in this community — in part due to the Commission's work. The Commission received three resignations last month which leaves now just six members. All at this meeting agreed that a strong commitment by six members can lead this important work. However with the smaller number, our organization and commitment must be clear. For example, only one member could be absent from any monthly meeting in order to maintain a quorum and conduct business. We are percolating some ideas to develop clear direction for the Commission and the structure needed to guide a few strong committed members. That structure is proposed to be developed in areas that align with but are not driven by the Age -Friendly Initiative. They include: (please list these categories: transportation, socialization, etc.). With agreement from the Commissioners, we can begin to develop these plans and our role to effectively guide healthy aging in Georgetown. Each of us so understands how lives change and things happen, so please share where you are in life and as a member of the Commission on Aging; what you want and can do at this time. You are much appreciated for your interest, knowledge, passion and efforts to effect positive change in the lives of others. Best, Kathleen Hopkins From: George Lourigan[mailto:glourigan@thefederalsavingsbank.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 6:27 PM To: Kathleen Hopkins <khopkins@caringplacetx.org>; Terri Michelle <georgetownterri@gmail.com> Cc: Linda White <Linda.White@georgetown.org> Subject: RE: Hello Fellow Commissioners on Aging! 0 Based on the city's interpretation of the rules governing a commission like ours, I believe we are supposed to forward all correspondence through Linda White. This ensures that we don't discuss any Commission matters outside of the actual meetings. Thanks so much God bless Tiii: F1;nt;K.a1. SAVI\(;S 1i, ^,K George Lourigan, HECM Senior Vice President The Federal Savings Bank 13613 Williams Dr, STE 602, Georgetown, TX 78628 direct: (512) 717-0401 fax: (512) 717-0421 cell: (512) 635-3329 email: glourigan@thefederalsavingsbank.com web: www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/georgelourigan NWS4 464146 M<:minur FDIC For All Your Mortgage Needs, Remember Let George Do It. George From Georgetown If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete all copies of this email. From: Kathleen Hopkins <khopkins@caringplacetx.org> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 4:33 PM To: Terri Michelle <georgetownterri@gmail.com> Cc: George Lourigan<glourigan@thefederalsavingsbank.com> Subject: RE: Hello Fellow Commissioners on Aging! Thanks Terri, I appreciate the input and respect the fact that you are new to the Commission and may not feel poised to sign a letter to the others. I really like the idea of a phone call as maybe a better method of contact. If you and George could really weigh in on the 'right message' I would be happy to call the other 3 members to relay. Thanks so much, Kathleen From: Terri Michelle[mailto:georgetownterri@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2019 3:09 PM To: Kathleen Hopkins <khopkins@caringplacetx.org> Subject: Re: Hello Fellow Commissioners on Aging! Thank you, Kathleen, for taking the initiative on this! I'm sorry to my delayed response. I do think personal phone calls may be more effective. I do not know the members and I am new. Moreover! I wonder which kind of political situation(s) are affecting the current status. Still I have provided feedback on your letter as requested. This is your letter so feel free to personalize it. Terri On Thu, Jun 20, 2019 at 9:23 AM Kathleen Hopkins <khopkinsgcaringplacetx.org> wrote: Hello, Below is a draft for you all to add/edit for an appeal to the remaining 3 Commissioners to band - together and find direction for this privileged and very important work in Georgetown. I would like to get this to Linda by tomorrow to send out to all if we can. Thanks guys — Kathleen Dear Fellow Commissioners on Aging, We had a great meeting Monday June 17'`% however, we MISSED YOU! In your absence, we invested time in discussing the seriousness of structure that is fiercely needed for the Commission on Aging. George, Terri and I were the only Commissioners in attendance. We and the community attendees (Linda White --City Hall Administrative Assistant, Chief Sullivan -Georgetown Fire Dept, Patrick Lloyd -Library Social Worker, Patricia Bordie- Area Agency on Aging, and add name of QA city staff ) engaged in a wholehearted conversation discussing the great needs of those aging in our community as well as the depth of heart that brings each of us to this Commission. I learned at George and I shared the experience of losing a parent to Alzheimers and more about the Commission on Aging's accomplishments such as of course The Vibrant Living Event as well as great influence in areas to establish Adult Day Care, the history of the city staffing a Social Worker at the Libraryas well as in the areas of transportation, hospice care and aging research. Let's band -together and take this Commission to the next level. The Commission received three resignations in the last month which leaves us with only six members on the Council. We believe that a strong Commission will not be hindered by this smaller number. With that limited number we can only have one member absent at each meeting to maintain a quorum and conduct business. We are committed and are percolating some ideas to develop a strong membership and the structure needed to guide our strong, few, committed members. That structure is proposed to be developed in areas that are aligned but not driven by the Age -Friendly Initiative. They include: (please list these categories: transportation, socialization, etc.). So there you have it, a simple yet passionate appeal. We know you want to do good or you would not have jumped through the hoops to get yourself appointed to this City of Georgetown Commission. I left you a voicemail as I am eager to hear what is happening in your life and if you are able to continue your role with the Council. Best, Kathleen Hopkins Kathleen Hopkins, LSW Senior Independence Program Manager 512-943-0745 P.O. Box 1215, Georgetown, TX 78627 http://www.caringplacetx.org/