Senior Resource Committee Meeting

Does your business interact with or market/serve the senior citizen community in our area? Plan to participate in the next meeting of the new Senior Resource Committee and interact with businesses involved with the senior community.
Co-Chair: Dan Rattary, Seniors Helping Seniors
Co-Chair: John Christian, ARC Physical Therapy

Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM Via Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/91626740078?pwd=eWVCUWdQVzZDU2JWZkJqSXFPTWdnUT09
Meeting ID: 916 2674 0078 Passcode: 069759 By Phone Dial: +1 312-626-6799

Meeting Agenda

I. Introductions, Agenda Additions & Minutes Approval

Introduce yourself and your business – what is a good business lead?
Approval of the Draft October 1^st Meeting minutes
Are there any additions to the meeting agenda?

II. New Business

2022 Senior Resource Committee Scope of Work Recap
1. Responsibilities: SRC Info Booklet, SRC Public Community Presentations, WPD Senior Center Expo.
2. Committee Leadership: Co-Chair: Dan Rattery, John Christian and Gaye Wagner, Meeting Reports
3. Meeting Schedule: Confirmed first Friday of each month from 8:00am to 9:00am.
4. SRC Info Booklet - Online and to New Residents, Westmont Train Station & Members. Manage the booklet containing information on committee members and associated community organizations
5. Dementia Friendly Westmont Resource Guide & Training. Conduct training by Mary Ferguson, Susan Frick and Patti Tercovic.
6. Conduct WPD Senior Health Fair & Expo in Westmont and Participate in Oak Brook event. Promote and attend expos targeted to the senior community
7. Participate in Community Open House and General community events and volunteers can.
8. Meet and greet Community at Fire, Police, Chamber Open House Events as available committee members can participate.
9. Create SRC Video Presentations for social media.
10. Create, Promote and Present monthly topics to the community at the Westmont Public Library
11. SRC Facebook Page – Increase visibility in the area and enhance communications
Any additional new topics to address

III. Old Business

Senior Fair in Lisle recap
Any additional topics to address?

IV. Upcoming Events

Chamber Huddle November 17 at 7:30am to 9am – Hybrid Event at Wesmont Centre & Zoom
Business Holiday Decorating Contest - December

V. Adjournment and Next MeetingConfirm our next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2021 at 8:00 AM. Via Zoom and in-person ( hybrid).

Senior Resource Committee Meeting Minutes
           Friday October 1, 2021

I. Introductions, Agenda Additions, & Minutes Approval
   A. John Christianson, Dan Rattery, Mark Davis, Gaye Wagner, Alison Clemens, Mike Hensley, Dottie Ternig, Mike Hensley, Nancy Congdon, Rick Niksic and Larry Forsberg

II. New Business
     A. COVID Update
     B. Senior Expo Lisle, October 20, 2021, 9:30-2:00, 2 table cost $620 to be split among the
          Group. Participants?
     C. 2022 Senior Resource Committee Scope of Work
                a. Responsibilities
                b. Committee Leadership will continue with Dan Ratter and John Christian co-chairing the
                     committee. Gaye Wagner, Minutes
                c. Meeting Schedule-Meetings will continue the first Friday of the month from 8-9:00 a.m.
                d. SRC Info Booklet-It is online and goes in the new resident packet. Those in the book are
                    required to be members of the chamber and regular attendance.
                e. Dementia Friendly Westmont Resource Guide & Training-Mary Ferguson will lead with
                    assistance from membership and guidance from Susan Frick, Rush and Patti Tercovisc
                    from Aspired Westmont.
                    Dementia Friendly Cafe was discussed
                    Training to businesses in the community, Mary Ferguson and SRC members
                f. Community EXPO’s-it was agreed that SRC participate in area expo’s-should there be a lead
                   person to organize?
                g. Westmont Community Events and Open Houses-as agreed by committee and available
                    committee volunteers. Members agree a yearly calendar with events would be helpful
                    to plan for participation
                h. See g.
                i. SRC Video for FB to increase views-Ted Talk quarterly-video about a topic
                j. Westmont Library presentations-Mary Ferguson will reach out to the Library Director
                k. SRC FB-increase visibility
       D. Any additional topics to address: 2022 Strategic Plan and 2022 Calendar of Events for members.

III. Old Business
                Dementia Friendly Presentation

IV. Upcoming Events
                Trick or Treat Trail 10.23.21 10:30-1:00 p.m.
                FFDGTS Fundraiser 10.28.21 5:30-7:30 p.m.

V. Adjournment 9:00 a.m. Next meeting 11.5.21 8:00-9:00 via zoom and in- person.

The purpose of this committee is to promote chamber businesses/organizations whose products, services and resources are for senior citizens and their families. This committee will also keep like minded businesses informed on local resources that can be useful to them and to share business leads.

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Date and Time

Friday Nov 5, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT

Meeting convenes at 8:00 am and adjourns at 9:00 am on the first Friday of the month (except on holidays).

Location

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Fees/Admission

Westmont Chamber of Commerce Members are free to participate in the Senior Resource Committee. Non-Members should contact the Chamber Office for additional information.

Contact Information

Larry Forssberg
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